Beautify Your Home
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Bali Headboard - South Shore Furniture
If you were to tell your friends that you were going with a South Pacific theme to your bedroom, most people would imagine an over-the-top décor that would be anything but conservative. The truth is, there are many tropical touches one can add to a bedroom and still be quite traditional. The headboard, for instance, is a great place to make a statement while still be understated. With rich deep red tones and the timeless look of solid wood, your modern headboard can transport you to a place where the breezes are warm and your biggest concern is what tropical drink to order next.
The Bali Headboard features a dark cherry finish and a beautiful braided leather insert effect that will catch the eye of anyone who enters your bedroom. The Bali Headboard gives off a feeling of charm, sophistication and elegance that few other headboards are capable of. The Bali Headboard manages to be both modern and high in style, but it also manages to look perfectly in place in the most conservative décor you could imagine. It is clearly one of the most versatile wooden headboards on the market which explains why it is also one of the best selling.
The Bali Headboard is from the trusted folks at South Shore Furniture. Committed to offering the best prices anywhere, South Shore Furniture items for the bedroom and for the rest of your home are a great choice.
Here are some of our most popular items this past week.
Trusdale Headboard
Kendall Headboard
Pine Crest HeadboardLabels: bed, bed-designs, bed-furniture, bedroom, bedroom-furniture, beds, Bookcase-Headboards, Headboard, headboards, South-Shore-Furniture, Upholstered-Headboards
by: Home and Bedroom Furniture
Monday, August 18, 2008
It is no secret that the cost of just about everything is going up these days, so families that want to add a new decorating touch to their homes are going about it in original ways. Instead of redecorating an entire room, you can simply look at adding one new piece to help make everything around it look new. One example is to add a contemporary metal bed to your bedroom décor. It may not sound like an earth shaking idea, but a contemporary metal bed can completely change the way a room looks without having to completely redesign it.
When you say “contemporary metal bed” to most people, the first thing you think is that a bed of this kind would be extremely expensive. While there are some contemporary metal beds that are expensive, you don’t have to empty your bank account to add a decorative flair to your bedroom. If the idea of getting a beautiful contemporary metal bed at a great price sounds too good to be true, it isn’t. You just have to shop at the right stores to find them.
One such store is Home and Bedroom. They sell contemporary metal beds with incredibly low shipping rates which makes buying a bed online not only smart but also savvy. They have a huge selection of contemporary metal beds to choose from, so it doesn’t matter what style or metal you are looking for, Home and Bedroom will have what you need.
Labels: bed, bed-designs, bed-furniture, bedroom, bedroom-furniture, beds, Contemporary-Metal-Beds, Discount-Metal-Beds, Metal-Bed, metal-beds
by: Home and Bedroom Furniture
Monday, August 11, 2008
Sonoma Twin Bedroom Set with Dresser
Going to yard sales can be a great deal of fun. You’re never sure what you are going to find when you begin your adventure. Some people take yard sale-ing very seriously, and go armed with a map of the area and a list of advertised yard sales. Others choose a more relaxed expedition, driving around until they find a sale they’d like to stop at. The only problem with going to yard sales is that, while you never know what you’re going to find, you also very rarely find what you’re looking for. If you’ve been searching for a child’s bedroom set at yard sales, you may be searching for a very long time.
The Sonoma Twin Bedroom Set is a completely and very inexpensive bedroom set that would work perfectly for a boy or a girl. This bedroom set features a bookcase headboard, a twin platform storage bed, a night stand, and a six drawer dresser. The unique thing about this bedroom set is how fully customizable it is. You can select to have the furniture either maple or black, and you can choose if you’d like it to be twin, full, queen, or king sized.
All of the customizable features look great and maintain the high standards of quality that Prepac Furniture has set for itself, making it the best deal for the best amount of money for any bedroom set that you will ever find, even if you have been searching for a set at yard sales.
