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Speaking with a French Accent – The French Country Bedroom

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

French country interior decorating style emerges from more formal, traditional styles that had their origins in the cities and courts of France approximately three centuries ago. Craftsmen who were now free from the strict dictates and demands that governed furniture making in the major city centers began to use local woods and other materials. Furniture became less ornate and lighter both in substance and in feel. Woods were commonly painted white or even in pastel washes with hand-painted accents or stenciling using fruit or floral motifs. Natural materials, such as terra-cotta and marble, gained popularity as materials for tabletops or decorative accents. Cane was another much-used natural element, especially for the backs of chairs. French country style has a refined, sophisticated feel with just the right touch of rustic.

French Palette

Paint the walls French countryside colors (from Sherwin-Williams) like cream, antique white, soft yellow or pastel blue. Add a wallpaper border or stenciled border with a French country motif like birds, orchard fruits grape vines or flowers. You can also choose to paper one or two walls with toile-like patterned wallpaper for a more formal French country look.

Another popular construction material incorporated into French Country style is wrought iron. Metal paired with wood gives the Fashion Bed Group Monaco Metal Poster Bed a rustic charm that is warm and relaxing.

Of course a wood bed made of pine, cherry or some other type of regional wood would be a perfectly acceptable choice when decorating a bedroom in a French country style.

When dressing the windows and the bed, think of fabrics like toile, gingham, striped cottons and even denim. Make sure that you include plenty of pillows and accent cushions.

And don’t forget floral prints: a duvet cover like the Daniadown Flora Sand Duvet Cover combined with matching colored sheets and accent pillows would be ideal for a more elegant French country look.

Side tables, bedside tables and lingerie chests typically might be set on a wrought iron frame with metalwork scrolled legs or heavy, oversized drawer handles or door pulls. Wood tabletops, dressers and chests of drawers will often have distressed finishes.

A side table like the Magnussen Accent Express Collection White Provence Round Accent Table could be placed by the Natart Verona Chair in French White and Silver to create a comfortable place to sit and read or even put on shoes.

The Greenbriar Master 15 Drawer Tripple Dresser in Brown Cherry lends an old world charm to your bedroom. It has classic brass finish bail drawer handles and drawer pulls, bracket feet and reeded pilasters.

The classic bun feet, framed drawer fronts and decorative molding of the Wynwood Hampton Cove Bedside Commode are given a delightfully casual appearance by the addition of bead board side panels.

When furnishing a French country bedroom two absolute must-include furniture pieces are an armoire and a hand-carved mirror, whether cheval or wall mounted.

The Homelegance Madaleine Solid Hardwood Flat Panel/Plasma/LCD TV Armoire will not only provide you with much-needed additional storage, it will also help you maintain the timeless feel of your French country bedroom by hiding the television from view when it’s not in use.

The Avanity Provence Mirror has a leaf motif that fits in perfectly with a French country styled bedroom. Because of its round pilasters and a rich, dark finish that emphasizes the mirrors stylized lines, it is more suited to a formal French country interior design.

If you prefer a full length mirror, the Powell Furniture Heirloom Cherry Cheval Floor Mirror is ideal for a French Country master bedroom. Beautifully designed, this floor length cheval mirror has a brass plated metal accent that gives it that special rustic chic.

A common decorative element of French country case goods like lingerie chests, armoires and jewelry armoires is hand-painted detailing. The enchanting floral pattern and the antique white finish of the Coaster Regal Floral Jewelry Armoire have the look of a well-loved heirloom.

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Hotel Chic for Your Bedroom

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

The first thing you notice when entering a five star hotel room is how relaxing it is. That’s because it is as a well-laid out, multipurpose space designed to appeal to all of your senses. It’s not just the furnishings in the room. No matter what the furniture style – minimalist, contemporary or traditional – the room is layered with textures intended to make you feel pampered and stress-free. The focus of a resort hotel suite is on luxury. By following a few simple design rules, you can get the same look and feel for your own bedroom to create a space where you will be truly rested and refreshed.

Color Me Neutral

Hotel Palette

The color of the walls sets the mood. To achieve a first-class hotel room atmosphere choose colors (shown here from Behr) that are neutral and warm-toned. You want the color to “embrace” you gently; this will evoke an atmosphere of tranquility, comfort and serenity. You also want the wall color to evoke an air of sophistication, just like in a five star hotel room. Painting the ceiling the same color as the bedroom will “lower” the ceiling, giving the room a cocoon effect. If you might find this too cozy (translation a little claustrophobic), choose a standard neutral color such as pure white, off-white or a soft shade of gray.

