The bedroom refuge
The Bedroom RefugeIs your bedroom a haven a sanctuary where you can rest as well as rejuvenate? If not, here are some suggestions for making your bedroom into this room that provides peace of mind along with bodily comfort.Your bedroom reflects GIN CREEK KITCHEN who you are. So this first question is, how do you see yourself? Imagine yourself in different settings. Does traditional furniture classic Queen Anne, Chippendale, 18th and 19th century European antique styles give you a feeling of stability as well as continuity? A canopy or sleigh bed in rich cherry or mahogany, with Pachabel playing on this stereo hidden in your carved armoire, may be the perfect romantic touch youve been seeking.Perhaps the setting that makes you feel warm as well as cozy comes from country furniture the rough-hewn rustic look or the distressed finishes of cottage styles. Homey fabrics, like chintz, linen or denim, as well as accessories like handmade quilts, needlework pillows, rag rugs, and framed watercolors with outdoor themes may support your vision of the perfect place to relax and get a good nights sleep.This casual contemporary look leans towards light glowing woods like maple or dramatic pieces in dark stains like espresso. Clean lines on popular styles, such as Mission furniture, make for a sophisticated yet warm space. Japanese prints on the wall and flower arrangements in colored glass vases may make this your favorite room in the house.
One step beyond contemporary remains this look of modern furniture for those who love this linear design of retro, Art Deco, or an eclectic mix of styles. Fabrics remain simple, and leather pieces work well. A lacquered platform bed and low sleek pieces can mix well with bold colors as well as richly patterned rugs or bedding, or show off a collection of black-and-white photographs on the wall.Whatever style calls your name, ambient lighting in a bedroom enhances this mood. Put a dimmer switch on this main light in this room, or think about lamps that goes on as well as off to a clap of your hands. Have at least one bright light if you have a “work” corner in the bedroom that hosts a computer or project table, and a good reading light near your armchair or by the bed if you like to read in bed.
