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Creating a nature inspired bedroom

Creating a nature inspired bedroom

You’d say you’re the outdoorsy type. Nothing calms you down more than the sound of the wind in the trees, the scent of the woods after downpour, or the way the sun catches the forest floor. So why not create a similar peaceful environment in your bedroom? Even if you’re not actually sleeping under the stars, you can simulate the experience by creating a nature inspired bedroom theme.

Within your own home, you could transform your inner-city situation into a pleasing woodland glade. The following recommendations for designing a restful place are a must-read if you’re interested in creating a tranquil environment utilising green as one of the key hues in your colour scheme. Here are some of the top, nature-inspired bedroom design ideas to get you motivated for your next renovation.

Establish an aesthetic

For a nature lover, it feels as though green and brown were meant to be together. These two colours offer a genuine aesthetic that welcomes the outside in since they have origins that are quite literally in nature. Additionally, home-owners have the option to design a rich, dynamic area in their houses that promotes calm and quiet by using green and brown tones in the décor plan. Green’s ability to evoke a sense of calm is one of  the benefits of using it in a colour scheme. Green is the ideal colour to get a natural aesthetic, according to nature enthusiasts and those seeking to add more authenticity to their design.

Embrace natural materials

Use organic materials such as wood, wool and linen to give your bedroom a rustic feel. This not only brings nature into your house, but it also gives the impression that the room is larger than it actually is. You could add these with items of bedroom furnishing like a headboard, wardrobe, bedside table or ottoman, or you could even cover the walls of your bedroom with slatted oak or walnut. For an array of fantastic, nature inspired wardrobes visit https://www.wardrobedirect.com/.

Choose a bed that suits your style

The bed is the focal point of the bedroom, therefore it must be perfect! Here are a few things to think about:

  • What size bed will you need – a single, a double, a king or perhaps a super-king? To ensure that it will fit, don’t forget to measure your space.
  • Which bed frame material do you favour – upholstered, hardwood, metal, imitation leather or velvet?
  • Will you need under-bed storage? If so, an ottoman bed could be something to consider.
  • Will the bed be situated in the master bedroom, the guest room or the kid’s room?

Add decorative plants

By assembling a variety of tall stems in a sizeable rustic vase, you can create a decorative feature that’s simultaneously architectural and nature-inspired. With short stalks and a small vase, you’ll create the same effect on a more diminutive scale.

House plants are perhaps the simplest way to bring a little slice of nature into any space in your home. It can be easy to decorate with plants. Just be sure to choose the appropriate plants for the amount of light temperature variances your space receives and follow any watering recommendations specific to your chosen plants. You could enhance the look of your shelves with a display of cacti or put a peace lily in your bedroom to help filter the air while you sleep.

The best indoor plants for those of us without green thumbs are listed below:

  • snake plant
  • spider plant
  • palms
  • aloe
  • ferns
  • ivy

Introduce tactile fabrics

Rustic design incorporates handmade and craft items into the space being decorated. Simple additions such a wicker chair or chunky knit baskets help to construct that rustic feel. They can also have a lot more elegance than many typical bedroom storage solutions. For balance, combine these with other materials with a similar tonal range; bamboo, rattan or leather and complete the look by using white, beige and grey-hued bedding, textiles and accessories made from cotton, linen and wool.

Maximise natural lighting

It doesn’t mean you have to forego on having bright, well-lit rooms just because you don’t have the luxury of big windows, skylights or a south-facing garden. When mirrors are hung in deliberate and thoughtful positions, even the smallest or most dimly lit windows can reflect light from the outside, giving the impression of brightness. A similar result may be achieved by decorating your area with glass accents. If you want a natural aesthetic, wooden shutters, linen shades or sheer cotton curtains are the ideal dressing to any window.

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The benefits of having a lock installed on your bedroom door

The benefits of having a lock installed on your bedroom door

When you live in a madhouse with a large family, it can often feel like you never get a moment’s peace. This can take its toll on you after a while. As much as you love your kids and partner, when everybody is constantly walking in on you, it can become stressful. In this post, we’re going to take you through some handy benefits of having a lock installed on your bedroom door.

1.    Great for keeping Christmas presents tucked away

As Christmas approaches, your children are going to start snooping around the house to see if they can find what they might be getting for Christmas. One of the best ways of preventing any ruined surprises is by keeping a lock on your bedroom door. That way when you are out of the house or cooking dinner for example, they won’t be able to sneak into your bedroom and have a peek.

2.    Stop your children from stealing your clothes

If you are a woman living with teenage daughters, it can be frustrating when they continually pinch all of your best underwear and clothing. If you would like to keep those pesky girls out of your wardrobe and instead have them wear the clothes that you have already bought for them, then slap a lock on the door and let it be known – NO ENTRY!

3.    You time – enjoy some privacy

You may fantasise about being able to shop dildos online and enjoy pleasuring yourself uninterrupted but, when you have children, and you don’t have a lock on the door, it practically becomes an impossibility. Fortunately, if you get a lock on your bedroom door, you can buy all the sex toys that your heart desires!

Can you imagine being able to masturbate using your g spot vibrator with complete confidence that nobody is going to wander in and be traumatised for life? Do yourself a favour.

4.    No more interrupted sex

Children have a way of killing most couple’s sex lives – for a few years at least. But, why should you and your partner suffer just because your children don’t know how to mind their own business for 5-minutes?

Get a lock on the door and you and your partner can sneak off whenever you want to have a little alone time. They may come knocking, but they will not be getting in there! Even if they are old enough to know what you are up to, at least you can take your clothes off and enjoy your partner with complete confidence.