Labels: bed, bed-designs, bed-furniture, bedroom, bedroom-furniture, beds, Childrens-Bedroom-Furniture, childrens-beds, kids-bedroom-furniture, Kids-Beds, Youth-Bedroom-Furniture
by: Home and Bedroom Furniture
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Milwaukee Bed
On almost any website you turn to now, you’ll find someone trying to save money due to today’s ever-changing economy. A few years ago, people could easily spend a thousand dollars or more decorating their bedroom. Now, however, a thousand dollars is much more difficult to come by, and it doesn’t go nearly as far as it used to. Because of this, many believe that they can’t decorate their bedrooms the way that they would like, with a stylish and expensive-look. Fortunately, Hillsdale Furniture has made it their business to create inexpensive and beautiful furniture which is built to last and to look as though it cost a fortune to own.
Their iron beds are especially beautiful and are made with high quality iron and expert welding so that their products will last for generations. The Milwaukee Bed is one example of how Hillsdale Furniture has made it easy to be able to afford to change up your bedroom without having to spend a fortune. This metal bed is created using intricate curves and a simple design, making it beautiful and graceful without being tacky.
One thing that makes this metal bed even more interesting is the color. You won’t find a great deal of metal beds finished in black, and those that are often have a masculine look to them. Hillsdale Furniture has managed to take black and meld it with the flowing lines to create a beautiful piece of furniture that would work well in almost any bedroom.
Here is one of our most popular item this past week.
Banyan Headboard
Labels: bed, bed-furniture, bedroom, bedroom-furniture, beds, bed—designs, Contemporary-Metal-Beds, Discount-Metal-Beds, Hillsdale-BedsMetal-Beds, hillsdale-furniture, Hillsdale-House-Furniture, Metal-Bed
by: Home and Bedroom Furniture
Monday, June 23, 2008
Lily Rose Bed - South Shore Furniture
The captain of any ship generally had limited room in his cabin. Granted, he had the largest cabin in the entire ship, but that cabin still wasn’t a very large space. He needed to have room not only for his personal belongings, but usually for a desk and meeting place for officers. Those large, airy cabins that you see on the movies are a far cry from the reality, which was usually an eight foot by five foot cramped room. Because of this, furniture makers had to create a type of bed that could serve two purposes: to allow the captain to sleep in relative comfort, while also giving him a place to store some of his belongings. Enter the captain’s bed.
The captain’s bed is a wonderful design that pairs a bed on the top with a number of drawers on the bottom. It is similar to a platform bed, as no bed box spring is necessary, but with plenty of room for your belongings, making it the perfect type of bed to place in a child’s room. The Lily Rose Bed is a uniquely designed children’s captain bed that would be wonderful in any little girl’s room. This bed created by South Shore Furniture is finished in romantic pine, giving it a light touch. It even has decorative moulding and ceramic flower handles in order to make it the ideal bed for any young girl.
Here are some of our most popular items this past week.
Blair Headboard
Wilshire Arm Chairs
Northern Heights Stools
Labels: bed-designs, bedroom, bedroom-furniture
by: Home and Bedroom Furniture
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Janice Sleigh Bed
My sister was recently redecorating my niece’s bedroom. My niece had grown out of her childhood phase and was ready for something sleek, stylish, and mature. They had trouble agreeing on a bed. That is when they decided to call me for help. I asked my sister and my niece what their specifications were. They both said that they were envisioning a metal bed. Metal Beds, therefore, became my starting point.
Of course there were plenty of metal beds to choose from. There were metal beds with wooden accents. There were metal beds with straight lines and metal beds with curves. I knew that the bed for my niece would have to have a black finish in order to go with all of her new décor. So, I narrowed my search down to black metal beds. That is when I found the Janis Sleigh Bed. I thought it just might be the perfect bed for my niece. My sister requested a bed that is simple and versatile, and my niece requested a bed that was modern. The Janis Sleigh Bed was all that and more!
The time came to present the bed I had found to my sister and my niece. I showed the Janis Sleigh Bed to my sister first. She immediately fell in love with it. She said that it was simple yet modern and that it would go with anything should they decide to redecorate again. My niece wanted to order it right away when she saw it. She liked it because it looked stylish and she could choose between a full, queen or king. They purchased it and have been so pleased that my sister has decided to buy other Hillsdale Furniture products.
