Bedroom Furniture Guaranteed to Dazzle

Sleeping comprises about one third of the average persons life, reports say.  But consider everything else done in the bedroom; that's a lot of time!  Shouldn't it, then, be a stylish and comfortable place to be?  Fortunately, thanks to modern materials and designs (not to mention what we sometimes don't like to admit: good marketing), any style imaginable can be delivered.

There's the classical American Colonial look, the opposite of the current modern furniture style.    Descended from the days when a four poster was a bed, not a set of large photos of rock bands on the walls, it is still a great choice. Stunning headboards are carved from exquisite oak or maple. A cloth canopy with draperies is often added.

It is surprising that the post-Revolutionary style of ordinary merchants now is the style of the elegant and well-heeled bedroom of today.  Whether a chest that can be used to store a thick down comforter or a bureau that matches your American Colonial style, this style reflects our historical heritage.

Asian designs became popular around the turn of the 20th century and continued on to the present. The hallmarks of the style — efficiency and minimalism — are the epitome of modern elegance.  They also make possible a range of colors that few other choices can encompass. The Asian color palette has gorgeous hues such as beautiful reds, vibrant greens, and the colors of the sun and sky.  Today we see Asian inspired designs like the noguchi table in the modern realm as well.

An armoire of slick black lacquer, inlaid with mother of pearl is one possibility.   But even a simple jade or ceramic bowl on the dresser used to hold jewelry and coins can add a touch of Asia to the bedroom. That's sexy and stylish, cool and hot. By integrating the concept of yin and yang, Asian bedding and furniture brings both an exotic flair and cultural elegance associated with Asian culture.  What could be more comfortable than a set of pillows in Mandarin red stuffed with goose down? An area rugs in matching design to keep the feet off that cold hardwood floor is both stylish and practical. That's the Asian way.

In the 1950s Scandinavian, Swedish in particular, became all the rage. That choice remains equally popular today. It's not hard to see why. The simple elegance and clean lines of a Swedish bed frame and chest of drawers performs a double service.

It harkens back to an older style such as that of the Shakers, suggesting simplicity and peaceful living. In this tumultuous era of living, this style is appreciated and valued.  But it also is an echo of the high-tech look that dominates computers, stereo designs and much more today. With this setup, you can integrate easily with other styles in the house, while maintaining a place of refuge from the world. What more could you ask for, to have the best of both design worlds?

No matter the style you choose, it is easier and easier to find gorgeous furniture and accents to set off your design.  Considering that you spend about one third of your life in your bedroom, it makes sense to invest in beautiful furniture and accents.