Reflecting the changing seasons in your bedroom
The days are getting shorter and the temperature is starting to drop. It’s the time of year when we get to head indoors, get comfortable, and begin to enjoy all of our home comforts.
A popular way to refresh the look of your bedroom furniture is to choose reclaimed wood. This rustic and industrial look features natural characteristics such as variations in wood colour and grain, or distressed features such as knots and grooves, plus general signs of its age or being naturally weathered. This style also looks great all year round.
Rustic Features
Reclaimed style furniture can work in your bedroom as an eclectic piece or two, or you can completely furnish your entire bedroom in the same range. Large wardrobes and chests of drawers will help to keep your bedroom tidy, while the large headboards can make quite the statement!
On-trend fabric divan bases or painted wooden bedsteads are often grey, and will suit any classical or contemporary style room.
You can soften the look by incorporating soft bedding, luxuriously soft throws, and some colour-popping cushions. The best colours for autumn would be shades of green or warm oranges and mellow yellows.
Are you having trouble sleeping?
It’s important to get around 6-8 hours sleep each night, and choosing the right mattress can help make a big difference. Cousins have a wide selection of leading brands, and our friendly in-store experts can help walk you through all of the differences and benefits of each type of mattress.
Wool layers in mattresses help to regulate body temperature, wick away moisture, and also tend to be hypo-allergenic, making them attractive to people suffering from allergies. It is also a more sustainable option for our planet.
Harrison’s pocket-sprung mattresses are still carefully hand-crafted using time-honoured techniques to produce the most luxurious mattresses.
Mattresses with natural fillings are safe to use with an electric blanket as well, should you be looking to stay extra cosy in the colder months. Where as the use of an electric blanket with a memory foam mattress may affect the feel of it.
Keep your feet warm
To avoid stepping out onto cold floors in the morning, a faux fur rug or plush rug will also work really nicely with reclaimed furniture.
Wool flooring in the form of a carpet or a rug is another option to refresh the look of your bedroom. Choosing the right underlay as well will help to make a big difference to the quality and comfort of your carpet.
High quality wool carpets provide soft and luxurious comfort. It’s also great to help insulate and absorb noise. Wool carpets are durable which is a practical choice if you have children or pets.
They come in many different textures and designs dependent on your taste. Velvet carpets are popular in bedrooms, where as twists are the most resilient. Why not opt for a woven or looped carpet for a more contemporary look.
Finishing Touches
If you’re missing the outdoors, bring the outside in by dotting a few fresh or faux plants around your bedroom.
Add extra light to your bedroom with some contemporary copper lighting, or hang a large mirror to help optimise natural light during the day. Show your personality with a new picture, or place a few new sculptures or ornaments around the room.
