Joy feelings magazine January 2019 issue | Page 49

room, place a chest of
drawers in the closet. help to visibly bring it
down to size.
Accessories should be
kept to a minimum.
Choose a beautiful piece
of artwork, arrange some
family photos, add flowers
and candles, and leave it
alone If your bedroom is large,
choose furniture that fits
it, too. Add a chair and
ottoman or place a piece
of furniture at the end of
the bed. Furniture and
accessories that are too
small will look lost in a
large room.
Choose the Right Size
Furniture
When you're ready to buy
bedroom furniture, start
out with a floor plan and a
measured drawing of the
space. Furniture should fit
the room it lives and this
is particularly true for
bedroom furniture. Don't
choose a heavy, large bed
and dresser for a small
bedroom. If the ceiling is
high, a tall headboard will
Have Plenty of Storage
To add to the serene
feeling of a bedroom,
store things out of sight.
The room will appear
more calm and roomy.
Choose a roomy bedside
table with drawers or
doors behind which you
can hide books, lotion,
and reading glasses within
reach but out of sight. For