Do You Have a Master Bedroom? You Shouldnt! Tips for Remodeling Your Bedroom
The word "master" is an antiquated term that suggests control, domination, and inequality, and in today's cooperative partner and/or single parent household, the label "master suite" has become obsolete. In that light, master bedrooms would more properly be called "main bedrooms" in today's society.
Far removed from the hubbub of family rooms and busy kitchens, the bedroom is the place where your day begins and ends. Surprisingly, however, main bedroom redecorating frequently ranks near the bottom of most people's home renovation lists. But if you want an immediate uplift of your emotional state, there are few projects that will do that more effectively than remodeling your main bedroom.
Remodeling Your Main Bedroom for Happiness
The main bedroom, with its softened textures, serene artwork, and muted patterns, intimately captures the warmth of a home. Passion colors, such as red, purple, royal blue, rose, or the gilt of gold, add drama and indulgence. Plan your main bedroom design with private times in mind, beginning with the purpose of the bedroom. Do you want a Passion Boudoir, Reading Room, or Private Sanctuary?
Passion Boudoir
French women are known to create the sexiest bedrooms in the world, and like many French women, today's homemakers often plan for sex and decorate accordingly, creating evocative, enticing bedrooms. Here are a few suggestions for creating a Passion Boudoir:
Flattering colors contribute to personal beauty and are erotically appealing. Choose seductive colors like Rouge Red, Lipstick Reds, Creamy Peaches, and Subtle Pinks. Make sure the colors enhance your natural beauty. Be daring and use bold colors on the walls.
Luscious fabrics will set the stage for sensuousness. Use silky, velvet, and chenille textures in combination with nubby textures. Use fabrics that remind you of a favorite shared memory. Exotic patterns, such as animal prints or tropical florals, conjure images of faraway journeys.
Locating mirrors in unusual places, such as the tops of dressers or side tables, reflect dancing candle light. Tropical plants and trees, uplit with special lights, also cast exciting shadows.
An intimate bistro table, set with two chairs, invites private conversations. Dressing tables, furnished with feminine accessories and intimate objects, add mystery and romance to a room.
Just the presence of a bed tray suggests the possibility of the ultimate pleasure: breakfast in bed, while soft lighting, candles, essential oils in a diffuser, and gentle oscillating fans effectively complete the décor in a Passion Boudoir.
Reading Rooms
If you're one of the many people who love to read in their bedrooms, you might consider designing your main bedroom with lounging and reading books in mind. Since eye experts warn that it's bad for a person's eyes to read while lying down (because we tend to hold the book too close), you might begin by enabling proper reading posture by installing padded headboards.
Another consideration is lighting. Eye experts claim that readers need at least two reading lamps of at least 175-200 watts, but that type of lighting would seem quite harsh in a bedroom setting. In fact, as my friend Madi, a devoted bedroom reader, says, "My reading time is some of my most important time, intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally. It's the most intimate time I give myself; it compares to what others may call meditation. Just being in a space that's warm and comfortable with a good book is the greatest thing in the world to me, and any bright light would change the ambience of that quiet time."
Madi certainly isn't alone in cherishing her reading time, or in opposing harsh lighting in the bedroom. So instead of individual lights, consider equalizing the overall lighting scheme by adding other less obtrusive lights across the room.
Good colors for Reading Rooms include Old World Ivory, Antique Amber, Sage Green, and Slate Blue. These soft colors reflect light without glare and also support peaceful feelings.
Squishy pillows, luxurious Afghans or throws, landscape paintings with distant horizons, and mirrors for private reflections add feelings of indulgence. A great lounge chair with a floor lamp and nearby tea table completes the additions to a perfect Reading Room.
Private Sanctuary
Perhaps you'd rather turn your main bedroom into a personal retreat, where you can escape and unwind from a busy day. Surround yourself with photos of friends, family, and places you love, as well as your favorite artwork and meaningful mementos. Under-furnished private sanctuaries can also give you the space to contemplate and daydream.
Good colors for private sanctuaries include dark Forest Greens, deep Chocolates, Mochas, Navy or Cobalt Blues, and Eggplant. Darker colors create a womb-like feeling and aid deep sleep.
A writing desk, accompanied by a comfortable chair, induces journal and letter writing. A small refrigerator will make you feel as if you can enjoy your time in the bedroom without interruption, and a television offers the opportunity to watch your favorite movies and shows. Room-darkening window coverings also encourage deep sleep and aid in the restoration of your soul.