Labels: bed accessories, bedroom, bedroom furniture, bedroom-furniture, beds, hillsdale furniture, hillsdale-furniture, metal beds
by: Home and Bedroom Furniture
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Dynasty Bed With Frame
Purchasing a new house with my new wife was the easy part. Furnishing it was a whole different story. We had to come to an agreement on how to decorate every room in the house, especially our bedroom. Together we decided that we wanted our bedroom to be a romantic place to escape to. We wanted it to be a comfortable haven for the two of us to be able to step away from our stresses and have quality time together. The bed is the focal point of every bedroom so that is what we focused on that first. We both agreed from the very beginning that we wanted look at metal beds.
As we began to look at the metal beds we began to notice that the Fashion Bed Group makes metal beds with very creative and distinctive scrollwork. We also noticed that their beds were very reasonably priced, which was important due to the fact that we had a whole house to buy furniture for.
As we searched for our new bed, we paid very close attention to the color. My wife had a very specific color scheme in mind. That is why we found the Dynasty Bed with Frame. It meets all of our specifications. The Dynasty Bed is the perfect focal point in our romantic bedroom. It is a metal bed. We were able to choose from five different finishes including Autumn Brown, Gold Frost, Pumice-Gold Bullion, Alabaster, and Tarnished Copper. The solid construction is also a plus.
Labels: bedroom, bedroom furniture, beds, decorating, discount-bedroom-furniture, fashion-bed-group, hillsdale-furniture, interior-design
by: Home and Bedroom Furniture
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Bonaire Bed
If you have become bored with your master bedroom then it might be time to spruce it up a bit. Your master bedroom, of all rooms in the house, should be a place that you want to retreat to. If you are bored with it then chances are you will find yourself staying away from your room until it is bedtime. In order to make your bedroom a place that you want to be you should begin by purchasing a new bed. The more elegant your bed is the more your bedroom will feel like a retreat. In order to attain that elegant feel, your best bet is to purchase one of the metal beds.
The Metal Bed that will give you the utmost look of elegance in your bedroom is the Bonaire Bed. The Bonaire Bed will make you feel like a king or queen when you enter your bedroom. The headboard features a large upward arch that is decorated with ornate scroll designs. The footboard features a large concave with scroll designs that match the headboard. The scroll work on the bed is unique and ornate. The medium cherry posts are carved with are carved with bronze and verdigris, which enhances the elegance of the bed.
Hillsdale Furniture, one of the best furniture making companies, makes the Bonaire Bed. They are one of the best furniture making companies because their beds are known to be strong and durable. They make their beds to last. Hillsdale Furniture offers this bed in queen and king sizes so that you can choose the perfect size for your room.
Labels: bedroom, beds, discount bed, fashion-bed-group, home, king-size bed, masters bed, twin bed
by: Home and Bedroom Furniture
Friday, October 26, 2007
Cozy Comfort Ideas for Your Bedroom This Season
Summer’s almost over, and you are starting to think about crisp autumn nights, curled up in your bed, enjoying the firelight and a cocktail while you relax and watch some television. However, as you look at your bedroom, you’re finding that it appears cold and uninviting, and you aren’t particularly anxious to spend a great deal of time in there right now. What can you do to make your bedroom cozier for the upcoming fall?
If you have Wooden Bedroom Furniture, you are already at a great starting point. Wood feels very festive for fall and winter, and you can do a lot to improve the decorative appearance without making any adjustments to your furniture at all. For example, you can take a dresser or armoire and wrap the handles in gold or burgundy ribbon and drape the top with a colorful autumn-colored scarf. You can change the sheets and comforter on the large oak bed to reflect the gold, burnt orange, and brilliant red of fall leaves, or you can go with a simple brown and tan motif. If you have a bed with posters, consider draping a canopy for the season.
Black Bedroom Furniture can present a bit more of a challenge because it is very stark and sleek regardless of the decor you include with it. However, consider temporarily upholstering your headboard with cheerful fall colors or a nice print that makes you think of the season. If you use staples, this can easily be removed or replaced with each season to come. You can also change the sheets and dressings on the bed to create a less cold, uninviting appearance, and if you get excited enough, perhaps you’ll even decide to paint some of the furniture or the room itself.
Working with contemporary beds is a bit easier because the styles are more versatile, and if you don’t have such a setup, you can find tons of gorgeous, inexpensive modern furniture and Fashion Bed Group Beds and Hillsdale House Furniture. When you get a wild hair to change your look this fall, make sure you create a comfortable space for your relaxation with cool fall colors.
