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Creating the perfect bedroom. (Tips on bed sizes)

When creating your perfect bedroom, comfort is the key. The bedroom is your private retreat. It is where you begin and end your day. Here are some tips and helpful information that will help you create a bedroom that is not only stylish,
but welcoming.

 
Choosing a Bed

The Bed is obviously the most important piece within a bedroom. Take the time to choose a bed that fits your personal style; a bed you will be comfortable looking at and laying in.

Below are examples of styles of beds:

 

Canopy Bed:

Canopy Beds add visual drama and height to a bedroom. There are high post versions and low post versions.

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Platform Bed:

Platform Beds offer a cleaner look. Platform beds are great when you want a visually open feel to your bed. These can also be considered “Low Profile” Beds.
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Sleigh Bed:

Sleigh Beds offer soft curved shapes and a classic feel. These can be floating in a room or against a wall.

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Panel Bed:

Panel Beds are generally more straight and flat Headboards. They can be used with Footboards or sometimes alone. Panel Beds create a great focal point for a bedroom.

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Metal Bed:

Metal Beds can come in a variety of styles and finishes. The openness of the designs create an airy feel in a bedroom.

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You can create an inviting bedroom by mixing colors, patterns and textures.

Choose colors that make you feel relaxed. You can mix colors with patterns and other textures to create excitement and style in the room.

 

Choosing Other Pieces

Bedrooms are not just for sleeping. In today’s multifunctional houses, a bedroom is also a great area to just relax and watch TV or read; it can be an area to work and becomes a place where you may store your clothing and other items. Be sure to select case pieces that will fit your personal style and personal needs.

Below are examples of additional pieces for your bedroom that will help you create the environment that fits for you:

 

Dressers & Mirrors:

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Chests/Corner Chests: Armoires/Media Cabinets:

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Desks/Work Areas/Vanitys:
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In addition to these pieces, you may choose to add a comfy chair or other uphol­stered pieces to create a sitting area within your bedroom. Bed Benches, Bed Steps and other smaller scaled pieces can add more style and ambiance to your perfect bedroom setting and help finish the look!

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