Your bedroom is probably at a stage when it’s not conducive for sleeping anymore. That’s why you’re here, right? Well, lucky for you! In this piece, we’re spilling out some secrets from the experts regarding the step-by-step process of arranging your own bedroom.
Keep in mind that the goal here is to make your safe space more serene and peaceful so you can tuck yourself in your bed at the end of the day to relax and recharge. We’re going to leave the theme of the room to you since it will ultimately depend on your style and the bedroom furniture which you already have.
By the way, this process is not an ultimate manifesto of bedroom designing so feel free to improvise!
1. It always starts with decluttering
The very first step to achieving a fresh and stress-free space is to keep only the essentials and throw everything else out the window. Not literally, though.
Keeping all the items that you don’t need will only make your room messier and more chaotic. So let go of those stuff from your childhood! You can either donate or sell your things to reduce the clutter.
Using this technique from the minimalists will create more space for your room and will increase the sense of peace since you have no unnecessary things to worry about.
2. Sketch your initial plan
Before moving your furniture around, draw your plan on a piece of paper first. It doesn’t matter if you’re not that artistic! What matters is that you can visualize how you want your bedroom to look like. And sketching out your design or arrangement can help you with that.
Make sure to include on your plan every piece of furniture and other stuff that you want to keep.
Trial-and-error is not a good idea when arranging your room because lifting and moving bulky furniture can exhaust your energy and make you give up without accomplishing anything.
But with this step, you can eliminate the errors that could happen during the actual work so you can be as efficient as possible.
3. When it’s time to roll up your sleeves, start with the bed
There’s a reason why it’s called the bedroom. And that’s because your bed is the star of the whole show! So it only makes sense if you find a sweet spot for your bed first.
We suggest that you put it against the largest wall of your room. But it still depends on the orientation of the space and the style that you’re gunning for.
4. Go from big to small
After placing your bed in the best spot of your room, now it’s time to put everything else in their place. Keep in mind that the best thing to do is to go from big to small.
Work on the closets or cabinets, then arrange your bedside tables, desks if there’s any, chairs, and shelves. Lastly, work on smaller pieces like mirrors, floor lamps, cushions, and other accessories.
5. Of course, don’t forget the rug!
If you want to give your room a character, look for the best rug that, stealing from “The Dude”, will really tie the room together! Look for rugs that will best represent your personal style without veering away from the overall theme of your room.
But aside from the design, its placement is a deal-breaker too. You can try moving it around until you find the best spot for it. You can either place it next to your bed, on the foot of your bed or make it the centerpiece of the room.
As long as it’s placed properly, the rug connoisseur from The Big Lebowski movie will be proud of you!
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