Decorate a plain bedroom with furnishings and accessories from IKEA.
The enterprising founder of IKEA, the premier economical design furniture retailer, is the richest man in Switzerland, a billionaire. His entrepreneurial spirit motivated him to get his start in retailing at an early age, selling matches to neighbors in his hometown. His innovative and frugal furniture concepts have made IKEA an icon in home and office design and decor. IKEA's affordable and attractive, stylish designs in home furnishings are also eco-friendly, demonstrating and encouraging responsible business and design practices. With an almost endless variety of furniture and accessories, designing the ideal IKEA bedroom is easy.
A Few Good Pieces
The key to a stylish and functional bedroom is using a few good pieces to anchor the room. Add color and other decor as desired to complete the space. A bed and a place for clothes are the two main purposes of a bedroom. Choose from IKEA's large selection of beds and frames, and add an armoire and dresser to match for the main components. Dark or blond wood or a variety of metal and laminate finishes may make for a difficult decision. Before assembling any new furniture, paint or add color to walls before putting all the pieces together.
Mirrors
Use mirrors to expand the appearance of your bedroom space in small areas. With IKEA's economical line of home accessories, adding a dozen small mirrors to an empty wall, or two large mirrors on of a small armoire, is an affordable design option. If you have a large room or a walk-in closet, full-length mirrors complete the dressing area.
Lighting
Add one of IKEA's economical floor lamps to a corner of the bedroom with a comfortable chair or a few large floor pillows on a thick rug to create a reading spot. Refresh old bedroom lighting by replacing the ceiling light with a pendant lamp, or add track lighting above the bed's headboard for nighttime reading before sleep. Large floor lamps with paper shades in the corners of the bedroom create interest and soft lighting.
Finishing Touches
Rugs, curtains, blankets and throws, pillows and fabrics complete a room. Add a small throw rug in front of the mirror or at the foot of the bed for a touch of color or texture, or choose a large area rug to cover the wood floor and highlight the bed. Color coordinate the bedspread and curtains, or hang large swaths of airy fabric from the ceiling at either side of the bed for an individualized look. Add stylish finishing touches, or update the look of an existing bedroom with fresh linens and textiles from IKEA's modern designs.
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