Bedroom Furniture Arrangement Tips

Your bedroom is where your come to wind down, relax, and sleep. You spend 1/3 of every day here (well... hopefully), so it is important that it is as comfortable, as comforting, as delightful as possible. Building on some of the concepts in this four-part series on Arranging Furniture in your Home, here are some useful tips to make your bedroom your favorite escape:

Select the Right Size Bed

It’s possible to use a larger bed if you don’t need a lot of storage furniture. Also, consider the visual weight of your headboard. If the bed is slightly large for the room, opt for a visually lighter headboard, such as one that features metal scroll-work. A solid headboard consumes more visual space, and taller, heavier headboards work best in bigger bedrooms or bedrooms with tall ceilings.

Consider All Options

Don't be afraid to give your bed a slightly unusual placement, such as in front of a window, if it will help you maximize space.

Adjust for Size

In a small bedroom, use fewer furniture pieces of a slightly larger scale to maximize floor space. Opt for tall pieces, such as this armoire that add volume in a smaller footprint.

Add Comfort

Place a bench at the foot of the bed or a small-scale armchair in a corner for bedroom seating. Consider placing a chair next to a bedside table. The chair and bed can share the nightstand. If there isn’t room next to the nightstand, pair the chair with a small garden stool, which will serve as a small table without occupying much space.

Plan Walkways Around Furniture

Allow at least 2 feet on either side of the bed to allow for space to make the bed. Avoid placing the bed within 3 feet of the door; otherwise the bed becomes a roadblock.

If you are wondering how to arrange a small bedroom to maximize your space, here are

40 GREAT SMALL BEDROOM IDEAS from freshome.com

And here are some general BEDROOM ARRANGING TIPS from Home Decorating for Dummies.

Difficult Floor Plan Solutions

Problem: Long and narrow, one window wall

Solution: Face the bed to the window to make the most of the view. Include a desk/dressing table, chair, and mirror opposite the doorway. Place a pair of benches at the end of the bed for seating. Flank the bed with nightstands or nestle the bed into a built-in storage unit that includes two cabinet towers and a cabinet that bridges the head of the bed to create an alcove.

Problem: Square room, two free walls.

Solution: Place the bed so it’s the focal point and the room feels grounded. Stretch storage up the wall with a freestanding armoire. Pair matching small-scale dressers to use as nightstands. Position the bed on an oversize rug that extends at least 2 feet on either side and at the foot of the bed.

Using these tips, tricks, and ideas, you can make your bedroom the peaceful reprieve you deserve.