Your bedroom is your private sanctuary where you begin and end your day – hence it must exude tranquillity. This personal space must make you want to snuggle up, away from the world outside. Choosing the right textiles that are not only durable but also stylish as well as functional pieces of furniture, will elevate the overall appeal of your bedroom. Before we get into the aspects of furniture in your bedroom, let’s delve into the colour scheme based on the light and ventilation that you can consider while designing your bedroom.
Subtle Colours are Timeless
While you might be tempted to choose bright colours for your bedroom, toned-down versions of the same are ideal bedroom colours. Gentle hues such as lilac, light blues and greens are considered to provide serenity because of how visually appealing they are. You could also use a combination of two colours for your bedroom walls to create gentle contrasts.
Don’t Ignore the Ceiling
Your kitchen ceiling may not bear much significance, but your bedroom ceiling definitely does. A soft colour or a slight pattern is enough to make the space visually more appealing. These accents will ensure that the bedroom is cosier and offer comfort.
Lush Linens for Luxurious Finishes
Linen fabrics are essential to give an opulent look and feel to your private paradise. Choose linens that are 100% cotton or linen with a thread count of over 350. Thread count is the number of yarns per square inch of fabric. A higher thread count means the material is of better quality. Top rated materials often come with a thread count between 300 and 500. Whether it is your bedsheet or curtains, these fabrics are sure to spruce up your room in a jiffy!
Let There be Light
Ambient lighting will bring the whole room to life. Smaller lamps on the side tables, not only look elegant but also aid in reading. Create accents all around the room for soft illumination.
Keep it Classy
Now that we have covered generic aspects, let’s look at how to decorate your bedroom with different elements of furniture items. Your bedroom must be simple yet sophisticated, spacious yet cosy, inclusive yet exclusive. Furnish your bedroom based on the essentials – an ergonomic bed, a side table, dressers, wardrobes, and other storage spaces, etc. These elements will create a warm and welcoming feel to your personal space.
Double Beds
Find your bed based on the size of your room and how much space you have around the bed. Try to at least have two feet distance between two pieces of furniture, or between a wall and a piece of furniture. This will help you decide between a king size and a queen size bed. The next thing that you must keep in mind is how many people will be occupying the bed at any given time – here is where you need to consider babies and pets who may jump in to cuddle up. In such situations, a king size bed is a great option. If you’re looking for a bed just for a couple, then a queen size bed will do the trick.
Mattresses
For good, undisturbed sleep, a comfortable mattress is a great investment. While the mattress directly impacts our sleep, many people overlook it. Finding the right mattress need not be a dizzying experience. They come in five types – spring, latex, hybrid, foam, and airbed. Depending on whether you sleep on your side most times, or on the back or stomach, you can take your pick.
Side Tables
One of the most functional and practical pieces of furniture is the side table – a distant relative of the coffee table. These come in a variety of colours, shapes, and sizes. Find the one that fits within the dimensions of your room and is proportionate to the size of your bed. The ideal one is the one that is about the same height as that of the top of your mattress.
Wardrobes
The right size of a wardrobe will provide you with the best storage in the room. Wardrobes of around 60 cm depth and 180 cm height are ideal since they offer maximum storage space, while being compact. Pick a wardrobe that blends well with its surroundings. If you have space constraints, you could add a mirror on the door of your wardrobe.
Other effective ways to brighten up your bedroom is to use blank walls as canvases. Display your family photos and portraits using different sizes of photo frames to create a pattern. You could even use a statement wall clock to add an edgy element within the room. Decorate table tops with scented candles, that will lend a breath of fragrant air.
All these elements will collectively embellish your bedroom and help create a world of your own. If you let yourself leave technology out of this space, this will be an ideal, dedicated place for reading, resting, and rejuvenating!
