Bed Room

A bedroom is an identity, a scripture, a record of wanton sadness and love. Its walls feel safe, and the
bed is a shield from desolation, we are creatures of habit; yet, we desire nothing more than to move on from
the things we have done. Our rooms tell a story of how we think; something shared solely with ourselves and
those that we love. The history of the bedroom and the bed itself provides an interesting peek into societies of
the past. Just like people, our homes (including the bedroom) are continuously evolving. Where ancient
nomadic people used to lie down on grasses and animal hides, the bedroom of the modern world reflects
massive advancements in technology and comfort. Unlike communal societies of the past, today’s bedroom
emphasizes privacy, even from our own family

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The bedroom of today
Comforts like built-in coffee makers, pre-programmed lighting and radiant heat flooring. Children’s bedrooms
are often constructed with their own private bathrooms, and are designed larger than ever to accommodate
places for study as well as places for play. Parents happily spend money customizing the baby’s nursery and are
accustomed to regularly changing the interior design of the room as the child grows.
Luxury bed linens are available everywhere, with an emphasis on eco-friendly blends like bamboo or hemp.
Developments from NASA even entered the bedroom with the invention of memory foam. Funnily enough,
horsehair mattresses are making a comeback with the brand Hastens offering luxury mattresses that retail for
thousands of dollars. Our bedrooms are filled with soft fabrics that help dampen noises, and we can install
blackout shades to create compete darkness. All in all, the bedroom of today can be viewed as one of the most
agreeable, and indulgent of all the rooms in our home.

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5 Bedroom Design Mistakes You Might Be Making
Mistake #1: Choosing the wrong bedside table.
It doesn't necessarily matter what you use as a bedside table—even a chair can stand in for a
nightstand—but choosing a piece that's the right height and size is essential. I've found that the right height,
both functionally and aesthetically, is at about the same level as the top of your mattress. If the table is too low,
reaching for a glass of water in the middle of the night will feel just slightly uncomfortable (or be a recipe for
spilling disasters). It's an incredibly small change, but you'll notice the difference
Mistake #2: Limiting your lighting.
Make sure your bedroom has multiple lighting options; a mix of both task lighting and adjustable
ambient lighting is the winning combination. To determine what type of task lighting you'll need, consider how
you use your bedroom and design your lighting around your lifestyle. For example, if you read in bed every
night, you'll want a bedside lamp or sconce (preferably one you can switch off without getting out of bed). A
soft, shaded lamp that can be dimmed will let you adjust the desired brightness for day or night.
Mistake #3: Placing area rugs in the wrong spot.
I see it so often in the most stylish of homes: Beautiful bedrooms without a soft landing beside the bed,
or a gorgeous rug positioned at the end of the bed, rather than beside it. To make the most of cozy ground
cover, place it where it will be most appreciated when you wake up in the morning. This is a super simple switch
that can make every morning a little more pleasant. Study this handy guide for specific sizing details to make
your floor coverings work (beautifully) for your room.

Mistake #4: Not giving your tech (and charger) a proper home.
Some sleep experts recommend storing your tech devices away from your bed (and we suggest that
you don't use your phone as an alarm clock), but the truth is, most of us still keep our phones as bedside
companions. If you don't have room for a nightstand, consider buying a small shelf for your phone
Mistake #5: Forgetting the Vastu your bed.
When it comes to the optimal position for a bed, I defer to the principles of Vastu. According to this
philosophy for arranging your space, the bed should be in the "command position," which is a spot away from
the door, but positioned so that you can see the door. If your square footage permits, arrange the bed so there's
space around it (not in a corner), with the headboard against a wall. While these guidelines are based on beliefs
about the flow of energy through a space, they also make a lot of practical sense. It's helpful to be able to see
someone entering the room, and leaving space around the bed makes it easier to move around.

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5 golden rule of bedroom design
Correct #1: The Mattress Has to Be Perfect.
It doesn’t matter how gorgeous the décor in your bedroom is if your mattress isn’t a good match for
your sleeping needs. You’ll notice the difference with a luxury foam mattress because they are specially
designed to provide a perfect balance between softness and firmness. The surface of the mattress is rigid
enough to support your body, but it also allows for unhindered movement and actively holds your sleeping form
for the ultimate in comfort.
Correct #2: The Melon Method Eliminates Clutter
The ‘melon method’ might sound a little strange, but it is very simple. Decorative items and trinkets
more diminutive than a small melon will make your bedroom feel cluttered. Either upsize or up cycle for a
sleeping environment that is efficient and appealing.
Correct #3: Pastel Colour of Good Sleep.
According to a number of studies, pastel is the colour that people find most soothing. Homeowners with
pastel bedrooms tend to get the most sleep, while those with Dark and Shouting colour bedrooms find it
tougher to drift off. So, if you want to increase the quality of your rest, it might be worth experimenting with a
new pastel colour palette.

Correct #4: The Bed Should Be Centred Correctly
The rules of Vastu state that a bed should never be placed so that it faces a door. This upsets the balance
of the room and conveys a feeling of movement and transition, instead of one of motionlessness and
tranquillity. There is also evidence to suggest that symmetry can help people to get to sleep faster. Try centring
your bed in the middle of the room and placing two equally sized tables or cabinets at either side.
Correct #5: The Bedroom Should Be Sufficiently Dark
External light, particularly illumination from street lamps, cars, and other buildings, can be really
disruptive to sleep. If you live in a built-up urban area, invest in some robust blackout curtains or liners for your
windows. They are a common feature in hotels because they block out significantly more external light than
regular curtains.

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While it is true that our habits have a big impact on sleep as well, it makes sense to start with your
immediate environment when trying to make a positive change. It has become common for many of us to use
our bedrooms as impromptu studies, playrooms, and dress up spaces and this leads to clutter and
disorganisation. They are the enemy of good sleep, so try to restrict your bedroom activities to things that are
only associated with sleep.
Many houses in North America have at least two bedrooms—usually a master bedroom and one or more
bedrooms for either the children or guests.
In some jurisdictions there are basic features (such as a closet and a "means of egress") that a room must have
in order to legally qualify as a bedroom. In many states, such as Alaska, bedrooms are not required to have
closets and must instead meet minimum size requirements.
A closet by definition is a small space used to store things. In a bedroom, a closet is most commonly used for
clothes and other small personal items that one may have. Walk in closets are more popular today and vary in
size. However, in the past wardrobes have been the most prominent. A wardrobe is a tall rectangular shaped
cabinet that clothes can be stored or hung in. Clothes are also kept in a dresser. Typically nicer clothes are kept
in the closet because they can be hung up while leisure clothing and undergarments are stored in the dresser.
In buildings with multiple self-contained housing units (e.g., apartments), the number of bedrooms varies
widely. While many such units have at least one bedroom—frequently, these units have at least two—some of
these units may not have a specific room dedicated for use as a bedroom. (These units may be known by various
names, including studio, efficiency, bedsit, and others.)