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A white bedroom set presents the perfect opportunity to create a master suite with flair. The versatility affords the chance to create a Zen, contemporary, beach or cottage themed room. The different styles available make developing your new area not only easy, but also very fun.
If you have always wanted a special room to escape to so you can meditate in peace or do yoga, then a Zen white bedroom is the perfect solution. This look is extremely easy to mimic. Since you have already selected your theme, it is time to decide on your color palette. Tranquil colors are the key to establishing a peaceful retreat. Opt for colors that speak to you, lighter cool shades, such as light greens or light blues. Then select at least two to three coordinating colors with tints that increase from a lighter to a darker tone. These shades will be used as accents to provide depth to the room. Then you will want to select white bedroom furniture for your room. So, now that you have your paint and your furniture, but how do you accessorize your room, and what fabrics should you use? Fabrics should be inviting, calming and most importantly comfortable. There is not point in creating a Zen inspired room, if the material you are sleeping on makes you feel anything but relaxed. Accessories are always an important addition to any room; they are what give the room life. By selecting items, such as water fountains and plants and other natural elements, you can instill a truly calming effect to your master suite than will help to wash away the daily stressors of life.
A white bedroom is also ideal for a beach themed room. The white evokes visions of ocean caps, perfect for your own personal beach getaway. By drawing on the colors of the ocean, beaches and other fundamentals synonymous with the landscape, you can create the ultimate palette. If you aren’t partial to blue or green walls, sand colored walls will achieve an excellent effect. Then use blues or greens as accent shades to tie the look together. Selecting a white bedroom set is a simple task, since many different styles will fit comfortably into this décor, an excellent example for this décor would be the Montego Bay 7. It has a simple relaxed look that would blend well with this design. Finally, when finding accessories for your room, don’t over do your theme. Items from nature are a great way to spice up your white bedroom. Although shells can be used, be careful not to fall into the pattern of using shells all over. This is the quickest way to change your serene beach room into a theme park. Black and white photos rather than color are a wonderful way to add sophistication to your white bedroom set accentuating its beauty.
Another popular way to incorporate a white bedroom set into your master suite is through a country or cottage décor. Both are very similar except the cottage look tends to be a more shabby chic style, and the country décor is more relaxed and whimsy, although both boast fun elements. These are easy styles to accomplish. For a cottage white bedroom choose light airy colors like light pinks, yellows, blues, etc. Floral prints, lace and even pastel stripes are the perfect match for this shabby chic delight. For furniture go with what you like the fun of this is combining the new with the old. Emily’s Cottage is a fine example of white bedroom furniture that would fit in perfectly with this scheme. Accessorize your new space with kitschy lamps and pictures that catch your eye. When your finished you will discover you have created a relaxing place to read or unwind. The country décor is very similar to the cottage. The basic principals are the same for both styles, however country rooms can accept darker and brighter colors for the walls and decorations. Use your white bedroom furniture to ground the other colors and tone them down. Don’t go overboard with color, choose two or three colors, and then repeat them in coordinating shades throughout the room. A great way to tie your colors together is through a quilt. Quilts are an excellent way to showcase your white bedroom furniture and color scheme and invoke the country feel you are after. Place rustic reproductions or antiques in the room that have a country feel to give a more lived in feel.
The beauty of white bedroom furniture is the ability to change the appearance. Unlike traditional wood furniture, which requires more effort to modify, white bedroom furniture is prime for alteration. The white background is the perfect canvas for faux finishing. Think of your first layer of paint pre-applied, and then add the faux finishing technique you like to provide the punch you want to achieve. For instance, antiquing can make a terrific statement in a country bedroom. Your local hardware or paint store can provide a plethora of information on faux finishing styles and techniques. You can also paint the white bedroom furniture a different color or just add an accent color to tie into your color scheme.
However you choose to decorate your room, incorporating white bedroom furniture will provide the perfect backdrop a chic, sophisticated style that you will be proud of and can enjoy for years to come.
