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Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

Giving your bedroom space

5272Everyone wants an immense bedroom that will never be deprived of space. We dream of owning a spacious bedroom so much that the thought of it becoming cluttered never enters our mind. But what happens if unlimited space is not at luxury that has been given to you?  Having a little bedroom is not something you should fear anymore.  These guidelines are suggestions for working with what you have to give your bedroom the gift of space!

  1. Maximize the sense of space by painting the room in a pale color. White, beige and cream are just a few examples.
  2. Use ceramic or wood flooring that runs in a diagonal pattern. Diagonal lines appear longer than lines running perpendicular or parallel.
  3. Get rid of the headboard and footboard. Headboards and footboards push the bed off the wall and take up space.
  4. Use a metal mattress frame and keep the bed close to the floor. Large frames give the sense of a large mass and appear bulky.
  5. Sleep sofas or a nice futon can be great for utilizing space. Couch during the day … bed at night.
  6. Don’t use too much furniture. Excess furniture can choke a room and its traffic pattern. A bed, nightstand and a dresser is all your room needs.
  7. Storage pieces that rise vertically, like a highboy, are better than pieces that jet out horizontally.
  8. Minimize the use of patterns in things such as rugs, curtains and wallpaper. Patterns such as polka dots, flowers, stripes and plaids can really fill up a room and take away the sense of space.
  9. Refrain from placing a large amount of pictures on the wall. Many designers state that one wall should be left bare to give the psyche a chance to relax.

Designing for a smaller bedroom can be very simple, visit your local PMD Furniture Direct ™ franchisee and get those ideal bedroom pieces from the Royal Heritage Home Furnishings Collection that will give your bedroom never-ending space!