subject: Great Bedroom Furnishing Ideas For The Discerning Homeowner [print this page] Is your bedroom too small to swing a cat? Then you need to decorate and furnish with the size of the room in mind and there are lots of ways to make the most of the space you have without cramping your style or forsaking those products and styles you like.
Bedrooms aren't just for sleeping; they are our refuge where we can read in peace, lock the door against noisy kids when we want a few minutes alone with our other half, and do the personal things that should be done without anyone barging in to see what we're up to!
A bedroom should be calming to the senses and soothing on the eye, go for light, pale colours, subtle textures, no stripes or bold patterns please! Keep the furniture to a minimum and not too heavy or bulky as this will just make the room look full and cramped, you should be looking for space and light, not dark and heavy products and colours. Consider adding a few wall mirrors in strategic places as this will trick the eye into thinking the room is actually a lot bigger than it is.
To create a comfortable and practical living area one of the most important items is the bed, because you'll be spending a lot of time there, apparently we spend around three quarters of each day in bed so it's fairly important it's comfortable and built solidly.
Oak bed frames are always a safe bet as it's a hardwood that is strong and durable, can take a lot of wear and tear, and looks beautiful even when it's been around for a long, long time. Test it out for firmness and comfort, size, as well as affordability, don't go for the cheapest as it just won't last, but there's no need to buy the most expensive either as there are plenty of middle of the range options that will do the trick.
Work out just what it is you require in the room before rushing off buying the first attractive piece of furniture you see, like chest of drawers, you'll also need to measure the room to see what will fit comfortably and draw a plan to identify where to best place it so it occupies less space.
If your space is really constricted then going up can be the answer, have built-in shelves going right to the ceiling and this will keep clutter off the floor and draw the eye upwards making the overall space look bigger. Wardrobe pieces built into the walls or reach the ceiling are also an efficient utilization of space, mirrors mounted on the doors will make the room look larger than it is too, and sliding doors are better than those that have to be opened outwards into the room.
Drawers under the bed space are also practical and underbed storage is convenient for storing clothes, books or knick-knacks and prevent them littering the desk or dresser tops.
Oak bedside tables come with one, two, or three drawers and can be matched to the wardrobe if desired, just because your room is small doesn't mean it can't still look neat and elegant. Be aware when shopping that round shaped furniture should generally be avoided as it takes up too much space and isn't a good shape for small rooms where every inch counts.
Have fun designing your bedroom after all you are going to be spending a lot of time in there! There are various styles and finishes to suit your home crafted from fine hardwoods such as solid oak, pine, ash, mango and rubberwood so you're sure to find the perfect piece.
