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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!

#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.

#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!

#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.

#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!

#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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