Posted on 23 April 2010

The bedroom is the place where we spend the most time in our home. It is privy to our most intimate moments, and needs to be a smart place that reflects the personality of the owner, besides being immensely comfortable. It is to this room that you will retire after a hard day’s work, and you would be perfectly justified to expect it to be so comfortable that you are totally rejuvenated after a night’s rest.
Let us see how to set up this most essential part of your home.
Let us start with the most vital part – the bed. Walk into any furniture store to see the huge variety on display. From wooden to wrought iron, plywood to Italian wood, box-type to platform beds, there are beds to suit each budget, need and taste. A great compliment to your bed is a nightstand or two, if you have space. You’ll want somewhere to store books and place a lamp within reach of your bed. Take your time to make your decision. Preferably carry out some preliminary research on the internet or some home décor magazines to see the latest designs before you hit the stores.
The next important ingredient of bedroom furniture is a closet with adequate space to store all your stuff. Most houses have inbuilt closets, but in case you do not have one, pick one up immediately. An armoire is a great option to add storage to your bedroom, most can be used to hang clothes or fit a large TV. The drawers of the armoire are large and can fit an abundance of clothing, like a closet they can be used for a variety of tasks like storage of your bed linen, your and your spouse’s clothes, and day-to-day usage items. Attach a mirror to the door of your closet or armoire and it will double as a dressing area as well.
A dressing table is the next ‘must have’ in a bedroom. Depending upon the space available in your room, you can choose between a simple mirror affixed on the closet or on a wall, or go in for a completely separate dressing area. This area is generally most convenient right next to the bathroom, so all the toiletries are easily accessible from where they are most needed. The size of the mirror should match with the size of your room – an oversized mirror will look out of place in a small sized room, even though it may be really smart and exquisitely done. Besides, the mirror, your dressing space should also cater for a shelf or small cabinet or drawers for placing toiletries. Vanity sets are generally smaller and at sitting height while dressers are larger with much more drawer storage; both usually have the option to attach a mirror.
Add a smart rug to enhance the overall experience, and to prevent your feet from feeling cold in the early mornings. You can choose from smart modern designs and classy traditional ones. Rugs themselves come in a large variety of shapes and sizes, and it is essential to choose one which goes well with the overall mood of your upholstery.
Choose good lighting to keep the usage comfortable and smart at the same time. The switches should be easily accessible. Add an extra bed switch to make it easier to use at night. Cater for a small bed light for times when you want to do some bedtime reading. More about the lighting aspect later…
Posted on 12 April 2010

The craze from Europe has finally made its way overseas to the states. With its sleek design and style that can flatter any bedroom, you’re bound to find a platform bed that fits perfectly into your decor. The benefits of these contemporary beds go far beyond the eye catching, clean cut appearance that they portray.
Design isn’t the only thing that will fit perfectly into your lifestyle, the price will too. Although the platform bed is now the hottest thing to show off in your house, they are affordable and realistic. These beds require only an inner spring mattress or futon mattress because of the support slats that are built right into the bed. There is no need for a box spring. No more downsizing the bed from king to queen size so that you can afford a box spring set. If you use a box spring because you like the height of it, you can certainly set up various platform beds with a box spring as well. Keep in mind though, being lower to the ground means a cooler nights sleep for you. I guess you could say the platform bed is the Hybrid of beds. Plain and simple, it is economical.
With the simplicity of the platform bed comes versatility and easy maintenance. Whether you are looking to replace your existing bed or looking for an entirely new bedroom set, this bed is perfect for the occasion. Being so transitional, the platform bed can blend into any set that you already have or that you are looking to purchase. It compliments all different styles and can be decorated to have a more modern, clean line look or even to have a warm, inviting look, depending on your taste.
The style of the platform bed allows for ease and convenience. On some models there are storage drawers beneath the bed or storage areas within the headboard of the bed. This makes it convenient to have extra linens and pillows right there within reach or to even use the space as an extension of your closet if your wife’s cloths are overwhelming your side of the walk-in. Whatever it’s use, it adds to the beds charm and character.
There are many different platform beds out there, which can make it almost impossible to see each and every one while shopping for your new bed. But with all of those choices, you can be certain you will find the perfect one for your needs. You can choose from wood frames, metal, upholstered, leather, or canopy. Some have high headboards, low headboards, no headboards – all is true for the footboards as well. You can have one that sits on the floor or one that is lifted slightly. Not only can you choose the size of the bed, like you would with any other, from twin to king, but you can also choose to have a round bed. That should add a new spice to the bedroom.
With its many designs, styles and shapes there is sure to be one to complete and compliment the look of your room. If ever there was a bed to be so versatile and economical at the same time, this is it. The best word to describe the platform bed is PERFECT.