Sunday, December 4th, 2016
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 Outdated fluorescent and incandescent lamps are nothing compared to LED lighting’s capacity to light the room.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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Saturday, May 28th, 2016
Who wouldn’t want a restful slumber, right? Just imagine a clutter-free bedroom complete with lavender scent and airy sheets – and you’ve just imagined a heavenly bedroom. There are other things that you need to remember so take out your pen and paper and prepare to write these down –
Find a Nightstand Complete with Storage
A small cabinet or a set of drawers right below the nightstand can keep the bedroom clutter-free. It won’t just store knickknacks, it will also keep them out of your sight. Use this same nightstand to keep a journal, pens, books, a lip balm, reading glasses, and other vital stuff.
Nightstand Stuff
You also need to know what things you should keep on (and in) your nightstand. Here are some of the bedtime stuff that you need to keep close –
Comfort Is Number One
More often than not, people fuss too much about the overall look of their bedroom. What they forget in the process is that they should be more concerned about comfort.
So what makes sleep more restful?
When picking your bedding, make sure that it is soft to the touch. Imagine thick, cotton sheets plus cashmere throws – they’re a sublime combination. Always look for sheets that have breathable fibers.
Synthetics won’t allow the skin to breathe. This does not mean that the higher thread count automatically means having higher quality. Let your fingers do their job – so go ahead and feel the bed sheets. If you have time, read reviews about these sheets. These will give you an idea about the kind of sheet that you are going to invest in.
Linen is a great fabric to use during the summer. It will also last for a very long time if you take good care of it. Crisp sheets are best embodied by cotton percale. This is a classic kind of fabric that is smooth to the touch and will also perform well even in warm weather. Cotton sateen is also smooth and soft to the touch though it is not the best warm weather sheet to use.
Acquire Some Bedtime Rituals
Here are some rituals that work for many people. Doing these before going to bed will surely give you the reward that you want – a restful sleep –
To Carpet or Not?
Having plush carpet underfoot can make a room more relaxing. This is especially wonderful to feel when you wake up and get out of bed in the morning. Quality carpeting can muffle sounds that can deter a restful mood.
No TV
Rethink whether you would bring in the television inside the bedroom. Blue light is constantly emitted by TV and it can make sleep a lot more difficult to achieve. Keep devices out of the bedroom. Instead of watching TV, commit to reading a good book (the traditional paperback not an eBook) before going to bed.
A Clutter-Free Room
Make good use of bins, baskets and wall hooks. Keep your jewelry, laundry, spare linens, and accessories stacked or stored out of sight. French market baskets are a great stash item for knickknacks.
If you can, make the bedroom a no-shoe zone.
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