Bed and the Master BedroomMaking the most of your bedroom space
You’re Bedroom. Sanctuary, place of solitude, somewhere you can really call your own. But if you are not making the most of your space, this tranquillity and sense of appropriation can go asunder. So using the space correctly and effectively in your room is critical for a successful space. And the focal point of this space is one key piece of bedroom furniture; your bed. It may seem obvious where to place this, but some people fail to take advantage of their bed and negotiate it around other features.
So make the most out of it, and adhere to simple, common sense rules.
• Don’t put it under a window,
• make the headboard the focus but placing it in clear line-of-sight to the door,
• Use the bed to accent longer walls with no wall placements (shelves, mirrors etc...)
• don’t let the bed obstruct the door, or any other furniture (i.e. wardrobes)
• try putting your bed as a standalone feature in the room and not against two walls, let it draw the eye
• accentuate your bed with good, terse bedroom furniture that adds to the bed whilst creating space
• use wall fittings, like mirrors in conjecture with, but not on top of, your bed to help creating the illusion of more space whilst still keeping the focus on the bed.
All these simple ideas can help your room seem more spacious and accentuate the main features.
Yet each bedroom has its own rules. Things that work in a guest bedroom won’t necessarily work in a children’s bedroom. Specifically, when dealing with a master bedroom, a few simple rules can make your bedroom stand out and ensure its ‘master’ status.
A master bedroom doesn't have to be huge, but it does need to offer the amenities you need. If your space is less masterful than you'd like, look at some of the following suggestions for decorating your bedroom:
• Keep it to a minimum. Don’t add to the clutter. Space is the byword of modern bedroom design, so making your room less cluttered will help attain a more decisive feel.
• Keep the bed visually low. Use a headboard, but don't use a footboard. Draw attention to the headboard, not the entirety of the bed. This point is key to keeping a clean and spacious look to your room. Go for something other than a four-poster bed, all of which tend to take up space visually, making the room seem smaller. This is part of the reasoning behind the influx in japans-style low beds in modern bedroom furniture.
• Keep it light. Keeping the colours schemes and furniture light helps with the illusion of space, so light coloured furniture, walls, floors, window treatments, and bedding all help.
• But, don’t be afraid to add a personal touch. Bright and bold colours, used sparingly (e.g. one wall painted differently, a bright, bold bedside table etc...) can add a bit of dramas to the room without compromising the spacious feel. Be creative, but don’t go overboard.
• Create space to relax. A comfortable chair or sofa, if used correctly, can add a lot to room and still maintain the overall feel. Helps with tranquillity!
So remember, when thinking about your bedroom, bear in mind placement, ideas and creatively can go a long way to creating space and giving you that great modern look and peaceful feeing that every bedroom cries out for.
So make the most out of it, and adhere to simple, common sense rules.
• Don’t put it under a window,
• make the headboard the focus but placing it in clear line-of-sight to the door,
• Use the bed to accent longer walls with no wall placements (shelves, mirrors etc...)
• don’t let the bed obstruct the door, or any other furniture (i.e. wardrobes)
• try putting your bed as a standalone feature in the room and not against two walls, let it draw the eye
• accentuate your bed with good, terse bedroom furniture that adds to the bed whilst creating space
• use wall fittings, like mirrors in conjecture with, but not on top of, your bed to help creating the illusion of more space whilst still keeping the focus on the bed.
All these simple ideas can help your room seem more spacious and accentuate the main features.
Yet each bedroom has its own rules. Things that work in a guest bedroom won’t necessarily work in a children’s bedroom. Specifically, when dealing with a master bedroom, a few simple rules can make your bedroom stand out and ensure its ‘master’ status.
A master bedroom doesn't have to be huge, but it does need to offer the amenities you need. If your space is less masterful than you'd like, look at some of the following suggestions for decorating your bedroom:
• Keep it to a minimum. Don’t add to the clutter. Space is the byword of modern bedroom design, so making your room less cluttered will help attain a more decisive feel.
• Keep the bed visually low. Use a headboard, but don't use a footboard. Draw attention to the headboard, not the entirety of the bed. This point is key to keeping a clean and spacious look to your room. Go for something other than a four-poster bed, all of which tend to take up space visually, making the room seem smaller. This is part of the reasoning behind the influx in japans-style low beds in modern bedroom furniture.
• Keep it light. Keeping the colours schemes and furniture light helps with the illusion of space, so light coloured furniture, walls, floors, window treatments, and bedding all help.
• But, don’t be afraid to add a personal touch. Bright and bold colours, used sparingly (e.g. one wall painted differently, a bright, bold bedside table etc...) can add a bit of dramas to the room without compromising the spacious feel. Be creative, but don’t go overboard.
• Create space to relax. A comfortable chair or sofa, if used correctly, can add a lot to room and still maintain the overall feel. Helps with tranquillity!
So remember, when thinking about your bedroom, bear in mind placement, ideas and creatively can go a long way to creating space and giving you that great modern look and peaceful feeing that every bedroom cries out for.
Posted by : chrisj0509
@ May 20, 2011
