Pretoria - July 2021

Do you want a
romantic bedroom
or do you want
your bedroom to
have a luxurious
hotel feel?
Kim shares her top tips for creating the perfect bedroom oasis:
Functionality is key
The point of departure with a bedroom is to understand who will live there
and what type of experience you want to create. The main bedroom of a
single man, for example, will be different from that of a married couple and
the functionality of the design must reflect that. Next, you need to decide on
the atmosphere you want to create. Do you want a romantic bedroom or do
you want your bedroom to have a luxurious hotel feel? Deciding on these
elements will help you get emotionally invested in the design, the process and
the finished room because you have cultivated an emotional connection to
your space.
Pay attention to flow and energy
Excellent spaces are designed around what we would ideally like to use them
for and should not constrict or dictate our movement. Paying attention to
how you live, such as where you sit, where you stand and where you snuggle
in your bedroom, will give insight into how you want to ideally move through
your future space. Be mindful that there is always going to be an element
of what is adjustable and what is not. Once you have identified your unique
living patterns, you will find that layering your space with wonderful pieces of
furniture and accessories will be a more seamless process.
Get inspired
Looking through books of famous designers, magazines and Pinterest will help
you gain an understanding of the lines, shapes and colours you are naturally
drawn to. When you enter new spaces, look out for magical things that catch
the corner of your eye because they will give you insight and direction. Be
mindful that your home is a larger entity that your bedroom is part of and
make sure you have a cohesive design.
Embrace Multifunctionality
A bedroom is so much more than just a bedroom and although we primarily
sleep in the space, many of us are using our bedrooms as offices, dressing
rooms, home gyms and relaxation spaces. An easy way to add functionality
is with nightstands which easily double as desks and dressing tables.
Multifunctional doesn’t have to be unromantic either. The colours you use,
how you accessorise and how you use smart storage will all contribute to how
cluttered your space feels.
If you are a neat person, open storage is a great option. If you are not, blanket
boxes are useful for storing items at the end of the bed. The colour of the
furniture, such as dark tones that recede into the background, and arranging
of your furniture to reveal the room one vista at a time is also very important
when creating zones.
Have fun
One of the most profound parts of any project is combining creative
understanding and skill to create a tailored retreat where you feel alive in your
space. It awakens feelings of inspiration and excitement in us. Connecting with
your changing space and being mindful of the new and old elements that
evoke memories and emotion in you, will help you to reconnect with yourself.
When we create our environment, there is a powerful sense of control and
accomplishment we feel in the process, so take a deep breath and enjoy it.
Details: kimwilliams.co.za or follow her on FB and IG @kim_williams_design
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