Bedrooms Designs

Simplicity, tranquility, good cheer, these should be your goals in a bedroom makeover project. Your room’s size, naturally affects its decorating possibilities and its capacity to serve other purposes. 

Here, as in other rooms, strive for a harmonious relationship between color, form and space.  If your bedroom isn’t restful and restorative, then change it! 

First and foremost in your plan should be sleeping accommodations, but  inevitably, your bedroom typically becomes the chosen place to accomplish those things which require privacy – reading a book, writing letters, pursing a hobby, watching TV or contemplating plans for the next day. With clever planning your bedroom makeover project can accomplish all those tasks and more! 

Choosing a bed – Your bed is typically the most dominant piece of furniture in your room. Your bed must be comfortable to you, so I encourage you to make whatever investment is necessary to get absolute comfort!  Fabulous sheets can add that luxurious touch to your haven!

Night tables - Minimally, it’s important that the top space is adequate for a lamp, book or magazines, or clock.  A little drawer storage is an added bonus! 

Floor Coverings – This product should always be selected with consideration for bare feet in winter. Wall to wall carpet is the choice for many but other options are available!  A hardwood or tile floor with a large sized, decorative area rug is another popular and practical choice. The proper flooring choice can control the temperature and noise in a room adding to the comfort level.

Window Coverings – Of course, the finishing touch in any room are the window treatments and they are especially important in a bedroom!  Is privacy your main concern? Are room darkening treatments your priority? Or, do you prefer to let the sun shine in? Be sure to share your thoughts and functional requirements with your decorator. There are several window covering options available today and of course, we want to find the perfect one for your retreat!

LOVE Your Home Again!

“I want to redecorate, but don’t know where to start!  HELP! “  I hear this all day long at the Home Show and everyday when meeting with clients!  It’s time to love your home again…here’s how to get started!

Since decorating mistakes can be very costly, and time consuming, I always urge my clients to do their homework before undertaking any redecorating project.

What kind of homework?  Well, start by collecting brochures and magazines featuring pictures of various design products and styles that you particularly enjoy.  Once you start becoming aware of colors, designs, and various products available to make your design dreams a beautiful reality, you’ll find your decision making is much easier.  Keep all the pictures you like, no matter how diverse, and share them all.  Together we will discover color and style information to make the house YOURS!

Next, take a personal inventory of your likes and your dislikes.  I find that most of my clients have a much easier time knowing what they DON”T like.  Whatever the case may be with your preference, we will benefit from this knowledge.  Perhaps the sun comes in at an odd angle and you need a different solution for sun control, or a family heirloom needs to be included in the room.  All of these things should be considered when redecorating your home. 

And, of course, working with a professional is definitely the right way to go.  With custom decorating, most designers and product manufacturers stand behind their products.  Remember, if you take your own measurements and they are incorrect, your purchase cannot be returned.  Nothing is more disheartening than finding that beautiful sofa you just had delivered is totally overwhelming your room, and not as comfortable as you had hoped it would be!  As a professional, I have access to many more products then the average homeowner…even with the internet!  Once we take a look at your homework together and determine what look and feel you are working towards for your project, I can show you things you may not even know are available!

Be sure to weigh all your options, take your time, do your homework, and most importantly, call a professional!   I look forward to making your decorating dreams come true!  Let’s get to work!

IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU!

Whether you’re about to begin a decorating project, or are in the midst of one, it’s a good idea to take stock and consider the following questions:

• Does your home – and the decorating products you’ve selected - reflect your personality?
• What kind of statement does your home make about YOU!

It’s my belief that your home should indeed say something about you – your personal interest – the area in which you live – your culture – your talents – your loves. In other words, your home should look different from a showroom in a furniture store. Don’t make the mistake of copying someone else’s design, instead of pursing your own personal style.

Of course, you will want to consider current trends and fashions, but try not to use what’s “in” to the exclusion of decorating for your individual taste. If you decorate with a personal touch, you will be happy with your choices two years, or even 10 years from now. Once you’ve learned the basics of good design it’s easier to filter through new looks and the multitude of choices available to you.

One decorating myth that has been discarded in recent years is that good decorating must be limited to only one interior design style. It’s not unusual these days to see several different, compatible styles within the same household. For example, some of the most exciting home interiors might include a more formal living room and dining room, a contemporary kitchen, a country family room and a romantic Victorian-inspired master bedroom.

If you’re starting a project, give serious thought to your family’s personal preferences, current trends, and budget. When making major purchases, such as upholstered pieces, floor coverings, and window treatments, you should buy the best quality you can afford, as these pieces will be with you for a long time. Resist becoming too faddish in shape, color and pattern, and you’ll be able to live with your choices for years. Add drama to your rooms with paint, area rugs, pillows and accessories. And by all means, consider consulting with a professional decorator. I would be happy to guide you through the process to make your decorating dreams come true! Give me a call or drop me an email!