Living Room Furniture in Bedrooms
Bedrooms can truly become living rooms when they're furnished luxuriously -- like a private suite. Adding furniture usually considered living room pieces automatically upscales the importance of your bedroom. Sofas, rocking chairs, or matching overstuffed chairs help create the feeling of an oasis.
The bedroom is the most personal of all the rooms in our home. In fact, as a Realtor, I've been in houses on home tours where the main bedroom was off-limits. That may seem strange, but it only served to add to the mystery of the home. I've also been in a delightful home where the living room itself had actually been turned into a fabulous main bedroom!
Only you can decide the best bedroom setting for your personal preferences and lifestyle, but if you want to make a dramatic change for the better in your life, there's no better way to accomplish that than remodeling your main bedroom!
Professor Jeanette Fisher, author of Doghouse to Dollhouse for Dollars, Joy to the Home, and other books teaches Real Estate Investing and Design Psychology. For more articles, tips, reports, newsletters, and sales flyer template, see http://www.doghousetodollhouse fordollars.com/pages/5/index.htm
 Google News Updated : Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:51:23 GMT Falcons' Ryan is not your typical rookie QB - FOXSports.com
FOXSports.com - by Alex Marvez Alex Marvez is a Senior NFL Writer for FOXSports.com. He's covered the NFL for 14 seasons as a beat writer and is the president of the Pro Football Writers of America. Falcons missed chances in red zone Bears rally late, fall to Falcons on last-second FG Publ.Date : Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:14:27 GMT First Second-Generation Astronaut, Richard Garriott, Launched Into ... - AHN
AHN - Vienna, VA (AHN)-Space Adventures, Ltd, a company that provides space missions to the global community, announced that client Richard Garriott and his crew successfully launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan to the International Space ... Video: Raw Video: US space tourist begins journey US game designer blasts into space with DNA cargo Publ.Date : Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:28:36 GMT Mighty Chihuahuas Eclipse DiCaprio and Crowe in Test of Star Power - New York Times New York Times - By BROOKS BARNES LOS ANGELES - This is how far movie stars have fallen in their ability to pull audiences into theaters, at least when the story revolves around Iraq and the messiness of the Middle East: A picture about talking dogs, “Beverly Hills ... Dogs rule: 'Beverly Hills Chihuahua' No. 1 again 'Chihuahua' fetches $17.5M, remains top movie dog Publ.Date : Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:18:44 GMT Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Cancer survivor shares her story - Naples Daily News
Naples Daily News - By LIANE SMITH (Contact) She felt pain in her breasts. One of her aunt’s died in February from breast cancer. Another aunt, in her 60s now, has battled it on and off for more than a dozen years. Pink And Purple Join To Help Women Breast Cancer Awareness Month Should Be Prevention Month! Publ.Date : Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:31:44 GMT Palin talks economic worries in Appalachian Ohio - The Associated Press
The Associated Press - ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio (AP) - Sarah Palin told voters in southeastern Ohio on Sunday that she and running mate John McCain would bring jobs back to this economically depressed piece of Appalachia. John McCain and Sarah Palin try new tactics US-POLITICS Summary Publ.Date : Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:11:58 GMT Tigers still seeking QB to turn season around - SportingNews.com
SportingNews.com - AP Sports Wri AUBURN, Ala. (AP) -- The Auburn Tigers didn't figure they'd be in this position: Unranked, desperately trying to salvage a once-promising season and still seeking a quarterback solution seven games into the season. Tuberville And Tigers Trying To Regroup A Pig Sooie Shocker in Auburn Publ.Date : Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:13:08 GMT UPDATE 1-Tropical Storm Nana forms in Atlantic - Reuters Reuters - MIAMI, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Nana, the 14th of the Atlantic hurricane season, formed on Sunday in the Atlantic Ocean east of the Caribbean islands, the US National Hurricane Center said. Forecasters: Tropical Storm Nana forms in Atlantic Tropical Storm Nana Forms Publ.Date : Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:29:57 GMT RSS Software |
PARLOT::Ebooks, Scripts,
Websites, and more... Modern Design is sleek, stark, and spacious with angular and... Read More When trying to decide if Interior Design is right for... Read More More and more construction is being done with steel in... Read More Do you feel unhappy in your home and you don't... Read More These days, finding advice or guides to interior design is... Read More Your daily beauty sleep will not be complete if any... Read More Upholstery fabric will put some new life into your old... Read More Summer time means barbeques, baseball, camping, and yes, Home Improvement... Read More It doesn't matter if you live in a hot climate... Read More Believe it or not, landscaping can be an important part... Read More Log Cabin Homes: They have come a long way. Here... Read More It doesn't sound like a particularly interesting topic, however a... Read More A separate dining room adds glamour, elegance, and excitement to... Read More In the world of today, we no longer employ the... Read More Few things can be as frustrating as picture problems. You... Read More Many of us watch TV shows and see the miraculous... Read More It is important to be a very careful consumer when... Read More It started with my need for a new mixer. OK.... Read More Let's talk about repairing broken glass in an aluminum frame... Read More If you are looking to warm your floors with a... Read More If you just love that rustic look, and are finally... Read More The feng shui bagua map is an octagonal shaped map... Read More Purchasing a hot tub is a big investment and one... Read More Learn How to Select a House Plan That Will Result... Read More Bathrooms aren't just about the basics but are about the... Read More
Adsense
websites
Modern Rugs Add Color, Texture, Interest and Space Definition To Your Room
What does it take to be an Interior Designer?
