Making a House a Home

In part two of our look at the feel of bedrooms we take a more in depth look at changes that can help you relax.

Maybe you have a bedroom design that is immaculate, modern, and beautiful. But is it comfortable? It’s important that a room still feels like home, and an easy way to achieve this is by adding some creature comforts. Some personal bedroom decorations add individual character to a space and make it more relaxing. Add some comfy pillows to the bed not only to create an interesting texture but also to add a relaxing impression to your subconscious as you go to sleep. Buy a bookcase and add some personal artifacts, photos and knick-knacks. An item or two of carfully selected artwork or even an original work of your own on the walls can take your mind off the day’s stresses. A mirror can give the impression of space in a small room.   In short, just add anything to make the room feel more complete and personal, and therefore more peaceful as well.

How about the floor? If you have a natural wooden floor you will know how difficult it is to keep quiet when walking about.  If you have to get up in the dead of night, or maybe come in after a late shift, the last thing you want to do is wake your partner. A nice deep pile carpet will deaden all but the clumsiest of footfalls.  If you’re loathed to cover up those beautiful 19th century oak timbers, then a well positioned rug will help.

The curtains you have can make a huge difference.  A good lined set will keep out streetlights and the dawn sunrise. They will also help to muffle sounds, and keep out those pesky drafts.

Finally, a complete solution would be to also replace your bedroom furniture. Metal or plastic covered furniture can look very stylish, but my advice would be to steer clear of them in a bedroom situation as they are often harsh and sharply angular. A much better option would be solid wood furniture, which is natural and has a softer, warmer feel to it.

Hopefully these posts have helped with your bedroom design and you will be sleeping soundly in the future.

Tags: bed, Bedroom furniture, interior design