What’s your bedroom personality?
In the mood to redesign your bedroom? Don’t know where to start? Why not start with yourself. Forget trends and what that TV channel that’s all about “design” says you should do. Ask yourself what you want.
What sort of style would your personality choose if it could? Here are a few ways to find out.
For the One who Loves the Classics
If your tastes run more to Jane Austen and a fine Chardonnay than the latest best-seller and a trendy martini, then you’re a traditionalist. You like the finer things in life and believe that a little luxury isn’t just a privilege, it’s a must to help you feel your best.
Your best type of bedroom is one that embraces classic style. Look for furniture that has a timeless quality to it, like a cherry sleigh bed or a four poster canopy bed. A classic chaise lounge or velvet-covered bench make the perfect place to sit and will give your room the feeling of a four-star hotel.
Linens should have subtle patterns like toile to keep the room from looking too stuffy and over done. Accessorize with a wool or cotton-wool blend Oriental area rug to add to the room’s timeless quality.
For the One Who’s Always in the Know
Does your perfect night out consist of hitting a brand new sushi restaurant, sipping cocktails with a close group of friends, and rounding out the night letting loose at a club where the line stretches around the block? If so, you’d probably feel most at home kicking off your four inch heels in a sleek, contemporary bedroom with a modern and trendy flair. [view some of our contemporary area rugs that might work for your bedroom and personality]
When shopping, go for the sexy, sleek look found in a platform bed. Instead of the traditional stand-alone frame, seek out for a wall-mounted headboard. Their upholstery, sometimes in faux leather or a textured fabric, makes for a cozy place to prop up. Other furniture should have unexpected design qualities like a rounded bedside table or a colorful area rug in a contemporary pattern.
To avoid getting too trendy, linens should be simple but comfortable. Think of the white down comforters and sheets that are currently all the rage in boutique hotels and you’re on the right track.
For the One Who Loves a Good Time
It’s Saturday. Chances are good you’re kicked back in a great pair of jeans, hanging out at a barbeque with friends, or on your way to watch your favorite team play. If you like to think of your bedroom as the place where you unwind at night with popcorn and a movie, then your style is definitely casual. [view some of our casual area rugs that might go with your casual style here]
Look for furnishings that have a sleek, slightly modern feel but aren’t at all trendy. Since you’re more about function than form, a headboard with storage compartments or shelves might be just the thing. For linens, stick with classic colors like deep navy blues, reds, and khakis for easy coordination.
Accessorize with framed, black and white photos of your favorite city skylines and plenty of snapshots of family and friends.
For the One Who’s at Home in the World
The world is your classroom. Your most prized possession is a passport full of stamps. You believe that all cultures and beliefs have something to teach us and you’re ready to learn, even if it means traveling halfway across the globe to do so. If this sounds like you, your perfect bedroom style is bohemian.
You want your room to reflect the eclectic, worldly tastes you’ve come to love over the years. Go for furnishings that have a slightly worn, hand-carved look to them. Linens should be colorful in varying fabrics and patterns that recall the mystery and allure of Morocco or India. For the floor, choose a rug with an exotic, aged-looking design like this one, Momeni’s Mahal Multi:
For accessories, tap into your own souvenir collection or seek out items that look like they came from a far off land. A traditional Japanese print next to prayer flags from Tibet and a carved wooden elephant from Kenya? Why not!