Bedroom furniture > A Study of Furniture Elements For Smaller Bedrooms

A Study of Furniture Elements For Smaller Bedrooms

by: Shrinivas Vaidya

When we enter any bedroom the first thing we notice is the

furniture. All humans always see interiors and all decorating

ideas that are executed in "elevation". This means we always

see the face of the furniture.

Every object in the bedroom large or small has a direct relation

to dimensions of the human body. This relation with our body decides

the comfort level in a bedroom. If a double bed is oversized, it

will naturally occupy more floor space by reducing the volume

of empty space. That's why proportions of every furniture piece are

vital to maintain comfort levels.

Let's examine some important factors about bedroom furniture units.

1) Double Bed....

This piece of furniture occupies the maximum amount of floor

space. A typical double bed measures about 1800mmX1800mmX450mm height.

Of course this is a comfortable sized bed but can vary depending upon

the requirements at the interior site.

Double beds come in steel/wrought iron/wooden frames. The most

important point to note here is that 80% of the structural

framework gets covered by linen. The mattress, bed sheets, pillows

cover most of the part that supports the load of the users.

That's why the real beauty of a double bed lies in the linen used.

Linen defines the shape of a double bed to some extent.

The patterns and decorations used on the linen also ads to the

overall design theme of the bedroom. The headboard of the double

bed (the part of the double bed which stands behind the head when

we lie down on the bed) is a prominent feature and can be

used effectively by using semi-circular shapes.

One creative use of the headboard is that we can add artificial

lighting in it by providing blur glass and the effect of

indirect lighting can be created. This is helpful if the master

wants to read a book or magazine by relaxing in the bed itself.

Most of the time we see that the space below the mattress is used

for storing linen. This is done in the form of sliding drawers

which slide out from sides.

I have seen one more creative way of supporting the platform

where the master lies down. By giving an angular slant to the

supporting structure of the bed we can save valuable circulation

space in a small bedroom. To understand what exactly I am talking

about, just visit the webpage below. (Scroll down to the bottom

to see a pictorial presentation of this method.)

http://www.bedroom-design-and-decorating-ideas.com/teen.htm

2) Wardrobe....

A wardrobe is another element in a bedroom that creates a

significant impact on the entire interior design theme. We

always see a wardrobe in elevation. A typical wardrobe is

most of the times measures 2100mm in height. The length and

depth of the wardrobe differs from location to location but

is typically around 1200mm in length and 600mm in depth for

a single person's wardrobe.

The internal compartments of a wardrobe are divided keeping in

mind the various styles and sizes of clothes we wear. The

internal design of a wardrobe also depends upon regional influences.

For example in Japan, women wear a typical kind of dress or

in Indian, most women wear a dress code called as "Saree" which

needs much more space similar to trousers.

Depending upon the requirements a wardrobe might also include

a small "money safe" with locking arrangements, drawers for keeping

smaller sized clothes such as under-garments.

3) Dressing Table....

A dressing table is a place to be happy about. This is the

place where we spend a lot of time shaping our faces. A small

bedroom may not have enough space for a dressing table. At such

times the outer faces of the wardrobe can be used to fix a full height

mirror. This also creates a reflection of the rest of the room it

and thus creates an illusion of more space.

A wardrobe needs special spotlight arrangements to throw light

spot on the person in front of the mirror. This will include

a flat mirror and small storage spaces for the makeup-kits,

perfumes, etc...

In a case where the mirror is fixed on the outer surface of the

wardrobe shutter,(as mentioned above) the storage space for

make-up kit can be arranged inside the wardrobe.

4) Study Table with extra storage desk....

A study table is just a place to do some important daily tasks

Sometimes it is useful to keep a computer on it. This study table can be

designed to include an elevated storage space for books/files.

This combination of a study table and a book shelf is a great

way to save space in small bedrooms. If the table top in not

occupied by a computer or other objects, it can be made to fold

and thus increasing more floor area.

This was a very basic study of the most commonly used furniture

items in a bedroom. There are hundreds of creative ways to

improve the performance and efficiency of furniture items in

interior design. This article was just a starting point to

trigger the creative genius in you.

I hope you have benefited from these words.

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