MM Bedrooms
Bedroom dressing Dressing your bed is as important as the style of bed itself. While the bed linen doesn’t have to slavishly match other fabrics in the room, paying attention to colour and textures will help to give your room a sense of style. Layering the bed with folded throws and scatter cushions, for example, will creates a cosy and welcoming environment when it’s not in use. While basic functional items, such as sheets,
blankets and essential furniture are necessary components of the bedroom, the colour scheme and tactility of the room are also important features, which should be considered. According to Feng Shui, the principle of harmonious homes, the colour of your bedroom walls or bed linen can actually affect both your energy levels and state of mind, so take note! If you want a restful night’s sleep, then opt for
According to Feng Shui, the principle of harmonious homes, the colour of your bedroom walls or bed linen can actually affect both your energy levels and state of mind, so take note!
> Even if you sleep on your own, you don’t have to opt for a single bed – particularly if you’re a person who likes to spread out and enjoy a lot of space.
Major role for mattresses! If you’re unlucky enough to suffer from back pain, then you need to ask for advice on the best type of bed for your back. Spring and slat beds are usually the best choices for back support, but remember that the mattress will be equally important. Over the last few years, memory foam in particular has become
synonymous with improved sleep. Memory foam is a high-density, low- resilience polyurethane foam that reacts to body heat, becoming soft enough to mould around a person in minutes. When the pressure is removed, it returns to its original shape. Although it was initially used in aircraft seating, memory foam is now
perfect for the bedroom, where its softness and responsiveness make it ideal for sleeping. The best bed for you isn’t always the most expensive one, but it’s probably
not the cheapest one either. A cheap bed might look OK, but it won’t give you the support you need for a good night’s sleep. Be aware that a lower price might also reduce your comfort. It’s a good idea to look at product reviews online before purchasing as that way you can see what other people think of the item you’re buying.
pastel shades. Red, on the other hand, will help you to feel energised and rejuvenated, while yellow shades promote good health. If it’s wisdom and knowledge that you seek, then it’s blue for you!
Lighting Good lighting is vital in a bedroom to create atmosphere and therefore add to comfort and convenience. The right light will help you wind down and get a good night’s sleep, but you also need strong lighting so that you can get easily dressed in the morning – particularly in the darker winter mornings! The most important bedroom light is the one beside your bed. You may wish to read at night, or watch TV, while your partner may wish to sleep. A bedside light ensures that neither person is disturbed from what they want to do. Lights that are built into the bedhead don’t cater
for extremes of height, and you might also find you have to lie at a certain angle to be comfortable. An inexpensive table lamp on a bedside cabinet or chair is a great solution, but make sure it’s high enough to read by and shaded so that it doesn’t shine right in your face. Whichever style of bed and lighting you opt for,
make sure that you’re providing yourself with a haven from the stresses and strains of daily life!
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