| The bedroom has gone full circle in history. Back in | | | | statement of "Today". On the fast track, up by the |
| the day, Kings held court in their bedroom while | | | | alarm, off to work or school, and never really resting |
| surrounded by a multitude of pillows. All which could | | | | until dusk. The beautiful pieces of furniture, some |
| be viewed as the life of luxury or laziness. | | | | crafted from wood while others made from |
| American cottages consisted of one big room. This | | | | compressed board, is a style that changes by the |
| room held every activity thinkable: eating, sleeping, | | | | decade. |
| recreation, bathing, and sewing. As families grew and | | | | Country and Antique. A country or antique bedroom |
| architects became more educated, homes were built | | | | set makes a statement of "Home". Associated with |
| that separated one large room into a bedroom. | | | | warmness and living in a day when things were |
| Today, bedrooms are a place to meditate, write | | | | simple, this style of furniture tells visitors you're warm |
| letters, exercise, watch television, and sleep. | | | | hearted and laid back. |
| So...what about the décor? | | | | Décor Tip |
| Your bed is an essential piece of furniture. But that | | | | Your drapes and bedding are two accessories you |
| doesn't mean that it has to look like any ordinary | | | | can easily change. Never change your comforter, |
| bed. Your room needs to make a statement about | | | | duvet cover or quilt without considering refreshing |
| your personality and that begins with the bed you | | | | the drapes or blinds. Stay with a rather neutral color. |
| select. What type of bed are you? | | | | Wallpaper provides you with a multitude of styles |
| Most bedrooms contain a mattress and foundation, | | | | and designs. But painting your walls is easier. Using a |
| nightstands, dresser, perhaps a chair and of course, a | | | | few techniques like rolling or sponging the paint, you |
| television. You should select each piece with care, as | | | | can make paint appear as brilliant and textured as |
| they will be with you for quite awhile. Be certain to | | | | wallpaper. Plus, it's easier to paint over paint than peel |
| select top quality. Furniture made out of maple or | | | | off wallpaper. A soft tone of paint compliments |
| oak stand strong and makes a statement of | | | | bright bedding. Lighting sets the mood. Not enough |
| "comfort". | | | | light will make one sleepy and almost depressed. The |
| The main focus of your room is your bedroom set. | | | | lighting sets the rooms' atmosphere. Lights under the |
| The style you select, contemporary, modern, or | | | | bed or dimmers on wall sconces make the room |
| antique, will set the stage for your room décor. | | | | glow in an inviting way. Mood lighting is especially |
| For instance, you wouldn't mix country with modern | | | | effective when it is visible from a sitting area off the |
| furniture or bright colors with earth tones. Unless, | | | | bedroom. . |
| you're a very unique individual. | | | | Be comfortable in your bedroom. Add the things that |
| Contemporary and Modern | | | | make you smile, a photo, a vase full of flowers, or a |
| A contemporary or modern bedroom set makes a | | | | few throw pillows on your bed. |