Ever heard the saying, “your reach has exceeded your grasp?” It refers to the fact that, sometimes, our ambitions are too big for reality. This is a common occurrence when it comes to interior decoration, since whatever we do with a space has to fit within its limits. Fortunately, creativity and planning can help in such situations. With that in mind, here are some small bedroom decorating ideas to guide you in choosing decor.

1. The biggest issue in most small bedrooms is inadequate storage. One way to overcome this is to make the most of the room around the head of the bed by surrounding it with cubbies. By doing this, you can have more than enough space for bedside reading material, tissues, a beverage, medicines, hand or face lotions, an alarm clock, and other items that most people like to keep nearby. For appearances’ sake, mix closed and open storage, and paint the containers in a nice, neutral color to keep them from coming across as large and overwhelming.
2. One time-honored trick for finding space is to use the studs in the bedroom walls. To explain: if you were to remove the exterior surface of the walls, then you would see structural timbers lined up vertically, usually with anywhere from 16″ to 24″ between them. These are known in construction parlance as studs, and there are many ways to affix horizontal storage or shelving units to them. Done properly, this can be both attractive and highly effective at increasing the room’s space. However, this should be done only with interior walls, never with ones that face the outdoors. Also, studs usually have electrical wiring or other components running between or through them. So, if you go this route, then either hire a professional or be sure of your skills as a do-it-yourselfer.
3. A related idea is to affix bedside lights, floating shelves, etc., directly to the wall, rather than relying on traditional lamps and nightstands. This clears up valuable real estate under and on the shelves, making maximum use of the area available.
4. Color counts in a big way. Using bright, bold paints, wallpaper, spreads, pillows, and other accessories naturally makes any room appear larger. This approach also gives the space a cheerful, festive look. It’s an especially good idea for kids’ bedrooms. Use bright lighting sources, such as lamps with 75-100 watt bulbs, to enhance the effect.
5. A variation on the above idea is to use white as much as possible in a small bedroom, with light greens, blues, yellows, pinks, etc., as accents. Try going white not only with the walls but also with the ceiling, lampshades, shelves, etc.
6. When contemplating small bedroom decorating ideas, go minimalist with mattress foundations to make the room look more wide-open. A simple platform in a contemporary design, perhaps with a small headboard that includes built-in storage, will have a far smaller profile than traditional choices like canopies and four-poster frames.
7. Every bedroom wall needs a little art. However, framed pictures or photos can give an already cramped room a closed-in feel. As an alternative, use decorative wallpaper with clever illustrations or designs. Or, if you’re artistically inclined, then paint or draw your own images directly on a wall. This is another idea that works exceptionally well in kids’ bedrooms, allowing them to let their own creativity out.
8. If you need to make the most of space in your children’s bedroom, yet you don’t care for bunk beds, then consider a trundle bed as an alternative. This design features a raised bed placed partially over a lower one to form a “T” or “L” shape.
9. Remember that virtually any room in the home can serve as the bedroom, especially for singles or couples without kids. So don’t be afraid to use another, larger area for sleeping, while repurposing the “bedroom” as a storage space, home office, or guest room.

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Despite these challenges, it’s still possible to have nicely decorated kids’ bedrooms that each family member will be happy with. Here are some tips to help you along.

