Tip 4 - Finding A Balance When we design a bedroom, it is important to find the balance between all the design elements such as colours, heights, texture and furniture design in order to create the ideal setting. Remember, the bedroom is a place to relax and sleep. Don’t overwhelm the space with elements such as hot colours or ‘ultra modern’ designs. It is better to tone down the visuals to create a more homely feel. In this setting, the use of an earth tone is highlighted through the different elements of the room such as the beige back headboard, carpet, furniture and drapes. This is further balanced with the neutral wall and bed sheet colours, which helps to distribute the colours throughout the room so it does not over-dominate the space. The next design factor is to balance the proportions of the room. By using long drapes, this helps to
accentuate the vertical element of the window wall, rather than breaking it up between the window and wall between the ceiling. By doing so, we are able to grab the sense of the space through the bed heights and occasional furniture such as the lamps and paintings, bringing the room to a more human scale of living. When we look at our bedrooms, always take note that what is cool is not necessarily good for you. Always keep the design simple. Don’t introduce any design element that causes your attention to be focused as the key design intent if you want your bedroom to evoke a sense of peace and solitude. The moment we start to introduce these overly ‘cool’ design elements, our attention is too focused, which causes restlessness and agitation.
The bedroom is a place of rest so use soothing colours that create a homely feel.