Bedroom Furniture Buying Guide

Before you head online to buy some furniture for your bedroom, ask yourself the following questions. Doing so will mean you will have a better understanding of what you need to buy:

• How big is your bedroom?
• Which furniture items do you intend to buy?
• Do you have a specific theme in mind - classic, modern or ethnic?
• Do you have to colour co-ordinate the furniture with other items in your house. If so, which colour?
• What is your budget?

Once you have answered the above questions you can then start to narrow down your options.

The basic list of bedroom furniture should include:

• Bed/Mattress: According to Professor Chris Idzikowski of the London Sleep Assessment and Advisory Service, a person can have an extra hour of sleep each night if they lay on a perfectly comfortable bed and mattress. Remember to buy a mattress along with the bed base as most are designed to complement each other. So, buying an expensive and comfortable bed with a cheap mattress would not make much sense.

• Bedside table: A bedside table is a really useful piece of furniture to place a lamp, a water bottle, a book and other bedtime essentials on. Make sure that the height of the table is not taller than the bed itself; otherwise you will not be able to see or reach the alarm clock while lying down in bed. Otherwise, a well co-ordinated bedside table or chest enhances the overall look of the bed.

• Dressers/Chest: These are extremely useful bedroom addition. The more space you have the better it is for you to keep your clothes nice and tidy. A general rule is that the bigger it is, the better it is.

• Bedroom mirrors: There are various types of bedroom mirrors are available. The simplest is of a full length mirror which can be attached onto a wall. However, for a more glamorous look, you can buy a mirror that comes with a dressing table, such as a gallery mirror.

• Wardrobe: A wardrobe can be a very decorative addition to any bedroom. Depending on your storage needs, you can choose either a two or three door wardrobe piece.

What's more, if you want to use your bedroom also as a study, then it is recommended that you buy a separate table to keep your books, computers, and other work essentials on.