The bedroom is an important part of the home. In fact, this is a space which must be carefully designed because it is where you rest and sleep. Bedrooms are very vital to ensure that you have a good night’s rest because if it is poorly designed, it might affect your emotional and psychological elements in a long run.
Therefore, when it comes to designing your bedroom, several factors must be taken into consideration because you want to get this right on the first attempt as changes in the future will incur more costs and time. So, what would you need to consider?
Placement of objects
The bedroom is supposed to be a harmonious space. All the objects in this room should promote peace and serenity. This factor deals with your bed, wardrobe, dressing table and such. Never place the bed too close to the window as it might be too cold at night or too hot during the mornings. The bed should not be obstructing anything like the door as well. You must ensure that you have ample space to get out of bed (on the sides) while the dressing table should be further away from the bed.
Feng Shui
When designing your bedroom, consider Feng Shui. Take note that Feng Shui is not superstition but a philosophical system used to harmonize the human existence with the surroundings which helps you to create a balanced and more harmonious bedroom. Engage an expert to help you determine where to put the objects and the directions that they should face.
Lighting and Temperature
The lighting of the bedroom is very important. Where this is concerned, consider where the windows are facing and if you get direct sunlight in the morning, it would not be a good idea to place your bed too close. Inside the room, the use of appropriate lighting will help you to rest better. Use warm yellow lights and avoid using incandescent light bulbs because they emit too much heat. LED (Light-Emitting Diode) lights are better options as they do not use too much heat and provide better lighting.
Another factor that you must consider is in the room temperature. Air-conditioning systems are good but you should not be too dependent on these devices. If the room is not too warm, try reducing the workload of the air-conditioning units. Apart from that, an air purifier will be suitable and should be placed away to the side of the wall because it helps to clean the air that can help you to breathe better and in result, rest better.
Bedrooms – Your ideal beds and baths
Renovating the bedrooms can be a bit tricky if you have children. Your own bedroom might be easy to decide but determining how your kids like it might be challenging.
- Paint – Use cool and pastel colors for the bedrooms. That is the common rule of thumb as it promotes rest and a relaxing environment.
- Beds – You can never be too compromising when it comes to bed. You want beds that are hard enough to support your back and comfortable enough to give you a good night’s rest. Good mattresses from King Koil or Dunlopillo will usually cost about RM800 to RM1,500 depending on the material
- Linens – You might want to invest in a good set of bed linens and comforters. Try not to use microfiber material as they can be quite warm. Look for Tencel material, cotton or silk bed linens.
- Pillows and bolsters – You need to test them to know which one works for you. Memory foam pillows are quite popular which usually cost about RM150 and above
- Lighting – LED lights will be cost-effective but you might want to go for warm and yellow lights