• Try to balance design elements such as style, safety, and function. Begin by thinking about the purposes the room will serve. Will it be used purely for sleeping, or will it also serve as a place to do homework, work on hobbies and crafts, or engage in play? Will the child have friends or overnight guests over frequently? Will the room stay the exclusive domain of one child, or will it need to accommodate two or more children at some point? 
• Once you’ve thought these things through, make a list of decorating ideas for kids’ bedrooms. This will give you a framework within which to make design choices. Next, start drawing. Start with the basic shape of the room, then decide what furnishings to add, such as a desk, activity table, dresser, and of course the bed. Don’t forget that bunk beds can solve a host of space problems, provided they’re safe and well designed. Also, keep in mind that closet and cabinet doors need enough room to swing outward. If the area is especially tight, then you can install sliding or folding doors to make it more space-efficient.
• Use care in choosing where to place the bed. For example, if a wall of the bedroom is adjacent to an area in which there will be noise after the kids go to sleep (such as a living or TV room for adults), then place the bed away from that wall. 
• Storage space is usually in short supply in kid’s bedrooms, so make the most of what you can. Try placing dressers near the closet, or, if possible, even inside the closet. Nearby wall-mounted hooks are fine for jackets, sweatshirts, bags, etc. Bins and racks make perfect spots for children to put their sneakers, school supplies, sports equipment, board games, art supplies, etc. Have the kids labels the bins for organizational purposes.
• Place bookcases and shelving units away from windows, both to allow sunlight and to permit views of the outdoors. Avoid tall bookcases if possible, both for safety reasons (so they won’t tip) and also to allow as much open wall space as possible to hang pictures, posters, mirrors, etc.
• If you have the space, then place both a desk (for studying) and a table (for crafts and games) in the room. If you don’t have that much area, then a table can serve nicely for both purposes with the addition of nearby bins, baskets, or shelves to keep specific items in. Study requires basic office supplies and a bright lamp. Task lamps have adjustable arms and shades that focus their light on a limited area, making them preferable to traditional table lamps for reading and other activities that require focus.
• Above all, encourage your kids to share their own design ideas. If you have to veto any of their suggestions, then explain to them why you did so.

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1. Achieve unity between different elements with common materials and colors. Even if separate pieces weren’t made to match, you can still make them look great together by choosing items with closely matching shades. Items made of the same materials blend together nicely as well.
2. Continuity between the bedroom and bath suite is important. Achieving it means using the same overall style for both rooms. For example, try using matching wallpaper throughout the space, as well as furnishings from the same design school. Good choices include traditional, modern, and colonial.
3. Many larger master bedroom suites incorporate several rooms into a single area of the home. To emphasize the common nature of these spaces, don’t divide them up with closed doors and disparate styling. Instead, use wide openings, continuous flooring, and matching carpet to bring them together. If you need doors between separate areas, then use ones with clear glass panels.
4. In multi-purpose bedrooms, the challenge isn’t so much to create unity as it is to establish zones for different types of activities. This can be accomplished by using distinctive materials and styles for each area. For example, the bed/sleeping area might be composed of traditional design elements, while a home office is set apart by choosing a contemporary-styled desk, chair, etc. Another way to accomplish this same effect is to use elevation changes with the room, such as having a raised platform for the bed. This divides it visually and spatially from surrounding elements.
5. Reversing color schemes can achieve both unity and variety between separate rooms within the suite. For example, the bedroom might have brown as its dominant color, with white as an accent. The bath, on the other hand, could dominate with white, while using brown to add some variety to the look.

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“In a large representative sample of US middle-aged and older adults, we found that individuals with a greater number of insomnia symptoms were more likely to be hospitalized, and to use home healthcare services,” said Adam Spira, PhD, senior author of the study and an assistant professor with the Bloomberg School’s Department of Mental Health. “Over 40 percent of our sample reported at least one insomnia symptom, consistent with previous studies that showed insomnia to be very common in this population. If the association between insomnia symptoms and health service utilization is causal, our findings would suggest that the prevention of insomnia could decrease health service use by 6-14 percent in this population.”

According to the National Institutes of Health, insomnia is the most common sleep complaint at any age and affects almost half of adults ages 60 and older. Insomnia symptoms include difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or both, and individuals with insomnia often report getting too little sleep, having poor sleep quality and not feeling refreshed when they wake up.

Lead author, Christopher Kaufmann, MHS, and his colleagues examined the association between insomnia symptoms and reports of health service utilization using data from the Health and Retirement Study. Participants were asked how often they experienced trouble falling asleep; trouble with waking up during the night; trouble with waking up too early and not being able to fall asleep again, and how often they felt rested when they woke up. Researchers evaluated health care utilization in 2006 and respondents were asked questions about their use of several health services two years later, including whether they were hospitalized, used home health care services, or were placed in a nursing home. Participants’ demographic characteristics as well as current or previous medical conditions were also recorded.

“We found that there was a statistically significant relationship between the report of insomnia symptoms and the future use of costly health services. A relationship was even found between insomnia symptoms and hospitalization as well as use of any of the three health services after accounting for common medical conditions and elevated depressive symptoms,” said Kaufmann, a doctoral student with the Bloomberg School’s Department of Mental Health. “These results suggest that treating and carefully monitoring insomnia symptoms in middle-aged and older adults might somewhat reduce the use of health services and presumably the poor health outcomes that necessitate these services.” 

