In the modern home space can be at a premium and this is never more true than in the bedrooms.
With the main piece of furniture the bed possibly taking up the majority of the available space it is important plan your design to create the mood and atmosphere that you want.
The main feature the bed and its coverings are going to set the tone for the rest of the room.
Bed comforter sets are popular with many people.
They can consist up to seven coordinated items such as sheets, pillow cases, valance or bed skirt and cover.
There is a wide range of designs available ranging from the sharp and loud down to the soft and subtle.
When selecting a bed comforter set it is worth considering the wall colourings and how your design is going to fit in with this.
It is also possible to get curtains that will also either match or compliment your bedding.
When planning your bedroom you will need to consider the type and quality of carpet that you want.
There are ranges of carpets especially designed for bedrooms.
These tend to be softer under foot have a longer pile than every day carpets.
Some beds come with headboards fitted whilst others do not.
This allows you to select a head board that will also fit in with your overall room concept.
Some beds also come with built in storage space and this can be very useful for the smaller house.
A built in wardrobes is something else which can make maximum use of the limited space available.
Another way to at least make your bedroom appear larger and more spacious is to have wall length mirrors on your fitted wardrobes.
Another useful design feature for a bedroom can be the addition of pictures on the walls.
There is a limitless supply of framed prints to suit all colours and moods.
Often in a bedroom there can be a wall which will take quite a large painting or print that will set the room of to perfection.
Other furniture which you might need or consider for your bedroom is bedside tables, a dressing table with a suitable mirror and possibly a chair.
You will also need to give thought to the type of lighting you require.
This can range from simple bedside lamps to concealed subdued lighting units.
Considering you will be spending around one third of your day in your bedroom it is worth taking time and care in designing the layout and colour scheme for this room.