To create a cozy atmosphere in the bedroom, you can use natural colors and decorate the room. When decorating, every detail is important. Small accessories and decorations can literally transform the interior, significantly changing its character.
Regardless of your bedroom decor idea, a personal touch will allow you to express yourself and create a comfortable environment.
Brief overview of the article
The Best Styles for Decorating Bedrooms
In the bedroom we relax after hard working days, relax and gain strength, so it is very important that the place of solitude pleases the eye.
To do this, at the planning stage, you should think about the basic style in which the room will be designed.
There is a large selection of different directions, but some of them are best suited for decorating bedrooms:
Country adheres to naturalness, it is filled with natural themes, which affects the choice of colors, furnishings and decoration. The main material of the style is wood or anything that copies its appearance.
Provence is considered one of the most delicate and sophisticated destinations. The atmosphere in it is kept in snow-white and milky beige tones.
Often the emphasis is on light blue or lavender. They prefer modern or antique furniture.
Classical Baroque is the most elegant, royally chic style.
It requires large furniture, expensive decoration with real statues, figured chandeliers, wrought-iron beds, bright red and purple accents, diluted with dark carmine, ultramarine and gold.
The photo shows modern trends of minimalism and high-tech. When decorating bedrooms, they look simple, but no less beautiful.
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A bedroom designed in a high-tech style is more decorative, as it contains varnished, glossy and glass surfaces.
Minimalism is characterized by maximum space and the presence of only the necessary items for life.
Mirrors and glossy backrests
Mirrors and the glossy surface of the backrests will be appropriate in small rooms, because they can visually increase the space.
Mirrored headboards come in different varieties: they may have an engraving or design on them; it may not be a pure mirror, but aged or tinted glass. You can use a single large sheet, or you can use small mirror pieces from which you can assemble a pattern, honeycomb, mosaic, etc.
Textile
Textiles (furniture fabric, tulle, genuine leather, eco-leather) are often used and this is justified: the look of such backrests is spectacular and elegant. A bed with a soft headboard is very comfortable for the user, and in the interior it sets an atmosphere of comfort, warmth and luxury.
The type of fabric plays a significant role in the soft back. Thus, beds upholstered in velvet or velor will laconically complement a bedroom in the Baroque style, and a leather headboard will look advantageous in a classic interior; satin is appropriate in the Empire style.
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Fabric and leather have a huge variety of colors and shades; they can be complemented with patterns, embroidery, beads and other elements. The soft upholstery of the bed can be finished with stitches of various shapes (diamonds or carriage stitches are more common).
For independent, extraordinary remodeling, bamboo stems, screens, wallpaper, pillows, woven tatami mats, and vintage carpets are often used.
The wall above the head of the bed is the area that immediately attracts attention
When decorating your bedroom, you should consider not only the size and style of the bed, but also what should be right behind it. Thanks to the thoughtful placement of the area behind the back of the furniture, the bedroom can be visually enlarged, adding emphasis to the room or making it more cozy. There are several win-win options for finishing the area above the head of the bed that should be considered.
Selection: criteria, features
A person spends about a third of his entire life sleeping, six to ten hours a day, so the bed should be carefully chosen to ensure complete rest. Before buying a bed, you should decide whether it will be a single, narrow berth, a one-and-a-half-bed, a double, or an almost square one - euro size. A bunk or loft bed is often placed in a child's room. Manufacturing materials are no less important - natural, environmentally friendly, hypoallergenic are preferred, especially when it comes to children's furniture. For a harmonious design, the bed is selected to match the design of a specific room, combined with the designs of other furniture elements, and decorated in an original way.
Frame
All elements of the bed are mounted on a rectangular, square, sometimes rounded frame.
Frames produced today are divided into two types:
- consisting of two panels-tsars and two backs;
- of four kings and one or two backs.
The second design option is based on four legs, sides, wheels, and a platform. The most durable, durable, wear-resistant frames are made of natural wood and metals. The drawers are made about three centimeters thick (this is enough for a double bed), 180-220 cm long if it is an adult bed or 120-160 cm for a child’s bed. The width of the crib for a child is 70-110 cm, for an adult – 100-220 cm.
Base
The base—the bed itself—is made solidly flat, “shell-like,” orthopedic. It holds the mattress to the frame. The solid part is made of chipboard, wide boards, plywood, and attached to a frame. It turns out to be heavy, limited in mobility, the mattress on it is poorly ventilated, so it doesn’t last long.
