Decorating a master bedroom with a sitting area can work to create a more relaxing bedroom. Include your favorite fabrics, colors and textures to add this welcomed comfort to your room.
There’s bound to be a few moments in your life when you are in desperate need of a little quiet time. We all need a few “me” moments away from the hectic lives we all seem to have these days. I’m finding more and more that those of us that run a household and also have a career and a social life tend to neglect ourselves the most. We don’t carve out that one area in our home that we can sit, put our feet up and truly enjoy a few moments away from it all.
With that said, it is never too late to create that special spot for you and I have just the place to do so. It’s time for you to consider a sitting area in your bedroom, one that is specifically designed with you in mind. A place you can go and read a magazine, book, or better yet your nook, a place that will make you want to take a break, because we all know you deserve one.
There are a few essential items you’ll need to obtain right off the bat to get the most out of your sitting area. The first and most important piece is a comfortable chair or couch. Invest in a piece that will draw you in. Spend the money on an item that is of good enough quality to be worth the price and comfort. Trust me when you are snuggled in reading your book and you feel like you could just melt away, you’ll easily forget about the extra money you may have spent.
Second most important item is lighting. Whether you chose a table lamp, hanging fixture or tall lamp, choose softer bulbs or lower watt bulbs, even better would be a lighting fixture in which you can adjust the light. A light that is too bright can hinder the relaxing ambiance you are trying to create.
Having a small side table or furniture next to your chair is obviously ideal in the sense that not only can you put a nice lamp on it, but it also a great place to rest your cup of coffee, glass of wine or book. When you don’t have the space for a side or coffee table in your room opt for a stool or hassock that you can rest your feet on and possibly put a sturdy tray on to as well. That will give you a solid surface to put your book and/or drink on.
Last but not least, the details. Pick an extra throw pillow or two as well as a soft plush blanket to cover up with. These items may feel like an afterthought but buying good quality items can really make or break your sitting area.
However you choose to decorate and design your sitting area, make it about you and what you ultimately want to get out of it. Want a place with no live entertainment or are you looking for the one place you can sneak away and watch your favorite TV show uninterrupted? Bottom line, there is no right or wrong, it is all about what you want to get out of the few minutes you may have to yourself.
Until Next Time, Happy Designing!
