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When selecting bedroom furniture, it is important to choose a size (physical dimensions) and scale (sense of appearance) that will fit the room. Small-scale, low profile bedroom furniture with few pieces that is placed in a large, high-ceilinged room will dwarf the furniture and lessen the overall design effect. In contrast, a large set with many pieces will overpower a room and may prohibit easy movement around the bedroom furniture. The number of pieces that can be comfortably placed in a bedroom is an important consideration in addition to the bedroom furniture design.

Bedroom Furniture Layout

Measure the bedroom and sketch a layout of the bedroom furniture to be placed in the room. In addition to the bed, most people require a pair of bedside tables at a minimum. Consider the following:

The bed is the focal point of the bedroom.
Find the best wall against which to place your bed and then place additonal bedroom
furniture around the bed.
Think about storage, sitting, and working (dressing) spaces.
Try to avoid placing the bed under a window or where it will obstruct a doorway or walkway through the room.
Pay attention to the how closet and other doors open into the room.
Ensure you leave enough space to walk around comfortably in the bedroom.
If built-in closet space is a minimum, consider reserving space for a dresser or armoire.

Most of our beds have dimensions listed on our website, but you may use the following as guidelines when sketching a bedroom furniture layout. Add the following measurements to your bed sketch:

Headboard - 4 inches to bed length
Footboard - 4 inches to bed length
Bedcovering - 3 inches to bed width and length (if no footboard)
Platform - leave a comfortable space between the bed perimeter and the walls or other furniture
Allow approximately 18 inches around the bed for changing the linen.

Other Bedroom Furniture

A small bedroom does not dictate small furniture. A lesser number of larger bedroom furniture may fit your room and needs. For example, substitute a tall armoire in place of a small chest of drawers and a dresser. An armoire can add height and drama to a room and double as an entertainment center.

Be sure to consider adequate storage - TEMA Contemporary Furniture offers bedroom furniture with built-in storage or modular units. Or consider placing attractive storage baskets under a sleek frame design.

Other Considerations:

At a minimum, bedside tables should be as high as the mattress and proportional to the scale of your bed.
Clutter can affect the romance and feel of a room, so find storage spaces for spare change, jewelry and other items that may end up in a bedroom.
Eliminating clutter in a small bedroom will make your bedroom look larger.

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