Pre-Fabricated Steel Buildings
Lighting and Your Emotions (Part One)
Guides To Interior Design
Adjustable Bed - Start Each Day on the Right Note
Upholstery Fabric Will Give Your Furniture a New Look!
Summer Is Here! Consider Tackling Key Home Improvement Projects While The Weather Is Good!
Ceiling Fans Look Great and Save You Money
How to Modify Your Landscaping to Protect Your House from Burglars
Tips and Suggestions To Help You Plan and Build Your Own Log Home
Rising Damp
Seven Interior Design Psychology Ideas for Dining Pleasure
Securing Your Castle
How to Troubleshoot Video Problems
Home Improvement Projects That Really Pay Off
What to Know Before Signing a Home Improvement Contract
Heart of the Home
Single hung aluminum window glass repair
Which Type of Radiant Floor Heating is Best For Me?
Tips for Choosing Log Furniture
All You Need To Know About The Feng Shui Bagua Map
Maintaining Your Hot Tub
A Beginner?s Guide to Buying House Plans
The Right Bathroom Accessories Will Make Your Bathroom Unforgetable
Affordable and Reliable Web Hosting Starting at $4.49/Month
How To Care For Your Leather Furniture
Leather is the most durable fabric used for furniture today.... Read More
Beat the Summer Heat - What Size A/C Do I Need?
A larger air conditioner will not always provide more cooling.... Read More
The Truth About Honda Pressure Washers
"What they don't tell you about Honda Pressure Washers"I recently... Read More
How To Find Cat Mailboxes
You can add a personal touch to your home or... Read More
Replacing Steel Casement Windows (Part 2)
Last week, I explained how to remove your old steel... Read More
Where?s the Care Label for my New Bedspread?
I love bedspreads, don't you? A comforter can be used... Read More
Ceiling Fan Blades
A ceiling fan consists of three basic parts, namely the... Read More
What to Look For in a Drill Press
A drill press, also known as a pillar drill, is... Read More
Housing and Smart Houses; Energy Self Sufficient Possibilities
Housing and smart houses. I believe that we could have... Read More
Planning Permission Tips UK - How to Avoid Boundary Disputes when Extending or Redeveloping a Site
The quest for more living space these days means making... Read More
Be Cool and Comfortable While Saving Money
The cost of energy is on the rise, so if... Read More
Remedies for a Wet Basement
A wet basement can be just a nuisance or even... Read More
The Motors Best Friend
The starting current of motor can become 3 to 6... Read More
Types of Table Saws
A table saw is one of the most popular pieces... Read More
Seven Essential Color Concepts for Designing Spaces
Understanding a few essential color concepts will help you design... Read More
Choosing the Right House Plan
Now that you have made that bold decision to build... Read More
Small Cabin Plans - Finding a Great Log Cabin Plan Online
Small cabin plans - how do you find that special... Read More
Do You Know How Important Your Air Conditioner Filter Is?
When most people think about an air conditioner filter, it... Read More
A Beautiful Carpet Sets The Mood Of Any Room
The first discovered carpet dates back to 1480 BC in... Read More
Concrete Cutting: The Unknown Niche
What is Concrete Cutting?Concrete cutting is a process of controlled... Read More
The Science of Architecture
You're told to take vitamins, drink plenty of water, get... Read More
Modern Rugs
The modern look is a highly admired form of interior... Read More
Feng Shui Tips For Your Home Office
Did you know that over 50% of women now run... Read More
How To Buy A Conservatory In The UK
The first question is, what is a conservatory?There is no... Read More
Choosing Your Builder: Cheapest Quote Wins?
You have your 3 quotes from each potential builder so... Read More
Home Improvement |