The orthopedic lattice consists of wooden slats secured with lath holders. The slats are made from walnut, birch, oak, beech, etc. Their thickness is six to nine mm, width is 60-70 mm, the length corresponds to the size of the bed, the distance between individual slats is 65-85 mm, the number in one design is 10- 14 units. Such a bed will be light and comfortable to sleep on, as it can withstand dynamic loads.
Armor mesh is used in combination with a cotton or foam mattress. The product is durable, but gradually sags under the weight of the sleeper, which is not very useful in an orthopedic sense. Tip: arched lamellas are more springy. Such a bed will last a long time, but a cheap mattress of poor quality will quickly lose its shape.
Headboard, headboards
The backs have a functional purpose, and sometimes a decorative one. They are made as overlays on the frame or become a supporting element on the legs. Decorative backrests can be easily removed if the crib needs to be placed close to the wall or in a niche.
The headboard is performed:
- simple, just above the foot;
- quadrangular or round;
- high or low;
- decorated with bamboo, ceramics, pebbles;
- “antique” or with geometric patterns;
- upholstered in natural leather, fur, beautiful fabrics, combined with other indoor textiles;
- it is made soft using foam rubber glued to the base, imitating textured tiles;
- braided using macrame technique or tied with lace;
- decorated in patchwork style;
- using pillows suspended on a special cornice.
A wide one can be a cabinet in which bed linen and pillows are stored, and on top are placed indoor plants in flowerpots and various trinkets. A headboard with shelves will allow you to store things that should be “at hand”: books, toys, cosmetics, as well as various cute trinkets.
Less often, it is decorated with voluminous wood carvings and forged “lace”. But not everyone will like the mirror panel - in Eastern practices it is recommended to place mirrors in such a way that their backs are turned towards the vacationer, driving away evil forces from him.
Tips for choosing a mattress
The mattress is chosen after purchasing the bed itself or as a set with it. For a bed of non-standard size, its shape is made to order. The mattress for the podium bed is chosen to be slightly smaller than the structure itself. People under 20-25 years old need a hard springless one, preferably made from coconut fiber. For older adults, a mattress with spring blocks is suitable.
The filler used is:
- polyurethane foam;
- coconut coir;
- latex;
- sisal;
- memorialform;
- viscoelastic foam;
- memorylatex.
Foam rubber and cotton mattresses are rarely used due to their extremely short service life. A design with “soft” springs is acceptable when a person weighs within 60 kg, medium-hard – 60-100 kg, reinforced – over 100 kg. Mattresses are available single-sided and double-sided.
Natural materials are durable and environmentally friendly, but can cause allergies.
Size, shape
The choice of shape and dimensions of the sleeping place depends on the area of the room. A huge round bed, which can comfortably accommodate even three people, is suitable for a room that is close in shape to a square and has an area of at least 15–18 square meters. If there is a canopy, it is also placed in a circle - it looks very harmonious, but the other design must match. A round rug in the center of the room, rounded poufs, and corner cabinets will complement the interior in an original way. Disadvantages - high price, problems with choosing blankets and bed linen, which will have to be sewn to order or by hand.
When the bedroom area is only 6–10 “squares,” then even to sleep two adults, you often have to install a one-and-a-half cot, preferably not the longest one. An adult double bed has parameters from 160 by 190 cm to 220 by 220 cm. The latter is considered “royal” in the West. One-and-a-half - from 120 by 190 cm, to 150 by 210 cm, single - from 70 by 190 cm, to 100 by 210 cm. Children's beds differ for different ages. From birth to three years - 60 by 125 cm, three to seven years - 60 by 140 cm, school - 80 by 160 cm, for teenagers - 90 by 180 cm.
The size of the sleeping area is taken into account when purchasing a set of bed linen - single, one-and-a-half, double, children's. The length is selected 10-20 cm greater than the user’s height.
Rule 3
You can make the headboard the highlight of the interior. To do this, you need to highlight it with a different color, which is missing in the design of the entire room.
It needs to be kept clean all the time. Since the gaze will fall on the highlighted accent.
To create individuality in the design of a room, experts advise using the first and second rules.
Stone and mosaic
Stone and mosaic look very interesting and unusual at the head of a bed; they attract attention both with their pattern and their unusual texture. A stone headboard will not retain heat well, and when you touch such a covering, you may even want to move away from it - so this is not the best choice.