Labels: affordable-beds, bedroom, decorating, discount-bedroom-furniture, fashion-bed-group, hillsdale-furniture, interior-design, pastel-furniture
by: Home and Bedroom Furniture
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Choosing the Right Wood for Your Bed
When you decide to decorate your bedroom with new furniture, you may want to use a lot of wood but are unsure of which type is best for your application. Whether you are purchasing a king size wood bed or are looking for youth furniture, there are probably several things you’ll want to consider in making the final determination between the various types of wood available.
First of all, determine the style in which you want to decorate. If you are looking for country bedroom furniture, you probably won’t be looking at dark, heavy woods. Cedar and oak are going to be the most common woods used in this traditional bedroom furniture, since that is what is available in country cabins and cottages and what was most often used in history in the country. Oak bedroom furniture in country style can be quite nice, and you can find it stained with an almost clear coat or slightly darkened. Cedar is similar, with a little more blondeness to the wood itself.
If you are looking for something more in the style of classical bedroom furniture, such as Victorian, Edwardian, or Baroque, you’ll probably want to shy away from cedar and oak and look for darker, harder woods from which furniture is made. Mahogany bedroom furniture works quite nicely to give a stately appearance to the furniture, appearing as though you were in a king’s or queen’s chamber two or three centuries ago. Cherry bedroom furniture can also be quite impressive, since cherry wood has a very sleek, expensive look to it, much like royalty and the aristocracy of the past. Either of these woods are often found in elaborate bedding, such as a wooden canopy bed.
With any style bed, even a metal bed, you may opt for a wooden headboard. This can add style and class to the room, being a heavy, intricate piece of art that stands large and looming above the bed or being a small, simplistic piece that simply accents the bed, falling into the background while other décor calls the viewer’s attention. Often, in a wood and iron bed, you’ll find a headboard perhaps with end pieces carved out of fine wood, such as French oak, with an intricately welded wrought iron design through the center of the headboard. This is quite a popular means of bringing more than one element of design into the room, allowing you to incorporate either modern or classic décor with comfort.
Choosing the wood for your bed is a matter of taste, especially if you have a particular style you want to achieve. In a childs bedroom furniture, if wood is the choice (more often, cheaper metal materials are used since bedding will change more often), you’ll want to use a tough but inexpensive wood, probably opting for oak. You can also choose to use MDF (medium density fiberboard – softwood chips bound with resin in extreme heat and pressure), which will stand for more abuse and is actually less expensive than wood.
Labels: affordable-beds, bedroom, bedroom-furniture, beds, daybeds, decorating, discount-furniture, fashion-bed-group, interior-design, kathy-ireland-furniture
by: Home and Bedroom Furniture
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Hot Bedroom Decor Looks For FallIt is never too early to begin to decorate your home to get ready for fall. The months that make up fall are filled with the changing colors of leaves, a fresh and crisp feeling in the air, and just enough chill to get you all ready to curl up inside with a good book and a toasty beverage. There is no reason why you cannot nip your decor in the bud and begin to get your bedroom ready with the hottest looks for fall early.
When sprucing up your bedroom with an autumn feel, you are going to want to go with colors that are warm and inviting. After any day when the weather is chilly, it is always an amazing feeling to retreat to your
bedroom furniture, where you can snuggle up in warmth and relax. As far as your bedroom decor goes, you may just want to bring together an entirely new look with a stunning new bedroom set along with all of the fixings.
The Sorrento bedroom set by
Kathy Ireland Furniture is a wonderful way to bring in a warm, rich tone to your bedroom, just perfect for fall as well as all year long. With such versatility, you can easily go from summer to fall with this great ensemble by adding a whole new set of linens in pumpkin or even acorn tones. To bring the hottest feeling of fall into your bedroom, you will certainly need a few new candles, some incredible new curtains and perhaps even an area rug to pull all of your colors together. Once you get started in on your fall motif, you might not want to stop!