Keep it Simple

While a high-end hotel room is luxurious and sophisticated, it is also uncluttered. Furniture pieces are chosen equally with both function and comfort in mind. The Modloft Monroe Modern Platform 4 Piece Bedroom Set supplies the basics – two nightstands, a platform bed and a dresser. The lines are clean and contemporary and lend the room an openness that is chic yet fresh. Particularly when decorating a small or low-ceilinged bedroom, the platform bed is an ideal choice because it stands lower to the floor, revealing more wall space while making the room appear larger.

To create the look of a tropical resort, select the beautifully detailed Curt Christian by Martin Havana Panel Bed 3 Piece Bedroom Set. While the bed is more traditional in style with more decorative detail, lines and profiles are still simple, enhancing the rich and warm wood finish.

High-end hotel rooms offer you several places to sit for relaxing; for putting on shoes; for sitting comfortably in front of the mirror to brush your hair or put on makeup. Add an accent chair or a club chair like the Avenue Six Curves Barrel Chair. Not only does it have a sophisticated appearance, it also has a concealed storage area beneath removable seat.

Not too Dark, Not too Bright

Lighting is another important ambience-setter in a bedroom. Five star hotel rooms typically incorporate the three main types of lighting fixtures: general lighting, usually an overhead fixture of some kind; task lighting such as a bedside lamp or a floor lamp by the armchair for reading; and accent lighting that focuses your attention on a particular feature of the room like a painting, sculpture or recessed niche.

Dressed to Impress

While the walls should be cheerful yet neutral, the bedding should be vibrant and inviting. The bed is the focal point of any bedroom. To treat yourself to a five star hotel experience, you will want to select bedding that will inspire you to sink down into it as soon as you enter the room. Start with the Tommy Bahama Marsh Harbor Comforter Set comprised of restful stripes in warm colors.

Select a high count sheet set like the Gotcha Covered 618 Count Combed Cotton Sateen Sheet Set in Sand to create the sense of sleeping in a bed in a luxury resort hotel.

In addition to pillows for sleeping, layer the bed with decorative pillows and cushions from the Highland Feather Italian Style Collection. But don’t be fooled by the word “decorative:” accent pillows are ideal for making reading, eating breakfast in bed or sipping a cup of morning coffee easier and much more comfortable.

You can pamper and indulge yourself on a daily basis without leaving your own home by transforming your bedroom into a chic high-end hotel room. Concentrate on relaxation, luxury and mood. Bring scent (but keep it subtle; you don’t want it overpowering) into the bedroom in the form of candles, potpourri and aromatherapy oils. Textiles should be soft and textured like sateen finish cotton sheets; shag or faux animal skin rugs; silk curtains; and velvets, chocolate microfibers or leather upholstery for chairs and bed benches.

Having all of the elements work together in the room is key. When accessorizing, take your cue from a luxury hotel. Select a few choice ornamental pieces for display but plan on keeping surfaces relatively free of clutter. Don’t overdo the walls. Choose a few art prints, a set of black or white framed photographs as wall decoration. Place an oversized framed mirror on an accent wall to create a secondary focal point (the bed will be the main one) in your five-star bedroom.

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From the Design Files of Heather B. – Bedroom Upgrade

Monday, February 15th, 2010

Design Question

Room1

I am a 21 year old guy remodeling my room, and I need help! I would like to upgrade my room into a contemporary style bedroom. Problem is I have little sense of fashion being a male (stereotyping!) The thing is, I have furniture already and my budget doesn’t allow for me to scrap all my current furniture and buy these amazing sets I have seen on the internet.

Room2

I’m happy with the color of the room, which is a very light shade of tan, and a dark yellow around the window. My current furniture is a dark tan (as opposed to the walls which are very light tan). I need lots of direction; if you can please help?

Design Answer

Room3

Your room has “good bones.” In other words, I don’t think you really need to do a lot to it to accomplish what you want. There are several things you can do that are relatively simple and hopefully won’t cost you much. The room’s design just needs pulling together. This can be easily achieved by introducing some accent color or colors into the room with new bedding and an area rug and by creating a focal point. Right now, the eye wanders around the space because no one element in your bedroom stands out.

