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September 2009 Design Newsletter
Welcome to our September 2009 Newsletter from Wall Huggers
In this issue we will discuss, How To Arrange Bedroom Furniture
The bed is the key piece of furniture in any bedroom, and it naturally becomes the focal point. Bedroom
furniture is traditionally arranged according to a few general rules. For the most part based on common sense, here
are some general guidelines for you to follow:
• Traditionally, folks tend to place a double, queen-sized, or king-sized bed against the center of the wall opposite
the main door to the room. With this arrangement, the Headboard is the center of attention as you enter the room.
If the dimensions of your room prevent you from positioning your bed on the wall across from the door, other possible
choices depend on which walls are long enough to accommodate the bed. Diagonal placement works well when you
have the space.
• Do not place a bed with a headboard under a window, if the window will frequently be open. Open windows can
create uncomfortable drafts. Positioning a bed between two windows, however, works well.
• Do not place the bed where it obstructs a door into the room or a walkway through the room.
• Consider nontraditional furniture arrangements if doing so will free up space or use space in a more interesting
way. For example, a bed may look dramatic placed in front of a secure window; on a diagonal, which takes up extra
space; sideways along a wall, to maximize floor space; or in an alcove.
• If your closet is large enough and you'd like to free-up floor space, put your chest of drawers inside your walk-in
closet. Doing this will let you add additional pieces of furniture, such as a writing desk, a seating group, or a big screen
TV, to transform any bedroom into a luxury suite. Bedrooms used by a specific group of people have unique needs.
Whether you're decorating a master bedroom, a guest room, or a room for children, the following sections provide you
with the tips you need.
Master bedrooms
A master bedroom doesn't have to be huge, but it does need to offer the amenities you need. If your space is less
masterful than you'd like, look at some of the following suggestions for decorating your bedroom:
• Make the bedroom look larger by eliminating clutter.
• Use only necessary furniture. If you can, push a chest of drawers into a walk-in closet to free up floor space.
• Keep the bed visually low. Use a wall mounted Headboard, but don't use a foot board, and opt for something
other than a four-poster bed, all of which tend to take up space visually, making the room seem smaller.
• Keep all your furniture — like the rest of your color scheme — light. Light colored furniture, walls, floors, window
treatments, and bedding make a room seem bigger.
Regardless of the size of your master bedroom, the following tips can help you to make it as comfortable as possible:
• Add bedside tables that are as big as space will allow. If you read or watch TV in bed, you'll find these tables
helpful. You can buy restaurant café tables for very little money and drape them with quilts.
• Try to make room for at least one comfortable chair. Chairs are great for company on a sick day, for daytime
resting, or for reading.
• Consider carpeting all bedroom floors to reduce noise in the room.
• Add a lady's desk — a small, delicately proportioned furnishing for writing letters and so forth — if you have
room.
Teen bedrooms
Teenagers usually know what they want in a bedroom and aren't slow to tell you that they need storage for books and
music and space for their collections of just about anything you can name. They have firm ideas about style and
colors, so ask! And when your son or daughter requests a wild color, do your best to persuade him or her to use it as
an accent.
More and more activities from surfing the Net to entertaining take place in a teen's room. Extra seating and small tables
provide space for visitors. Keep furnishings practical and easy to care for. Also make their bed a comfortable space to
sit in bed for reading and surfing the net. A cozy upholstered headboard would add the comfort they are looking for
and also give them an opportunity to create their own space.
Children's bedrooms
Nurseries must be planned with the child's future years in mind. But from the beginning, make room for a changing
table near the crib. As always, keep safety in mind. The following tips will help you do all of these things:
• Keep cribs away from windows and window blind cords.
• Make sure cribs and bunk beds meet federal safety standards. Check to see that mattresses fit snugly against
the crib's sides. Slats, spindles, rods, and corner posts should be no more than 2-3/8 inches apart from each other.
Make sure a child can't release the drop side of a crib.
