Designing Your New Bedroom
When it comes to home design projects, the bedroom often gets put low on the list due to the fact that it is a private space to most people. We entertain in the kitchen and living areas; we sleep in the bedroom. But even though your guests may never see the space, that doesn't mean the bedroom has to be left to languish in decorator's exile. Do something with it.
The bedroom is, by nature, a very personal space. It should be comfortable and inviting to those who use it regularly. For some, that may mean a bright red paint along with modern furniture and fixtures. For others, a delicate country look is more appropriate. Regardless of your tastes, make it your own.
Carefully designing your bedroom space is an important first step. Don't just haphazardly throw things together. You may think your corona furniture motif will fit well with your post-modern paint scheme, only to find out you can't stand it once the colour is on the wall. In the construction trades they say, “measure twice, cut once;” when it comes to decorating, work with several designs before making a choice.
A big help in decorating design is computer software that renders a 3D image. You start by setting up the layout of the room; this becomes your blank canvas. Most software then requires you to set your wall colours before going any further. If you can, avoid the common mistake of choosing those colours right away. In other words, leave them white for now. Believe it or not, your paint scheme should revolve around your furniture and flooring, not the other way around.
When it comes to the bedroom pieces, Corona furniture makes a great choice for adding a bid of spice. It can be finished to resemble old-world furniture taken from a Mexican ranch, or stained and sealed with light colours for a more modern look. What makes Corona furniture so attractive however, is the low price tag in relation to the quality.
With a good idea of your furniture choices and layout, the next choice is flooring that will contrast ever so slightly with the furniture. Choose hard woods, carpet, or area rugs that don't swallow up your furniture in a sea of identical colour and texture. As an example, a dark pine bed with a brown covering looks very good against a cream carpet.
Finally, choose a paint colour that ties the flooring and furniture together. Look for colours that compliment what's already in place rather than something that steals the show. After all, you've spent the money on the new Corona furniture it should be the centre of attention.