Assigning Purpose
The first step in designing your dream bedroom lies in deciding exactly what purpose(s) you want your bedroom to serve. Some people only use their bedroom to sleep, so they will likely focus on providing maximum comfort and tranquility.
Other people elect to set up an office or workspace in their bedroom, meaning that they will be spending a significantly larger portion of time in this space. In this case you’ll want to make sure that the design of the room will aid in keeping you focused and you will need to maintain a balance between functionality and comfort.
Whatever you decide that you want to use this space for is up to you, just be sure to keep in mind what exactly you’d like this room to be optimized for before you make any plans.
Incorporating Personal Style and Meaningful Color Schemes
Choosing an overall style for your project will help you to narrow down the amount of options you’ll have to sift through to find a combination that looks great and matches your desire. Examples of popular themes include:
- Modern: Unifies sleek and simple designs with highly functional and elegant looking fixtures and furniture.
- Traditional: Focuses on regal and detailed furniture, fixtures and furnishings that feature sturdy structures and bold color schemes.
- Bohemian: Encourages eclectic designs and color patterns that blend together uniquely to form an organic and cozy environment.
After choosing your desired design theme it’s time to pick a color palette. You are free to choose whatever colors you want, but if you need some inspiration here are a couple of popular combinations to give you a starting point:
- Try combining some light pastel colors such as baby blue, pale pink or lavender to give a room a light, calm and peaceful vibe.
- For a simple but well put together and sophisticated look, combine various shades and tones of the same color. This is known as a monochromatic palette.
- If you’re seeking a bold and dramatic style, think about using colors such as emerald green, cobalt blue or royal purple to make the room really pop.
Selecting Furniture
There are a few key pieces of furniture that just about every bedroom will include. The Bed and Mattress that you choose will depend on a few factors. First, you need to decide what size and type of bed you are going to use.
Take into account the size of your room and if you are sharing the bed with a partner. Just as important as the mattress size is the quality. Make sure to pick a mattress that you will want to sleep in every night and that will provide you with the comfortability you seek.
As far as storage for your clothes and other items, you can decide whether or not to include a closet, (will it be a walkin closet or a standard closet?) wardrobe, or a dresser. There are also space-saving methods such as under-bed storage bins that can be utilized if you need to save room.
Last but not least, decide upon any other kinds of furniture you’d like to include. If you are using your bedroom as an office as well you can pick out an office chair and a desk that will both fit the space in your room and match the design of the room. Additional seating, mirrors, and vanity tables are examples of other pieces of furniture you may consider adding.
Lighting Design and Window Treatments
Deciding how to deliver light to your dream bedroom is actually more complex than you may think. It’s important to think about the combination of fixtures such as ceiling lights, lamps, and led strips to create a functional and aesthetic mixture of ambient, task and accent lighting. Ambient lighting is the overall lighting of a room, responsible for providing an evenly lit space. Task lighting refers to specific areas of focused light for the purpose of a specific activity (such as a bedside lamp for reading at night). Accent lighting is more or less any additional lights that add to the overall style of a room.
Aside from artificial lights, you must decide how much natural light you will be planning to include. Between windows and skylights, it’s possible to design a room that only needs artificial lighting during the night after the sun has set. This can help save energy while also providing an inviting atmosphere. Of course, choosing the appropriate blinds, shades or shutters will give you the option to block out sunlight when necessary.
Flooring and Rugs
There are a few considerations to keep in mind when selecting the kind of flooring you will use in your dream bedroom, the most obvious being which kind of material you will use.
You want to take into consideration the uses of the room and your lifestyle. A carpeted floor can add comfort and warmth to a room but may be more difficult to clean. Hardwood floors are classic and can compliment a variety of design styles. They are also very durable but require some upkeep to maintain their full beauty. A vinyl floor is a practical choice for a bedroom as it is low maintenance, durable and highly adaptable to any design as they can imitate the look of different materials such as wood and stone.
You may also decide to add area rugs to an otherwise hardwood floor. Doing this can add another layer to the decor of a room. A runner rug can be placed by the bed as a place to kick off your slippers and to add a touch of elegance.
Personal Touches and Decor
Last but not least we’ll discuss how to finish up and incorporate your personal style into your dream bedroom. The walls are a great place to put up pieces of art, photos of important people in your life or hanging other pieces of decor such as clocks or wall ornaments.
Customizing your bedding can not only give you the optimal sleep quality but also contribute to the overall aesthetic of the room. Take time to compare the different options for sheets, pillows, duvets and blankets and choose what works best for you.
Other small details that can give life and personality to your bedroom include candles, wax lamps or oil diffusers to give your room a pleasant scent. Consider putting some plants around the room to bring some freshness and vibrance to the atmosphere.
Any other personal touches that you can think of are fair game. Once you’ve established a solid base for the design and structure of your room, adding your personal items are what make the bedroom truly yours.
Building your dream bedroom requires a lot of planning and dedication, but it certainly is possible. From deciding on a style and purpose of your bedroom, to picking out furniture, having a group of experienced professionals to guide you through the process will ensure that your dream becomes a reality.