Labels: affordable-beds, bedroom, bedroom-furniture, beds, decorating, discount-furniture, kathy-ireland-furniture, sleep
by: Home and Bedroom Furniture
Thursday, July 26, 2007
King Size Beds You'll Love
Fashion Bed Groups Unique Collection
When we talk of Fashion Bed Group, the images that come to our mind are that of the incredible collection of king beds made from fine quality material. The classical King Loft Bed, King Captain’s Beds, and beds made from iron, brass, wood, and metal are some of the admirable pieces of furniture of this company. Moreover, there are discount king beds available too.
Features Of Fashion Bed Group Products
The King Beds of Fashion Bed Group come with a 10-year manufacturer warranty. Yes, it IS 10 years! Besides this, all the furniture has 30-day money back guarantee.
One of the noteworthy features of the king Beds collection is that the wood parts are solid (not hollow like in some brands). There are some companies that use laminated or veneered wood. In addition to this, the wood parts are connected with metal with the help of machined screws, and not just wood lag screws. Therefore, you need not worry of collapsing beds even after years of sleeping on it. The Fashion Bed Groups beds are going to provide you a life-long companionship!
Beds That Go With Your Room Décor
Fashion Bed Group manufactures King Canopy Beds, King Iron Beds and other such beds in designs that complements any room décor. There are also choices in finishing of beds. Whether it is glowing lustrous brass you want or a look of weathered metal, the collection has every style to suit your taste.
For instance,a King Canopy Bed such as the Contour Canopy Bed is the perfect example of timeless elegance and a dramatic addition to your bedroom. These beds are going to take your breath away with their sleek curves and swirls. If you are fond of fluttering fabric, such beds are ideal for it.
One of the beds that stands out from the crowd is the Orchard Bed with Frame. It is made of metal with Molasses finish. The grills of the bed are embedded with ornate designs. The bedposts contain finials at the top that complete the stunning look of this piece of furniture. You can use the beds as couches during the day and at night, turn them into a cozy sleeping den!
Whether it’s king beds or queen beds, metal or wood or iron, king size platform beds or daybeds, or any other piece of furniture, Fashion Bed's Contemporary Beds, as its name suggests, instills fashion in a simple looking bed and makes it a valuable addition to the room.
Labels: affordable, bedroom, bedroom-furniture, beds, contemporary, decorating, discount-furniture, fashion-bed-group, furniture, home, interior-design, sleep
by: Home and Bedroom Furniture
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Fashion Statement for Your HomeYour home is your refuge, your nesting ground and it is defined by your tastes and designs. At least it should be. Some people think that customizing their home to reflect their personality is an expensive undertaking. While this can certainly be true, it is by no means an absolute.
Fashion Bed Group is the largest and most innovative supplier of fashion beds. With all they have to offer you will surely find something to suit your needs and budget. They have amazing collections of pretty much any style you like.
If you are into a more romantic style, you will want to check out their selection of Brass beds or Sleigh beds. Both styles remind people of how simple life used to be and how such designs can help make your bedroom the romantic haven that you desire. In the Brass bed styles both the Franklin and Lillian collections offer a more clean, defined look. While the
Georgian bed appears to have a little more romantic elegant style with its scrollwork and accents.
Another great collection are the Sleigh beds that just seem to ooze that old time romantic atmosphere. Most of the sleigh beds come in the more traditional wood frames. However, the
Chancellor bed is gorgeous with its mainly metal construction with wood accents. The Sedona bed has a little more of a scroll design and it too has wood accents.
The
Fashion Bed Group also offers a 10-year manufacturer’s warranty and is known for both its durability and beauty.
Labels: affordable, bedroom, bedroom-furniture, beds, decorating, discount-furniture, fashion-bed-group, home, interior-design, sleep
by: Home and Bedroom Furniture
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Bring Life To Your Bedroom
With Kathy Ireland Home Furnishings!If you like to keep things simple, yet stunning in terms of your decor, then you are sure to find that there is something just right for you in the
Kathy Ireland Bedroom Furniture Collection. This entire line is just filled with pieces that work for everyone from those who have lavish tastes as well as those who like clean and fresh looks. Whenever you feel as though it is about time for you to make some overdue changes in your bedroom, you can always start with a couple of pieces in the Kathy Ireland line of fine furniture.
For example, the
Bay Heights Bedroom Collection is a timeless style that is just right for anyone who is looking to bring a breath of fresh air to their bedroom. In true Kathy Ireland style, the bed from this collection is made from only the best materials available. Complete with a stunning deep brown color along with just the right mixture of sheen and distress, this piece has a finish that is to die for. The Bay Heights panel bed is a piece that you will enjoy coming home to each and every day when it is time for you to retire and unwind.
