| A vacation means getting away from the hustle | | | | not a good fit. |
| and bustle of everyday life and going to an ideal | | | | Place furniture in a way that allows you a clear |
| place for some needed rest and relaxation. | | | | path in and out of the room. Avoid placing |
| However, due to the current economic crises, a | | | | furniture in the way of exits. In the case of an |
| vacation to some tropical paradise seems out of | | | | emergency, you should be able to maneuver |
| reach to many. There may not be any money in | | | | around the room in the dark without bumping into |
| the vacation piggy bank for a get-away, but we | | | | furniture. Technology is wonderful, but lets face it, |
| can transform our bedroom into a beautiful, | | | | all those electronic gadgets take away from the |
| serene place that promotes rest and relaxation. | | | | natural feel of a room. This problem is solved with |
| The bedroom is an intimate reflection of who we | | | | a TV or computer armoire. After watching |
| are. Turning our bedroom into a place of calm and | | | | television or using the computer, you simply close |
| serenity requires that we incorporate those things | | | | the doors, hiding them behind an attractive piece |
| that are important to us into the environment. For | | | | of furniture. The effective placement of furniture |
| example, if a Caribbean island is an ideal place for | | | | will create the desired scene in the room. |
| you to get rest and relaxation, then your | | | | Keeping the island theme in mind, create some |
| bedroom might have an island theme. Imagine | | | | colorful scenery in the room. You can start by |
| being in a tropical paradise with fresh air, beautiful | | | | adding some plants. If you don't have a |
| landscapes, colorful scenery, relaxing sounds, and | | | | particularly nice view out of your window, you can |
| refreshing aromas. This environment appeals to all | | | | create a scenic view from inside. Place some tall |
| your senses, so this is your guideline for designing | | | | plants on both sides of the windows, and arrange |
| the perfect get-away right in your home. So, lets | | | | smaller plants below it. The plants frame the |
| get started. | | | | window creating an attractive view. This way |
| Fresh air is very important to overall health and | | | | you'll have a better view when you look out of |
| well-being. Many environmental agents | | | | the window. For added beauty, replace curtains |
| contaminate the air we breathe. Carpeting | | | | with adjustable linen blinds. The soft texture of |
| redistributes air bourne contaminates throughout | | | | linen blinds flows easily with the rest of the decor. |
| the air as we walk. Carpet also absorbs the | | | | Cut flowers are a beautiful addition to any room, |
| moister in the air causing the air to become dry. | | | | so place cut flowers in vases on top of furniture. |
| Dry air can cause sinus and respiratory problems. | | | | Place plants where they will get the |
| The average life of a mattress is from 8 to 10 | | | | recommended amount of sunlight, keeping in mind |
| years. An old mattress losses its form and | | | | that some plants require a lot of sunlight, while |
| becomes uncomfortable. More importantly, | | | | others do not. Effective placement of plants can |
| depending on the type of mattress, it can also | | | | create a tropical paradise. |
| become infested with mites, which could also | | | | Add more color to the room with some colorful |
| cause allergy, sinus and respiratory problems. | | | | accents. A mosquito net at the head of the bed |
| Replace your mattress if it is more than 10 years | | | | goes well with a tropical theme. By all means, |
| old. Purchase an air purifier to get clean air flowing | | | | avoid the Bed-In-A-Bag, as this idea limits full |
| throughout the room. An air purifier eliminates air | | | | creativity. With a Bed-In-A-Bag you'll find yourself |
| bourne contaminates and redistributes clean air. | | | | trying to find something that works with it, |
| Air purifiers are available in most home | | | | instead of coming up with your own creative |
| improvement stores, and come in a variety of | | | | decorating ideas. Instead, use separate pieces and |
| models and colors. Smaller models can cost less | | | | patterns. Decide on a color scheme and use it |
| than $100. You'll realize that you made a good | | | | throughout the room. A good color scheme for a |
| investment when you experience a much better | | | | tropical effect are blues, greens, yellow and white. |
| sleep with fresh air circulating throughout the | | | | Accents such as throw pillows, seat cushions and |
| bedroom. A ceiling fan also helps circulate air, and | | | | bed covers should match the color scheme. You |
| fits in well with the island theme. | | | | can also include some animal prints. Decorate your |
| Remove the carpeting and replacing it with a few | | | | walls with objects inspired by nature, such as |
| decorative rugs. Outdoor rugs are perfect for | | | | flowers, plants, animals, insects, and landscapes. |
| giving a room a natural flair. You can choose from | | | | Enhance the theme of the room with decorative |
| a wide variety of earth tones, textures, and | | | | elements such as; seashells, driftwood, polished |
| nature inspired prints. Always place rugs under | | | | stones, and clay pottery. |
| furniture to ensure that the rug stays in place. | | | | The sound of water running gently through a |
| The natural beauty of a wood floor adds | | | | stream is very relaxing. You can add this relaxing |
| character to any room. Environmentally friendly | | | | sensation to your room with a miniature waterfall |
| flooring is also an option. For example, cork | | | | that can be placed on top of a piece of furniture. |
| flooring has become very popular in recent years. | | | | There are also lighted 3-D pictures with simulated |
| It is inexpensive, durable, and adds a natural feel | | | | waterfalls, or other simulated nature scenes with |
| to a space. | | | | sounds included. You may even play those |
| A beautiful landscape is when a group of | | | | stress-relieving compact discs you ordered for |
| structures create the perfect scene. Imagine your | | | | driving in rush-hour traffic. Finally, fill your room |
| bedroom as a blank canvass when placing | | | | with pleasant aromas using potpourri. Potpourri |
| furniture in the room. Select furniture that will | | | | can be used to create colorful accents, while at |
| compliment your theme. Bamboo or wicker pieces | | | | the same time filling the room with pleasant |
| are ideal for an island theme. Outdoor wicker patio | | | | aromas. |
| furniture in the bedroom gives a sense of being | | | | Now that you have created a bedroom oasis, you |
| outdoors. Make sure the pieces you have chosen | | | | don't have to wait for that annual vacation to |
| flow together, keeping in mind that they don't | | | | enjoy a beautiful, tranquil and pleasant |
| have to be matching pieces. Using different | | | | environment. You can escape the stress of |
| pieces, adds an eclectic flair to the space. Be sure | | | | everyday life simply by retreating to your |
| that the furniture is a good fit for the space. For | | | | bedroom. |
| example, a king sized bed in a 12' x 12' space is | | | | |