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Bedtime Story?
by
Tresa Erickson
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3/3/2010
You moved into your house several years ago, stashed all of the leftover furniture in your bedroom, made up your bed and that was that. You have worked on every room since and neglected your bedroom. The walls are still the same shade of pea green and the furniture, well, they’re all hand-me-downs. You’ve got the bed you had in college, your childhood dresser and your grandmother’s old mirror. It’s time for a change, and you’re starting with the furniture.
Some people prefer matching pieces, and if you are among them, bedroom sets are available. The pieces are made of the same materials and designed to coordinate with each other.
If matching pieces are not your style, you can mix and match pieces from various manufacturers. You can select a bed from one manufacturer, nightstands and dressers from another, and a sofa from another. You can mix materials like pine, iron and leather; just make sure they complement each other in color and style. A brass bed might not work so well with rod iron nightstands and a mahogany dresser.
When shopping for bedroom furniture, you will also want to keep the size of your bedroom in mind. How much square footage do you have to fill? Is there enough space for a king-size bed, or should you scale down and buy a queen-size bed instead? Make sure you get what you need but leave ample space to walk around. Don’t stuff the room, or the walls might appear to be closing in on you.
Depending upon the size and features of your bedroom, you may be able to invest in pieces other than the standard bed, nightstands and dresser. If you have a large closet with built-ins, you may not need to purchase a dresser. You may fill the space with a reading chair or a small loveseat. If you have the room, you may insert a writing desk in your room for work, along with an armoire to house your entertainment components.
Of course, budget will play a part in your selection process. Quality pieces can run $500 on up. Determine how much you have to spend on bedroom furniture and stick to it. Don’t be afraid to look for bargains at sales and second-hand stores. You just might find that antique mirror you’ve been looking for to hang above your brand-new chest.
After all of these years, you’re finally taking the plunge and getting new bedroom furniture. Take your time and make wise choices. Your comfort depends upon it.
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