Are you ready to renovate your bedroom? Maybe you just moved into a new place or maybe your bedroom is feeling outdated. Whatever the reason may be, there are a few things to consider as you move forward.
What will promote better sleep?
One of the top things you want to think about when redoing this space is what will help you get the best sleep. Your bedroom should be a place that is relaxing and promotes rest. Consider the curtains, for example. If you have a lot of sun coming into your bedroom, but you don’t wake up first thing in the morning, then you may want darkening ones to keep the sun out. Also, consider the colors you choose for your bedroom. Different hues are said to provide different feelings. Choose subdued colors that make you feel at ease. House Beautiful has some great recommendations.
How much do you want to take on?
How deep into the renovation are you going to go? Do you want to completely redo it, or just apply new paint and install new flooring? If you’re looking to update the furniture, consider making the mattress your top priority. After all, this is where you’ll be the majority of the time when you’re in your bedroom and it makes a huge difference on whether you get a good night’s sleep or not.
How can you make the most out of the space?
If you are going to be moving things around in your bedroom, then you’ll want to make the most of the space. Consider the layout and if there is a better way to arrange the furniture in your bedroom. You could place a love seat at the end of your bed or another seating area for socializing or reading. If you have a small space, you may be able to find pieces that maximize it. For example, you could hang floating shelves instead of taking up floor space. There are also bedframes that have built-in storage in place of dressers.
Is there a way to better organize the space?
When renovating your bedroom consider the clutter that you can either organize, trash or donate. Our bedrooms can quickly become inundated with stuff. And clutter is not only dissatisfying to look at it, it can lead to stress and even cause us to have a less restful sleep. It’s true, a sleep study showed that sleep problems often go hand in hand with clutter. So, when you’re renovating your bedroom, go through everything and determine what stays and what goes. Anything that stays should have its place in a well-organized location. Here are a few tips on how to organize what’s left.
Should you update the lighting?
As you make decisions about your room, think about the lighting. Are you happy with the current lighting or could it use some updates? We know that having beautiful, bright lighting is great during the day, but at night dim lighting is much better to help ease our brains into sleep. Beyond just choosing lighting that pairs well with your decor, also consider adding a dimmer switch to your overhead light or getting some end table lights (if you don’t already have those). That way you can choose what type of brightness you want no matter what time of day it is.
What flooring should you choose?
Think about your flooring as you renovate as well. You want to choose a type of flooring that meshes well with the look you want for your bedroom but you may also want to take some other things into consideration. If you have allergies, you may prefer to go with hardwood or luxury vinyl over carpeting. If you want something soft and cozy, then you may want carpet. There’s no doubt that carpeting is definitely more comforting when you step out of bed, so if you decide to go with hardwood consider adding an area rug. It looks nice and it adds that cozy feel.
What small touches can you add to the space?
When renovating your space, don’t forget the small touches. Consider throw pillows on your bed and any seating that’s in your room. Think about what focal pieces you might want to hang on your walls. Make sure to consider your bedding as well. Do you have sheets and a comforter that makes you want to slip into them and fall asleep? It may be time to replace your pillows.
There are so many things to consider as you renovate your bedroom. Whether you’re doing it on a tight budget or you’re going for the ultimate luxury, you have choices. It could be as simple as moving around the furniture, changing out a few small things and putting on a new coat of paint. Or, you could completely redo the entire room. No matter what you do, consider the ultimate goal: making a space that allows you to feel relaxed when you lay down your head at night.
If you’re looking for help finding new flooring or window treatments for your bedroom, please visit us at Carpets America. We’re here to help you create the space you desire.