Getting Started: Designing Your Bedroom

Let’s chat about bedrooms – the cozy spots where we spend a lot of time sleeping, relaxing, and getting dressed. So, how do we create a room that lets us do all these different things and still looks nice?

Bedrooms: Not Just for Sleeping!

Your bedroom isn’t only for snoozing. It’s where we keep our clothes, get dressed, and unwind. So, we need to think about furniture, lights, and even tech gadgets that help us do all these things in one room.

Start with a Plan

Your first step is to think about your current bedroom. What do you like or dislike? What do you wish was different? Looking at the room’s shape and size, think about the furniture and colors you’d like to have.

Choosing Your Furniture: Custom or Store-bought?

The big pieces of furniture in your bedroom, like beds and wardrobes, need to give us a good night’s sleep and store a lot of stuff.

Custom Furniture for Unique Spaces

Getting furniture made just for you might be a good idea if your room has weird corners or sloping roofs. You get to pick your colors, design, and materials and it will fit perfectly in your space.

Quick and Easy: Store-bought Furniture

Store-bought furniture, like the stuff that comes in a box and you put it together, might be cheaper and you can use it right away. But, remember they come in standard sizes and colors, and you might need to pay extra to have someone assemble it for you.

Investing in Your Space

Even though fitted furniture like wardrobes can’t move with you, they can add value to your home if you pick neutral colors and classic styles that stay looking good year after year.

Doors that Make a Difference

Picking doors for your wardrobes makes a big difference in how your room looks and feels.

Sleek and Modern: Sliding Doors

Sliding doors are smooth and can make small or big rooms look neat. You can choose from mirrors, different colors of glass, or wood.

Classic Style: Hinged Doors

Doors that open outwards give a classic look and can have different styles and panels to match your home’s vibe.

Adding Personality with Accessories

Mirrors, curtains, and bed linens are easy to change and can add your personal touch to the room.

Choosing Colors

Picking colors can be fun! Soft colors might help you relax better, while bold colors can add energy to your room.

Smart Tech for Bedrooms

Tech gadgets can change the mood with lighting and even help you sleep better. But remember, screens like tablets and phones might actually make it harder to sleep!

Lighting That Changes with You

Smart lights can change colors to help you wake up gently in the morning and relax in the evening.

Being Smart with Tech

While some tech, like beds that help stop snoring or lights that help you wake up, is cool, remember to keep screens out of the bedroom to sleep well.

Wrapping It Up: Your Comfy Space

In the end, your bedroom should be a comfy space that suits all your needs. From a peaceful spot to sleep to a practical spot to store your belongings, keeping it simple and easy to use is key!

Written by Astrid Madsen

Astrid Madsen is the editor of the SelfBuild magazine. Email astrid.madsen@selfbuild.ie

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