Trends in bedroom furnishings – tips at a glance

The bedroom is probably the most personal room in every apartment - yet for a long time it was neglected in terms of design. What hardly anyone sees doesn't need to be particularly dressed up...far from it! The new trends in furniture and color design are intended to encourage everyone who lives in the bedroom to use the possibilities of materials and design to tailor their oasis of peace exactly to their individual needs. Whether it's a meditation room or an energy source - there is the right facility for every requirement. Bedroom furnishings can be very different. This article aims to highlight some interesting trends.

The bed – the center of the bedroom furnishings

The cozy bed is the heart of every bedroom.For a night's sleep like sleeping on cloudsBoth the right mattress base and the right frame are important. Both box spring beds and solid wood furniture are currently particularly trendy:

– The box spring bed:In America everything is bigger - this commonplace also applies to the beds. This massive version of the sleeping furniture consists of three layers that, when stacked on top of each other, promise lying comfort like being on cloud nine. A wooden frame equipped with a metal spring core, the so-called box, forms the basis of the furniture. A mattress of the appropriate dimensions lies directly on the box and the “topper”, a thick mattress topper forms the end of the lying surface. If you don't want to completely refurnish yourself, you can also get insert boxes for traditional bed frames that take the place of the slatted frame. In this way, every bed can be given the lying quality of a box spring bed.

Natural materials in the bedroom

– Solid wood furniture:Natural materials are very trendy in 2016 - the time of veneers and coated chipboard is over, especially when it comes to sleeping furniture. In addition to the inimitably beautiful visual appeal of natural wood, the material also has health benefits. Where it is difficult to find a variant of pressed wood panels that is guaranteed not to emit formaldehyde, various seals for solid wood furniture provide information about whether pieces of furniture are low-emission and harmless to health. The “Golden M” from the German Furniture Goods Association, the Blue Angel or the ÖkoControl seal from the Eco-Institut attest to these qualities. In addition, high-quality solid wood furniture as long-term purchases perfectly embodies a zeitgeist that strives for sustainability and resource conservation. Pharao24.de shows that solid wood furniture can start with the beds and is often considered a bestseller.

The mattress:Barrel pocket spring core, latex, cold foam and memory foam – never before have so many materials been available in the bedroom to make you feel softand ergonomically convenient to bed on. The focus is currently on various toppers: mattress toppers of different thicknesses, which form the comfortable upper layer of the mattress topper on both a box spring and standard bed. Gel foam adapts ideally to the body contours of the person lying down, offers the softness to sink into and, on the other hand, supports the physiologically advantageous lying position.

Trendfarbenfor the bedroom

Colors have played a major role in the design of living spaces in recent years - they are finally finding their way into the bedroom. The user should decide beforehand whether they want to focus on energy or relaxation when setting up:

– Gelb:Without a doubt, yellow is the trend color of 2016 and therefore also influences bedroom design. Whether golden ocher, mustard yellow or sunny yellow - the color has countless faces, but they all radiate one thing: positive, warm energy. If you often miss the sun in the morning and need a boost of motivation when getting up, you should follow the color trend and try out the effect. Not all walls have to be painted yellow, but rather targeted accents have to be added.

– Rose quartz and gray blue:The two trend colors have been appearing solo and in combination in the textile sector for some time. Bed linen, decorative pillows and curtains in powdery, delicate color nuances are ideal for the bedroom. Unlike bright yellow, the broken pastel tones convey an aura of calm and relaxation. Anyone who wants to relax in the bedroom after strenuous days and who sometimes finds it difficult to switch off could do themselves a favor with a new color scheme in delicate rose and blue tones.

- White:The Scandinavian classic has been shaping our bedrooms for some time and is still indispensable in the presence of new trends. After all, white in bedding, carpets, curtains and stained furniture offers a uniquely clear effect that turns the bedroom into a meditation space. Switching off also means turning away from all the colorful stimuli of everyday life and concentrating on the essentials: a captivating book, an emotional letter or an emotional piece of music. White also highlights natural materials in such a way that solid wood furniture or floorboards exude their original charm most effectively.

TrendyFurniture for individualists

Putting bedroom furniture together from a single series is definitely out of fashion. Instead, style-conscious individualists focus on the color, material and, above all, the purpose of the piece of furniture in question. This creates a unique collection in every bedroom:

– With padded headboards, beds not only invite you to sleep, but also to linger. During a cozy evening watching TV, reading or relaxing listening to music, the sleeping furniture is slowly taking over from the sofa.

– Modular stools and sideboards are used by bedroom residents more to suit their individual needs than traditional furniture. The stool can be converted into a bedside table and the sideboard can be converted into a bench - depending on what is going on in the relaxation room.

Wardrobes today offer morePossibilitiesin terms of individuality

– In 2016, wardrobes are no longer bulky boxes that take up space, but rather serve the needs of their owners. Drawers and the number of clothes rails can be freely combined in many models, increasing the amount of space available, while sliding doors ensure that the full space in the bedroom is retained when the closet is opened. Flexible lighting options can fulfill both functional purposes when choosing clothing and can also be an indirect light source for a cozy room atmosphere.

Conclusion

Double bed, two bedside tables and a massive wardrobe and all the pieces from a series – this is what the bedroom looked like yesterday. Currently, the oasis of peace in each apartment can be designed to be more individual and unconventional. A wide range of beds and loungers offers the right sleeping place for a wide range of needs, and the remaining pieces of furniture can be better adapted to the owner's life thanks to their modular nature. Fresh color in the bedroom can either put you in a good mood when you get up or relax when you fall asleep, making the bedroom a comfortable place to stay.

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