Creating the perfect modern bedroom retreat
Centuries ago, when a man’s home really was a castle, the bedroom took on special importance. It was graced with beautiful furnishings, rich bedding and regal accents.
Then something strange happened in the intervening years. Even though families grew in size, bedrooms in American homes shriveled. They became smaller and smaller while other parts of the home grew in square footage. Soon, even the master bedroom became so squeezed for space that it was tough to even get a queen sized bed to fit into it.
Luckily, the tides have changed and the modern bedroom is seen as an important retreat, one that can transport you to another place and time where the stresses and strains of every day life simply melt away.
The modern bedroom can be anything you want it to be: a romantic boudoir, a rustic lodge or a sleek escape of timeless beauty.
If a sleek, sophisticated escape is your idea of comfort and relaxation, you can turn to the wide selection of modern furniture that is available for today’s homes. With their classic lines, their stylish design and innovative use of materials, these furnishings will keep your modern bedroom looking up-to-date for years, even decades to come.
Compared to other furniture styles, modern bedroom furniture is timeless. The designs of the great visionaries of the Modern Movement in the early part of the 20th century continue to be very fashionable today. The emphasis of function over form has created a line of furnishings that are true classics… one of the most enduring styles for the modern bedroom in history.
When creating the perfect modern bedroom furniture, remember that these designs let their function guide their form. As a result, modern bedroom furniture offers a variety of styles and shapes, from the austere, to the sophisticated, to the playful. Each has a unique story to tell and many are steeped in the rich history of art, architecture and design that characterized the Modern Movement.
If some of the materials used look a little familiar today, they were cutting edge when they were first crafted. The use of molded plastics, top grade plywood, polished steel and aluminum and laminates characterized the experimental nature of modern bedroom furniture. When mixed with colorful fabrics or rich leathers, they represented organic design at its very best.
When creating your own modern bedroom retreat, it’s best to start with the bed. This is not only the focal point of the room, but the place where you’ll be spending your time. You want to make sure that it is comfortable, not only to sleep in but to get in and out of. From there, add your other pieces. It’s OK to mix and match the pieces in your modern bedroom. For instance, you may want to create contrast between light and dark woods, or choose a mixture of white and black laminated furniture. And don’t forget to add modern lighting, area rugs and art to the room to tie it all together. The goal throughout is to create a cohesive look in your modern bedroom that reflects your own tastes and sense of style.