The first thing I would suggest is to remove the border and paint the exposed wall the same color as the rest of the bedroom. If the border can be painted, that might also be an option. With its map theme, the wallpaper border has an old world vibe about it; if you would like a border, replace it with something that has a more contemporary pattern. Make sure that the colors match the bedding and the area rug.

The second thing I suggest that you do is create a focal point. You can transform your bed into a focal point by choosing bedding (just a couple of samples to give you an idea of what to look for) like the Daniadown Arctic Waves Duvet Cover or the Southern Textiles Elite Contemporary Blocks Bedding Set with a contemporary geometric design. You don’t want to add bold color – just enough to spice up the bedroom’s current monochromatic color scheme. Treat the bed like a sofa and the wall like the sofa’s backrest by adding a body pillow, square and rectangle accent cushions. This will make the bed a conversation piece – and a cozy place to sit and relax.

There’s no rule about having more than one focal point in the room. Replace the chair now sitting in front of the keyboard and put a music-themed poster or framed oversized picture on that wall. Select a short piano bench or low wood stool with a padded seat to match the color of the bedroom furnishings.

To pull the contemporary elements in the room all together, thirdly I would suggest adding an area rug. I know that there is already carpet on the floor, but as mentioned above, it’s an inexpensive way to bring more color into the room while giving definition to the bedroom’s overall design. When choosing an area rug like the Liz Claiborne by Nourison Landscape Stripes LC10 Area Rug Collection in Light Blue or the Couristan Mystique Area Rug Collection – Aura/Blue Mercury select one with a color scheme and/or a pattern that works well with the bedding you have picked and won’t clash or appear too busy.

For those final finishing touches, put pictures on the wall above the bed. It will enhance the “living room” feel, especially if you dress the bed to resemble a sofa. Add a contemporary style mirror like the Linon Recycled Magazine Rectangular Mirror to the desk wall directly behind the bed.

I hope these suggestions will help get you started on your bedroom upgrade. Thanks for writing in.

Keep sending me those interior design question emails and don’t forget to include pictures if you can.

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Making a Royal Statement – Traditional Style with a Twist for the Bedroom

Friday, February 5th, 2010

 

Your home is your castle, no matter if it is a cozy cottage size or a many-room mansion. But you can give the rooms of your home a traditional style with a twist. While traditional style might look all the same, there can be some subtle and not so subtle differences between one traditional sub style and another. Queen Anne, for example, typically stands closer to the floor and has an overall delicate, feminine appearance with its curvilinear forms, of which the most recognizable is the cabriole leg.

 

While Louis Philippe is another traditional sub style, it is diametrically opposite to Queen Anne style. Lines are rounded rather curved and furnishings tend to have a squared-off look. Victorian style is actually quite eclectic, due to the extent of the British Empire and the ensuing influences it had on social trends and interior design. Today, we will be discussing how to design a bedroom fit for royalty. It’s not just about selecting furniture styles with royal names; it’s also about creating a richly textured environment with the right colors, a mixture of luxurious fabrics and regal accessorizing.

 

Queen Anne

 

Woods commonly used to make Queen Anne bedroom furniture were walnut, maple and cherry. The rich glowing cherry finish of the American Drew Cherry Grove Low Poster Bed is in keeping with the spirit of this style as is the decorative detailing that includes a broken pediment headboard, carved accents and reeded posts.

 

For a traditional style bedroom to have a royal feel, bedroom furniture should be formal and imposing. With its delicate fluted pilasters, regal height and liberal use of decorative molding, the American Drew Cherry Grove TV/Wardrobe Armoire will be an ideal choice for preserving the mood of the room while indulging in modern conveniences.

 

The American Drew Cherry Grove Highboy Complete Chest is perfectly demonstrates the grace and elegance of Queen Anne furniture.

 

Another aspect of making a royal statement in the bedroom is indulgence. Adding the Skyline Queen Anne Tufted Storage Bench or the Powell Jamestown Landing Wood Makeup Vanity Table with Mirror will give you someplace to pamper yourself in style.

