Do’s and Don’ts of Bedroom Design
When it comes to designing a bedroom, there are some important do’s and don’ts.
Your bedroom should only be a place of rest, to regroup and spend time with your loved one. Bedroom design an important component of your home decor since this is the first and last place you spend in a day. Sometimes what is right for you may not work for someone else.
Each room has a different kind of requirement and different do’s and don’ts.
The Children’s Rooms
DOs
1. Paint the walls in white or pastel colours to bring calming energy into the room.
2. Place the bed diagonally opposite the door as this enable the child to see who is coming in the room, giving him a feeling of safety and security.
3. Place the bed(s) against a solid wall as it gives much more support than the window. Position the bed head ensuring that nothing such as a shelf, a cupboard, a beam or a sloping ceiling lies over the head of the child. These all create downward energy pressure causing very restless sleep.
4. Separate the room in two main areas, one sleeping space and a play/work area, using a screen or tall book cases to separate yin and yang energies.
5. Keep the space under the bed clutter free so that your child sleeps blissfully.
6. Add colourful bed linen, wall hangings and pictures to make the room bright and inviting. This is perfect for a lively child.
7. Adapt the bedroom as the child grows up from nursery and play area to teenager’s den with work space and activities/ hobbies spaces.
8. Choose storage that the child can reach to get him in the good habit to put its clothes and toys away. So they have a peaceful area in which to sleep.
DONTs
1. Place an aquarium in the child bedroom as the water and movement of the fish are too overpowering for this space.
2. Use bunk beds for children in the same bedroom as compressions is an issue for the child on the bottom bed. Opt for twin beds with solid headboards and rounded corners instead.
3. Use bright coloured walls such as red or yellow or have busy patterns curtains. Those can overstimulate an active child and prevent him to rest properly.
4. Overcrowd the space as it affects how children function. Allow plenty of storage space.
5. Keep too many books in the bedroom or have them displayed in close cabinets as they are too yang
KIDS BEDROOM DESIGN
The Master Bedroom:
DO’S
- Your bed should be a place of relaxation and calm and not a place of work and entertainment. So, it is important to separate the bed from where you work or watch television.
- We always have a lot of things to store and the number of these items goes on increasing as and how the time passes. Therefore, you should try to maximize the storage space whenever you can. Instead of opting for scrawny night tables get ones that have drawers. A smart idea of maximizing the storage space can be to add storage boxed under the bed.
- You should definitely create a focal point in the room. In most of the rooms, the focal point is the bedroom, or use a nice headboard or put something decorative above it like a piece of art. This will help ground the room and give your eye a place to rest.
- A bedroom should be a place where you can relax, but you can also make the décor more exciting by adding a decorative feature. It can be a great wall piece or patterned bedsheets.
- Want you feel your feet feel warm and soft as soon as you wake up, add a soft rug or floor mat to the bedroom. Since area rugs are easy to remove and clean you can still get a soft feeling underfoot without the negative aspects of wall-to-wall carpet.
- Do install dimmer light switches, this will surely come in handy when you are getting ready for bed or just waking up. Glaring lights give you a sense of discomfort and take away from your relaxed mindset. Dimmer switches allow you to completely control the amount of light and create a relaxing atmosphere.
- Make your room a clutter-free zone. Try to keep the nightstand and other places free of any unnecessary items. A cluttered space does not create a relaxed atmosphere so you should not over accessorize.
- Make it a point to invest in a high-quality mattress, this one of the most important dos and if you don’t sleep well, you’ll never appreciate a well-designed bedroom.
- It is also important to install the right window treatments. If you are someone who is a light sleeper install shades or curtains which will block out the bright light. You can go for medium or light shades if you like a little dim and extra light in the room.
- Do choose pieces with the right scale. For example, in a bedroom with high ceilings, a tall headboard is a smart choice.
- If you have space in your room you can incorporate a chair, or bench or another place for sitting.
DON’TS
- Don’t overcrowd your room, go for just the basic requirements such as a bed, night table, and some storage facilities. Don’t add furniture just for the sake of having it. Every piece that is placed in the room should have a definite purpose.
- Try to avoid decorating with bright and bold colours. Since bedrooms are about promoting sleep and relaxation you want colors that will help reduce stress such as soft neutrals. However, don’t stop yourself from choosing a colour of your choice but just go for softer tones.
- If you are looking to add value to your home don’t use carpets. People tend to associate carpet with dust and germs. It used to be popular earlier but is not much in demand nowadays.
- It is important to not ignore the importance of multiple light sources. It is important to add an overhead light, but don’t just stick to an overhead light, you also add lights on the side of the bed. They can be table lamps, sconces, or even hanging fixtures. Just make sure there’s enough clearance so you don’t hit your head. If you have a sitting area in the bedroom you should also add a light for reading.
- Don’t use your bedroom to experiment with every new style that you see in magazines or on social networking sites. If there is too much going on in one space it can mess with your head and not allow you to rest peacefully.
- Don’t compromise on the bedding of your room. Luxury linen is a great investment because they create a spa-like feel in your bedroom. Plus, high-quality bedding will far outlast cheaper options and give your bedroom a designer look.
- Don’t put an exercise equipment in your bedroom unless it is absolutely necessary. In most cases, it will become a wardrobe hanger and is not conducive to a restful environment.
- It is important that there is some distance between your bedroom and the living room to give you some sense of privacy. If your plan allows trying to incorporate the same.
- Don’t add an oversized bed in your bedroom, although it may seem very attractive to you in the shop it tends to occupy a lot of unnecessary space of your room jarring the focal point of your bedroom.
- While arranging your room you need to keep in mind not only space but also the acoustics. If you position your bed against a wall separating your bedroom from the entertainment room or place your study desk near the door to a high-traffic hallway, you encourage noise to disturb your zen. Before you back your design plan and furniture up against a wall, assess their prime locations to avoid unwelcomed acoustics.
MASTER BEDROOM DESIGN
You need to also consider various other factors such as the size of your room, your budget, the theme of the room and the overall décor of the space before designing the room
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