| Most bedrooms are not just for sleeping. We tend to | | | | makes sense to put together 2-4 sets of bedding. This |
| go there to: relax after work, recuperate when we are | | | | might include at least one set of sheets, a duvet cover |
| sick, or just "hide away" from the world. Whether we | | | | (which takes up less space then a comforter), 2 pillow |
| read, watch T.V. or just want to be alone, our | | | | shams, and 1-2 pictures. Rotating these few items |
| bedroom is a place that should make us feel | | | | around with the changing of the seasons will keep a |
| comfortable and calm. So how do we maintain such a | | | | clean and fresh look to your room while still maintaining |
| space and still keep it stylish? Go contemporary. | | | | that cozy warm feeling you have established. |
| Contemporary designs can be classified as using | | | | Texture and colors set the tone and should invite you |
| neutrals with agreeable accent colors. Here are a few | | | | back to your place of solace. When deciding on a |
| tips and ideas for those that want a fashionable | | | | particular texture look at the thread count for cotton |
| contemporary look while still maintaining a cozy | | | | materials, the higher the number the softer it is. Bridal |
| relaxing space. | | | | Satins are smooth, silky and emphasize a luxurious |
| Let us begin with a few no no's (DON'Ts). | | | | feeling. Paint swatches can give you a good idea of |
| | | | what solid color families match. Patterned items are |
| 1. Stay away from floral patterns. As pretty as they | | | | harder to color match exactly and will fade over time. |
| may be, they don't fit into the contemporary look. | | | | A color pattern that once looked good several months |
| 2. Minimize clutter. Find a place for things, even if it is | | | | ago may not be as appealing now. Also, finding exact |
| under the bed or on a table in the closet - this helps | | | | color replacements for the patterns may not be easy. |
| maintain a calm atmosphere. | | | | Using solid colored items allows you to mix and match |
| What are some big Yes Yes's (DOs)? | | | | many different bedding items in the same color family. |
| | | | If you order your bedding on-line, the colors you see |
| 1. Try neutral colors for main things such as walls, | | | | are pretty close to what you will get. If you order a |
| floors, and basic furniture. | | | | color swatch, focus on the texture of that swatch not |
| 2. Choose textures or materials that are smooth, silky, | | | | the color. Because unless you get your product made |
| or soft to the touch. | | | | from that exact roll in which the swatch was taken, |
| 3. Identify a few different color schemes that you like | | | | the product you get can vary up to 20% lighter or |
| and are representative of your personality. | | | | darker from the swatch itself. |
| 4. Accent the room using solid colors from step 2 for | | | | Texture and colors make the contemporary style |
| things such as your comforter or duvet cover, pillows | | | | room; take time to make it right. By mixing and |
| or shams, and pictures. | | | | matching bedroom sets throughout the different |
| Depending on the area you live in, you will either have | | | | seasons you not only keep your room stylish but |
| four seasons or two, beautiful weather and HOT. It | | | | maintain that cozy feeling as well. |