If this option is the most preferable, then designers recommend making the headboard not entirely from stone, but diluting it and adding, for example, elements of wood or leather, you can hang a sconce with warm light.
Wall decoration
Designers offer many options for decorating walls in the bedroom. When decorating a home in a classic style, they mainly use natural materials: wood, natural or artificial stone. Wallpaper, wall panels, paint, and decorative plaster are suitable for modern minimalist interiors. A wide palette of shades allows you to choose the most suitable colors for a specific interior.
When choosing painting, as the simplest option, you should pay attention to acrylic, silicone, and latex types of paints. Bright framed paintings look great on painted walls. When changing the design, the color of the walls can also be adjusted.
Photo wallpaper, 3D wallpaper look more advantageous in the bedroom than in other rooms. With their help you can visually enlarge even a small space, focus on one of the walls, or zone a large room.
Wall painting can decorate the interior in any style. This is an original version of do-it-yourself bedroom decor. The drawing can be applied according to a pre-prepared template using an airbrush or acrylic paint. It can be a portrait, graffiti, gradient, any patterns, graphic images or painting.
Color spectrum
Most designers choose soft pastel colors for decoration, believing that it is better to decorate the bedroom in soothing colors. But when it comes to decor, personal preferences are important, so you shouldn’t rely entirely on the opinion of a specialist.
The decor of a modern bedroom allows you to use bright and dark colors: they allow you to add a unique flavor to the interior. When choosing a color palette, it is important to focus on your preferences. Bright accents in the room will be useful, and the unique decor will allow the atmosphere to sparkle in a new way. The basic rule: everything that makes the interior more comfortable and attractive has a right to exist.
Bed decoration
The bed usually occupies a central place in the bedroom, so its appearance always comes to the fore. When choosing decor for a bed in the bedroom, you need to focus on options that evoke only positive emotions. Using beautiful textiles, you can create a unique atmosphere of home warmth and comfort, which is so lacking in the modern metropolis.
Depending on the time of year, bedspreads and pillows can be changed. In summer, light silk fabrics are usually used, in winter - knitted, woolen blankets and thick bedspreads. Patterns, texture and color are selected depending on personal preferences and style.
For example, minimalist interiors require a smooth, laconic bedspread; bedspreads with ruffles will fit into a romantic style, and blankets made using the patchwork technique will fit into a rustic style.
When using decorative pillows, it is important that they fit organically into the overall concept. Designers recommend combining several colors at once. In this way, it is possible to make the interior more alive, emphasize the individuality of the style and create the desired accent.
DIY loft style made from pallets
For some types of interior, such as loft, industrial, art-believe, ecological, cribs made from Euro pallets are ideal. The number of pallets is selected based on the size, configuration, and height of the desired structure.
To work you need:
- pallets made of any wood;
- a simple pencil;
- tape measure or ruler;
- jigsaw or hacksaw;
- sandpaper or sanding machine;
- hammer;
- screwdriver or drill;
- screws or nails;
- tassels;
- paints or varnish;
- mattress of the right size.
There is a huge scope for creativity, many different options:
- with an original headboard - take boards from pallets of different colors, knock them together in any order, the middle is decorated with a picture, a series of photos;
- on the “rise” - a kind of podium is made from six to twelve pallets, a mattress is placed in the middle, and the bottom is decorated with decorative lighting;
- mobile bed - furniture wheels are attached to the bottom: for a single bed there are four pieces, for a double bed - six or more;
- retractable design - under the main frame there are one or two more sleeping places, which can be pulled out if necessary;
- high crib - has a height of more than half a meter, under it there are drawers, baskets with things, toys, books;
- hanging in the air - the base stands on legs located closer to the middle of the structure, they are practically invisible. The frame is decorated with an LED strip along the bottom to create a “floating” effect;
- wardrobe-bed - four to six pallets are placed on top of each other, fastened together. Narrow niches and shelves are formed under the bottom, used as storage places;
- bed-house - a children's bed, usually two-tier, usually closed on three sides, equipped with a ladder with places to store toys and things.
Euro pallets are used as a whole, if necessary, they are sawn into two parts or completely disassembled into individual components.
When making furniture from pallets, it is important to carefully sand all open areas; it is advisable to coat the wood with antiseptics, varnish, and paints. Pallets are selected intact, durable, and of high quality.
