Take It Easy – How to Set Up a Bedroom for That Well-Deserved Break

Do you know that you spend about a third of your lifetime sleeping? That is approximately 229,961 significant hours so you have to reward yourself with a relaxing atmosphere. These hours could become grueling if you don’t have the right bed or the right accessories to go with it.

Bedroom Space Planning

When planning the bedroom layout, try to think of the primary function of this room. Some people use their rooms just to sleep while others have additional functions for it such as an exercise room, a reading area, and some even use a section of the room as a home office.

Know your priorities so you would also know what needs to be included in the room. As soon as that is settled, the next thing that you need to know is the orientation of the furniture pieces that will go in. To do this, try to visualize what you would like to see inside the bedroom. This visualization becomes more effective when you stand on the bedroom doorway. Be sure to place furniture in areas where they won’t impede on foot traffic and bedroom activities.

Bedroom Lighting Distribution

One common wrong notion about bedroom lighting is that you only need one daylight fixture right at the corner of the room. Instead of just a single lighting source, have several lighting fixtures distributed throughout the room.

Use a separate switch for each lighting group. Make sure there is ample lighting for the different functions of the bedroom. Use LED lights which could seem expensive at first but considering all the savings that you would get eventually, they are worth every dollar that you pay. Outdated fluorescent and incandescent lamps are nothing compared to LED lighting’s capacity to light the room. Plus there’s that notion that LED doesn’t need to be replaced every few years.

Bedroom Declutter

Another secret to having a restful bedroom is to declutter. Find storage units that will store all of your needful stuff. Those that you no longer use should be donated or given away to interested friends. It would also help to choose proper lighting because it will create a huge difference when it comes to the bedroom ambience.

Use warm tones to achieve a more comfortable environment. Do not use high contrasts or any bright colors because they are not suitable inside a room for relaxation.

Bedroom Finishes

Use materials that stimulate comfort and warmth. These have to be easy to maintain, though, or you’d be left cleaning all the time. Consider the health condition of the people who will use the bedroom. Never use woven fabrics or materials because these tend to accumulate dirt and dust. Use soft furnishings to deter noise.

Bedroom Wall and Floor Materials

Use solid wood, vinyl laminates, or engineered wood rather than vitrified ceramic tile. The former materials are better because they can retain warmth a lot longer.

Add some area rugs if you want to up the level of charm and warmth. Paint the walls with non-volatile organic compounds. Use various colors but be careful that it won’t turn up the activity in that area all because you chose flaming yellow instead of a relaxing blue.

Bedroom Storage Solutions

Bedside tables can double as organizers or desks. You can also convert the space under your bed as a place for small baskets where you can put socks, clothes or linens. Benches can also have storage space that can answer your storage needs.

Consider the Owner’s Personality

You also have to know what the owner considers to be comfortable. His or her personality as well as the personal habits of the owner will dictate the overall look of the bedroom so choose well.

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