5.    Protect your family in the unlikely event of a home invader

If you hear somebody trying to break into your home, having a safe-room will come in handy. Call the police immediately, gather your children, and then hide behind the locked bedroom door while you wait for help to arrive. Hopefully this is something that you will never need to worry about, but the thought should offer some reassurance at the least.

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5 unexpected advantages of a bedroom makeover

5 unexpected advantages of a bedroom makeovercredit

You spend approximately 26 years of your life sleeping. That’s a lot of time to spend in the bedroom. In fact, if you exclude self-isolation and lock-down periods, the bedroom is the room of your house in which you spend the most time. Therefore, it makes sense to give it a new look and feel once in a while. Don’t just stop at changing your bedding or repainting the walls. There’s so much you can gain from a full bedroom makeover!

Bedroom with large fitted wardrobe

#1. A bigger wardrobe

Wardrobes can take a lot of space without actually providing enough storage room. More often than not, a standing wardrobe unit acts like a black hole in your small bedroom. It swallows valuable square footage and, in fact, way more than you’d think. You can use the makeover as an opportunity to install built in wardrobes that can fit the awkward under the roof nook in your bedroom. For anyone who’s been trying hard to make their summer and winter outfits fit inside a 2- or 3-doors unit, tailored storage that doesn’t compromise on space is a game-changer.

Bedroom with en-suite bathroom

#2. You actually have room for an en-suite

If you live in an old house, you probably have a few unused areas around the bedroom. Perhaps it’s the awkward recess at the top of the stairs or the odd empty cupboard that once used to house the boiler. Empty nooks make the home feel smaller, but have you considered using them to add a small en-suite bathroom to the master bedroom? You can add a practical shower cubicle and a toilet unit, for instance. Or, if you have a larger area underneath a low roof, this could become your next bathtub retreat!

Sunlight and shadow across a bedroom wall

#3. You have better light control

When was the last time you observed how the light hits your bedroom? More often than not, we don’t get to see the trajectory of natural light. Bedrooms tend to actively block the way with thick curtains, blinds and a variety of furniture units that break the light progression. But once the room is empty, you can discover new paths to maximise the light. What does it mean? In short, you can use natural light to elevate your space and enhance your colour palette.

Bed partially blocking a radiator

#4. You can reduce energy costs

Bedrooms can get cold, especially small bedrooms. We tend to fill the room with furniture that can block the airflow. When the warm air is trapped around the radiator, the rest of the room stays cool. You might find yourself cranking up the heating unnecessarily! But you can use the makeover to change the arrangement of the furniture around the room and free up air circulation. The bottom line: a warmer room without the cost!

Pancakes for breakfast in bed

#5. The perfect excuse for breakfast in bed

Finally, the best thing you’ll gain from a brand new bedroom is wanting to spend more time in bed. Why not plan a lazy morning in bed with some hot, syrupy pancakes and a mug of strong coffee? Breakfasts in bed always taste better in sumptuous surroundings!

Are you changing your bedroom? New décor can liven up the space. But there’s so much more you could gain; from a cheeky en-suite to modern storage solutions for your clothes.

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Planning a bedroom redecoration

Planning a bedroom redecoration | H is for Home

There are plenty of ways that you can introduce fresh life and vibrancy to your bedroom through redecorating. Firstly, you should consider if you’d like a new colour scheme for the room and then, if you do, base your purchases on your preferred palette.

Furniture

One of the most stand-out features of any bedroom is, of course, the bed itself. Whether you want a single, twin, queen or king-size bed, purchasing a new bed frame is a great first step to updating the look of your room.

How about your wardrobes? If you have a free-standing wardrobe, you may wish to replace it with a modern, stylish, fitted wardrobe. This type of wardrobe is built into the wall and leaves you with more space. With a sliding door fitted wardrobe you can optimise space even further as you don’t have to worry about wardrobe doors opening into the room, jutting outwards. For a budget option, a three-door or sliding door fitted wardrobe will cost about £700 between labour and material costs. A high-quality, bespoke three-door fitted wardrobe installation will set you back around £2,300. A sliding door fitted wardrobe from the same brand will come with an instalment fee of approximately £2,600.

Lighting

Adding a dimmer light is a great way to control the mood and brightness of your bedroom. Preferably you want a minimum of three light sources in any given room. Namely, these should be general lighting, preferably an overhead or pendant light, specific lighting such as from a bedside table and ambient lighting, whether it be in the form of decorative lights, candles or fairy lights.

Ideally, you want to make use of warmer, lighter colours such as yellow for when you wind down in the evening. That is because blue or white light can interfere with our ability to sleep. An option worth considering is a colour changing lamp. With this light, you can choose the right look for any time of the day/evening from a wide array of colours.

Walls

Another way of improving the look of a bedroom is by redecorating the walls by wallpapering over them or repainting a completely different colour. If you go with the former option, for a 20 square metre bedroom, a professional will charge about £250 to fit new wallpaper. If performed DIY, expect to pay around £100 for the supply costs. It will cost you about £400 to have a contractor fully paint an average-sized bedroom. However, the material costs will only be around £50.

Flooring

It’s important to also consider your floor coverings during a bedroom redecoration. Carpeting is perhaps the most popular choice of flooring for bedrooms. With a warm, soft feel, they can do their part in creating a homely, snug environment. Carpets can also help to dampen sound and control the temperature of a room. Carpet fitting costs about £250 for a bedroom although the price will vary depending on the size of the room and type of carpet used. Other types of flooring you may consider include laminate, vinyl and timber.

Additional ways to carry out a successful bedroom redecoration include hanging a patterned rug, adding a wall mural, introducing a room divider or fitting a horizontal mirror or painting. Ideally, you want to find ways of giving your bedroom a new lease of life while also redecorating it in a way that suits you and your vision.

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