 

Victorian

 

Victorian style can refer generally to furniture made in the second half of the nineteenth century including the beginning of the twentieth. More specifically it refers to furniture produced during Queen Victoria’s reign, from 1887 to 1901. For the first time, furniture was mass-produced, so it became relatively easy to craft pieces with elaborate and lavish embellishments and decorative detail. Since the British Empire during Queen Victoria’s lifetime spanned several continents, furniture designs were greatly influenced by a variety of Middle Eastern and Asian cross-cultural currents, making Victorian style an amalgamation of many styles.

 

The Lexington Barclay Square Blakeney Poster Bed with Optional Canopy will definitely make you feel like royalty. The finish is luxurious, adding definition to the profiles of the bed and enhancing the “formal” yet elegant appearance of the posts.

 

Victorian style is also characterized by heavy furniture pieces with unusual details. Even a royal bedroom needs to be functional. While the Lexington Barclay Square Winslow Nightstand is an ideal place to keep useful items like a bedside lamp by the bed, the “flattened ball” shape of the turned legs combined with blunt arrow feet gives this night table a unique profile.

 

An accent chair, especially in a traditional style master bedroom, gives the room that special stately finishing touch. The remarkable pattern of the Ultimate Accents “Paul” Python Chair is distinction enough, and then the brass accents and shell motif make it truly Victorian.

 

Louis Philippe

 

For those with more “modern” sensibilities but still would like to make a royal statement when decorating the bedroom, Louis Philippe, while still traditional is markedly different from both Queen Anne and Victorian. This style typically possesses much less ornamentation than many other traditional styles. The Stanley Furniture Translation Cherry Low Profile Sleigh Bed incorporates traditional Louis Philippe elements like bracket feet and shaped moldings.

 

 

Both the Stanley Furniture Translation Cherry Door Chest and the Stanley Furniture Translation Cherry TV/Wardrobe Armoire display other common traits of Louis Philippe style and that are paneled doors and the artistic use of veneers.

 

Protect your jewelry in royal style with the Powell Louis Philippe Marquis Cherry Jewelry Armoire. The lines of this jewelry armoire are strictly Louis Philippe while the distinctive antiqued drawer pulls add visual interest.

 

For the ultimate in luxury why not have both a mirror and a jewelry armoire? The Powell Louis Philippe Cheval Jewelry Wardrobe is very multifunctional, which is important for a bedroom environment.

 

Nothing says luxury like including an electric fireplace into a regal bedroom interior design. The Classic Flame Scottsdale Antique Mahogany Electric Fireplace with Black Granite Top displays another characteristic Louis Philippe design element. Like using veneers for decorative detail, stone, especially marble, was used to give texture to a furniture piece.

 

No matter what style you choose for the master bedroom in your castle, the bedroom furnishings should be grand in scale, with a stately or regal presence. Bedroom furniture like a four poster bed or a canopy bed will make you feel like royalty.

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One Bed, Three Looks – Product Spotlight

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

Modern style bedroom furniture is often instantly associated with metal, high tech plastics and glass. When wood is used as a construction material, it is typically bleached and lighter in color. But the Global Furniture USA Soho Bed, even with its lightly distressed dark wood finish, is definitely modern in style and design. The headboard panels that extend out over the built-in nightstands actually flip up and include night lights. Talk about form is function!

Décor Option #1 – Neutrals

Neutral Palette

With the Global Furniture USA Soho Bed as the bedroom’s focal point, choose an earth toned color palette (all colors are by Behr) for the wall color.

Once the walls have been painted with any one of these shades, dress the bed with bedding to match. The Nygard Home Soho 10 Piece Bed In A Bag Set includes a comforter with a quilt weave that is beautifully textured.

The Brink & Campman Area Rugs- Luna Collection Fields 91801 brings each one of the neutral/earth tones in the bedroom together. In keeping with modern style design attributes, the pattern of the area rug is geometric but not uniform.

Décor Option #2 – Neutrals with an Accent Color

Neutral Palette2Neutral Palette3

The Global Furniture USA Soho Bed is very versatile. The textured veneer end panels of the headboard created visual interest. Placing the platform bed in a neutral toned room against an accent wall will really draw the eye naturally toward the bed.

The neutral shades chosen for this palette are cool or blue toned neutrals. Use the lighter color on three of the bedroom’s walls; the darker one as the accent color.

The Manor Hill Plaza Mini Duvet Cover Set can be matched to any of the above color combinations.