Can't get enough of the pieces to be found in the Bay Heights collection of the
Kathy Ireland Home Furniture line? You can always bring in the beautiful nightstand from this collection to go along with your panel bed to complete the look. With this kind of a look and feel in your bedroom, you will be glad that you decided to bring life into your oasis of relaxation and slumber.
Labels: affordable, bedroom, bedroom furniture, beds, discount-furniture, kathy-ireland, sleep
by: Home and Bedroom Furniture
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Bedroom Decorating with Kathy IrelandIf you are looking for a great selection that includes both lasting durability and a sense of fashion, you should check out
Kathy Irelands bedroom collection. Her furniture combines that durability, quality and great looks in amazing ways.
If you have a daughter that is pretty much out of her pink canopy phase, and yet just not quite ready to leave all of her "girlishness" behind, the
Point Clear Bedroom set is something you should consider.
This gorgeous set will last from teen to college with very little changing. While it has the contemporary style of a country retreat with its soft rounded knobs, it also has a modern style including bold rounded half posts and cresting arches on the headboard and mirror. With either the
Point Clear Dresser or Chest, you can’t go wrong. This set also has a wonderful TV Armoire available.
If you are looking for a bedroom set that has elegance written all over it, the
Royal Riviera Bedroom set is perfect for you. With its deep cherry wood finish, intricate scrolling and Acanthus motifs resembling leafy vines you will feel transported back to the romantic 18th century and the Louis XV style is truly beautiful.
No matter what
Kathy Ireland collection you decide on you can be sure that from the detail of her designs to the quality of every piece you will enjoy it for years to come.
Labels: bedroom, bedroom-furniture, beds, decorating, discount-furniture, home, interior-design, kathy-ireland, sleep
by: Home and Bedroom Furniture
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Times have definitely changed over the years, and as a result many people do not seem to have enough hours in the day to do all that they wish they could do. One of the problems that many individuals seem to have due to such a busy schedule is a severe lack of sleep. Many times, even if they do end up getting in a couple of extra hours, it is still not the quality sleep that is necessary to function as a human being. If you seem to fall into this group, there are a couple of things that you may want to do to bring a good night of sleep back into your life.
Start off by making sure that you have a regular schedule and try to stick to it. With a schedule, you will be less likely to stretch yourself to the limit.
Try to get together a relaxing routine that you can enjoy before you go to bed. When you retire to the bedroom, perhaps soothing music or your favorite book will do the trick.
Certainly, one of the most important factors in your night of sleep is your bed itself. A new
bed may be the answer. A
bed that is sturdy, yet stylish will fit the bill for almost everyone that isn't sleeping well. When your body feels supported, you will in turn sleep better. If you don't feel your bedframe is the culprit, try getting a new mattress that is more suited to your needs. The perfect mattress and a good selection of pillows can mean the world of difference when it comes to sleep. You may even want to pamper yourself a bit further by splurging on a brand new bedding set to go along with your new mattress, making your bedroom an oasis that you cannot wait to retire to at the end of a long and busy day.
Labels: bedroom, bedroom furniture
by: Home and Bedroom Furniture
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Winter is over, spring-cleaning has been done and now summer has firmly entrenched
itself, encouraging us to fully enjoy the season. Perhaps after the long winter months of windows being closed and freezing temperatures, it's time to air out and lighten up the bedroom. Your bedroom can become a calm and tranquil bower; here are some tips to get you started.
Try taking down heavy draperies and replace it with yards of lace curtains. Place (or move) a big mirror to a different wall, perhaps across from a window where it will catch the sunlight and bounce it around. If you are lucky enough to have hardwood flooring pack away the area rugs and you instantly have a room that appears larger and airier. You may want to try rearranging the furniture as sometimes something that simple can achieve the desired look.
If you are interested in replacing some of your furnishings and want to capture that
summer look and feel consider a daybed. They are not just for kids or guest rooms
anymore.
The Mulberry Daybed, with its elegant dusty bronze finish, camelback design
and gorgeous scrollwork is an excellent choice to compliment your style.