• Choose chests and cabinets that can't be tipped over (even when drawers are opened and a child crawls up and
into them). This may call for fastening them to the wall for security.
• Find hardware that's rounded, sanded, and has no sharp edges.
• Equip all electrical outlets with plastic safeguard plugs.
• Eliminate any small throw rugs on slippery floors.
• Make sure all flooring is skid proof.
• Eliminate dangling cords on window blinds.
• Choose bunk beds with sturdy ladders, handrails, and safety rails.
For the young child in their first bed, choose a bed with a soft upholstered headboard for safety. We all know what
children like to do in a bed (jump around). A wall mounted headboard would be ideal because they are stable and
fixed to the wall.
Make sure you have a guest bed for occasional sleep overs. A trundle bed, which neatly stores a second bed beneath
a regular one, is the ideal solution for children's rooms.
Guest bedrooms
Setting aside a room for guests makes their stay more comfortable not only for them, but also for you. You can furnish
the guest room with a marvelous bed and all the necessary furnishings and forget about it. Check out the following
suggestions for ways to make your guest room comfortable:
• Buy a handsome, space-saving daybed or sofa bed that fits smartly against the wall and out of the way.
The versatility of these beds makes them a delightful option in a home office or other double-duty room. You may even
consider installing a Murphy bed that hides away in a closet.
• Make sure that your guest has plenty of closet space.
• Dedicate two sets of sheets, a comforter, special pillows, a duvet cover, and pillow shams to your guest room.
Make your guest feel at home in your guest room. Provide them with a bed side table with a reading lamp so they can
cozy up with a good book and feel at home. An attractive bed and headboard with a fluffy duvet and pillows will
indeed make them feel special. They may not want to leave!
I hope that these helpful tips have helped you with your bedroom layout and design.
Remember to utilize all of the available space in the room for storage and sleeping space.
Don't clutter up the bedroom with boxes, clothing etc. as this will not promote good sleep, and
let's face it you want to have a good nights sleep in your bedroom retreat.
Enjoy your bedroom and the time you spend there!
Welcome to our September 2009 Newsletter from Wall Huggers
In this issue we will discuss, How To Arrange Bedroom Furniture
The bed is the key piece of furniture in any bedroom, and it naturally becomes the focal point. Bedroom
furniture is traditionally arranged according to a few general rules. For the most part based on common sense, here
are some general guidelines for you to follow:
• Traditionally, folks tend to place a double, queen-sized, or king-sized bed against the center of the wall opposite
the main door to the room. With this arrangement, the Headboard is the center of attention as you enter the room.
If the dimensions of your room prevent you from positioning your bed on the wall across from the door, other possible
choices depend on which walls are long enough to accommodate the bed. Diagonal placement works well when you
have the space.
• Do not place a bed with a headboard under a window, if the window will frequently be open. Open windows can
create uncomfortable drafts. Positioning a bed between two windows, however, works well.
• Do not place the bed where it obstructs a door into the room or a walkway through the room.
• Consider nontraditional furniture arrangements if doing so will free up space or use space in a more interesting
way. For example, a bed may look dramatic placed in front of a secure window; on a diagonal, which takes up extra
space; sideways along a wall, to maximize floor space; or in an alcove.
• If your closet is large enough and you'd like to free-up floor space, put your chest of drawers inside your walk-in
closet. Doing this will let you add additional pieces of furniture, such as a writing desk, a seating group, or a big screen
TV, to transform any bedroom into a luxury suite. Bedrooms used by a specific group of people have unique needs.
Whether you're decorating a master bedroom, a guest room, or a room for children, the following sections provide you
with the tips you need.
Master bedrooms
A master bedroom doesn't have to be huge, but it does need to offer the amenities you need. If your space is less
masterful than you'd like, look at some of the following suggestions for decorating your bedroom:
• Make the bedroom look larger by eliminating clutter.
• Use only necessary furniture. If you can, push a chest of drawers into a walk-in closet to free up floor space.