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If you’re the kind of person who likes to experiment with new ideas over traditional home decor, then here are some suggestions to spark your imagination and give you some inspiration.

Idea # 1: Alternative Wall Art

There’s no law that says you can only hang pictures on your bedroom walls. In fact, the options are limited only by your budget and your creativity. Here are some of the many objects that people use to add a splash of color and design to their bedrooms:

1. Plates – These are available in an almost endless selection of colors, sizes, textures, and designs. You can find collectible plates that reflect almost any interest imaginable, including wildlife, sports, historical figures, US states, countries of the world, famous quotes, and hundreds of others. Surf the Internet or visit a local flea market or antiques stores to get some ideas.

2. Crafts – Some knitters display mittens, scarves, etc. Sculptors show off their small to mid-sized creations. Jewelry makers, stained glass artists, and metal foil workers have all found a place on their bedroom walls for their creations. One-of-a-kind or uncommon artwork is a great way to give your bedroom a unique identity. Home improvement centers sell display shelves that can support all kinds of objects. Just be sure you don’t go over the hardware’s weight rating, which is listed on the package it comes in.

3. Collections – Whether you’re into coins, stamps, comic books, figurines, beer mugs, seashells, or whatever, you may find that your bedroom walls are ideal for showing off your treasures. As with crafts, display shelves are available in all sorts of shapes and sizes to assist you with the project, or you can frame objects like coins and stamps and mount them just like you would photos or paintings.

Idea # 2: Wall murals

How does turning an entire wall into one giant piece of art sound to you? Floor-to-ceiling murals are hot right now. If you’re artistically inclined, then you can create your own with whatever media you prefer to work with, but if you’re one of the many of us who can’t even draw a decent smiley face, then don’t worry – both Internet and brick-and-mortar vendors sell murals with thousands of illustrations to choose from, including beach scenes, views of the forest, or even objects in outer space. They apply much like wallpaper does, and can give your bedroom an incredible new look for a relatively low price.

Idea # 3: The Sky’s the Limit!

As we said before, your options for wall decorations are limited only by your budget and your creativity. Here are some other ideas you might find of interest.

• If your bedroom is small, then you can make it appear much larger by hanging a sizeable mirror on one or more of the walls. It’s amazing how much “space” this one simple trick can add.
• Glow-in-the-dark additives can be mixed in with any paint. Imagine painting a scene on your bedroom walls and seeing it light up as soon as you turn off your lamp!
• Anything that can be glued to your walls is a potential decoration. Let your thoughts go where they choose, and you’ll soon come up with all kinds of delightfully off-the-wall ideas for turning your bedroom walls into something truly one-of-a-kind.

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1. What are your tastes in clothing, footwear, sun/eyeglasses, etc.? If you lean toward tried-and-true options like blue jeans, tennis shoes, and collared pullovers or button-up shirts in shades like blue, green, yellow, and red, then traditional home decor may be perfect for you. On the other hand, if you prefer “edgy” choices that set you apart from the crowd, then you might find traditional style too confining.

2. What kind of home do you have? Traditional decor goes well with proven, established housing designs. Think ranch-style suburban homes with carports, two-story or split-level frame houses with brick exteriors, or, on the upper end of the cost scale, older, larger homes with peaked roofs and gables. If your home fits in these categories, then traditional is an ideal choice. On the other hand, if you live in a log cabin or old farmhouse, then a “country” themed decor is probably a better fit. If your home incorporates forward-thinking design elements such as large, flat, fixed windows, a shed-style roof, or exterior materials like metal or granite, then you may be happier with modern furnishings and design elements.

3. How large is your design budget? Traditional furniture and accessories tend to be cheaper than many other choices, simply because they’re so popular that manufacturers turn out large quantities of them. This doesn’t mean that you should settle for a decor you don’t care for, but if you like traditional designs and your budget is limited, then why not enjoy all the savings you can?

While it may not be the first design overhaul choice that comes to mind, your bedroom is an integral part of your home’s overall theme. No matter if you choose traditional home decor or some other style, we can make your home more beautiful and your nights more restful with our line of top-quality products, and you may be surprised at how affordable we are. Take a look at our selections and see for yourself.

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