Buying bedroom furniture is not something that you regularly do. In fact, more than any other piece of furniture in any other room in your home, bedroom furniture is deemed as an investment that we keep for years, even decades. With that said, you would want to make smart decisions about your purchase so that it will last through the years and appeal to you over time. Here are some important buying considerations before you head into modern bedroom furniture stores.
Your Style Choice
Browse through design magazines and see what appeals to you. Do not worry about the fancy names of each and just think about what you like. If you like a slatted headboard that looks like a weathered shutter, your style might be called “shabby chic” or “urban country”. But it does not matter what the name design professionals give it. You can also go with a four-poster bed or canopy bed like the Wilshire King Size Canopy Bed in Cappuccino by Lifestyle Solutions.
The Available Space
Determine what will actually fit in your bedroom. Remember that certain bed styles can take up more space than others, whether it is physically or visually. For instance, the curved headboard of a sleigh bed prevents it from sitting flush against the wall. It can even take at least six inches off the room, taking up valuable space in a small bedroom.
Footboard or Not?
There are bedroom sets that come with a footboard and headboard. Consider your bed, though. If you are someone who normally sits at the end of the bed when you put your socks on before heading to work, a footboard might not be for you.
No box spring?
You might not believe it but a platform bed does not need a box spring. New platform beds like the Angel Platform Bed by Casabianca come with flexible wood slats that allow ventilation and support. The mattress will just sit directly on top of the slats, eliminating the need of a metal bed frame. And it indeed works.
To Match or Not?
You do not have to buy matching bedroom sets. There is nothing wrong with it, but you do not have to. So if you have your grandmother’s old armoire, do not stress yourself over finding the perfect bed for it. Just get a bed that you like and do not worry about matching style ad tones. It will all blend well.
Got pets?
Another very important point before buying new bedroom furniture is your furry friends. If you always let your pet dog sleep with you, a lower platform bed would probably be better than a high four poster version as he gets older. Also, an upholstered headboard like the Suite Bed – US QUEEN SIZE by Innovation Living might not be the best choice if you have cats.
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