The Brink & Campman Area Rugs- Himali Collection Shade 94508 definitely complements the bedding, adding yet another dimension to the room.

Décor Option #3 – Neutrals with Bold Accessories

Neutral Palette4

Using whites as the predominate neutral shade, color is brought into the room by selecting bedding and other accessories, such as an area rug, that are bright and bold.

The Mystic Valley Traders Profiles Plum Bedding Set has tones that appear in the area rug.

The asymmetrical pattern of the Brink & Campman Area Rugs- Icon Collection Confetti 772501 is totally in accordance with modern interior décor.

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Amish Interior Decorating – The Bedroom

Friday, January 15th, 2010

When the Amish first came to the United States, they settled in Pennsylvania. Today Amish settlements can be found in all across the US. However, no matter where the Amish settled, the location of their communities had one thing in common; they were surrounded by forests, a readily available source for the furniture the Amish have become renowned for. Traditionally, Amish furniture was fashioned from white or red oak that was plain sawn or quarter sawn. But with the establishment of communities in other regions of the country, woods including cherry, maple, hickory and walnut are also used.

Due to their beliefs, although some methods involving modern technology are allowed, Amish bedroom furniture is mostly handcrafted, using traditional woodworking techniques such as chiseled mortises, tongue and groove joints and dovetail joinery. Great attention is paid to utilizing the grain of each piece of wood to its best advantage. Lines are simple, with a refined rustic feel. For this reason, Amish interior decorating is particularly effective in a bedroom where the whole point of the design plan is to create a tranquil atmosphere.

You don’t have to go searching for genuine Amish furniture to attain the desired look. It’s easy to create an Amish décor by choosing solid furnishings with clean lines, square or “boxy” profiles and a handcrafted appearance. Amish furniture typically incorporates several styles including Mission and Shaker, styles that again are known for simple lines, traditional woodworking techniques and being well-made and durable.

Amish Palette

Don’t fall for the decorating myth that Amish interior decorating lacks color. Not so. Take inspiration from an Amish quilt and use heritage colors like softer blues and grays, gentle creams, sage greens and earth tones. Heritage colors are ones that are technically made from natural pigments. They are generally more expensive and can be harder to find. However many paint manufacturers, like Sherwin Williams, offer shades that closely mimic heritage ones.

Draw the eye into the center of the room with the Linon Mission Bay Queen Bed. Decorative detail is uncomplicated, but the closed slat design of the headboard and footboard gives the bed a handcrafted feel. Its profile, with the emphasis on simplicity, is actually soothing.

Because Amish furniture is crafted from timber that was milled mostly without the benefit of modern technology, it tends to be solid and oversized. The antiqued drawer pulls and handles of the Tradewins Mission 12 Drawer Dresser have a vintage design.

Especially when designing an American country, mission, Shaker or Amish style bedroom, an armoire, like the Brook Hollow TV Armoire in Dark Oak instantly lends the décor a vintage or heirloom look.

The focus of Amish interior decorating is on function. When accessorizing your Amish style bedroom, don’t forget items like baskets, pictures depicting simple country scenes and table lamps and bedside lamps with rustic or antiqued metalwork. Since quilts are an integral part of Amish culture, add one to your bed and buy a blanket chest to store it in or a quilt rack to display it in style.

Next week in part two of this Amish Interior Decorating mini series, we’ll explore ways to give a living room an Amish style makeover.

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Budget Guest Bedroom Design Ideas

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

It’s officially fall and you know what that means! Yes, we are heading slowly and inevitably toward “holiday season” – first Thanksgiving and then, for a lot of us, Hanukkah or Christmas.

South Shore Furniture Deauville Dark Chocolate Queen/Full Bed Set with Storage DrawersWhatever the occasion or festivity, every home should have a place for overnight guests, expected or unexpected, to sleep. If you have an unused room or a second bedroom that is currently being used for storage, now is the perfect time to convert it into a welcoming place for visitors. My room for guests is also where I write, but when people come over to stay, I tidy away computer-related stuff to make the space as inviting as possible. And I did it on a budget!

