key to making the best use of the space.


BE CREATIVE Master bedrooms today have very minimal storage, so look for places or void areas in the current space that you can turn into clever bespoke storage solutions during a renovation. Creating a oor to ceiling wall o cabinetry focused on a plan to install a TV or around a window is a really easy way to add storage to store everyday items that you don’t want on show.


CREATE ZONED AREAS We have all had to adapt to spending more time in our homes over the last few years, therefore space in the master bed- room must be more multifunctional. Cre- ating zones for work, relaxation and entertainment is key. Even if the space is small, a clever use of partitions or lighting can clearly define areas to rela, work, and enjoy media; this is crucial for homes in 2022.


LIGHTING


Lighting is vital in a master bedroom, it is probably the most important room in the


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house to get the lighting right. You want lighting that serves a purpose; reading lights, makeup lights, wardrobe lighting, backlighting to highlight certain areas as well as soft lighting. Getting your bedroom lighting right is key for ensuring quality sleep and also creating a relaxing ambience. It is important to be able to dim lights in the bedroom, so introduce a dimmer switch or consider a smart bulb or wall mounted bedside lamps. Consider your bulbs too; warm bulbs


are better in the bedroom than cooler LED lights, which emulate daylight and make it harder for the brain to produce melatonin. If your bedroom needs to be multifunctional, consider brighter LED lights in the ceiling and place them in areas where you need light, for instance at a dressing table or in front of a mirror so you can see well while you get ready. Make sure that all the lighting is able to be switched on and off from a central point, ideally at the side of the bed and by the door.


one place people compromise on, but they often have the most demand in a bedroom, just think of charging ports, hair tools such as straighteners and hairdryers, as well as being the place for a hidden TV and music system. You can also go a step further with electrics and integrate your curtains. The great- est luxury is to have black out curtains and blinds that close with the push of a button and most importantly keep the light out for a perfect night’s sleep. With smart electrics becoming more popular, planning for a central point to switch on all your devices is imperative.


FLOORING


Flooring is also a key consideration when renovating the master bedroom. It is incredibly important to consider materials, especially in high trafic areas, or if there are going to be pets or children in the room. Looking at the renovation holistically will allow you to plan ooring which is liveale and workable throughout the space.


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