• Keep the bed visually low. Use a wall mounted Headboard, but don't use a foot board, and opt for something
other than a four-poster bed, all of which tend to take up space visually, making the room seem smaller.
• Keep all your furniture — like the rest of your color scheme — light. Light colored furniture, walls, floors, window
treatments, and bedding make a room seem bigger.
Regardless of the size of your master bedroom, the following tips can help you to make it as comfortable as possible:
• Add bedside tables that are as big as space will allow. If you read or watch TV in bed, you'll find these tables
helpful. You can buy restaurant café tables for very little money and drape them with quilts.
• Try to make room for at least one comfortable chair. Chairs are great for company on a sick day, for daytime
resting, or for reading.
• Consider carpeting all bedroom floors to reduce noise in the room.
• Add a lady's desk — a small, delicately proportioned furnishing for writing letters and so forth — if you have
room.
Teen bedrooms
Teenagers usually know what they want in a bedroom and aren't slow to tell you that they need storage for books and
music and space for their collections of just about anything you can name. They have firm ideas about style and
colors, so ask! And when your son or daughter requests a wild color, do your best to persuade him or her to use it as
an accent.
More and more activities from surfing the Net to entertaining take place in a teen's room. Extra seating and small tables
provide space for visitors. Keep furnishings practical and easy to care for. Also make their bed a comfortable space to
sit in bed for reading and surfing the net. A cozy upholstered headboard would add the comfort they are looking for
and also give them an opportunity to create their own space.
Children's bedrooms
Nurseries must be planned with the child's future years in mind. But from the beginning, make room for a changing
table near the crib. As always, keep safety in mind. The following tips will help you do all of these things:
• Keep cribs away from windows and window blind cords.
• Make sure cribs and bunk beds meet federal safety standards. Check to see that mattresses fit snugly against
the crib's sides. Slats, spindles, rods, and corner posts should be no more than 2-3/8 inches apart from each other.
Make sure a child can't release the drop side of a crib.
• Choose chests and cabinets that can't be tipped over (even when drawers are opened and a child crawls up and
into them). This may call for fastening them to the wall for security.
• Find hardware that's rounded, sanded, and has no sharp edges.
• Equip all electrical outlets with plastic safeguard plugs.
• Eliminate any small throw rugs on slippery floors.
• Make sure all flooring is skid proof.
• Eliminate dangling cords on window blinds.
• Choose bunk beds with sturdy ladders, handrails, and safety rails.
For the young child in their first bed, choose a bed with a soft upholstered headboard for safety. We all know what
children like to do in a bed (jump around). A wall mounted headboard would be ideal because they are stable and
fixed to the wall.
Make sure you have a guest bed for occasional sleep overs. A trundle bed, which neatly stores a second bed beneath
a regular one, is the ideal solution for children's rooms.
Guest bedrooms
Setting aside a room for guests makes their stay more comfortable not only for them, but also for you. You can furnish
the guest room with a marvelous bed and all the necessary furnishings and forget about it. Check out the following
suggestions for ways to make your guest room comfortable:
• Buy a handsome, space-saving daybed or sofa bed that fits smartly against the wall and out of the way.
The versatility of these beds makes them a delightful option in a home office or other double-duty room. You may even
consider installing a Murphy bed that hides away in a closet.
• Make sure that your guest has plenty of closet space.
• Dedicate two sets of sheets, a comforter, special pillows, a duvet cover, and pillow shams to your guest room.
Make your guest feel at home in your guest room. Provide them with a bed side table with a reading lamp so they can
cozy up with a good book and feel at home. An attractive bed and headboard with a fluffy duvet and pillows will
indeed make them feel special. They may not want to leave!
I hope that these helpful tips have helped you with your bedroom layout and design.
Remember to utilize all of the available space in the room for storage and sleeping space.
Don't clutter up the bedroom with boxes, clothing etc. as this will not promote good sleep, and
let's face it you want to have a good nights sleep in your bedroom retreat.
Enjoy your bedroom and the time you spend there!
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