The bedroom is the most intimate room inthe whole apartment, so the presence of strangers in this area is extremely undesirable. The problem of a separate bedroom is probably familiar to every second family, and in each specific case this issue is resolved in its own way. But there are general rules for planning. After all, in the bedroom most often people not only sleep, but also read, work, relax or iron clothes. Therefore, competent planning of the bedroom in accordance with your own lifestyle and habits is so important. Even if it seems that there is no room for a bedroom in the apartment, it is better to combine the living room with the kitchen, but allocate a separate room for sleeping.
What, where, where?
When planning the layout of your bedroom, it is importanttry to make sure that it is as far away from the entrance as possible and does not border on the living room and kitchen. The bedroom should be closer to a square than a rectangle in proportions, but if this cannot be achieved due to the features of the apartment, do not be upset. You can change the space if you use all sorts of niches or give part of the room to a dressing room. A podium or a good placement of the bed at an angle to the walls can also change the perception of the proportions of your bedroom. When planning the furnishings of a bedroom, the most important task is the correct placement of the bed. According to the planning rules, the bed should be placed in such a way that it does not interfere with moving around the room. You can place the bed with the headboard to the wall, while leaving passages on the sides, preferably not very narrow. In this case, it will be very good if the door to the bedroom is visible from the bed. If this is not possible, then in this case a mirror will help. It will need to be installed so that you can see the person entering. In our time of plastic windows, the problem of drafts has disappeared by itself. But experts still do not recommend placing a bed near a window. If it is located above the headboard, the sleeping person will feel psychologically uncomfortable, because he will experience a feeling of insecurity. If the bed is placed opposite the window, in the morning the sun's rays will hit the sleeping person directly in the face (if the room is located to the east), which is also unpleasant. In small apartments, you can play up the space by using the asymmetry technique. To do this, the bed must be placed diagonally. In this case, worthy pieces of furniture can be a triangular wardrobe and a stand at the head of the bed, which can serve as a table for a lamp or a cabinet for storing bed linen. In a small room, the principle of minimalism will come in handy, because in this case the bedroom will look more spacious than it is. A built-in wardrobe or a separate wardrobe will help to visually unload the room. If there is no space at all, then a podium bed with spacious drawers can be used for storing things.
Just a bedroom or...?
Very often one room serves two main functionsfunctions. For example, it combines a sleeping and working place, or a baby's crib is located next to the parents' bed. A special feature of the bedroom layout in this case will be its competent zoning. If it is not possible to build a solid stationary structure made of plasterboard, you can replace it with a sliding system of translucent partitions made of stained or frosted glass. This will be a light, bright and, most importantly, aesthetically attractive solution. If you want to retain the ability to vary, you can use portable folding screens that can be easily moved to another place. Instead of a partition, you can also use a regular shelving unit. Almost any bedroom can be visually made more spacious. To do this, you can use mirrors, which, due to multiple reflections, will visually increase the footage of the room. At the same time, they should not be placed at the feet or on the side of the bed, but best of all at its head. It is not recommended to complicate the ceiling design in the bedroom with a large number of levels and complex patterns. The simpler the shape of the ceiling, the easier it will be for you to rest and sleep in it. In some cases, you can completely abandon the suspended ceiling in favor of a smooth and even one. Maintaining the correct proportions in the room space can also contribute to the creation of a harmonious and cozy atmosphere. For example, high ceilings can be adjusted using a suspended plasterboard ceiling. The layout of a large bedroom with a low ceiling can benefit significantly if you play it up with multi-tiered ceiling structures. Color, light and texture of the selected finishing materials also play a huge role. A small bedroom should not have any relief plaster, dark tones or complex ceiling structures. To create a feeling of lightness and airiness in the interior, it is necessary to fill it with light pastel shades or gray-blue tones.
Let there be light!
With the help of well-designed lighting you cancreate a cozy and comfortable atmosphere in the bedroom, and also get a boost of energy at the right time. Experts recommend using traditional chandeliers or lampshades as the central light source. The standard for lighting per square meter of living space is 20 W of artificial light. Therefore, it is worth observing the measure in lighting the bedroom. For example, in order to get an additional light source for reading, it will be enough to simply place a table or hanging fluorescent lamp on the bedside table. In order to diversify the lighting scenarios in the bedroom, you can place spotlights around the perimeter of the room or install beautiful floor lamps in its corners, for example, with a wide lampshade directing the light upward. The light falling on the ceiling will smoothly diffuse, thereby creating an atmosphere of intimacy and soft comfortable lighting in the bedroom. As additional lighting, you can use zonal lamps, for example, directional light for illuminating paintings. An original and non-standard solution for organizing intimate lighting can be fluorescent lamps built into the bottom of a suspended bed. In support of them, you can install the same lamps in ceiling cornices made of plasterboard. Currently, wall niches with built-in lighting are also especially popular. They are very functional, as they replace closed cabinets with shelves, and at the same time play the role of bedside sconces if they are located on the sides of the bed.
Size matters. And the color?
Bedroom design is impossible without properselection of color scheme. Here it is important to consider both the direction of the world to which the room windows are facing and the temperament of the owner of the bedroom. For example, bright and saturated colors are contraindicated for impulsive people; olive or beige calm tones are more suitable for them. Phlegmatic individuals, on the contrary, require more intense colors to tone up their already relaxed temperament. Not everyone knows the fact that deep blue also refers to active and “exciting” colors. Despite the fact that outwardly it seems calm and comfortable, it can cause internal tension, which can interfere with proper rest and relaxation. Neutral and calming shades are usually used to decorate bedrooms, such as pearl gray, light pink or light blue. They go well with the color of natural wood in the bedroom setting. The light pink shade so beloved by women may not be liked by the male sex at all; it is better to use either a beige-brown range or a calm orange. The orientation to the cardinal points also leaves its mark on the choice of color in the bedroom. If the room's windows face north, it is better to use warm peach or pink-beige tones for the walls. For bedrooms facing south, it is necessary to use colder shades for wall decoration, for example, gray or blue. We recommend reading:
