Bedroom

Earth - Water - Fire

Your bed is the key piece of furniture and usually the larges in any bedroom and it tends to becomes the focal point of the room. Bedroom furniture is traditionally arranged according to a few general rules.  Here are some general guidelines for you to follow:

Mid Century Modern

• Normally people tend to place a bed center of the wall opposite the main door to the room. With this arrangement, the headboard tends to become the focal point and center of attention as you enter the room.  If the dimensions of your room prevent you from positioning your bed on the wall across from the door, other possible choices depend on which walls are long enough to accommodate the bed. Diagonal placement works well when you have the space.

Modern Glam

As a rule of thumb, do not place a bed under a window, especially if you requently open it. Open windows can create uncomfortable drafts. However, positioning a bed between two windows works well.  If your home is air-conditioned or heated year-round and the windows are seldom open, you may be able to ignore this rule.

• Do not place the bed where it obstructs a door opening into the room or a walkway through the room.

Classic with a Modern Twist

• Consider nontraditional furniture arrangements.  In doing so you may free up space.  For example, a bed may look dramatic placed in front of a secure window; on a diagonal, which takes up extra space; sideways along a wall, to maximize floor space; or in an alcove or bay window.

Contemporary Luxury

Simply Bold

•  Add bold carpeting to a room really makes a statement. 
• Change your old ceiling light to something more contemporary or modern.
• Bold doesn't mean it has to be super colorful.  Keeping your primary color in earth shades can make just as much inpact. Especially if you are using bold carpeting or drapes.
• Thick wood base boards and molding really make a bold statement.  This is a fairly simple thing to do yourself. You just have to know how to meaure and make 45 degree cuts.

Pop of Color

Simply White

Master bedrooms:  Making a small bedroom feel bigger.

A master bedroom doesn't have to be huge, but it does need to offer the amenities you need. If your space is less masterful than you'd like, look at some of the following suggestions for decorating your bedroom:

Old Hollywood Turns Modern

• Make the bedroom look larger by eliminating clutter.  Nothing should be on the floor except for furniture.
• Use only necessary furniture.  Pushing a chest of drawers into a walk-in closet to free up floor space.
• If your room is small, keep the bed visually low. Using a headboard, but don't use a footboard.  Opt for something other than a four-poster bed, which tend to take up space visually, making the room seem smaller. 
• Keep all your furniture light. Light colored furniture, walls, floors, window treatments, and bedding make a room seem bigger.
• If your closet is large enough and you'd like to free-up floor space, put your chest of drawers inside your walk-in closet. Doing this will let you add additional pieces of furniture, such as a writing desk, a seating group, or a big screen TV, to transform any bedroom into a luxury suite.

Regardless of the size of your master bedroom, the following tips can help you to make it as comfortable as possible:

• Add bedside tables that are as big as space will allow. If you read or watch TV in bed, you'll find these tables helpful.  Bedside tables, or nightstands, will balance out the room also.
• Try to make room for at least one comfortable chair. Chairs are great for daytime resting, for reading, or give you a comfy seat to put on shoes.

Contemorary Guys Pad

Modern Contemporary Girl Glam

 Sleek and White

Using Flowers in a Modern way

Guest bedrooms:  Setting aside a room for guests makes their stay more comfortable not only for them, but also for you. You can furnish the guest room with a fabulous bed and all the necessary furnishings.  Check out the following suggestions for ways to make your guest room comfortable: 

• Consider on installing a Murphy bed that hides away in a closet. The versatility of these beds makes them a delightful option in a home office or other double-duty room.
• Dedicate a set of sheets, a comforter, special pillows, a duvet cover, and pillow shams to your guest room. You don't want to have your guest sleeping of old stained sheets or musty smelling pillows.
• Buy a handsome, space-saving daybed or sofa bed that fits smartly against the wall and out of the way.
• Be sure you have some surface area, such as bedside table or dresser where guest can set down personal belongings.
• Personal touches such as candles, guest towels, bottled water on nightstand make them feel more comfy and welcomed.
• If your guest room is super sunny and bright in the morning, considering putting up some nice "light blocking" drapes.  There is nothing worse then having your guest wake up at the crack of dawn because the room is so bright.
• If your guest are not sensitive to smells, lightly mist your room with a nice soothing frangrance. 
• Use plug-ins, candles or a nice dish with potpourri.  An inexpensive trick is to put dryer sheets in your heater vents.