Picking the right bedroom furniture and furnishings for your home can be a challenge. You not only must consider the design and style of the pieces but also the practical details of your home, or a particular room, such as the bedroom, for instance.
Buying bedding set, bedroom mirrors and storage furniture like an armoires and dressers are a costly investment, so you want the think long term.
Purchasing high quality classic pieces , rather than fashion trend styles pays off in the long run. Having these items, means that you can change the bedding sets such as doona covers and sets, and smaller accessories to keep your house modern and updated.
Practical issues such as room dimensions, doorways width and heights are some potential problems you might also face when buying furniture so it helps to have a basic guideline in place. Here are a few simple tips to buying bedroom furniture that fits your home!
Buying Guide for Bedroom Furniture
1. Online research can be a source of information to help you decide
Most Bricks and Mortar stores will have an online website. Doing some online research before you head out to the shops is a great way to prepare and plan when buying furniture. This also give you an idea of potential costs of bedroom furniture. There is a plethora of choices online and doing research online before will help narrow down your choices.
Sometimes you may end up finding a great deal with an online retailer as unlike retail shops with high floor space cost they can offer some great savings for online purchases.
2. Set a budget
Cost can quickly escalate when purchasing furniture, so have a budget in mind before you head out to the shops. Your online research will help formulate a price guide for bedroom furniture. Decide what pieces you need for the space.
3. Measure the bedroom space first
The countless times of have heard of people purchasing furniture only to find that it does not fit in the space at home, or worse, won’t fit through the doorway! I have friends that have spent a large amount of money on a lounge only to find that it would not fit in the lift to the apartment. It needed to be taken away and cut down in two pieces to fit into the apartment. This was an additional time and money cost that they were not expecting and now find that they are not happy with the couch anymore
So remember to measure the space and all entrance hallways and doors beforehand so you know what sizes will fit into your room space.
*Tip – tape up (or measure) the layout the the furniture in the dimensions in the room before you purchase to ensure that the pieces work within the space first. This will give you a sense of what the furniture will feel like in the room.
4. Define your style
Each one of us has our own unique taste. Rather than buying the latest trend, define your own unique style. Having furniture that comes straight out on the floor tends to look like a display home rather then the warmth and feel of a lived in house.
If you are not sure of your style, Pinterest is a great site to help you find your look. Create a moodboard with your favourite room ideas. Do you like antiques, or are you a minimalist?If bohemian is your style statement, you can buy bedroom furniture that fits the idea; and also combine it with other traditional and modern furniture.
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5. Standard Bed sizes
Who will sleep in the bed? What is the size of 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
- Double bed: 54 inches wide x 75 inches long
- King single bed:
- Twin bed: 39 inches wide x 75 inches long (80 inches for extra long twin beds)
- Single bed
6. Bed styles and construction
The construction of a basic bed is simple. It has a headboard on one end, foot board on the other. In between is the frame where the mattress fits.
Depending on your taste, you can opt for anything from low-slung platform beds with an Oriental touch, to regular beds with much classy color and finish options.
It is good to keep in touch the kind of scheming you plan to have with your bed. Then there are futons, day beds and trundle beds that make a great combo of utility and style.
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 its robustness and sleek features.
Depending on your lifestyle, you can choose one that suits your taste and practical needs of your home. For example, you don’t want a bulky bed if you are renting and you move to new places more often.
Something neat and handy, which can be assembled and dissembled easily, may be the best choice. So assess your need, first.
7. Bedside Tables
Nightstands or bedside tables can be a tricky thing to choose. Especially if you have a designer bed, teaming up a pair of nightstand with other furniture and 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 complementing that fits with other furniture items in your bedroom.
8. Wardrobe/ Armoire
A wardrobe or armoire is one of the most important features in the bedroom.
Depending on the number of people, 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. Although vintage and antique furniture is making a come back. These can be picked up at second hand furniture stores or on facebook marketplace at an affordable price.
*TIP -Make sure you check the door dimensions of your bedroom to ensure you can fit the armoire /wardrobe through the door.
9. Dressers, Mirrors and Chests
Well, 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 on a sensible dresser with spacey drawers and a complimenting mirror.
Roomy drawers also allow more air and help with the uncluttered space we all so much crave for. While chests are vertical, dressers are wide and horizontally inclined. Check the dimensions carefully, for you need space to move around the bedroom.
10. Mattresses
Beds and mattress is 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 create a separate relaxing zone, add a reading chair, with a bookcase or a entertainment centre.
With a new bed, you may want to add fresh bedding. Go for subtle serene shades that go with the curtains, wall paint and rest of the decor.
Check out online supplies such as Home depot or Wayfair, that offer huge discounts and low shipping, so that you can furnish your whole house without ever leaving it.
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