What's hot in the Bedroom?

 

"if walls could talk"

 

To me one of the most enjoyable parts of being a Realtor is getting to see so many houses and their unique interiors.  It's as if each one takes on a personallity of its own.  I find this to be particularly true in the bedroom. 

The bedroom is a special room in a house for many reasons, and  have found that it means different things different people.  To some, the bedroom is a place to escape, a fantacy world so to speak.   To others, the bedroom is a place of seclusion and intimacy.  A room designed for focus and depth, a place for reflections, the bedroom has become known as a place of security and warmth, safety.

 

The history and evolution of what we know the modern bedroom to be is a very interesting one that has helped shape much of how we live our lives today.  The bedroom didn't truly exist in it's modern form until the early 1600's, when owning a bed became a possibility to the emerging middle class in Europe. 

 

The bedroom was not a private place in early years, in fact the only privacy would have been behind drapes which were drawn from the tall bed posts.  It wasn't until much later when the concept of privacy was introduced to the bedroom. 

 

 

There are about as many types of bedrooms as there are people, and while researching "the bedroom", I found some amazingly unique designs that speak volumes of the individuals who sleep in them. 

It is amazing that from straw mattresses and hits of hay, we have evolved to creating  these incredible suites. I hope you enjoy marveling over them as much as I did, leave a comment and let me know your favorites.

 

Today's hottest bedroom trends include graphic vinyl wall art. These giant stickers make it easy to create that accent wall every bedroom has to have. Modular furniture and contrasting bold colors are taking the stage over traditional European styles which have been popular in recent years.

 

 Chandeliers are another hot item in bedrooms today, along with electric fireplaces. Both of these add finesse and a bit of awe to your budoir'. Another hot bedroom piece for 2013 are oversized tuffted pillows. These are great or stacking on the floor at the foot of the bed, or along a wall to create a cozy sitting space.