After what can often be a long and exhausting day, there is nothing better then retiring to your bedroom and unwinding from the day to day stresses that life can bring.
Having a bedroom that works for you is important and will set you up for a great night’s sleep. Similarly, having everything organised and where it needs to be will ease the morning rush giving you a stress-free start to your day.
Here are some key things to consider to making your bedroom a practical haven.
Storage Solutions
Not everyone has the luxury of having spare rooms that can be used for the storage of excess clothing and personal belongings, so often our bedroom needs to be able to accommodate such items. With so many clever furniture items on the market, creating more storage in your bedroom can now be easy to achieve, without taking up excessive amounts of space and still being aesthetically pleasing.
Ottoman bed bases are a great way of introducing valuable storage into your bedroom without compromising on floor space. The entire bed base and mattress can be raised by an easy to use gas lift mechanism, allowing access to the entire underside of your bed for the storage of shoes, towels and bulking bedding.
Headboards are also a clever way to gain more storage space into your bedrooms. This crafty piece of furniture can also replace the need for bedside tables if your space is limited. If you are a keen DIY’er then why not have a go at making one of these simple structures for yourself!
Blanket boxes or end of bed ottomans are not only a fantastic piece of furniture for storing purpose, they also add that touch of luxury to your bedroom space. Choose an upholstery fabric that adds texture and depth, like a velvet to give an opulent look. Blanket boxes are fantastic to help keep your bedroom clutter free when the time comes to transitioning your bed from daytime to nighttime – great for storing your scatter cushion instead of throwing them on the floor – gentlemen!
Built-in wardrobes are the perfect solution to maximising storage space if your bedroom layout can house them. Fitted from floor to ceiling height, every inch of the internal space can be adapted to suit your requirements. Built-in-wardrobes are perfect in loft spaces where standalone wardrobes will not work due to the angles of the room. Finish them off with sliding doors where possible to maximise the floor space in the room. Add mirrors to the doors to heighten the sense of space.
Multi-functional Furniture
Working from home has become the new normal for many of us but having a comfortable, calming space to conduct your work can be hard to achieve. If you have the floor space, then why not choose a dressing table that can double-up as a desk space. Ensure that the dressing table is working height with plenty of natural light – perfect for getting ready and keeping you alert whilst working. Opt for a more stylish chair with good back support instead of a stool or traditional swivel chair to step away from the ‘office feel’. Having this area in what should be the most relaxing room in the house, you can be sure to meet those working deadlines from the comfort of your own home.
Cool, Calm and Clutter Free
Choosing the right colours for your bedroom plays a huge role in making sure you feel at peace and rested for a great nights sleep.
Blue tops the colour charts for the most calming colour for your bedroom, giving you a sense of serenity and calm. If blue isn’t your colour, then opt for green. Green is refreshing and reassuring and helps to restore balance into you life. If you’re after a more feminine look then you’ll be pleased to know that soft and muted pinks give a comforting and zen feel to a room.
Colours to avoid are stimulating purples, energetic reds and uninspiring greys which can all add to the feeling of being depressed if used to excess.
Clutter in any space can have massive effects on your mental health. An overly cluttered space can make you feel stressed, anxious and on edge. It’s therefore extremely important that your place of rest should be free from all clutter.
As with most rooms, it all starts with our surfaces. Placing something down with the intention of putting it away in it’s rightful place and walking past it a week later to find it’s still there! Bedside tables can be the worst for this. So, why not go for a neat slimline shelf instead of a heavy piece of furniture to tackle this problem. The floating shelf keeps the floor clear and gives the sense of more space. Low lit ceiling pendant lights can be installed central to the shelving to negate the need for bedside lamps allowing your bedsides to be even more clutter free.
So there is our guide to creating a practical bedroom space that works for you – if you still need help, you know what to do!!