Bedrooms - AccessoriesFor changing the overall look of a bedroom, there's nothing quicker than buying some new bed linen. Not only can it alter the visual impact of the whole room, it can also make it feel like a whole new place to relax and unwind.
Go for the best you can afford, and always make sure they're 100% cotton. Not only do natural fibres feel better on the skin but the look of cool, crisp cotton just can't be beaten - unless you can afford silk! But even that can make a bedroom look like a Peter Stringfellow boudoir if you're not careful! And to make your mini-makeover feel a whole lot more satisfying, add a touch of luxury with a pair of top quality, fluffy goose down pillows. As you lie back and relax in your new sheets and the pillows mould themselves snugly round your head and shoulders, you'll be glad you paid the extra! Cushions, Throws and Bedspreads What's on top of the bed can also make a massive difference to how you feel about your bedroom. Teddies and other cuddly toys are great when you're a kid, but if you're heading for your thirties and your bedroom is in a time warp then it may be time for a change. Try retiring your favourite bear and his friends to a chair or somewhere less prominent while you get on with changing things. Why not try some cushions that match you new duvet. Different sizes in various colours and shades can really brighten up your bed as well as making it the cosy and comfortable place you've always wanted. The right use of cushions and throws in other areas of your bedroom can also make a huge difference, especially if you can't afford to replace your existing furniture and you want to disguise what you've got. Bedspreads and throws must also not be ignored. Available now in so many colours and designs, they can not only complete a new look and 'tidy' things up, they can come in very useful come winter-time when a little extra warmth is needed! Art A bedroom make-over is not just about the soft furnishings. Very often what adorns the walls makes the biggest impact when you enter a room - and the bedroom is no different.
Quite obviously, your own taste will dictate what type of picture you'd like to wake up to but try and make it an inspiring one or one that helps you to relax. Importantly, the colours the need to match your other accessories which can lead to a catch- 22 situation. Do you choose the art to match the colour of the room? Or the room to match the art? Our advice would be to take a trip around a few galleries to see what you like and to maybe get some inspiration for your colour scheme before you start purchasing anything. Mirrors Bedrooms are also places where we do a lot of looking at ourselves! Especially before we step out of the door. A full length mirror is then a nice addition - particularly if you didn't have one before - and an item that can also create the illusion of more space if positioned correctly. Very often the mirror is incorporated in the wardrobe or cupboard space - with the ceiling once again reserved for the Stringfellow types amongst the Swindon population! Other items These are the nick-nacks that will add the personal touch to your make-over and include smaller items such as picture frames, vases and other ornaments. Clutter can be a problem here, so if you are changing things, try and avoid it on bedside tables, window ledges and on other furniture by trying our storage ideas in the bedroom furniture section. Refreshing the look of the room should always be a co-ordinated affair, so if you are trying to be more more modern, try changing your picture frames if they don't fit in, as well as buying a new radio/alarm. And for those with the money who want to really treat themselves, the new LCD TVs are not only extremely stylish but very space saving. They really are the ultimate makeover accessory! |
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