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Buying Guide For Bedroom Furniture
Of all the hassles and nuances you go
through while picking the right bedroom furniture and furnishings
for your home, reaching a ‘stuck-up’ situation can be the worst. It
can happen when you buy furniture without looking into practical
details of your home, or a particular room, the bedroom, for
instance. Buying bedding set, bedroom mirrors and storage furniture
like an armoires and dressers may be tricky. The kind of practical
problems you face while buying furniture is different from the world
of modern bedroom furniture and suites that you see on online
furniture stores.
It helps to have a basic guideline in place. Here are a few tips on
buying furniture that fits your home,
1. Local retailers can be a source of information to help you
decide. Sometimes you may end up finding a great deal unlike retail
shops that spend so much on floor space and as a result, hike up
furniture prices. As online furniture stores save on this part, they
get to pass on some part of the savings to customers as discounts.
2. Define your style. Each one of us has his own unique liking. If
Bahamian is your style statement, you can buy furniture that fits
the idea; and also combine it with other traditional and modern
furniture.
3. Bed sizes
Who will sleep in the bed? What is the size of your bedroom? Take
into account the number of people and the size of the person/s.
Master beds are the largest, followed by King-size beds (California
and standard), queen beds, full beds and twin beds. The dimensions
of each size are as follows:
California king bed: 72 inches wide x 84 inches long
King bed: 76 inches wide x 80 inches long
Queen bed: 60 inches wide x 80 inches long
Full bed (or double bed): 54 inches wide x 75 inches long
Twin bed: 39 inches wide x 75 inches long (80 inches for extra long
twin beds)
4. Bed Design
The construction of a basic bed is simple. It has a headboard on one
end, footboard on the other. In between is the frame whereon the
mattress fits. Depending on your taste, you can opt for anything
from low-slung platform beds with an Oriental touch, to regular beds
with much classy color and finish options. It is good to keep in
touch the kind of scheming you plan to have with your bed. Then
there are futons, day beds and trundle beds that make a great combo
of utility and style.
5. Bed construction
Wood is the most common material used in bed construction. The
advantages are sturdiness, longevity and easy maintenance. However,
other material like powder-coated steel and brass are popular for
its robustness and sleek features. Depending on your lifestyle, you
can choose one that suits your taste and practical needs of your
home. You don’t want a bulky bed when you keep shifting places more
often. Something neat and handy, which can be assembled and
dissembled easily, may be the best choice. So assess your need,
first.
6. Night stands
Nightstands may be a tricky thing to choose. Especially if you have
a designer bed, teaming up a pair of nightstand with other furniture
and the overall theme may be difficult. But you can always get
suites that come with complementing nightstands, armoires, dressing
tables and mirrors. If you already have a bed, then you can opt for
a design that is either the same color/finish as the bed or
something complementing that fits with other furniture items in your
bedroom.
7. Wardrobe/ Armoire
A wardrobe or armoire is one of the most important features in the
bedroom. Depending on the number of people, the armoire should be
combination of functionality and space, with drawers, hanging bars
and other units you desire. Classic wooden armoires are popular, so
are glass and wood wardrobes that look modern. Make sure you check
the door dimensions of your bedroom to make moving the armoire easy.
8. Dressers, Mirrors and Chests
Well, we all know the story of cluttered drawers and closets. If you
practically estimate the kind of space you need on daily basis, you
can round up on a sensible dresser with spacey drawers and a
complimenting mirror. Roomy drawers also allow more air and help
with the uncluttered space we all so much crave for. While chests
are vertical, dressers are wide and horizontally inclined. Check the
dimensions carefully, for you need space to move around the bedroom.
9. Mattresses
Beds and mattress is an inseparable pair, both complimenting each
other. There are regular mattresses and box spring mattress that
require a basic construction. While others are built in a manner
that needs no box springs, especially platform beds.
Bed sets or suites are also great money savers. You need not hassle
over too many details. You get a matching bed, night stand and
dresser together, so you won't have to spend much time stewing and
fretting over whether or not all your wood bedroom furniture will
match. If your bedroom is large enough, also consider new chairs, a
bookcase or two, maybe a new entertainment center.
With a new bed, you may want to add fresh bedding. Go for subtle
serene shades that go with the curtains, wall paint and rest of the
décor. With our huge discounts and low shipping, you can furnish
your whole house without ever leaving it.
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