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The bedroom as a separate area, designed as a quiet sanctuary from the stresses of life, is a relatively modern concept. In olden times and even now in the economically backward sections of the world there was no separate sleeping area. Life was lived out, so to speak, in one compartment. Now that most people have compartmentalized their homes, we come to the question of decorating bedrooms.
Before you begin, consider your requirements. Apart from an area for sleeping, you may want an area for sitting or reading, for writing or working, to install a coffee machine or small refrigerator for when you feel like snacking, for grooming and dressing, and perhaps for an attached bathroom. And, of course, you will need enough storage space for all your things. You must also have adequate lighting and good ventilation to allow plenty of fresh air to circulate in your bedroom.
Once you know your requirements, you can then decide what furniture and accessories you want and plan out how you are going to best utilize your available bedroom space.
Furniture for your bedroom -
Keep the proportions of your bedroom in mind when choosing the furniture. The furniture shouldn't be too big or too small for the room. Ideally, make a scale drawing of your bedroom and scaled-down cutouts of the furniture you want, and see how everything fits within. To avoid a clutter, choose only the furniture you can't do without a bed, a night-table, a cushy armchair, an ottoman, a vanity table, or a writing table, for example and, wherever possible, choose furniture that can be put to multipurpose uses and will provide enough storage space. Get matching furniture or pieces that complement one another well in style, color and texture.
When selecting a bed, consider a bed that is interesting to look at, comfortable to sleep in and a good fit to the general theme of your room. If you have the space and the inclination, you can go for an antique-style four-poster or a broad double-bed. Lack of area may limit your choice to a narrower bed or a folding sofa-cum-bed. Getting a bed you can store bed clothes in or a bed with built-in shelves in the headboard can help if you have a space problem. You can also use a chest of drawers in place of a bedside table.
Instead of cupboards, go for space-saving, built-in closets. Putting in window-seats is another way of freeing up space in your bedroom. You have a place for sitting and you can use the part under the window-seat for storage.
