subject: Some Interesting Elements Of Modern Bedroom Furniture [print this page] When it comes to the bedroom dcor, there are two very distinct and individual styles that people can choose from. There are traditional bedroom sets that make use of hard wood beds and chests, canopies, brass or antique pewter handles and plenty of woodwork and carving. Modern bedroom furniture is very different with its sophistication, construction, choice of colors, finish and material and overall look and feel. One of the most common and repeated elements of contemporary bedroom furniture is utility and storage. With a lot of people living in apartments and with space being a premium, modern beds come with plenty of storage space. This also ensures that you dont have to stack up your spare quilts, duvets, bed linen, cushions and covers anywhere else.
A variety of options are available for modern bedroom furniture. From solid Brazilian walnut to light oak, you can pick any of the elegant varieties that have natural character and a fine grain structure. Generally, the lines of contemporary bedroom furniture are simpler, straighter and sleek. The angles and clean lines are always a major force when it comes to contemporary furniture. A good example of modern styling is given by a rich wenge and a white finish. White colored and black colored furniture are very common in contemporary styles as compared to the brownish or light oak finish seen in traditional furniture. The edges too are starkly austere in modern furniture as opposed to elaborate designs of the head boards and posts used in traditional beds.
Two interesting designs seen in contemporary bedroom furniture is the foldable beds which can double up as sofas in the morning and as beds in the night. Apart from daybeds, there are wooden beds that can be lifted to clear more space all through the day. So, modern bedroom furniture conserves space and keeps things simplistic. Particle board or MDF is also used from time to time for low cost furniture. The presence of drawers offer a lot of storage space. Stylish knobs can add to the touch of sophistication. Ottomans are part of the modern bedroom furniture as they can be used in several different ways including little bit of storage space as well.
A very common pattern in contemporary bedroom furniture is the bedroom set with side night stands with a drawer or two in order to hold the essential items. Leather headboards add to the plush luxurious look that is emanated from modern bedroom furniture. A mirror in the headboard and decorative lighting are other ways in which the bedroom furniture is made more ornate or decorative in nature. European rail systems for drawers are also used in modern bedrooms. Upholstered bed heads along with foot stools and beautiful storage runners in all directions add to the charm of the room as well. All white furniture is another common styling. White dressers, beds and wardrobes with light colored curtains bring about a charming and austere look, especially in darker rooms. Cappuccino veneer or frost colored glass can add to the styling too.
