Our Bedroom
The most personal living space in a home is the bedroom. Despite its importance it is often also the most neglected room in the house, no doubt because it is off limits to guests.
When designing the perfect bedroom many aspects have to be considered. Wall color, flooring, furniture, bedding, window treatments, lighting and decorations, and all textures and patterns have to blend together properly in order to be able to create a healthy and harmonious environment.
Multi-purpose in nature, bedrooms are used for sleeping, as dressing areas and, if the settings are created accordingly, can also be considered romantic retreat-like sanctuaries. Some people like to read in bed, or even watch TV, and let’s not forget that it is also a place where lovers meet; if the mood is not intoxicating or inviting enough, not much is going to happen.
There are many different bedroom styles. Some people may be fond of a rustic cottage or the French country look, while others prefer the epitome of simplicity and sophistication in their design. Asian-inspired bedrooms may lead to platform beds and rice paper tabletop teahouse lamps, or if a Native American theme is picked, you may find Indian sculptures and a Southwest motif bedspread. All these designs are different, yet they all characterize the surroundings a person needs to relax after a hard day’s work.
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Bedroom lighting fixtures
Every room in a house has its purpose and the bedroom should be the one place you can count on to find peace and tranquility after a stressful and hectic day. To make this room a safe and serene haven many elements have to be in place and only when they are all aligned will you be able to generate retreat-like settings.
When organizing a bedroom many factors play a key role. Furniture, bedding, window treatments, storage, and decorations often take priority, while lamps and ceiling fixtures are pushed to the background. That is quite unfortunate, because lighting usually helps determine the mood and atmosphere you want to create in the bedroom.
Do not underestimate the proper placement of lighting or light switches. Make sure that all focal points are lit – like dressers – and that nobody entering the room will bang their head, just because a pendant lamp is hanging too low. You should have light switches near the doors, as well as near the bed, unless you have bedside lamps. Adjustable glare-free wall-mounted lamps are recommended for avid readers. They can be controlled without getting out of bed and only cast light on your side, letting your partner sleep undisturbed.
Lighting in the bedroom should be soft, and if that is not an option, at least install a dimmer for the times that you do like a more serene atmosphere. When picking out your bedroom lighting also take your wall colors into consideration. Dark tones absorb light, while pale colors reflect it.
Accent lighting or point-source lighting is used to create drama or to bring attention to a specific area in the room, like a precious painting. Kinetic lighting on the other hand means there has to be motion, like the flickering of candles, mirror balls, a lava lamp, or a burning fire place. The magical and hypnotic effect of the movement will definitely turn any desolate bedroom into that romantic sanctuary of sanity you need to relax.
Is your furniture covered by your insurance? Home insurance protects you financially from losses that can arise from the house, apartment, townhouse, or condo you own or rent. Home insurance may pay to replace all your belongings after a fire, for example, or pay for medical expenses for someone who's injured in your yard. Although home insurance is not legally required, most mortgage holders require that homeowners purchase insurance before they'll lend them money. For everyone,home insurance provides important peace of mind that should the unthinkable happen, they'll be financially able to rebuild their lives. Home insurance provides cover for all materials, components, fixtures and fittings that comprise your home as it stood when it was ready to be occupied. It also includes letterboxes, clothes lines and outbuildings. The amount of cover provided may extend to the cost of repairing or rebuilding your home, not its government or market valuation.