Samui Phangan Real Estate Magazine October-November

as one more way to express your style while providing
must-have storage. When symmetry matters, use
matching side tables to bookend a bed. However,
there’s no rule that says tables must be copies of
each other. If you’re an avid reader, make sure your
bedside table has shelves or drawers to help keep
paper piles from stacking up.
LIGHT IT UP
Use lamps on both sides of a bed to provide soft
task lighting for night time reading. The bottom of the
shade should fall at eye level when you’re seated. To
create space on a bedside table -- which can be a
valuable commodity in a small bedroom -- consider
the style of lamp. Swing-arm lamps mounted to the
wall behind a bed provide necessary lighting without
taking up space or provide ambient light around the
entire room with a floor lamp. Overhead, consider
a chandelier for can’t-be-beat romance. Connect
all fixtures in a bedroom to a dimmer to control light
intensity and mood.
BEAUTIFUL BEDDING
Don’t scrimp when it comes to bedding. There
is nothing better than crawling in to luxurious
comfortable sheets at the end of the day. When
shopping for linens, don’t be fooled by high thread
counts. While it’s true a higher thread count can
mean better quality, the true test is actually what the
sheets are made from - look for pima, Egyptian, or
Supima cotton. A 250-thread-count sheet set made
from these cottons can feel softer after washing than
a 400- or 500-thread-count set made from a cottonpolyester
blend.
MIRROR MIRROR ON THE WALL
Beyond beauty, mirrors can serve a practical purpose
by reflecting outside views and light that can help
small bedrooms feel larger. Hang an oversize mirror
on a wall devoid of windows to create a view where
none exists. Or lean a tall mirror against a wall to
create an illusion of depth, as well as a handy spot
for reviewing an outfit before you head out the door.
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Take advantage the prime real estate at the end of
your bed to make a stand-out style statement. Use a
graceful bench to transform the area into an inviting
seating spot or create extra storage by using a trunk
or wicker basket.
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