Getting the bedroom design right during the planning stage can help ensure comfort every time you sleep. In this blog, the home remodeling contractors at DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of St. Louis Park share bedroom design mistakes you need to avoid.
Copying Bedroom Designs From Model Homes
Model homes are generic representations of how a bedroom can be designed. Your bedroom should be an extension of your tastes and style, not someone else’s. If you’re not comfortable with a piece of furniture, a decorative element or the room’s color palette, then it has to be changed. A capable remodeler will work on creating a design that reflects your style.
Not Taking Acoustics Into Account
Bedrooms are meant to be private. You probably already have decided on which type of window treatment will best protect your bedroom from being seen from the curb. You should also consider how sound could bleed into your bedroom. Wall insulation and energy-efficient windows all have sound insulation properties. Strategically placing your bed away from adjacent bedroom walls can help maintain the peace too.
Choosing the Wrong Bed Size
Depending on how big your room is, a king-size bed can either be the room’s centerpiece or swallow all the spare space. The key to a good bedroom design—and this applies to other home renovation projects as well—is finding the right proportions between all design elements. A smaller bed size is often more appropriate for a smaller room.
Not Making the Most of Natural Light
Natural light has many benefits that include helping to maintain regular sleep times by promoting regular sleep-wake cycles, as well as reducing energy usage. Windows on north-facing walls allow diffused or “soft” natural light; on other walls, the windows would allow direct sunlight into the room, depending on the time of day. Skylights and solar tunnels allow natural light where windows won’t fit. If you need to suppress natural light, there is a wide selection of window treatments that can do the job.
Using an Extreme Color Palette
Bright and bold colors have their place in your home, but your bedroom is not one of those places. This is why bedrooms are typically painted white, neutral or cool colors like blue. If you have a different preference, a capable interior designer can help you with color selection.
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