Eight Things You Should Know Before Decorating your Bedroom
A bedroom is a special room in the home - it'ss the place you spend the majority of your time in and it's s only natural for you to want to decorate it to your liking.
13/11/2018
Your bedroom is a very special room in the house. It is the place you spend the majority of your time in. It is only natural for you to want to decorate it to your liking. Each night as you go to sleep, you can look around and soak in the tranquillity, experience the relaxation and feel the safety and comfort of home. Decorating your bedroom is the first step to feeling that way. You don’t need an interior designer to do this for you. Only you can truly capture your personal preferences in the best way possible.
There are many ways you can approach your task. However, there are eight things you must know before you begin:
1. Don’t rush it – Excited people often take on way too much and get overwhelmed in the process. Decorating your bedroom might seem like a simple task but it really isn’t. The best way to do it is to take it one step at a time. Draw out a plan, create a theme, and decide your colour scheme so that you can strategize your actions accordingly. You can refer to magazines or look online for ideas that best suit your personality. It is best to take your time with this process, so you know exactly what you are gunning for. At the end of it, you will dream of sleeping in your bedroom even during the day.
2. Focus on quality – Elegance lies in the quality of each aspect in your bedroom. Be it accent pieces, the bed, the sheets, the rug, it isn’t about how glitzy or glamorous it looks but the quality of the product and how well it ties the room together. Research and product reviews are a great way to ascertain quality. Spending time on finding the best pieces of furniture, on accurate mattress education, on reviews of even the little things like scented candles can go a long way. It is fortunate that we live in a time where information is readily available at the click of a button. Customer reviews are often the best way to get honest opinions after product use.
3. Design around the bed - It is important to recognise the bed is the central element of your room. All your décor ideas need to essentially revolve around the bed. For example, if you can pick a sleek, modern design for a bed, you also fill the room with a contemporary theme. Modern art, sleek designs, neutral colours and avant-garde light fixtures follow this bed type. Even the colour of your bed frame will have a big impact on your décor choices.
4. Find manufacturers who trust their products – In a competitive market, manufacturers are busy trying to push their products, increase revenues and exceed profit margins. However, there are also manufacturers who believe in their product and are focused on increasing the quality of life of their users. These manufacturers provide long term warranties and replacing options for defective products. These brands are those you can rely on for customer service and quality. This way you can make the most out of your budget.
5. Indulge a little – Your bedroom should be the most comfortable room in your home. You can find affordable options for luxuries that ensure you find a relaxing environment. Some luxuries include the split king adjustable bed options that allow you to control your side of the bed without disturbing your partner and vice versa. Cashmere blended sheets and pillowcases are another popular item that can make your bed so attractive. In relation to luxuries, invest in those products that serve important functions. For example, purchasing an expensive lamp that you won’t use a lot is a waste of money. However, investing in a good mattress or comfortable pillows add great value.
6. Neutral colours always – you can get very tempting to use bright colours to exemplify your personality. However, always remember the function of the room is to create a calm, cool environment for you to sleep. A warm, bright colour increase energy levels and is not compatible for good sleep. Dark colours trap in the heat and create a hot, uncomfortable environment. Neutral colours are the best option for a bedroom. Fret not! You can always add splashes of colour in artwork, sheets and furniture.
7. Avoid the clutter - Making good use of empty spaces is important. You can fill it with a plant to add vibrancy to the room. However, it is important not to go overboard. You can easily end up with an overly cluttered room. You can also add elements in the room to contain clutter. Bowls, side tables, shelves, bed frames with drawers, and book cases and so on can help you avoid a messy room.
8. Focus on energy – Feng shui is a spatial arrangement practice that originated in China. It is the process of using placement to balance and harmonius energies. Using feng shui, one can clean up the energy in the bedroom and fill it with calmness and positivity. This includes removing electronics from the room and ensuring the room is properly ventilated. In high pollution cities, air purifiers can help bring in plenty of fresh air in the room. It is also important that the bed does not face the door. Pleasant aromas are always a plus.
There is always a fine balance when it comes to decorating any room. It is important to know when to draw the line. You can go from tasteful accents to clutter in a blink of an eye. As important as references from magazines and décor sites are, it is essential to maintain realistic expectations. Budgeting and planning become crucial at this juncture.
You can always ask your friends for help when it comes to decorating your bedroom. Apart from an additional pair of hands, you can have a fun bonding experience as well. A new set of eyes can also give you a fresh perspective when it comes to decorating. Home décor is a creative activity and ideas are always in abundance. So take your time, enjoy the process and fall in love with your bedroom.