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Since it’s one of the places people
spend the most time, one of the most
satisfying home makeovers is the main
bedroom. Here are three ideas for
creating a dynamic new main bedroom
space:
The Passion Boudoir
The French have always led the world in
designing sexy bedrooms, and now
homemakers all over the world have
followed their lead and begun decorating
their bedrooms for sex and sensuality.
Use emotionally appealing colors that
will enhance your beauty and
sensuousness. Be daring; use bold
colors. Examples of seductive colors are
rouge or lipstick reds, creamy peaches,
and subtle pink tones.
Prints such as animals or florals can
suggest exotic locales, and mirrors
placed in unusual places can reflect
seductive candlelight. Tropic plants add
mystery, and dressing tables filled with
feminine accessories and intimate
objects create a romantic mood.
The Reading Room
For many people, the bedroom is a place
to lounge and read a good book. If
you're one of those people, you'll want
to create a space that will enhance your
reading pleasure. For instance, adding
padded headboards will make it easy to
maintain proper posture while reading.
When painting your reading room, choose
soft colors that reflect light without
glare and also support peaceful
feelings. Good colors choices would be
old world ivory, antique amber, sage
green, or slate blue.
Soft, pliable pillows, luxurious Afghans
or throws, paintings featuring
wide-ranging vistas, and mirrors will
promote private reflection and add
feelings of indulgence. A comfortable
lounge chair with a floor lamp and tea
table also work great in a reading room.
Be sure to provide enough light for
reading, which can be done without
having to flood the room with harsh
reading lights. You can enhance the
overall light by placing softer lighting
throughout the room.
The Private Sanctuary
This type of bedroom, designed to create
a place where you retreat from the world
and unwind, provides total privacy.
Display photos of friends, family, and
places you love. Also display meaningful
mementos and souvenirs to remind you of
happy times, but don't go overboard and
clutter your calming serenity.
Exchanging these personal keepsakes
often with ones in storage helps counter
the clutter and gives added significance
when next viewed.
Colors that work well in private
sanctuaries include navy or cobalt
blues, deep chocolates, and forest
greens. Darker colors create a womb or
cave like feeling and aid deep sleep.
A writing desk, small refrigerator, and
television all contribute to the feeling
of being able to shut out the world and
luxuriate in your own private space,
without interruption.
You spend a great deal of time in your
bedroom, so no matter what type of
feeling you're trying to create,
remodeling your main bedroom to reflect
your lifestyle is one of the best
projects to undertake.
Copyright c. 2004 by Jeanette J. Fisher.
All rights reserved.
Professor Jeanette Fisher, author of
Doghouse to Dollhouse for Dollars, Joy
to the Home, and other books teaches
Real Estate Investing and Design
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