Fall in Bed Set Love, Again

Bringing life back into your bedroom doesn’t require complete gutting or even new paint on the walls. A fresh furniture set, one that fits ...

Bringing life back into your bedroom doesn’t require complete gutting or even new paint on the walls. A fresh furniture set, one that fits your space and aesthetic, is a fantastic way to breathe new life into your space. Of course, selecting the right set is easier said than done. In a bedroom, especially, your furniture must be functional, and each piece should add value. This requires careful consideration of your lifestyle and habits as much as your design preferences.

Before anything else, it’s important to remember that a bedroom that isn’t functional is a room that no one can use. Particularly for a personal bedroom, you want your furniture to enhance the space and make it easier to organize your belongings. Ultimately, it should be a relaxing place to rest at night and a refreshing place to wake up. This means beginning with the most basic considerations, such as how many people will use the room regularly. Ask yourself if the room is intended for guests, and if so, how many. Think about whether children, teens, or adults will be living in the room, and how many will share it. When you keep in mind who the bedroom is intended for, you will be able to determine which pieces of furniture are essential and which are extraneous. Without these unnecessary pieces taking up space, you have more room for the elements that will make the room comfortable and welcoming.

Part of the practical, functional considerations involves breaking out the measuring tape. The dimensions of the bedroom matter, because any room will feel overstuffed and cramped when the furniture is simply too big or takes up too much space. While it isn’t always possible to leave two-thirds of the floor space clear, it’s worth thinking about how multifunctional you need your furniture sets to be. In a small apartment bedroom, for instance, under-bed storage might be essential. You can purchase furniture sets for bedroom spaces that work well for the size and shape of the room itself, even taking into consideration natural light sources like windows. In a bedroom with large or walk-in closets, for example, an extra dresser might be redundant, and that space could be used for a piece of furniture that will add a feature not already present, such as a dressing table or vanity.

With these considerations accounted for, you can begin to factor in style and décor to your bedroom set selection. In its own way, this is also a practical component, since you are far less likely to enjoy time spent in your bedroom if you dislike the color palette or overall style of the room. With the sheer number of options available online, it may be easiest to purchase a completely matched bedroom set with the specific pieces you need in a style you like. Keep in mind, however, that combining two simple styles is also an option that will help prevent your bedroom from feeling flat or giving the impression of something copied directly from a showroom. Of course, for a guest room, this might be the direction you choose intentionally. Whatever your final choices, focusing on the purpose, size, and style of your bedroom will help ensure that you end up bringing home a bed set that you love and can’t wait to show off.