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These days, TV lounge or entertainment room is one of the most important place in the house. It is usually the place where the whole family gathers everyday for chatting, watch their favorite show & have fun with their loved ones. So the selection of TV & the decoration of your TV lounge is the topic that most of the visitors would be interested in. To help you in selecting & using the right TV for your entertainment room, Here are some tips.

Screen size according to the size of TV room
It is very impotent factor in the selection of TV, Carefully calculated the distance between the TV and the sofa/couch where you sit before choosing the screen size of your TV. An ideal TV viewing distance varies from person to person but you can check below mentioned chart for assistance . If you don’t have a TV stand or you have limited space in the room, it is ideal to install a TV against a wall. For small rooms there is no need to buy a large TV. Besides the technical aspect ideal viewing angle, it is recommended to choose a television that is in harmony with the rest of your room.  For best entertainment experience  choose latest model of LED TV with HD video support.

Every room is not a TV room
Although there is a common practice of adding a TV in bedroom & drawing room, But it is not recommended to put a TV in every room of the house.  A recent research revealed that  the waves emitted by the TV even after turning it off can disrupt sleep. Moreover, when it came to perfect sleep, it is better not to fall asleep with watching TV just before bedtime. However, if you must have to place a screen in the room, install it in a way in which you got the option to hide it easily when sleeping.

Comfort should be your first priority
Wherever you want to place the TV, either in kitchen or living room, never compromise on the comfort-ability factor! For example, it will be quite unpleasant to watch television to turn your head or if it is too far into the room. This requires the installation of the TV at a position that allow maximum viewers to watch their favorite show in a relaxed mood. Also, do not install the TV facing a window because the brightness could hamper the quality of the image & you always require to use shutter or curtains to aid you.

Importance of TV stand
The best practice is installing your screen on a dedicated stand or a piece of furniture that allows you to watch your TV at right height.  A TV stand is also importance because it allows you to store all TV related equipment (Gaming consoles, DVD/Blue-ray player, Home theater etc) . The easiest way is to opt for a cabinet with doors or drawers so it can accommodate and conceal DVD players and other gadgets of TV easily. Also, make sure the furniture has a grommet to facilitate the installation of your media equipment. Your TV stand can be more useful & elegant with a cabinets that include shelves for your favorite books.

Creating a new look in a bedroom doesn’t have to mean an entire makeover, with all the expense and hassle that can entail.  It’s entirely possible to change the style and bring an up-to-the-minute look to your bedroom through the clever choice of colour, and introducing new bed coverings and curtains.

Next team bed sets with matching curtains for a chic co-ordinated look, in soft floral designs, or American Pioneer patchwork quilts.  For a more sophisticated style with long-lasting appeal, layering bed throws of cream and palest coffee with a white quilted silk throw, and replicating the colours with Parisian pleated linen curtains gives a sense of space and light to a smaller bedroom. If you are lacking window space, a novel idea for the autumn is to drape material across a wall in generous folds, and pick up the theme in your window curtains.  You can play with contrasting or matching colours in your use of material such as net curtains, and some of this season’s  deep cerise pinks contrasted with a touch of lime green creates a modern and fun look in a bedroom.

Imaginative uses of detailing can link your decor : the same print on curtains and duvet cover, but in subtly different shades of blue, for instance.  If you are planning to replace your bed, consider how you might match your new purchase with a different window dressing.  White plantation blinds look fabulous with a white painted wood bed, and a traditional French “bateau lit” style bed can be complemented by heavy gold silk curtains.

Having an eye for detail extends to planning how you will hang your curtains, and the design of the pleating.  While a simple wrought-iron curtain pole can look just right teamed with a modern bright contrasting striped fabric, it may not be the best choice for a more traditional material such as velvet.  Deep headings work well with some materials, while lighter and lacier curtains can look good gathered in looser folds from wooden rings.

