Putting Together a New Bedroom Verse Updating an Old One

!±8± Putting Together a New Bedroom Verse Updating an Old One

If you are about to put together a new bedroom or update an old one, you will want to carefully map out the entire layout first. The reason for this is the fact that you can make even a smaller bedroom seem large by arranging the furniture properly. For example, think about the bed. The easiest possible way to save a load of space is with either captain's or lofted positions. By raising the bed up, you will be leaving room to put so many things underneath it, such as a desk, bookcase, or even futon. Any size bed can be lofted, from twin size to king size.

Of course, this is not the best option if you want to display a fancy headboard. For standard California King and Queen Size beds that will be the center of the room, you should get an appealing frame. Many types are available, including the very popular sleigh and tufted headboards. These can come in a variety of materials, depending on what kind of feel you are going for. Normally, sleigh headboards are made of woods such as cherry, oak, pine, or maple, but they can be forged from metal or iron. Tufted headboards are usually leather or some other type of fabric covering a wooden frame, though they too can be on a metallic frame. It is not difficult to find upholstered tufted headboards.

Now, if you have kids, what setup should you go with? One of the easiest solutions is to install a bunk bed. It's not difficult, it saves a lot of space, and the children love it. Why do they love it so much? Well, one child will love being on the top, and they are much happier with the extra room they have to play in their room. These too come in a variety of materials, with wooden frames being the most popular.

Last, think about how the nightstands and dresser will fit with the dynamics of the room. Though it is not necessary for them to match, it does tie the room together nicely when they do. However, don't forget the most important rule of home furnishing though: Get what will function the best for your needs first, and pay attention to looks second.