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Monday, November 27th, 2017
The very sight of this Universal Furniture Bedroom Complete 5/0 Bed with Rails 07175B spells relaxation.
We all know that our bedrooms are the sanctuaries where we’re supposed to retreat after a tiresome day at the office. This is the very reason why this part of your home should be a lot more than merely keeping up appearances.
The sad thing is, most homeowners design the rooms in their home according to what’s hip in the interior design industry or how they perceive their friends would surely be wowed. What they do is place themselves at the very last part of the list of priorities which is… a very bad idea.
More than pleasing your friends, your bedroom is supposed to be that place where you can put up your feet, unwind, and just de-stress after a long day. This means you have to make the right amount of investment so that you’ll have many good nights of restful sleep.
Interior design, bear in mind, is not rocket science. So before you consider the design elements that would go into your bedroom, try to set up the bare essentials first –
Find the Best Mattress
There is no single mattress in the world that can satisfy the sleeping needs of every person. There are people who prefer to have a firm mattress while there are those who want to be lulled by the softness of their mattress. There are even those who invest in a water bed because they love the feeling of seemingly floating while drifting to sleep.
Do not wait for discounts or sales before you invest in the mattress of your choice. Wait far too long and you’re already depriving yourself of many wonderful nights of restful sleep.
Here’s a little trivia, did you know that the most used furniture in your house is the mattress? So, yes, you really have to invest in one that you really like. If it’s a bouncy one that you want, then find mattresses with metal coils and quilted ticking.
For an extra firm mattress, test by sitting on it. Ask the sales rep to tell you the specs. Density-wise, high quality should be at five pounds per cubic foot.
Zero Clutter
Don’t surround yourself with chaos if you want to rest. Apart from throwing away or donating things that you no longer have any need for, you should also store those that you don’t use often. Since it’s winter soon, then it’s time to bring out those think blankets and quilts.
The bench at the foot of your bed could also be a storage unit for your throw pillows during the day.
Zero clutter also means banishing any kind of work when in the bedroom.
Adjust the Lighting
Your routines right before going to bed will determine the kind of lighting that you need in the bedroom. If you like reading prior to sleeping, then you should have a bedside lamp. For a more decorative approach, you can have sculptural pendant lights or sconces near your bed. If you’re feeling more fabulous, then you can always have a chandelier right in your bedroom.
Choose Zen Colors
Since this is the bedroom, you need to maximize the level of serenity. You wouldn’t want to jar your senses when you actually want to sleep.
Use muted colors inside this room. Even if your favorite color is orange, make sure that you find the muted version of it so that it would look polished, posh, yet restful all at the same time.
Don’t go for solid colors, though, or it would become boring. Spice things up a bit by adding a pattern here and there. Just don’t add too many or, again, you would defeat the very purpose of your place of relaxation and rejuvenation.
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Saturday, May 28th, 2016
1586-90266-GLD1 Antoinette King Gilded Upholstered Bed
Who wouldn’t want a restful slumber, right? Just imagine a clutter-free bedroom complete with lavender scent and airy sheets – and you’ve just imagined a heavenly bedroom. There are other things that you need to remember so take out your pen and paper and prepare to write these down –
Find a Nightstand Complete with Storage
A small cabinet or a set of drawers right below the nightstand can keep the bedroom clutter-free. It won’t just store knickknacks, it will also keep them out of your sight. Use this same nightstand to keep a journal, pens, books, a lip balm, reading glasses, and other vital stuff.
Nightstand Stuff
You also need to know what things you should keep on (and in) your nightstand. Here are some of the bedtime stuff that you need to keep close –
Comfort Is Number One
More often than not, people fuss too much about the overall look of their bedroom. What they forget in the process is that they should be more concerned about comfort.
So what makes sleep more restful?
When picking your bedding, make sure that it is soft to the touch. Imagine thick, cotton sheets plus cashmere throws – they’re a sublime combination. Always look for sheets that have breathable fibers.
Synthetics won’t allow the skin to breathe. This does not mean that the higher thread count automatically means having higher quality. Let your fingers do their job – so go ahead and feel the bed sheets. If you have time, read reviews about these sheets. These will give you an idea about the kind of sheet that you are going to invest in.
Linen is a great fabric to use during the summer. It will also last for a very long time if you take good care of it. Crisp sheets are best embodied by cotton percale. This is a classic kind of fabric that is smooth to the touch and will also perform well even in warm weather. Cotton sateen is also smooth and soft to the touch though it is not the best warm weather sheet to use.
Hooker Furniture Bedroom Transcend King Platform Bed: See how this bedroom is free from clutter?
Acquire Some Bedtime Rituals
Here are some rituals that work for many people. Doing these before going to bed will surely give you the reward that you want – a restful sleep –
To Carpet or Not?
Having plush carpet underfoot can make a room more relaxing. This is especially wonderful to feel when you wake up and get out of bed in the morning. Quality carpeting can muffle sounds that can deter a restful mood.
No TV
Rethink whether you would bring in the television inside the bedroom. Blue light is constantly emitted by TV and it can make sleep a lot more difficult to achieve. Keep devices out of the bedroom. Instead of watching TV, commit to reading a good book (the traditional paperback not an eBook) before going to bed.
A Clutter-Free Room
Make good use of bins, baskets and wall hooks. Keep your jewelry, laundry, spare linens, and accessories stacked or stored out of sight. French market baskets are a great stash item for knickknacks.
If you can, make the bedroom a no-shoe zone.
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