boydens.co.uk Home 36 BEDROOM Numerous studies have shown that the practical set-up of your bedroom can directly affect how much sleep you get. Removing clutter helps create a relaxing environment that is conducive to getting enough shut-eye. “A messy and cluttered bedroom will not only affect how fast you fall asleep, but the quality of your sleep,” says Carl Walsh, sleep expert and owner of Bed Guru (bedguru.co.uk). “If every time you get into bed you’re surrounded by mess and clutter, this can distract you as you’re trying to fall asleep, make you feel anxious or on-edge, and lead to a bad night’s sleep.” If a bedroom is particularly small, then multi-functional furniture such as under-bed storage is a must. Storage divan beds give you the option to have concealed draws coming from all angles, a great space saving alternative to a chest of drawers, while ottoman beds that open upwards provide plenty of under-bed storage and don’t encroach onto the floor space around the bed. Carl also recommends harnessing any vertical space on offer if needed, such as buying a bunk bed with storage for a child’s bedroom, while custom-size furniture will be your best friend, ensuring you make the most of every inch. Fitted wardrobes can also be miracle workers for small bedrooms and spaces with awkward nooks and crannies. “From a practical and aesthetical perspective, fitted wardrobes offer the most effective and efficient way to make use of the space within your bedroom,” comments Racheal Hutcheson, National Retail Manager for Sharps (sharps.co.uk). “A truly bespoke design, that has been created to fit the exact contours of your room will offer, on average, 40 per cent more space than ordinary fitted wardrobe designs. “Small or awkward spaces often need intelligent solutions to make the most of them, so consider curved corner rails, pull-out trouser rails and pull-down hanging rails to ensure your wardrobe is as efficient as it can be. “It’s important to take a wardrobe’s doors into consideration to ensure they are easily opened. If a bed is in close proximity to a wardrobe, opt for sliding doors to provide a sleek, effective alternative, whilst mirrored styles will help to make a space look bigger,” she adds. Bedroom island units offer additional drawer space, as well as a tabletop for displaying perfume and cosmetics or other finishing touches, according to designer Megan Baker, of My Fitted Bedroom (myfittedbedroom.com). “When mounted on wheels they can be easily moved around the room for the ultimate in flexibility.” Replacing the dressing table concept (which is often messy and filled with bottles, brushes and make-up palettes on display), built-in beauty bays are ideal for keeping make-up and toiletries hidden away, she adds. Unless your bedroom is particularly big, Megan recommends drawers versus shelves. “Open shelving is great if you have lots of space to play with, but in most modern bedrooms, storage is about making items accessible and neatly stored. Drawers help to translate that zen-like feeling that everything has its place to the inside of the wardrobe.” sharps.co.uk buttonandsprung.com
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