Create a sanctuary for your beauty sleep that’s not just soothing, but also stylish. Here are some ways to turn your bedroom into the ultimate retreat for rest and relaxation.
Create a sanctuary for your beauty sleep that’s not just soothing, but also stylish. Here are some ways to turn your bedroom into the ultimate retreat for rest and relaxation.
BED
The foundation of your bedtime story; set the scene for a night of peaceful slumber with a statement-making bed. Whether you choose a modern platform style or something more traditional, it should let you end and start the day well.
TREND WATCH
UPHOLSTERED HEADBOARDS
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BEDLINEN
These are the soft touches that make all the difference in a dreamy, beautiful bedroom. Layer attractive prints and fresh colours in comforting, cocooning textures, and sleep soundly in style.
STYLING WITH PILLOWS
Bed Bath N’ Table shares a simple yet effective tip for making your bed look luxurious and inviting: Place large, square pillows at the top of the bed, as a base to make the bed seem full and fluffy. In front of these, position your sleeping pillows. Finally, add a layer of decorative pillows – whether you choose intricate prints or quilted designs, this will add texture and pattern to your bed.
Bedroom trends in 2017
1 A Modern Classic style – solid colours that are elevated with embellishments like embroidery or applique.
2 Contrasting solid colours, for example, dark, cool hues such as deep navy or gray against white and ivory.
3 Prints in cooler colours such as blue, grey and green.
4 Intricate patterns, such as paisleys with fine details, in muted and sophisticated shades.
SELECTING A PILLOW
MATTRESS
FURNITURE
No bedroom is complete without the accompanying furniture and accessories, from occasional chairs to mirrors. Surround yourself with not just functional, but beautiful pieces you love, to feel truly at ease in your private space.
1 Sunflower wall mirror, $399, from Crate & Barrel.
2 Brighton leather bench, $699, from Commune.
3 Linear 5, $1,599, from Commune.
4 Conde House Splinter mirror, $1,250, from Grafunkt.
5 Alexander Lamont gemstone mirror, $9,500, from Tatum.
6 Herman Miller Nelson platform bench, $2,109, from Xtra.
7 Fermo double dresser, $2,895, from Boconcept.
8 Poliform Mad armchair, from $2,455, from Space Furniture.
9 Imola chair, $5,645, from Boconcept.
SELECTING FURNITURE
It might be outdated to buy bedroom furniture in sets these days, especially if you want a more unique and casual look. But before you go about buying the various pieces, here are some things to consider.
• Size: Take note of the size and ceiling height of your bedroom, so you know which furniture pieces it can accommodate.
• Style: You may adore a particular piece, but try to visualise what it will look like in your bedroom. Picture it in a designated place alongside other furniture to make sure it will blend in. Take into consideration colours and materials, too.
• Function: How you use a space will largely determine what sort of furniture you need. Do you want a larger sleeping space (especially if you are sharing a bed)? Do you have a collection of items to store and display? Do you need a reading corner?
NIGHTSTAND
For keeping all your essentials close and handy, your trusty nightstand is a key component of the bedroom.
1 Fin bedside table, $419, from Scanteak.
2 Dawson nightstand, $729, from Crate & Barrel.
3 Mondi Infinite Rocket end table, $290, from Star Furniture.
4 Crimson nightstand, $399, from Commune.
5 Classicon E1057 adjustable table, from $1,1615, from Space Furniture.
6 Alivar Sirio side table, $2,339, from Xtra.
7 B&B Italia Fat-Fat table, from $955, from Space Furniture.
8 Diamond table, $445, from Boconcept.
9 Lugano nightstand, $645, from Boconcept.
CUSTOMISING A BEDSIDE TABLE
LIGHTING
Like jewellery for your space, decorative lighting completes the pretty picture, and helps to create the cosy mood you want for winding down.
1 Flos Captain Flint floor lamp, $2,360, from Space Furniture.
2 Moooi Heracleum small suspension lamp, from $3,085, from Space Furniture.
3 Parachilna Alistair table lamp, $1,979, from Xtra.
4 Roll And Hill Eclipse wall sconce, $1,805, from Space Furniture.
5 Wrong London Cloche lamp, $510, from Grafunkt.
6 Empatia wall/ ceiling light, from $1,364, from Million Lighting.
7 JWD concrete lamp, $390, from Grafunkt.
8 Lean On Me table lamp, $745, from Boconcept.
9 Hoshigame lamp, from $486, from Million Lighting.
PREVENTING LIGHT GLARE
When selecting a bedside lamp, ensure it doesn’t have an exposed bulb that produces a glare when you’re relaxing in bed. Choose one with a softly diffused shade that is lower than your line of sight, or approximately 40cm to 46cm from the top of the mattress.
LIGHT TRICKS
Million Lighting shares that you can use upward lighting to create the illusion of a higher ceiling, apart from accentuating ceiling designs. For a comfortably lit ambience, choose fixtures that have warm LED light sources, and dimmable switch functions to control the level of illumination.
LIGHT LAYERING
To produce dynamic interiors with depth, the concept of “light layering”, or incorporating a mix of different lighting types, is used. Here are some examples:
Ambient lighting
For the room’s overall illumination, choose a warm tone that softens shadows and creates a relaxed mood. Usually in the form of downlights, cove lights and pendant lamps.
Accent lighting
For highlighting certain details and decor, specific directional lights like track lighting or spotlights are used.
Decorative lighting
This is what gives your room that visual flair – chandeliers, attractive fixtures and wall sconces. They are ornamental and should not be too bright.
Task lighting
Essential to activities that require clear vision, such as reading in bed and dressing up. Usually in the form of bedside table or floor lamps, as well as desk lamps.
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