Modern variations on the four-poster are still popular, although much more pared-down in design than the enormous wooden beds that our ancestors might have slept in!  Draping swathes of material from the frame to the floor gives a touch of luxury and femininity to your bedroom.

Whilst the living room may be the one room which most guests see, keeping your bedroom up-to-date is still important. This is the one area of the home where you can really relax – so you need to make sure it offers everything you need.

Some people look for a timeless, traditional look that will never look out of date whilst others want to redecorate and renovate every five minutes. Whatever your preference, Betta Living bedrooms can offer you everything you need – but just how can you modernise this integral space?

Patterns
Some homeowners want a clean, minimal look in their bedroom, but to bring your bedroom into 2012 a good thing to consider is the use of patterns.  For neutrally coloured rooms, a small injection of patterned wallpaper can make a real impact. Think along the lines of concentric circles or narrow stripes. You can keep the colour of this dark and plain if opting for a subtle and elegant style or select something brighter if you want this feature to really stand out.

Space-saving furniture
Aside from the fact that a regular bedroom does not always come with endless space, having a room that is too cluttered can make it hard for people to sleep and they may not feel comfortable in their own home. With this in mind, consider purchasing furniture designed to fit the shape of your room or beds with integrated storage to minimise the clutter in your bedroom. A wardrobe that stretches the length of a wall, for instance, will provide all the space you need on the inside but will not take up much of the interior room.

Pick bold accessories
For many people, the way to make a room unique is by adding a few accessories that are different to what they have had before. This can be as simple as a large, brightly coloured clock to dominate one wall.
Unusual mirrors are another way to make your bedroom stand out from the crowd. Great options include sunburst or ‘solar’ mirrors which mimic the shape and appearance of the sun to make a unique bedroom feature.

Other modern mirror styles see slices of glass layered on top of one another to create bold shapes and patterns while black glass mirrors are popular with those opting for art deco styles in their interior design.

Brighten up your bed
For rooms with more minimal decoration, the bed should be the focal point of the room. There are a few ways this can be done, starting with customising your sheets and covers. Avoid overpowering floral designs, unless these include bright colours on a dark background which will instantly modernise your room.

Another fashionable way to spice up your bedroom is the purchase of a four-poster bed. Previously a thing of the aristocracy and Royal family, these days there are many types of modern four-poster bed to match your chic interior.

These vary in price so do your research and find the perfect one to suit your bedroom.

Not enough space to give you a dressing? Do not panic, Just a wardrobe can do the trick. There are models at low prices for your clothes without breaking the bank. Follow the guide.

Rather than choosing a  massive and cumbersome wardrobe , Bravo London Bespoke Wardrobes is a good alternative to space dressing. There are many structures to be installed against a wall for hanging clothes. You can find models in wood or other metal which can be accompanied by a cover to close the closet space. Wardrobe will also affect your room decor: choose a colorful style for a pop or a bag in beige linen style nature. This type of module can be found in major retailers of decoration but you can also buy more sophisticated from retailers offering dressings. For example you can choose a single column rather than opting for full dressing. The best thing about modern version of dressing either closet or structure is that you’ll find all less than 100 pounds.

If you want to create a wardrobe for yourself, know that it takes a little creativity. For example you can set a single bar on both sides of each wall of the room in order to hang your clothes. You can also use a bearing and “close” with a screen or a nice curtain. Help yourself & find out what is best possible way to install a wardrobe according to the size & design of your room. Feel free to use the recess of a room to define the area of ​​the closet.

Color Selection
The brown and beach offer a sensual and decorative effect. The color takes over in your home to avoid falling into melancholy. This combination of wardrobe brings warmth and romantic effect in your home while meeting your expectations in terms of originality. It will provide a solid oak floor clear to play on a contrast effect. Finally, choose a rug in the same tones of brown for a perfect harmony between colors.

