The Core of Great Decor

The Good, the Bed, and the Ugly.

January 15th, 2007

If you want to find out a person’s true nature, look at their bedroom. Unlike a living room, dining room, salon, or the like, a bedroom is set back from the public’s view. For this reason, you can feel safe to really open up and be yourself when decorating one. A teenager’s very identity is often wrapped up in his or her bedroom décor. Those who dorm away from home try their hardest to infuse their bedrooms with a little piece of themselves. Adults also enjoy expressing their own unique personality within the private walls of the bedroom. And what do most people notice when they first walk into a bedroom? The bed! After all, isn’t it called a ‘bed’room? A bed is often the largest piece of furniture in a room. Even a smaller bed draws the attention of an onlooker. The material a bed is made of, the style in which it was crafted, and, of course, the linens that you choose all establish an ambiance that becomes your room’s essence. With the hundreds of combination options out there, it can get overwhelming. Here are a few ideas that you can use to create the perfect room.

The Material:
Wooden furniture encompasses two worlds: class and friendly comfort. A nice honey Pine wood bed is tasteful, and yet familiar enough to allow you to feel relaxed, as well. For the rustic, out-doorsy type, authentic log furniture is the only way to go. Log beds create a cozy atmosphere and a homey feeling all around.
Wrought-iron bed frames are also very popular. These pieces invite a more stylish look than the wooden items. Intricate designs and ornate extras often adorn these fashionable beds. Wrought iron comes in a variety of styles and colors to allow you more versatility in your decorating.
The Style:
A canopy bed adds dimensions to your room. It can create a magical, almost royal, atmosphere that exudes privacy and serenity. A canopy is a great way to shut out the rest of the world, and meditate on your own thoughts.
A loft bed is an excellent idea for a dormitory or other small bedroom areas. Loft beds are smart, neat, and practical because they are constructed so the bed is raised up high above the ground, allowing you maximum floor space for living, furniture, and storage room.
If you have more than one child in a room, a bunk bed creates a fun and practical bedroom layout (just don’t let them fight over who gets top bunk!) This is the ultimate in stackable furniture!
For studio apartments, a day bed or futon would fit right into the artsy motif. These comfortable beds double as couches! At night, remove the back pillows, and you’re ready for bed. When not in use, simply return the pillows to their side and backboard positions, and voila! A hassle-free bed and couch all in one!
Once you’ve decided on a bed, the curtains, dressers, night tables etc. will all fall into place easily. The focal point will give you the starting place that you need to choose all the other details. So next time you’re redecorating a bedroom, make your life simple, and start in the right place!

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