how-to
CHIC BEDROOM
When creating a guest bedroom, think back to the last time
you stayed in a hotel. That feeling of comfort and luxury is
what you are trying to achieve.
furniture
The bed sets the mood and acts as the
focal point of your room. Depending on
your décor palette, rich warm wood tones
or soft lush fabrics can help make the
bed inviting to guests. Bassett’s Custom
Upholstered Paris bed with its beautiful
arched-shaped tufted headboard and
proportioned wings makes a stunning
focal point and adds an element of
sophistication and elegance to a guest
bedroom.
An open nightstand with books or
magazines is a nice touch. A charging
nightstand or small desk allows guests to
charge their electronics or use their laptop
with ease.
Add a bench or chair at the end of the
bed for guests to relax, or provide storage
for an extra blanket guests might need on
a cold winter night. With a custom ottoman
or bench you can choose your shape, size
and fabric to suit your guest room.
hotel comforts
Lush bedding and a comfy mattress
is a must. Lots of pillows, duvets and an
extra blanket dress a bed and make it
inviting for guests.
A nice area rug with some pattern and
rich colours can centre the entire room and
soften wood floors.
Artwork, accessories and other finishing
touches are the perfect place to reflect
your own personal taste within the room.
finishing touch
One thing I love to do is have the room
ready with soft plush towels and fluffy
bathrobes for that extra touch.
Text by Jack Lochhead
Bassett Furniture, www.bassettfurniture.ca
BEDROOM IDEAS
We’ve compiled our
favourite bedroom
ideas that are sure to
transform your boring
abode into an oasis.
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Have a seat! Add a chair
in a bedroom to create a
reading nook or a place to
make phone calls. Be sure
not to place the seating
close to a closet or dresser
so that it doesn’t become a
breeding ground for extra
clothes.
Mix and match night
stands! Feel free to mix
and match to find the
perfect balance of style
and functionality for both
sides of the bed. Choose
tables that are no more
than a few inches apart
in height.
Throw it on! A throw
blanket is a perfect
touch at the bottom of
a bed. When dropping
it over the bed, the
throw should hang six to
twelve inches over each
side of the bed.