A woman’s boudoir is an intensely personal space.  It reflects her personality – it’s where she dreams, experiments with clothes and styles to achieve the look that she wants, and surrounds herself with her favourite things – photos of loved ones, a colourful sari bought on that gap year trip to India. And just as we look to renew our wardrobe to reflect a new season’s look, so even that most favorite room sometimes needs revamping.

Boudoir describes not only the space, but also a style of furnishing that is more feminine and more ornate than a simply functional bedroom. The boudoir style has drawn its inspiration from French and Renaissance furnishings, and more recently, from the rural cottage look, combining the simplicity of white walls and woollen rugs with luxurious bedding. The bed is the centrepiece of the room, and so it’s essential that you choose a style that you know will fit with the overall look that you are aiming to achieve.

Laura Ashley offer a king sized bed in their cream painted Clifton range which is ideal for the focal point of a boudoir. Complemented by a delicate French Empire style wardrobe, dressing table and chest of drawers, it provides just the look that is associated with the boudoir style. Making a deeply padded and buttoned headboard for your bed, covered with fabric that matches curtains and walls, creates a further sense of comfort and luxury.

If you are going for silver or gold in this Olympic year, choose wallpaper in a shimmering metallic design to add a touch of glamour to your revamped boudoir, and build the look with a grey silk quilted cover on your bed. Indulge yourself with a satin-covered chaise-longue as a day bed, (a woman has to have her siesta), and hunt for shabby-chic chandeliers to use as decoration or to adapt for side- or bedside table lights.  The hint for lighting in your boudoir is to keep it low and subtle, and to have small spotlights over a mirror where you need a brighter light for making up. Use a variety of mirrors to reflect light, to add a touch of decadence, and just for the joy of decoration.

Bedrooms are a paradox. On the one hand, most of the time we spend in them we don’t see them. On the other hand, the relatively short time that we do see them has a significant effect on our life.

Sleep is a very important component of human existence. A recent study reported in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found “that having a sleep disturbance is associated with clinically meaningful reductions in health-related quality of life”. Thus, while results vary due to several factors, it is clear a lack of sleep may create health situations that cause people’s lives to be poorer.

A big part of setting the stage for a good night’s sleep is the relatively short time one sees one’s bedroom. Thus, this period needs to be extremely effective. We can maximize the effectiveness by creating a bedroom that is beautiful for us.

Creating a beautiful bedroom is a blend of the 5 D’s: design, decor, defence, dynamics and delight. Design involves the plan or arrangement of the physical space. For a new house this would be the architect’s drawing of the walls, windows, and doors. For an existing residence, this would be the placing of furniture and fixtures.

Decor, as its name implies, relates to the room’s decoration. This includes both furniture and soft furnishings. It also includes such decisions as bare windows, curtains, or blinds; wood floors, tiles, or carpet; minimalism, “moderatism” or overstuffing.

Your bedroom should be a sanctuary. It should defend you from “evils” such as the stresses of the workplace, the family, and life in general. This can be done through the use of favorite objects (pictures, stuffed animals, knick knacks), scents (candles, incense, flowers), and sounds (music, natural noises, a mini-waterfall).

Bedrooms should be dynamic “living things”. They should not be museums or monuments to “Bedroom Beautiful Magazine”. They should move with us, respond to our needs, cater to our comfort. Delight is that elusive something which makes your bedroom uniquely you. It is the part of you that becomes infused into the space. For example, a client’s favorite colour was purple. Everyone knew it as she was surrounded by purple every day in one form or another. She painted her bedroom walls white and her bedroom ceiling a dark lilac.

Combining the 5 D’s to create your beautiful bedroom is a personal process that produces highly individual results. However, there are several common tips. The first is quality. Quality items make us feel good. It is recommended that between the choice of more, cheaper items and fewer, quality items, choose the latter. The second is courage. Despite what others may say, be brave enough to create the bedroom that is right for you. Lastly, do it now. As stated above, sleep is an important component of “the good life”. Why delay living it to the fullest? Sweet dreams!