Of all the hassles and nuances you go through while picking the right bedroom furniture and furnishings for your home, reaching a ‘stuck-up’ situation can be the worst. This can happen when you buy furniture without looking into practical details of your home, or a particular room, like the bedroom. Buying a bedding set, bedroom mirrors and storage furniture, like an armoire or dresser, can be tricky. The kind of practical problems you face while buying furniture is different from the world of modern bedroom furniture and suites that you see on online furniture stores.
It helps to have a basic guideline in place. Here are a few tips on buying furniture that fits your home:
1. Use local retailers as a source of information to help you decide, then look for the same options online.
Unlike retail shops that spend a large part of their budget on floor space, and as a result, hike up furniture prices, online stores save on this part and pass on some part of the savings to customers as discounts.
2. Define your style.
Each one of us has his own unique liking. If Bahamian is your style statement, you can buy furniture that fits the idea; and also combine it with other traditional and modern furniture.
3. Bed Size
Who will be sleeping in the bed? How big is your bedroom? Take into account the number of people and the size of the person/s. Master beds are the largest, followed by King-size beds (California and standard), queen beds, full beds and twin beds. The dimensions of each size are as follows:
• California king bed: 72 inches wide x 84 inches long
• King bed: 76 inches wide x 80 inches long
• Queen bed: 60 inches wide x 80 inches long
• Full bed (or double bed): 54 inches wide x 75 inches long
• Twin bed: 39 inches wide x 75 inches long (80 inches for extra long twin beds)
4. Bed Design
The construction of a basic bed is simple. It has a headboard on one end, footboard on the other. In between is the frame where the mattress sits. Depending on your taste, you can opt for anything from low-slung platform beds with an Oriental touch to regular beds with sleek color and finish options. It is good to keep in mind the kind of scheming you plan to have with your bed. Then there are futons, day beds and trundle beds that are a great combo of utility and style.
5. Bed construction
Wood is the most common material used in bed construction. The advantages are sturdiness, longevity and easy maintenance. However, other material like powder-coated steel and brass are popular for their robustness and sleek features. Depending on your lifestyle, choose one that suits your taste and practical needs of your home. You don’t want a bulky bed when you keep shifting places more often. Something neat and handy, which can be assembled and dissembled easily, may be the best choice for that kind of lifestyle. So assess your need first.
6. Nightstands
Nightstands can be a tricky thing to choose. Particularly with designer beds, teaming a pair of nightstand with other furniture can make the overall theme may be difficult. But you can always get suites that come with complementing nightstands, armoires, dressing tables and mirrors. If you already have a bed, then you can opt for a design that is either the same color/finish as the bed or something complementary that fits with other furniture items in your bedroom.
7. Wardrobe/ Armoire
A wardrobe or armoire is one of the most important features in the bedroom. Depending on the number of people in the bedroom, the armoire should be combination of functionality and space, with drawers, hanging bars and other units you desire. Classic wooden armoires are popular, so are glass and wood wardrobes that look modern. Make sure you check the door dimensions of your bedroom to make moving the armoire easy.
8. Dressers, Mirrors and Chests
We all know the story of cluttered drawers and closets. If you practically estimate the kind of space you need on daily basis, you can round up a sensible dresser with spacey drawers and a complementary mirror. Roomy drawers also allow more air and help with the uncluttered space we all crave so much. While chests are vertical, dressers are wide and horizontally inclined. Check the dimensions carefully, because you need space to move around the bedroom.
9. Mattresses
Beds and mattresses are an inseparable pair, both complimenting each other. There are regular mattresses and box spring mattress that require a basic construction. While others are built in a manner that needs no box springs, especially platform beds.
Bed sets or suites are also great money savers. You need not hassle over too many details. You get a matching bed, night stand and dresser together, so you won't have to spend much time stewing and fretting over whether or not all your wood bedroom furniture will match. If your bedroom is large enough, also consider new chairs, a bookcase or two, maybe a new entertainment center.
With a new bed, you may want to add fresh bedding. Go for subtle serene shades that match or complement the curtains, wall paint and rest of the décor.
For more information about Spacify, visit their website at www.spacify.com.
Spacify is one of the premier online resources for home furnishings and home decor. We source our products directly from the manufacturers to pass the savings directly to our customers. Since we don’t have a retail showroom, we can offer discount furniture to our customers. We have an excellent selection on bedrooms and dining room furniture.
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