First things first

  • Empty the room of anything you don’t want keep or won’t be using so that you can see just how much space you have to work with and what exactly you will need to buy. Give the closet, if the room has one, the same treatment.
  • Decide the room’s main focus – home office/guest bedroom combination or just simply a guest room.
  • Make a list of furniture pieces you want to include. Less really is more – you want enough furniture to comfortably fill the room without making it cramped.
  • Pick a style and/or a theme for the room. This will lend the room a consistent look and feel, which, in the end, gives it a calming and inviting vibe.
  • Does it need repainting? Take the opportunity while the room is bare. When choosing a paint color for the guest room, select one that is neutral or earth-toned to create a soothing and relaxing environment after a long day of visiting, shopping, walking, etc.

Choose the furniture

Organize It All Hazelnut 2 Drawer Nightstand

  • Cheap doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Especially in today’s competitive market, some bedroom furniture manufacturers offer stylish yet budget-conscious beds or bedroom sets. Making a budget and sticking to it will give you a great feeling of satisfaction when you see the results of your handiwork.
  • The bed should be the largest size possible that will fit in the space, so that your guests will be comfortable, especially if they are sharing.
  • A nightstand makes any bedroom, particularly a guest room, functional and comfortable. It’s almost a must-have for visitors – putting a lamp by the bed saves them from having to hop out and turn out the light. Nightstands also add to the room’s storage capacity, a plus for tidying away toiletries, beauty products and souvenirs.
  • Add a dresser or a chest of drawers. Again, the more storage options you provide your guests, the more comfortable they will be. If you don’t have the room for a standard sized dresser or chest, another option is the lingerie chest. Lingerie chests are narrower than a chest of drawers, but offer a number of drawers, while designed specifically for clothing items such as nightgowns and undergarments, would be ideal in a guest room for other items of clothing as well.

What I Did

Hillsdale Westfield White Poster Bed

  • I didn’t have time to paint the entire room, which is a soft cream. I chose to paint the wall the headboard would rest against a deep mauve to make that side of the room the focal point. I wanted the emphasis on the bed and not on the desk.
  • Because my room is both my regular work space and a guest room, I chose to put a twin bed in the room. It opens up the space and makes it appear uncluttered, which is important to me when I am writing. But when guests like my sister and her husband come to visit, I get out the pop-up trundle and make up the two twin beds.
  • When I have visitors, I remove the file cabinet (it’s on wheels) and the laptop from the room to make the space less office-like.
  • I put a 4-drawer chest in the closet so that there would be room for both nightstands when the two twin beds are made up.

Designing a bedroom for guests that is warm and inviting doesn’t have to cost a lot. When it comes right down to it, it’s not the bedroom furniture that makes the room welcoming, but rather those special finishing touches like dressing the bed with luxurious bedding or placing a vase of flowers or a small gift basket on the dresser.

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Modern Bedroom Furniture

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009

Modern Bedroom Furniture

If you love sleek, straight lines, and very little clutter, then chances are you love the modern bedroom furniture. It’s definitely the style of the moment, and when done right, you can find a modern style for your bedroom that will remain stylish for years. Here are a few different examples of modern bedroom furniture that I’m sure you’re going to love:

Platform Beds

Low Profile BedNothing says modern more than a platform bed, and the Laurier Furniture Carleton Modern Low Profile Bed is no exception. Its unique squared headboard and soft brown finish is a great addition to a modern bedroom.

Platform Bed Black LeatherThe gorgeous paneling on the Hillsdale Hawthorn Platform Bed Black Leather is a new level of modern sophistication for your bedroom!

Modloft Monroe Platform BedChoose between a black and white or black and red headboard with the Modloft Monroe Platform Bed. It will instantly give your bedroom a modern style with its super low profile.

Nightstands

Contemporary NightstandRepresenting the ultimate in simplicity, the Lifestyle Solutions Zurich 3 Drawer Contemporary Nightstand is hardware free and super sleek.

Oak NightstandThis low-profile Modloft Charlton White Oak Nightstand is inspired by the modern European style, and is eco-friendly as well.

Modern NightstandThe gorgeous truffle finish on the Nexera Nocce 2 Drawer Nightstand paired with the curved brushed nickel hardware has a spectacular overall look for your bedroom.

Straight-Lined Dressers

Modern DresserThe unique grooved-in handles on the wenge-finished Modloft Waverly Modern Dresser is a definite updated, modern touch.

Sitcom EdoChannelling the simplistic Japanese style is the Sitcom Edo Japanese 6 Drawer Tall Chest. The rich mahogany finish and burnished steel hardware gives it a streamlined modern touch.