Also consider replacing your existing bedding with something a little fresher, lighter and airy. Try using linen or damask fabrics to show off the clear clean lines of the daybed. And don't forget to add several big, light colored fluffy pillows, perhaps with crocheted trim or smocking to really pull everything together allowing you to enjoy your new "summer" bedroom.
Labels: bedroom
by: Home and Bedroom Furniture
Friday, June 15, 2007
Because of the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer, it is only natural that you are going to want a cool and serene bedroom that you can escape to at the end of your day. If you are not feeling such a calm and cool vibe from your current bedroom set up, perhaps it is just about time that you took notes on some summer bedroom basics.
The first step is making sure that you lighten up! Take down your darker, heavy curtains and bring in something sheer that flows as the breeze comes through the window. More air flow in your bedroom means a much cooler feeling at night, making it much easier to sleep.
Next up, you would be amazed at what a new color scheme is going to be able to do for your bedroom. Think of some of the colors that make you think of summertime, including ocean blue, sea foam green, sunny yellow or even bright coral.
Does your bedding reflect a cool, summer oasis? If not, then perhaps the
Bay Heights canopy bed is just the thing that you need in order to bring the feeling of a summer breeze into your bedroom situation. This canopy bed is just right for draping some beautiful sheer, white material over the top, which is sure to make you feel as though you are heading off to slumber while resting on your own tropical island.
Keep your colors light and your fabrics even lighter, and take the time to enjoy the cool air as it comes through your window at night. Your bedroom will be filled with all of the wonders of a summer night before you know it.
Labels: bedroom, kathy-ireland
by: Home and Bedroom Furniture
Friday, June 8, 2007
A Modern Bedroom In Your Office - Don’t Make Sleep Seem Like Work
If you have limited space in your home or apartment, it can be difficult to arrange everything in the best possible fashion. One of the first ways that people consolidate space, sometimes even when it’s not necessary, is to locate their home office alongside their modern bedroom furniture. While this may seem like a convenient location and may be the only area of the home that makes sense at first glance, it may be a huge mistake to put your workstation in the one room that is supposed to be reserved for relaxation. Should you really put your office in your bedroom, and if not, what are the alternatives?
The bedroom should be equated with sleep, restfulness, peace, relaxation, and stress relief. Intimacy should be key, and you should want to spend free time in that room, indulging in things that you like to do. Meanwhile, the office is a work zone. It is about seriousness, deadlines, bills, meetings, and other issues that bring stress to the breaking point. These two scenarios obviously don’t seem to mesh well. Think about what it is like to wake up in a beautiful wood and iron bed on Saturday morning, and when you should be relaxed, and the first thing you see is the pile of bills on your work desk that need to be paid. This does not set a good tone for the day.
Instead of burdening your relaxation haven with your workspace, find another spot in the house. Even most efficiency apartments, the smallest homes you can find, usually have a small breakfast nook or alcove where you can stash the workstation. Cordon off a corner of the living room, or perhaps even use the formal dining room that is otherwise neglected. If you have a spare bedroom, give up the convenience of having the computer in your king size master bedroom and use the spare as an office. Get the area out of sight.
Whether you have a traditional or contemporary bedroom set, if you absolutely have to have your home office inside your bedroom, there are some things you can do to eliminate a few of the negative vibes coming form the workspace. Start by finding a way to divide up the room. For example, find a three-panel shade that you can stand in front of the workstation to act as a decoration and help hide the immediate eyesore of the office. You could also use file cabinets, armoires, and end tables to build “walls” around the office space, so that it simulates having its own room outside of the bedroom. Use a large metal headboard as a divisor and place your office behind your bed so it can’t be seen at night or upon waking in the morning.
If you can’t do either of these, at least have storage drawers where you can keep important files, and be sure to keep all the bills and work out of sight when not in use. A lot of affordable bedroom furniture will include a night table that can double as a file cabinet, and even some discounted bedroom furniture will have access drawers underneath. A proper indexing system will make it quick and easy to locate any file needed and then replace when done. Keeping work and pleasure separate is an essential part of life, and that includes separating your home office from your bedroom. If you can’t do it physically, at least make the attempt to do so virtually.
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by: Home and Bedroom Furniture
