Southbank PenthouseTransitional Bedroom, Melbourne
Nicole England
What Houzz contributors are saying:
Consider whether a layered treatment is bestLayered treatments allow you to boost privacy and block out light, without sacrificing your views. Having a sheer curtain over a blockout blind can also soften the harsh lines of the latter. Popular choices include: sheer curtains combined with blockout curtains,sheer curtains over blockout blinds, and sheer blinds over blockout blinds.
Curtains, meet dryer Curtains also need attention when you are cleaning the windows. A simple way to remove the dust and dirt is to place them in the dryer for a few minutes on a warm setting. The dryer will remove dust and allergens in the fabric. Remove them from the dryer and hang them up quickly to prevent wrinkles.
Work out your windows How you dress your bedroom windows will depend on the scale of the room, your budget and any architectural details. Shuttered windows, for example, may not need any additional dressing. Large windows can be cheaper to dress with blinds, but there’s no denying the feeling of softness and luxury that beautifully made curtains bring. If budget is an issue, choose an inexpensive cotton for curtains and splash out on a beautiful fabric for your bed cushions instead. And if your bedroom faces east (or even if it doesn’t), invest in blackout lining.
DON’T restrict yourself to frames and canvasesAs I mentioned before, artwork comes in many forms and also in all shapes and sizes. Don’t forget that artwork doesn’t have to be in a frame or on a canvas. It can be something different entirely.A patterned wallpaper on a feature wall, for example, can often add enough colour and detail to a space without you needing to add any additional pieces of framed art. Wallpaper is a great addition to a bedroom, as it has a soft and homey feeling. The group of four geometric mirrors on the opposite wall is another perfect example of non-traditional artwork. The grouping, coupled with the unusual shape of the mirrors, adds lots of visual interest. The mirrors also reflect the other colours in the room, thus tying them in with the rest of the space.
LightPROBLEM: Light is one of the most significant external factors that influences sleep. Either your room is too bright because of external sources, whether that’s street lamps or the morning sun, or the disturbance is coming from inside – this could be light from an alarm clock, computer or phone screen. SOLUTION: Switch to heavier curtains or add window blinds that block out external light, and turn off all electronics that emit a glow before going to bed. Adding a dimmer, or using light bulbs with a lower wattage in the bedroom, can also aid rest by reducing stimulation before bedtime – lessening exposure to light helps increase the production of melatonin, the sleep hormone. How to detox your bedroom
What Houzzers are commenting on:
blue and purple hydrangea room the blues will be bright and intense
Popular choices include: sheer curtains combined with blockout curtains, sheer curtains over blockout blinds, and sheer blinds over blockout blinds.
