May 20, 2024
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5 Components to Consider for a Cozy Bedroom

9 min readNovember 30, 2022Jennifer Sikorski
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The bedroom is a space of intimacy, comfort, and warmth, where people rest from the outside world and recuperate. The interior of the bedroom should promote relaxation, good rest, and sound sleep. To create ideal conditions for relaxation and recuperation, it is necessary to think over the design of the room in detail and choose the right furniture. And of course, the decor of the bedroom is very important, as well as the absence of unnecessary things and random items that are not related to creating a cozy intimate space.

COLOR SPECTRUM

First of all, you should evaluate the space and decide on a comfortable color scheme. Experts recommend giving preference to natural shades and non-contrasting color combinations since contrasting combinations and monochrome create strong visual stimuli and do not allow the brain to relax. It is also worth remembering that light has a strong influence on the perception of color. For a small bedroom, it is better to choose light shades, which will help make it visually larger. The shade of doors, flooring, and upholstered furniture should be combined with each other, which will help to make the interior harmonious and cozy. If the bedroom window faces east or north, the color of the walls will appear colder, while the light coming in from the south and west windows will add warm hues.

FURNITURE

Everyone has different ideas about beauty, but the requirements for comfort, functionality, and environmental friendliness of the surrounding space are similar for most modern people. When choosing bedroom furniture, try to consider the following criteria:

Eco-friendly materials

It is better to give preference to furniture made of natural wood – oak, pine, beech, larch, alder, and birch. Wood looks noble and saturates the air in the room with phytoncides, the tree serves for years and does not lose its attractiveness. If the budget is limited, you can choose furniture made of chipboard or MDF, but from trusted manufacturers who do not use paints or adhesives that are hazardous to health.

Comfort

The main attribute of the bedroom is the bed. In order for the rest to be complete, and the sleep to be sound, it is necessary to pay attention to the orthopedic characteristics of the mattress or bed frame. It is better not to save on a comfortable bed and a quality mattress. If you want to save space, you can pick up a transforming bed that hides under the podium or in a closet. Also, a good solution for the bedroom-living room is a sofa bed. For a large bedroom, you can consider beds with massive headboards that look luxurious. As for the bed frame, it is best to choose models with wooden, metal, and wicker frames. The base of the bed should be made of flexible slats – this is better than springs or mesh. The mattress of the bed should be elastic and of medium hardness. If there are problems with the musculoskeletal system, for example, scoliosis, or back pain, it is better to choose orthopedic models.

Functionality

In addition to the bed in the bedroom, you will need bedside tables, a mirror, a table, and a wardrobe – such details allow you to organize storage space. Of course, the presence of certain elements and their dimensions will be determined by the area of the room. In a spacious bedroom, it is easy to place a closet, a chest of drawers, and a dressing table. In a small one, you will have to limit yourself to a bed and a couple of bedside tables, instead of a closet, use high racks with open shelves, and to visually increase the space, you can install mirror surfaces on the walls. And here you can create an additional place for privacy and relaxation. If space permits, set up a small reading nook with an armchair and a table next to it to read, drink tea, or talk on the phone.

TEXTILE

Sometimes bedding plays a major role in the decor of the bedroom. Professional decorators recommend choosing linen from quality fabrics, best of all natural ones – plain linen or cotton bedding will give a pleasant tactile sensation and give a discreet chic to the bedroom. Choose blankets, bedspreads, and pillows either to match the overall color scheme or accent, linking, for example, with a pattern of curtains or a carpet. An important nuance in the decor of the bedroom: large bright prints should be avoided if the room is small. They will pull over and visually reduce the space, which will make the room seem even smaller. For more comfort and additional decor, add a soft carpet to the floor.

LIGHTING

To decorate the bedroom, use lighting of different intensities:

  • Ceiling light to illuminate the entire room.
  • Spotlights for reading.
  • Diffused floor lamp light for a peaceful environment.
  • Candles and garlands for a more relaxed atmosphere.

Choose light bulbs with a warm glow and be careful with candles. A good idea for those who like to read in bed is a floor lamp or a table lamp on the bedside table.

WINDOW DECOR

Curtains and drapes are the finishing touches to the bedroom decor. They work for the creation of the right lighting, hide the unfortunate view from the windows and give the bedroom comfort and security. A curtain with a bright pattern can attract attention and become an accent, while a solid color balances the color scheme and helps to make the room more harmonious. It is worth choosing curtains, focusing on the color scheme of the walls or furniture. If possible, choose thick thermal curtains – they will not only let you sleep but also protect the room from overheating or cold.

The main thing in the arrangement and decor of the bedroom is not to overload it, avoiding unnecessary things, random items, and clutter. Furniture and objects in the room should work to create an atmosphere of comfort, slowdown, and relaxation.