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Window Treatments and Lighting
Window treatments and proper lighting fixtures add an accentuated sense to the bedroom making it grand and impressive. Exquisite drapes, curtains or more modern shades or shutters may well be used. Apt lighting coupled with good window treatments that match the décor of the bedroom will provides the look you desire.
Windows
- Before doing any buying for your window treatments, coordinating all the colors and having an design plan in place is the suggested as this not only lessens any confusion , also offers you scope for improving your designs and colors and do some last minute changes if any.
- Select drapes and curtains that match with the bed spreads, bed heads etc. This gives an even feel to the room. If you prefer mix and match, you could slightly vary the combinations of the window treatments and create a look that is more distinguished. Deep purple colored drapes for a pale pink room provides a cozy contrast.
- If you prefer a structured uniform feel with low maintenance, using blinds for your window treatments is another option. Roller blinds, Venetian or Roman blinds are some of them that may be used.
- Using blackout lining for blinds and curtains if you are not an early bird to rise is another option, blocking the sun quite successfully for you.
- Various windows depending on your choice and the layout of the bedroom can be made. French windows , bay windows are options , accordingly drapes or blinds could be chosen going with the colors and other furnishings of the room.
Lighting
Bedroom lighting is most important for that dreamy striking look. Either it can enhance the feel of the room if used astutely or it can look like any other room of the house if no proper thought and interest is given.
- Go for soft lighting as this is the place where you unwind and relax. Avoid striking bright lighting.
- If you a person who enjoys reading before going to bed , having lamp shades on your bed side is ideal and it provides the room a distinct look too giving background lighting.
- Make sure that the bed side lamps are at an appropriate height so that they fall right on your book than coming on into your eyes.
- For even lighting, down lights can be put in the ceiling above the bed.
- Wall lights are another option you can have for more mobility, putting them wherever you desire and they provide a different look to the room too.
- Lights can be affixed on either sides of the dressing table mirror for better illumination of the face , ensure that the lighting is on the mirror than falling on your face directly causing a nuisance.
- Having a choice of selecting the intensity of lighting in the switches offers flexibility in having the room dim or bright as per your preference and the mood of the day.
- Spotlights fixed on the ceiling beams or at places you prefer is another choice you can have. These coupled with bedside lamps furnish your bedroom with a distinct look altogether making it a more inviting and appealing place to relax.
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