How to position the bed in the bedroom? key principles of sleep room design

A bedroom, which is intended to be an oasis of peace and relaxation, should be arranged thoughtfully. Not only does the specific furniture play a major role here, but also its location. How should a bed be positioned in a small or narrow room in order to get a good night's sleep? Here are a handful of practical tips.

Thebed is the most important piece of furniture in any bedroom. When planning the purchase of a particular model, we consider the firmness of the mattress, carefully select the height of the headrest or look for a bed with slanted or low legs. However, if you want to experience real comfort, it is also worth taking care of the space around the piece of furniture. By positioning the bed properly, we will ensure comfortable access to it and make it easier to move around the bedroom.

As you set, so you sleep

A good night's sleep is essential for an energetic start to the day. It is therefore advisable to establish evening rituals that will allow you to retreat peacefully into the arms of Morpheus. Airing out the room and limiting the use of the telephone and other devices that emit blue light can help. To calm the emotions, you will also need a tidy and orderly bedroom and, in accordance with the principles of feng shui, a functional arrangement of furniture. The right direction of the bed will make it easier to achieve a healthy and efficient sleep. We will feel safest when we can see the entrance to the bedroom while lying on the mattress.

So what is worth bearing in mind? First of all, try to locate your bed in such a way that you have comfortable access to the mattress from three sides. This is particularly important if you have a model with a tilting frame and a bed linen container. If we place such a bed in the middle of the room, perpendicular to the chosen wall, we will ensure quick access to textiles and seasonal clothes stored in the box.

A bedroom with small dimensions unfortunately offers less room for manoeuvre. In such a situation, the bed can stand in a corner or be placed with its longer side parallel to the wall. If you choose this solution, you will still have plenty of space for getting in and out of bed every day.

Also try to avoid draughts. Placing the bed in the space between the door and the windows will not be the most beneficial to our health. The same is true for close proximity to a radiator. Dry and hot air during the heating season can effectively reduce the comfort of sleep and weaken our organism. It is worth moving a piece of furniture at least half a metre away from the radiator.

How to position a bed in a bedroom with a small footprint?

A small bedroom presents a real challenge in creating a dream arrangement. In this case, it is worth carefully planning every centimetre of space, leaving no margin for haphazard actions. How to functionally plan a place to rest? If it is not possible to locate the bed in such a way that it is accessible from all sides, place it with its longer side against a wall that has no doors or large balcony windows. It is also advisable to dispense with two bedside cabinets in favour of additional space in the room. A hanging shelf, a built-in bookcase in the bed frame or a window sill nearby can serve as a tabletop. Upholstered panels with practical elastic bands will help to organise small items.

When creating an arrangement for a small bedroom, consider how to optically enlarge the space. We can resign from window curtains and replace them with discreet blinds, bet on light accessories and install mirrors. These placed close to the window will reflect the light, thus illuminating the entire room. However, pay attention to the size of the chosen panel and the way it is hung. Depending on whether you want to visually widen or raise a small bedroom, opt for a horizontal or vertical arrangement.

How to position a bed in a narrow bedroom?

Owners of a narrow bedroom should carefully plan not only how to locate the bed, but also other furnishings. Every detail related, for example, to the way the cupboards are opened, may be of great importance in this situation. How should furniture be positioned in a narrow room? Place the bed in the centre, with the headrest against the narrower wall, and the remaining space should be used for your most important accessories.

To accommodate a wardrobe, choose a wardrobe with folding doors. Also opt for multifunctional furniture. A make-up vanity can serve as a small desk or bedside table, while an oak butler can be used to store clothes for the next day or become a table for a bedside lamp or a cup of tea.

In a narrow bedroom, it is not uncommon for the width of the bed headboard to take up all the available space. In order to keep the furniture accessible from at least two sides, it is worth dispensing with extra cupboards and opting for a bed with built-in shelves. A model from the Spot Young collection with ample storage space will allow you to store all the useful items, such as an extra blanket, cushion or favourite book. The handy shelf can instead serve as a bedside table.

The perfect place for a bed in a space with sloping ceilings

The loft bedroom has a unique atmosphere. The visible roof trusses create an original decoration, and with a little effort we can furnish this room in an extremely impressive way. An additional advantage is the possibility of observing the starry sky. Such a view will allow us to catch our breath and calm our emotions just before bedtime.

But how do you arrange the furniture in a room with a slanted ceiling to make it easier to get up every day? It makes sense to start with the largest pieces of furniture and finish with the smallest.

In many cases, the solution to the problem of furniture placement in a rectangular loft room will be to dispense with some of the furnishings. If possible, move the wardrobe, desk or chest of drawers to another room.

How should you position the rest of the furniture in the room?

It is a good idea to start planning the bedroom space by locating a bed of your preferred width, and then build the rest of the arrangement around it. A classic set will be a set of bedside cabinets, a capacious wardrobe for clothes and a chest of drawers for linen. If you have plenty of space, you can afford to retrofit the room with other elements as well and arrange, for example, a home library.

In a bedroom that belongs to book lovers, a comfortable armchair, on which you can spend long hours reading stories of your favourite heroes, will prove useful. It is a good idea for it to be placed right next to the bookshelf, a short distance from the light source. An upholstered pouffe will also be a useful piece of furniture. Its soft seat can replace a footrest or serve as an additional table. The pouffe can be placed at the foot of the bed, where it will make it easier to get ready for going out.

When space is not an issue, it is a good idea to set aside space to display green plants. Placed close to the bed, they will not only help to clean and moisten the air, but will also provide a colourful decorative accent. Depending on your preference, they can be placed on special flowerbeds, a chest of drawers or simply hung against the wall.

How do I arrange the furniture in an oblong or square room? The VOXBOX application can help you determine a coherent concept. The intuitive programme allows us to experiment and test various functional arrangements. After creating a visualisation, we will receive a detailed cost estimate and selected products can be conveniently ordered in the VOX online shop. You can create your dream bedroom design on your own or use the free assistance of an advisor in the showroom.

Harmonious bedroom design

When choosing bedroom furniture and planning its location, let's keep the details in mind. It is they that can add charm to the chosen interior arrangement and emphasise its functionality. A comfortable mattress will help us sleep peacefully through the nights without worrying about back pain. The comfort of rest will also be enhanced by soft, cotton bedding or a thick blanket to cover ourselves with on cool evenings.

Other textiles, such as small carpets, will also ensure harmony in the bedroom. Wool rugs can provide your feet with a pleasant tactile sensation. In addition, they help to keep the room clean (making it difficult for dust to penetrate) and to maintain the right level of humidity in the air.

Beautiful accessories and clever solutions may not be enough if good sleeping conditions, including the optimum temperature, are not taken care of. It is assumed that for a healthy adult this is between 16 and 19 °C. Children and seniors should have a slightly warmer temperature of 18 to 20 °C in their bedrooms.

To ensure a restful night's sleep, it is also important to ensure sufficient levels of melatonin, the so-called sleep hormone. Its secretion makes us sleepy and allows us to fall asleep peacefully. One of the inhibitors of melatonin production is light. It is therefore advisable to hang thick curtains or darkening roller blinds in the bedroom windows and opt for the installation of small spot lamps that wrap the space in a diffused glow.