Decorating Your Bedroom

is no doubt that the bedroom is a sanctuary to manylines and a distinctive, romantic feel. Because the style
of us. We spend roughly a third of our lives in theis so eye-catching, there are some things to consider.
bedroom. We sleep there, enjoy quality family time,For example, the height of a wood sleigh headboard
and relax after a hard day's work. Therefore it isdetermines how prominent the bed will be in the
necessary to ensure that our bedrooms arecontext of the room
comfortable at all times.Four-Poster Beds:
Decorating the bedroom may not as easy as it may- Four-Poster beds are characterized by four posts at
sound. It entails more than just deciding on a bed andeach corner; they can be of equal or varying height
dressers. It requires attention to every small detail suchand can be tall or short (short being defined as the
as:post being 3 feet high or shorter). A pencil bed is a
- The dimensions of your bedroom,type of four-poster, named for its tall, thin, tapered
- Your budget,posts.
- The size of the mattresses,Canopy Beds:
- The width of the headboard,- A Canopy bed is essentially the same as a
- And the overall style that you want to achieve.Four-poster bed, but with a draped covering. It is a
It is also important to consider other pieces you maypopular choice due to its elegant and warm feeling,
want to include in your bedroom such as Armoires,accentuated by linens and drapes overbearing the top
Nightstands, Mirrors, etc. If you are going to accentuateof the bed.
your bedroom with pieces such as these, it may be aPlatform Beds:
good idea to purchase them as a set since each piece- Platform beds are very simple in form, utilizing simple
will compliment each other and provide a sense oflines and are usually simple, rectangular bed frames,
consistency in your bedroom furnishings. You also mayclose to the ground. They commonly use a modern or
be able to save money by buying a set all at oncecontemporary design. Since the bed is generally not as
instead of a piece at a time.high as a standard bed, using a platform bed as the
As noted above, major considerations to take intofocal point will make the room appear larger and more
account when decorating your bedroom are thespacious.
dimensions of the room, and the size of mattress. IfPanel Beds:
you are decorating for a child's or teen's bedroom,- Panel beds have headboards and footboards that
consider a smaller mattress such as a Twinare usually all of one piece, without spindles or slats,
(otherwise known as a Single) which generally are 39and are straight up and down, so that they can stand
inches wide by 75 inches long. You may also want toflat against the wall.
consider a Double (or Full) mattress if you desire extraAnother important aspect to consider is the material(s)
space. Double-sized mattresses are 54 inches wideof a bed. In determining the feel of your bedroom, the
by 75 inches long.materials that make up your bed go a long way. For a
However, if you are looking to decorate the bedroomwarm and romantic feel, consider decorating your
for an adult, you may want the extra sleeping spacebedroom with wooden furniture with accents and
and decide to go with a Queen or King-sized mattress.intricate designs. For a simple and contemporary feel,
Queens are 60 inches wide by 80 inches long. Kingsperhaps bedroom furniture made of metals and alloys
are generally 72 inches by 84 inches.would be a good solution.
When decorating the bedroom, consider the differentDecorating the bedroom is never an easy task. I hope
types of beds as well:this article has provided you with valuable insights
Sleigh Beds:which will help make decorating your bedroom a
- Sleigh beds are characterized by elegant, curvingsimple and fun experience.