Laurier ChestThe special satin nickel-finished hardware Laurier Furniture Carleton 6 Drawer Lingerie Chest adds a distinctive look to your modern-influenced bedroom.

Modern TV Stands

Wood TV StandThe natural wood grains show beautifully in the BDI Avion LCD/Plasma Wood TV Stand in Cherry or Espresso Finish. The touches of glass and metal modernize the look of the TV stand.

Flat Panel TV StandThe smooth, sleek Bello Glass TV Stand in Black Finish features stunning black glass that would fit a modern-styled room in an instant.

LCD TV StandThe silver legs mixed with the warm brown of the Global Furniture USA LCD TV Stand contrast with the white windows in the cabinets – a very unique modern look!

 

Hopefully you’ve gotten inspired to decorate your bedroom with a modern twist!

Nicolette Interior Design Diva

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Bed Frames

Monday, July 27th, 2009

Bed Frames Buying Guide

Is a bed frames the next piece of bedroom furniture you need? Now has never been a better time to start looking. Nowadays, there are so many sizes and types available, so you’re not limited to a small selection.

You can really show off your personality and design style with a unique bed frame, so make sure you find one you really love – you’ll hopefully be sleeping on it for years to come! When hunting for that perfect frame, you’ll need to have three factors picked out – the size, style, and construction material.

The following guide has all the information you need about selecting the ideal bed frame just for you.

Bed Frames Size

Depending on your different needs, there is a selection of bed sizes for you to choose from. For your children, they’ll most likely go with a twin bed, while teenagers would appreciate a full or even queen bed. For master bedrooms where the bed will be shared, you might have enough size to try a king. Those who are lucky and have tons of space can stretch out in luxury on the California king bed.

Always make sure you have enough space for the bed – if it’s too small, you’ll be disappointed because you could have gone bigger, and if it’s too large, you’ll have no room to walk around, let alone get it in the actual door frame. Here are the basic bed sizes and their measurements:

Twin/Single: 39” width x 75” length

Extra Long Twin: 39” width x 80” length

Full/Double: 54” width x 75” length

Queen: 60” width x 60” length

King: 76” width x 80” length

California King: 72” width x 84” length

Bed Frames Style

Canopy Beds

These beds have four upward posts that are all connected at the top – perfect for hanging drapery. Canopy beds have an elegant and regal flair to them, so if you really want to relax in luxury, shop for a canopy bed.

Canopy BedsMagnussen Hastings Canopy Bed

Wood Canopy BedStanley Furniture American Perspective Wood Canopy Bed

White Canopy BedYoung America by Stanley Antique White Canopy Bed

Sleigh

Sleigh beds have a headboard that’s larger in size than the footboard, and their tops are curved outward, giving them a classic, sophisticated look. Since the footboard is curved, if you happen to be tall, your feet might rest against it, so try and look for one that is long enough for you.

Leather Sleigh BedAmerican Drew Bob Mackie Leather Sleigh Bed

Wood Sleigh BedModus Solid Wood City Sleigh Bed in Deep Walnut

Twin Sleigh BedPowell Sunday Funnies Twin Size Sleigh Bed

Platform

Sleek and low to the ground, the platform bed is becoming a popular bed choice. The mattress is supported by slats instead of a box spring, so they are generally cheaper than box-spring beds. Most platform beds are modern in style with little to no details.

Cherry Platform BedHomelegance Osten Solid Hardwood Cherry Platform Bed

Sitcom Cosmo Platform BedSitcom Cosmo Collection Leather Platform Bed

Platform Bed FrameAtlantic Furniture Monterey Platform Bed Frame with Open Footrail

Bunk

Normally used in kid’s rooms to save space, bunk beds are two twin beds stacked onto each other. Nowadays, there are really innovative bunk beds out there that feature built-in desks, drawers, and media centers. They even have bunk beds with a double bed on the bottom and twin on top.

Twin Bunk BedTradewins The Hampton Twin Bunk Bed

Loft Bunk BedSouth Shore Furniture Logik Sunny Pine Twin Over Twin L-shaped Loft Bunk Bed Set

Twin Full Bunk BedsYoung America myHaven Twin Full Bunk Bed with Under Bed Storage

Loft

Loft beds follow the same idea as a bunk bed, but they feature a twin or double bed on top with a desk, media center, or couch on the bottom. They’re a great space saver and a cool idea for teenager rooms.

