If you're thinking about going bespoke, go to your first appointment armed with general measurements for the area and a clear idea of what you like and the maker will hone in on what exactly they need. Everyone has different ways of storing clothes so a bespoke wardrobe can help people to be more organised. Wardrobes are on top of the list when it comes to bespoke furniture. There are three main pieces you can go bespoke with in a standard-size bedroom: wardrobes, bedsides, and a chest of drawers. 'This is not the time for open/exposed storage.' 'Concealed storage such as a wardrobe with doors or a low dresser with drawers is a great addition to a bedroom,' say Jen and Mar. The result is a calming feel, reducing the need for freestanding furniture that doesn't quite tie together, and making clever use out of those awkward alcoves and nooks. More and more, we are relying on concealed, made-to-measure and bespoke bedroom storage solutions. 'Go for a limited amount of decorative cushions, we usually stick to no more than three - two oversized squares and one rectangular is perfect,' say Jen and Mar.
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It's also a great temperature regulator - keeping you cool in the summer and warmer in winter.įinally, when planning your bedspread, think about the decorative cushions on your bed and how to arrange pillows on a bed.
This makes it super durable, and there is something beautiful about the rustic quality and aesthetic of linen. It is naturally thicker than cotton with a low thread count to cotton because of such thick yarns. Linen is another material that brings real luxuriousness to your bed. This number is an approximate indicator of fabric softness, but does not always translate to higher quality, and is mainly used to measure cotton. Thread count is used to describe the amount of threads per square inch, indicating how tightly woven the fabric is. 'High-quality bedding that feels hotel-like such as 800 thread count cotton/sateen sheets are essential,' say Jen and Mar of Interior Fox. To really make your bedroom feel like a hotel, get your bedding spot on. (Image credit: David Chatfield Design: Wrightson Stewart) 'I believe the less drawers, the better, as drawers tend to collect junk over time,' says Dee. Although drawers might only encourage you to accumulate more things. If you accumulate a lot of bits and pieces, get yourself a nightstand with a drawer to hide your stuff away. This example from 1818 Collective uses a simple stool to fill the role. 'I say tables, but your nightstand could be a stack of books, a chair, or anything that you can place your essentials on,' says Dee. 'Including night stands with both a drawer and shelf allows you to display the things you use often - books, phone charger, a beautiful catch-all - while the drawer can be used in a more utilitarian way.'
'In terms of storage, I think nightstands are an important place to consider,' says Bradley Odom, founder and owner of Bradley Odom Interior Design. Think a stack of books, a candle and maybe space for a table light.
The best nightstands offer up a surface by your bedside to create a decorative vignette.
Design: The 1818 Collective)Ī nigthstand is a bedroom essential for aesthetic purposes as well as giving a place for all those nighttime essentials. 'In order for a bedroom to be multifunctional, I like to provide three separate sources of lighting. 'Three sources of light are a non-negotiable for me,' says Dee Murphy, designer and editor of Murphy Design. The aluminum finish also somehow blends in seamlessly with any style of decor' My go-to anglepoise is the Tolomeo by Artimide, which has different sizes and configurations, including wall mount, table mount, and floor mount. 'They are adjustable and provide the perfect lighting for reading in bed. 'I love using anglepoise lamps (like these from Lumens) in bedrooms,' says Matthew Raunch of Raunch Architecture. Floor lamps come in a range of fabulous designs too that can bring a glow to a corner of the bedroom. Mix it up with table lamps, bedside table lamps or wall-mounted lights either side of your bed. Accent lighting is necessary for your bedroom to create a more meditative space. Turn the big light off - your bedroom is a space for relaxation and there is nothing less tranquil than having the ceiling light.
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