Jan 03 2010
Bedroom Furniture Guaranteed to Dazzle
Sleeping comprises about one third of the average persons life, reports say. But consider everything else done in the bedroom; that’s a lot of time! Shouldn’t it, then, be a stylish and comfortable place to be? The modern materials and design options of today — along with a bit of good marketing — guarantees the delivery of the style of your choice.
There’s the classical American Colonial look, the opposite of the current modern furniture style. Descended from the days when a four poster was a bed, not a set of large photos of rock bands on the walls, it is still a great choice. Stunning headboards are carved from exquisite oak or maple. A cloth canopy with draperies is often added.
It is surprising that the post-Revolutionary style of ordinary merchants now is the style of the elegant and well-heeled bedroom of today. But whether it’s a chest containing a down comforter or a chest of drawers that matches the rest, this style says ’solid American values’.
Asian designs became popular around the turn of the 20th century and continued on to the present. For good reason: they incorporate ancient elegance with modern esthetic ideas of efficiency and minimalism. Additionally, designers can incorporate a wider color palette. The Asian color palette has gorgeous hues such as beautiful reds, vibrant greens, and the colors of the sun and sky. Today we see Asian inspired designs like the noguchi table in the modern realm as well.
A classic piece is the black lacquered armoire, with mother of pearl accent. Even the smallest accessories, such as a jade or ceramic bowl, will add an Asian touch to the room’s design. That’s sexy and stylish, cool and hot. This yin and yang effect of Asian bedding and furniture brings into an intimate area all the exotic and stylish attributes that culture is famous for. What could be more comfortable than a set of pillows in Mandarin red stuffed with goose down? An area rugs in matching design to keep the feet off that cold hardwood floor is both stylish and practical. That’s the way of Asian design.
Swedish and Scandinavian design gained popularity in the 1950s. The popularity of the design hasn’t waned in the intervening years. And who would question why? Swedish design features clean lines and gorgeous yet simple elegance.
The hallmarks of Shaker style are reflected in this design, it’s main features simplicity and peace. That’s always appreciated in these hectic modern times. Additionally, it reflects the simple lines and somewhat “futuristic” design of modern high tech. With this setup, you can integrate easily with other styles in the house, while maintaining a place of refuge from the world. The best of all possible worlds!
No matter the style you choose, it is easier and easier to find gorgeous furniture and accents to set off your design. Spending over a third of your life in the bedroom makes spending a little money to make it match you a great investment.



















