Futon Bunk BedPowell Matte Black Textured Twin Over Futon Bunk Bed

White Loft BedLea Freetime White Loft Bed

Full Loft Bunk BedPowell Teen Trends Full Loft Bunk Bed

Storage

Storage beds are basically platform beds that are higher off the ground to accommodate drawers in their base. This is another great space-saving idea – you won’t even need a dresser to take up valuable floor area!

Queen Storage Platform BedSouth Shore Furniture Copley QueenPlatform Bed Two Storage Drawers

Storage Platform BedsPrepac Black Sonoma Tall Platform Storage Beds with 12 Drawers

Platform Bed DrawersSouth Shore Furniture Cosmos Kids Platform Bed with Drawers

Bed Frame Material

Leather

Leather is one of those materials that can look good with any style, depending on its detailing. You can go ultra-modern with a minimalist leather bed, or lots of tufting can give a leather bed a traditional feel. Beds made of top-grain leather may be expensive, but they will definitely last the longest, so consider your bed an investment piece and don’t be afraid to spend a little more on high-quality leather.

Brown Leather BedHillsdale Brookland Dark Brown Leather Bed

Leather Platform BedsHomelegance Lennox Taupe Leather Platform Beds

Brown Leather Sleigh BedSomerton Signature Brown Leather Sleigh Bed

Metal

For a lofty, industrial appearance, opt for a metal-framed bed. They look ideal in simplistically designed bedrooms. Plus, their metal frame is guaranteed to be extra strong.

Metal BedFashion Bed Group Chatham Contemporary Metal Bed

Metal Bed FrameHillsdale Soho Metal Bed Frame

Bed Frames MetalHillsdale Terrace Bed Frames Metal

Wrought Iron

Bed frames with intricate, timeless wrought iron will instantly give your room some charm. There are lots of different wrought iron patterns out there, so look around and see what detailed headboard and footboard catch your eye.

Wrought Iron Bed FrameFashion Bed Group Wrought Iron Bed Frame

Wrought Iron BedsHillsdale Mercer Wrought Iron Beds in Antique Brown Finish

Wrought Iron Canopy BedPowell Princess Rebecca Sparkle Twin Canopy Bed

Wood

Probably the most sought-after material for beds (and most furniture) is wood. It’s a versatile, durable material that will never go out of style.

Wood Bed FramePulaski Toscano Vialetto Wood Bed Frame

Mahogany Platform BedSitcom Stratus Mahogany Platform Beds

Pine Wood BedSouth Shore Furniture Sand Castle Sunny Pine Wood Bed

Fabric

Beds that have been upholstered in fabric give visual interest to your bedroom, especially if the fabric is coloured and/or patterned. It can also be comfy to lean against your fabric headboard!

Upholstered BedLexington Zacara Peninsula Upholstered Beds

Upholstered Bed FrameStanley Furniture Hudson Upholstered Bed Frame

Upholstered Platform BedAccent Furniture Metropolitan Upholstered Platform Bed

Natural Fibers

Fibers like rattan, wicker, or bamboo are not only an eco-friendly choice – they’re stylish, too. Make your bedroom a tropical paradise with a wicker-weaved bed frame.

Woven BedsHome Styles Queen Cabana Banana Natural Woven Beds

Wicker BedStanley Furniture Portofino Ivory Twin Wicker Bed

Bamboo DaybedPowell Kawayan Brushed Dark Brown Bamboo Daybed

A couple things to remember when shopping for bedroom furniture:

Some beds come with their own headboard, while others don’t. Sometimes it is a cheaper option to buy the bed frame and then the headboard after. Plus, you can customize the look of your bed that way!

Just because a bed claims that it comes with a free mattress doesn’t mean that you should opt for it – the reason it’s free is probably because it isn’t that great of quality. If this is a bed you’re planning on having forever, you’ll want a custom mattress that fits your needs. If the free mattress is offered with your child’s bed, you can consider it since they will eventually grow out of the bed.

If your entire bedroom needs a new look, why not opt for a bedroom set? The number of pieces they come with varies from 2 to 6, and it’s a great way to be sure all of your furniture will match. Plus, it will save you money in the long run, since you won’t be purchasing the pieces separately.

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