Truth be told, the perfect bed is easier to achieve than
most of us believe. Over the years, I have accumulated a few bed making tricks
of my own. In my bedroom, form and function come together with the sole purpose
of creating a wonderful little nook of serenity and comfort.
Here are some of my must-know tips to make your bed the
ultimate fortress of comfort.
Pillows
We all know about that “pillows excess” phase. I remember removing some six pillows
every night and putting them on the floor before going to bed. What a waste of
time! Now my pillows are the ones we actually use every night. I have the
pillows that squish perfectly, and some that have the right amount of fluff. Invest
in memory foam pillows for keeping those achy, stiff necks at bay. Many hotels
now offer “Pillow Menus”, and it’s a great idea to take home a cue from them.
Buckwheat hulls, Japanese igusa grass pillows, rubber pillows... Dreamy!
Sheets
Thread counts are the new fad term. But they are not as
important as the fabric itself. Cotton and Polyester blends are popular for non-wrinkling.
Opt for 100% cotton sheets and pillow covers instead. Better still, go for
linen. It’s expensive, yes, but you can’t be wearing flip flops and expect to
be treated like Louboutins! I love the way linen crinkles up so elegantly, and
looks so perfect even with the wrinkles and all. For those allergic to dust
mites, hypoallergenic bedding is a great investment. You can’t really sleep
like a baby with a blocked nose!
Top sheet
Instead of a top sheet, I like to stuff a comforter inside a
duvet cover, and let it do the double shift of a top sheet as well. It adds to
the overall fluffy and inviting look of the bed, and by eliminating the top
sheet, I am able to make my bed a lot faster in the morning!
Lights
Bedroom lights are a constant source of strife in my
household! My husband likes white light (yikes), while I am a sucker for
mellow-ambient light. Bedroom light can vary from basic, bold, dimmed to
dramatic. It’s all for you to decide what works best for you. A soft, bedside
lamp, good enough for some night time reading is my take on bedroom lights. Make
sure you keep the size of your bedroom in mind when deciding upon the lighting.
Softer, shaded fixtures at the right height can add that lovely glow to your
bedroom which only the best hotel rooms and interior magazine layouts seem to
possess. I also use tiny string lights for added ambience.
Colour
The colour of the bedding, to me, is an integral factor in
creating the right sleep-worthiness in a bedroom. I like to keep it light and
neutral, with a pop of bold colours. Studies have shown that people who sleep
in bedrooms done in calm colours, such as blue, yellow or green, tend to sleep
better. Colour can help you make the bed dark, moody and sensual, or peppy,
bright and cheerful. So choose wisely!
I like to keep the space beyond my bed clutter-free too. It helps
create an overall comforting space, where I can lounge and relax, and even
enjoy an occasional breakfast in bed.
So, are you ready yet to makeover your bedroom? I keep
browsing the web for sites with some awesome products and inspirations. My
current obsession is the luxury bedding from Parachute Home, with their lovely linen sheets, shams and
the most beautiful Down Duvets! Their luxury bedding seems to be the stuff sweet dreams are made of! Browse through for some more bed inspiration,
or general bedroom lusting!
Can totally relate with this post and totally agree too, esp with the pillow part! God knows how many pillows I have changed due to my mograine issues and to get the perfect sleep!! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bed!!! LOVVVe the drapes too! So chic and cozy!
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