Bedroom decorating tips for your bedrooms.
Do you
have a "master" bedroom? You shouldn't! Tips for remodeling your bedroom
by
Jeanette Joy Fisher
The word "master" is an antiquated term
that suggests control, domination, and inequality, and in today's
cooperative partner and/or single parent household, the label "master suite"
has become obsolete. In that light, master bedrooms would more properly be
called "main bedrooms" in today’s society.
Far removed from the hubbub of family
rooms and busy kitchens, the bedroom is the place where your day begins and
ends. Surprisingly, however, main bedroom redecorating frequently ranks near
the bottom of most people's home renovation lists. But if you want an
immediate uplift of your emotional state, there are few projects that will
do that more effectively than remodeling your main bedroom.
Remodeling Your Main Bedroom for Happiness
The main bedroom, with its softened
textures, serene artwork, and muted patterns, intimately captures the warmth
of a home. Passion colors, such as red, purple, royal blue, rose, or the
gilt of gold, add drama and indulgence. Plan your main bedroom design with
private times in mind, beginning with the purpose of the bedroom. Do you
want a Passion Boudoir, Reading Room, or Private Sanctuary?
Passion Boudoir
French women are known to create the
sexiest bedrooms in the world, and like many French women, today's
homemakers often plan for sex and decorate accordingly, creating evocative,
enticing bedrooms. Here are a few suggestions for creating a Passion
Boudoir:
Flattering colors contribute to personal
beauty and are erotically appealing. Choose seductive colors like Rouge Red,
Lipstick Reds, Creamy Peaches, and Subtle Pinks. Make sure the colors
enhance your natural beauty. Be daring and use bold colors on the walls.
Luscious fabrics will set the stage for
sensuousness. Use silky, velvet, and chenille textures in combination with
nubby textures. Use fabrics that remind you of a favorite shared memory.
Exotic patterns, such as animal prints or tropical florals, conjure images
of faraway journeys.
Locating mirrors in unusual places, such
as the tops of dressers or side tables, reflect dancing candle light.
Tropical plants and trees, uplit with special lights, also cast exciting
shadows.
An intimate bistro table, set with two
chairs, invites private conversations. Dressing tables, furnished with
feminine accessories and intimate objects, add mystery and romance to a
room.
Just the presence of a bed tray suggests
the possibility of the ultimate pleasure: breakfast in bed, while soft
lighting, candles, essential oils in a diffuser, and gentle oscillating fans
effectively complete the décor in a Passion Boudoir.
Reading Rooms
If you're one of the many people who love
to read in their bedrooms, you might consider designing your main bedroom
with lounging and reading books in mind. Since eye experts warn that it's
bad for a person's eyes to read while lying down (because we tend to hold
the book too close), you might begin by enabling proper reading posture by
installing padded headboards.
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Another consideration is lighting. Eye
experts claim that readers need at least two reading lamps of at least
175-200 watts, but that type of lighting would seem quite harsh in a bedroom
setting. In fact, as my friend Madi, a devoted bedroom reader, says, "My
reading time is some of my most important time, intellectually, spiritually,
and emotionally. It's the most intimate time I give myself; it compares to
what others may call meditation. Just being in a space that's warm and
comfortable with a good book is the greatest thing in the world to me, and
any bright light would change the ambience of that quiet time."
Madi certainly isn't alone in cherishing
her reading time, or in opposing harsh lighting in the bedroom. So instead
of individual lights, consider equalizing the overall lighting scheme by
adding other less obtrusive lights across the room.
Good colors for Reading Rooms include Old
World Ivory, Antique Amber, Sage Green, and Slate Blue. These soft colors
reflect light without glare and also support peaceful feelings.
Squishy pillows, luxurious Afghans or
throws, landscape paintings with distant horizons, and mirrors for private
reflections add feelings of indulgence. A great lounge chair with a floor
lamp and nearby tea table completes the additions to a perfect Reading Room.
Private Sanctuary
Perhaps you'd rather turn your main
bedroom into a personal retreat, where you can escape and unwind from a busy
day. Surround yourself with photos of friends, family, and places you love,
as well as your favorite artwork and meaningful mementos. Under-furnished
private sanctuaries can also give you the space to contemplate and daydream.
Good colors for private sanctuaries
include dark Forest Greens, deep Chocolates, Mochas, Navy or Cobalt Blues,
and Eggplant. Darker colors create a womb-like feeling and aid deep sleep.
A writing desk, accompanied by a
comfortable chair, induces journal and letter writing. A small refrigerator
will make you feel as if you can enjoy your time in the bedroom without
interruption, and a television offers the opportunity to watch your favorite
movies and shows. Room-darkening window coverings also encourage deep sleep
and aid in the restoration of your soul.
Living Room Furniture in Bedrooms
Bedrooms can truly become living rooms
when they're furnished luxuriously -- like a private suite. Adding furniture
usually considered living room pieces automatically upscales the importance
of your bedroom. Sofas, rocking chairs, or matching overstuffed chairs help
create the feeling of an oasis.
The bedroom is the most personal of all
the rooms in our home. In fact, as a Realtor, I've been in houses on home
tours where the main bedroom was off-limits. That may seem strange, but it
only served to add to the mystery of the home. I've also been in a
delightful home where the living room itself had actually been turned into a
fabulous main bedroom!
Only you can decide the best bedroom
setting for your personal preferences and lifestyle, but if you want to make
a dramatic change for the better in your life, there's no better way to
accomplish that than remodeling your main bedroom!
Professor Jeanette Fisher, author of
Doghouse to Dollhouse for Dollars, Joy to the Home, and other books teaches
Real Estate Investing and Design Psychology. For more articles, tips,
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