Beds furniture: Redefining sleeping comfort

Bedroom furniture is a personal choice

Bedroom furniture plays a key role in providing your bedroom with a unique character of its own, which in turn is reflective of who you are and how you live your life away from the public eye. It is therefore important that furniture for this special space is selected after thoughtful planning and thorough research and more importantly with a lot of personal involvement. Having an interior decorator if you can afford one is nice but the final choice has to be yours and yours alone. Otherwise you will never be completely at home here, even if it is the most luxurious, most tastefully done up space.

What all to consider before you select your bedroom furniture

It is always a good idea to keep in mind factors like size and shape of the room, the color scheme of the walls, the theme that you want etc when you set out to buy furniture for your bedroom. Size of the room is very important. Don't try to stuff a small room with too much furniture. On the other hand, a large room gives you the option of having a number of pieces of furniture, working in harmony to create a stunning space. As far as themes go, there are various tried and tested themes you can choose from like traditional, contemporary, oriental country etc. You can also get more creative and opt for specialized ones like a ranch or a beach resort. Then everything you have in the room will have to be designed around your chosen theme. Though this is entirely a matter of personal choice, modern trends are in favor of clean lines and simple yet stylish interiors.

Bedroom Furniture

What every well designed bedroom should have Irrespective of what theme you choose or what size your bedroom is or what your budget is, every bedroom requires a few elementary furniture pieces:

Bed -the focal point of any bedroom

The bed is the nucleus around which the rest of the bedroom is designed. Coupled with the fact that you spend almost 1/3rd of your life on it, it is very critical that you choose your bed with great care and attention. There are various options available in terms of style, material and size.

• Style

  There are several styles of beds to choose from. Popular among these are water beds, platform beds, sleigh beds, sofa cum beds, pull out beds for small rooms and studio apartments and bunk beds a hot favorite for children's rooms.

• Material

  If you are looking for solid wood, then there are several types to choose from, Mahogany, Oak, Cedar, Pine are only some of them. Beds are also available in other materials like wrought iron, board and even in PVC for kids' rooms.

• Size

  Beds are available in a number of sizes, like twin size, queen size and king size which is the largest of all. A twin size is suited for smaller rooms, a queen size bed is ideal for an average sized room. If space is not an issue, then go for the king.

Nightstand - the perfect companion for the bed

Matched with the bed to give a homogeneous appearance, you will find one or two nightstands giving the bed company in every bedroom. These multi purpose units, usually come with one or more drawers and serve as receptacles of books, magazines, phones, alarm clocks, photo frames, table lamps and other assorted items. They are very handy have around the bed if you have the space.

Wardrobes, Closets and Armoires - indispensable storage solutions

Some people have the space and the resources for a walk in closet. Others have built-in wardrobes. If both these alternatives are not available, you have the option of buying free standing wardrobes which can be matched with your bed and provide you all the advantages of a built-in wardrobe plus the flexibility of placing them wherever you may choose in your bedroom or taking them with you in case you move house. Whenever buying a wardrobe, make sure there is adequate storage space for clothes, shoes and other accessories. A fine wardrobe provides a good balance of hanging space, shelf space and drawer space. Wardrobes are also available in a variety of materials and finishes. Some people like to buy wardrobes that will last them many years; others like to change all their furniture after a few years even the wardrobes. Much like the bed, a wardrobe is also a dominating piece of furniture so choose one that will create a positive impact in the room.

Armoires are one more attractive storage option for the bedroom. Pleasing in appearance, these add a distinctive charm to any bedroom. Though not very large in size, they can accommodate a lot when it comes to storage.

Chairs, Sofas, Couches, Benches - perfect seating options

If space permits, a seating area in the bedroom can truly enhance the overall appearance of the room. Seating options like sink in lounge chairs, couches and sofas are just perfect to curl up on with a good book or a hot cup of coffee or to listen to your favorite music. Another seating option which goes very well with a contemporary, minimalistic setting is the bench. This serves a dual purpose; it can also be used as a table when required. The rocker remains a universal favorite especially for the bedroom.

Dresser and Mirror - the compact dressing space

Space constraints in a lot of modern homes and apartments have more or less done away with the concept of a separate dressing area. The dresser and the mirror are now incorporated in the bedroom itself. In fact dressers with mirrors are nowadays available as part of a bedroom set comprising the bed, nightstands and a dresser. Though these sets may be a little expensive, it saves you the bother of looking for coordinating pieces. This perfectly matched package looks very extremely elegant. In case you are planning to mix and match pieces, choose a dresser that fits into the complete scheme of things. You can find very innovative designs in the market today which use a combination of modern material to create a super stylish product.

Optional bedroom furniture pieces

Other furniture pieces that people like to have in their bedrooms but may or may not be able to do so because of space issues are a:

• Writing desk

  Very useful for people who work from home but do not have a dedicated area for a home office. If you have a work desk in your bedroom, it provides you a more professional feeling than say if you were to work at your dining table. This is also extremely useful for organizing your work related stuff

• Book Shelf

  Some of us love to be surrounded by books. A book shelf in the bedroom can house all your favorite volumes and at the same time impart a warm and inviting feel to the space

• Chest of drawers

  This is a welcome addition to any bedroom. It not just looks wonderful; it maximizes storage space and lets you organize your personal belonging even better. It can also serve as a great space to showcase pictures and personal memorabilia in the bedroom.

• Entertainment Units

  A lot of people are so addicted to watching television; they want one even in the bedroom. Entertainment units are increasingly becoming popular as bedroom furniture pieces and are available in a range of materials, styles and designs.

Once you have all your furniture in place, the next step is to bring in the accessories. Rugs, bed linen, cushions paintings, vase... there's no dearth of home d?cor items you can use to smarten up your room. Use your imagination and creativity while designing and decorating your bedroom. Most of all, give it your personal touch. You will then have a room you're going to love spending your time in.