With options to consider in everything from lighting and window treatments to bedroom furniture and floor coverings, designing or redesigning a bedroom can seem daunting. The key to creating that sanctuary rests in a few decisions you can make at the outset that will direct your choices toward that goal.
Master Bedroom SetsIn our fantasies, we all see a spacious master bedroom with a four-poster canopy bed. While that choice might not suit your available space, remember that as the focus of the room, your choice of bed sets the tone for the rest of the bedroom furniture and design.
You can browse selections of individual bedroom pieces or elements on your own, or you can choose from bedroom sets that already have that built-in consistency of design. Enjoy the natural beauty of solid wood bedroom sets feature some attractive flexibility: their warmth helps create a welcoming space in mom's bedroom, but they also sit well in a kid's bedroom. Furniture in your bedroom starts and ends with the bed: once you've chosen it, the other choices become easier to make.
If you prefer to choose the individual pieces of bedroom furniture yourself, you'll find a wide variety of appealing options. Choose wrought iron metal bedroom furniture for a more elegant look. Alternatively, nothing says, ''rustic bedroom furniture'' quite like a log bed.
Or perhaps you prefer something more traditional. In that case, think about mahogany or oak. Bedroom furniture selection, even for the master bedroom, does not require buying an entire set, or even an entire bed - just getting a classy headboard for the bed you already have goes a long way toward giving the master bedroom a more welcoming look. Alternatively, try luxurious futons, and find yourself looking for excuses not to get up in the morning.
For children's or teenage bedroom designs, warmth gives way to practicality. A clear example of contemporary bedroom furniture, loft beds save space and create privacy, while bunk beds take advantage of the room's vertical space, leaving more room for playing or homework. Platform beds cut down on bulk by eliminating the need for a separate box spring.
Beautiful NightstandsOnce you've chosen a bed, the rest of your bedroom furniture design ideas should fall into place. With or without feng shui, you'll want to create usable space that feels welcoming. Night tables provide both, giving you a place for glasses, a book or a box of tissues. Place a lamp on your nightstand or have it attached to the wall to save space. If you choose a model with drawers, those can help you save space in your dresser, on your shelves or in your desk.
Your choice in dressers depends largely on the amount of space you have, but even within that range of options, the variety of available dressers will surprise you. If wall space is at a premium, select a tall model to take advantage of its height. If you've already set aside enough space, keep everything within easy reach by choosing a dresser only two or three drawers tall but two or three drawers across. A lower unit can also double as a sideboard, and in fact many beautiful dressers come with attached shelves.
Tempting Bedroom AccessoriesClosets and dressers store clothes efficiently, but what about bed linens, quilts, towels or jewelry? Chests keep linens, quilts and towels out of the way until you need them - or they can store toys where the kids can reach them easily, then put them away with minimal fuss.
As for jewelry, if you have more than just a little, you'll need a separate unit to organize it. Jewelry armoires perfrom that task efficiently, with separate drawers or compartments to keep your favorite accessories sorted. Place the armoire next to a pretty bedroom vanity set to make accessorizing your outfit and makeup easier.
Round out your bedroom decor with a mix of utility and comfort. Beautiful Mirrors to reflect both you and lighting. Homey bookcases or shelves to keep your favorite things within reach. Freestanding screens to add a touch of privacy or divide the room. You will find the freedom these accessories provide liberating.
At Patio and Home Furniture, the selection of affordable, quality bedroom furniture gives you the flexibility to turn your bedroom into the welcoming haven you desire.
