How often do you change your bedroom furniture? It may be that you change your furniture regularly, or you may change furniture when you redecorate the room if you wish to change the color of the furniture in the room. Alternatively, you may only change your bedroom furniture as it breaks or becomes worn.
Whenever you choose to change your bedroom furniture, you may need help figuring out what to do for the best regarding the new furniture you are planning to buy. We have some details below of where to find inspiration for your bedroom and how best to furnish the room, depending on the space you have.
Price and Quality
You should always consider how and when you decide to change the furniture in your bedroom, as this will impact the time you have to shop and potentially the price you will pay for your new furniture.
It is expected that you will pay more for quality bedroom furniture than for budget furniture. However, if you only replace your bedroom furniture when it breaks, this can also push the price up. You will not have the luxury of the time to search for a better price for the furniture that you have seen.
If you are choosing your furniture based on the décor of your bedroom, you may be limited in the color or material that you can choose. This, again, can impact the price, with some materials or colors being significantly more expensive than others. It may be best to look at the furniture that would fit with the décor before proceeding with redecoration if the cost is a factor in buying your new bedroom furniture.
Buying high-quality bedroom furniture is an investment, and as such, to get the best items, you can reasonably expect to pay more. However, this does not always have to be the case, with numerous ways to shop for better deals on quality products.
Some ways to save money on high-quality furniture are below:
- Buy display models – the display models of furniture sets that have only been set up within a furniture store are often sold at a significantly reduced price. Although they will have been tried out and handled while customers are browsing in the store, they are mostly in pristine condition. The saving you can make could be used toward the cost of decorating your bedroom.
- Wait until the seasonal sales to buy – if you do not immediately need new furniture, you can find some excellent reductions in the seasonal sales offered both in physical furniture stores or online.
- Sign up for brand offers – some brands will offer excellent discounts for new customers who have signed up for the company mailing list. As a result of completing a form and receiving regular emails, you can find yourself receiving a percentage discount. This new customer offer will often include free delivery and can be the difference between getting the top of the range furniture for the next price range down.
Space
You may be forced into a certain type and size of furniture if you have a smaller bedroom. Having too much furniture in the smaller bedroom will, in turn, cause the bedroom to look even smaller than it is. If you find that you are shopping for a small bedroom, we recommend that you maximize the space you do have and buy appropriate furniture to help with this.
When buying furniture for a smaller room, it can be helpful to buy furniture with inbuilt storage where possible. A bed that has hidden storage underneath can be a very beneficial purchase allowing you to purchase fewer storage options for your bedroom.
For those looking to maximize the utility of compact spaces, choosing a space-efficient single-bed can be a transformative decision. These beds are designed to offer comfort without occupying excessive room, allowing more freedom for other essential furnishings. Additionally, many such beds come equipped with integrated storage options like drawers or a lift-up mattress, further enhancing their practicality in small bedrooms. This choice not only optimizes the available area but also maintains a clutter-free and breathable environment, essential for restful sleep.
In addition, lighter materials will also open the space up, creating the illusion of more space rather than very dark colors making the room feel smaller. You may have a preference about the materials that your furniture will be made from, with some people preferring metal over wood. We have found when buying wooden furniture that although heavier woods such as pine and oak may last longer, in a small room, they may feel crowded.
It is also important to ensure that you are only putting the furniture that you actually need in the bedroom, especially in a smaller space. If you try to add additional furniture to make the room multi-purpose, you risk it becoming a room you do not feel able to relax in. Adding a dressing table or reading chair may be perfect for large bedrooms, but in a smaller room, this additional furniture can become stifling.
Light
The right lighting and creating the illusion of light are also very important when furnishing your bedroom. If your bedroom does not have large windows or does not get much natural light, then creating the impression of a lighter room can be achieved with the right furniture and accessories.
As mentioned above, having a room full of dark furniture will make a room feel smaller, so light-colored furniture in a light-filled room will give the feeling of a bigger room. Adding a mirror into the room can help to reflect light, or mirrored doors on closets will aid this additionally.
Choosing a Store
Deciding which store to buy your bedroom furniture from could be decided based on several factors. If you have bought other household furniture items from a store in the past, you may choose the same store, so there is an element of continuity throughout your home.
You do not need to buy from a physical furniture store; you can choose to use an online store instead. We recommend looking at reviews for the furniture if you are buying online to ensure that the quality is as good as it looks to be in the online images.
If you find furniture in a store that you like, you can then search online to find that furniture to check if it is available at a lower price. Buying furniture online after seeing it in person means you will know the exact color and size to fit into your bedroom.
