Cozy Beds You’d Wish You’re In This Rainy Season

While most of us are stuck at the office, trying to negotiate the air conditioning unit’s temperature with colleagues, many of us area also wishing we’re in bed right now. What with the heavy downpour and the cold air, what would we give to get under the covers and cuddle with a loved one right now.

Since there’s really not much to do about today’s total bed weather, why don’t you just join us in whiling away this Wednesday musing over how cozy these beds would feel right now.

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Bedroom Activities for the Rainy Days

The Philippines is notorious not only for our awful traffic and grueling public transportation, but also for our rainy days that make everyone stay inside their homes and stay pretty much in bed the whole time. So, with the rainy season here, we might as well look for fun things to do with our loved ones when we can’t go out due to the pouring rain.

What to Do at Home While it Pours Outside

1. Have a movie marathon

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Turn on the laptop and turn off the lights: it’s movie time!

2. Create a fort

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Forts, a.k.a. snuggle caves, are fun ways to spend time and exercise creativity. It’s also a nice way to create a cozier space within your bedroom.

3. Read a book

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For some quiet time, you can also crack open a book and lose yourself in it. Reading to your kids is also a great way to bond and enhance their knowledge at the same time.

4. Snuggle with the ones you love

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Sure you guys snuggle all the time, especially at night when bed time comes. However, snuggling while whiling your time away is a lot different. The intimacy of  this activity can really strengthen bonds, as you’re not only physically intertwined but you can also use the time to talk.

5. Do some pillow talk

If you’re not too keen on talking while snuggled up, you can also just talk while facing each other in bed. Take the rainy day off to catch up with one another and you may be surprised at how much you haven’t told your spouse or kid because of your busy schedules.

6. Play some board games

For something exciting and stimulating without having to go anywhere, board games are some of the more excellent ways to spend time with your family. Just make sure to use a sturdy surface when playing on the bed, so your game won’t get all messed up every time someone tries to move on the bed.

7. Try some arts and crafts

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Simple crafting activities like knitting or crocheting can be easily done while in bed. However, it’s not exactly something you do interactively with someone else, but if you and your loved ones enjoy these activities, you can always do it together.

8. Catch up on some sleep

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If there’s no threat of flooding or any accidents that could happen while the rain pours, you can also use a rainy day off to catch up on some sleep. Tuck yourself in and spend the day snoozing away.

These are just some of the things you can do in your bedroom during the rainy days. If you have other suggestions, hit us up by leaving a comment below.

Shared Bedrooms: 12 Ideas and Options

Shared bedrooms are often a challenge for many homeowners as it not only challenges your capability to manage space, but also your ability to make it look good. As shared bedrooms typically have limited floor areas, making it ideal for the number of people who will share it without looking cramped can be a very daunting task.

For those with growing families and looking for ways to extend their young homes without spending too much, creating an effective shared bedroom is a must. So to help you out with this task, check out our collection of the most inspiring shared spaces from all over the web below.

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Bunk beds are some of the most traditional options for shared bedrooms. They come in a wide range of designs and sizes, so you can always be sure that they’re perfectly easy to find.

 
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Traditional Kids by Rehoboth Beach Home Builders Echelon Custom Homes

 
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Modify a bunk bed by using regular beds with a loft bed and you get yourself a unique and efficient space.

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If your shared bedroom is for girls, this twist on bunk beds can also be a great idea. Having them on the same level and quite near each other will allow them to bond without really having to share a bed and depriving them some personal space.

Contemporary Kids by Miami Interior Designers & Decorators B Pila Design Studio

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Placing multiple single or twin beds inside a bedroom is also a nice way to create a shared bedroom.

Farmhouse Kids by Quakertown Home Builders Sullivan Building & Design Group

Divided, yet open bedrooms are great example at how you can provide some privacy for each child without the total separation or need to renovate.

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We love how untraditional swing beds are for shared bedrooms! They’re perfect if you have the space (and sturdy ceilings/beams).

There are tons of different ways to go about when creating a shared bedroom, so in case you’re planning on creating one, fret not. The ones cited above are just some of the few ideas that can inspire you and ultimately go with. Just remember, though, that comfort should always be your top priority in creating a shared bedroom. Next, of course, is safety, especially if you’re opting for bed bunks or lofted beds. Achieving these things will ensure that you’re on the right path in creating a quality shared space.

Attic Bedrooms You’ll Surely Fall In Love With

Attics serve a wide array of purposes, from being a storage space to a living area, depending on how you intend to utilize it. If you’re still hesitant about using that remote space in the uppermost area of your home, there is an array of reasons that may just convince you like the following:

1. Attics are usually spacious, especially if it was designed to go the full length of your home. Sure, the  vertical space may be limited, but with a lot of floor area, there will definitely be so much room for activities!

2. It can be the perfect master’s bedroom, if you’d like to have more privacy. Just make sure that it is a lot more accessible and maybe install a small bath in it as well, so you don’t have to take a long journey to the bathroom in the middle of the night.

3. Attic bedrooms are perfect for teenage children. The space and remoteness of their room can give them the privacy they want. Also, if your family is expanding, it can be a great solution to providing your growing child some space instead of having them share rooms with younger siblings.

4. Attic bedrooms can also serve as great guest rooms, especially for extended stays.

Aside from these reasons, the following images of dreamy attic bedrooms will further strengthen our argument that attic bedrooms are great additions to your home.

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Design*Sponge | Leah Verwey Photo

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With proper air ventilation, an easy access point, the right decor, and a cozy Salem Bed, you can transform a stuffy attic into a cozy space. Give it a shot and you’ll find yourself a lot of extra room right above your head.

Outdoor Sleeping Spaces for Your Home

 

Since we live in a tropical country, there’s definitely no shortage of sunshine and warm weather all year round. This makes sleeping outdoors a common thing, as we’re always trying to get through the mid-day heat no matter what month it is. However, not many are still too keen about sleeping on a papag or a wooden bed nowadays. Especially with all the ideas you can get online, a modern twist for your outdoor sleeping spaces can already be pulled off easily.

To help you get started, we’ve rounded up a few outdoor beds that you can get inspired from. Check them out below.

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An outdoor canopy bed is the perfect addition for your backyard, garden, or roof deck as it is very versatile, especially if you like to updating and switching your space’s look every so often. Complete it with a cozy mattress and maybe some type of overhead shade or some mosquito netting and you’re good to go for an afternoon outdoor nap.

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Cabanas are the ultimate outdoor structures that typically house daybeds. Whether you have a pool or not, cabanas can easily be a great choice for your outdoor siestas.

Eclectic Porch by Other Metro Media & Bloggers Prior

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Shabby Chic Porch by Atlanta Architects & Building Designers Historical Concepts

Tropical Patio by Portland Architects & Building Designers MCM Design

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If you have a porch, patio, balcony, or any kind of covered open space within your property, adding a bed can be a great idea to make it useful during the warmer months.

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Shabby Chic Garage And Shed by Los Angeles Photographers Carolyn Reyes

 Do you have some unused space in your property that has nothing in it? Or maybe an old shed or garage that doesn’t see much use anymore? Why not turn it into a backyard cottage or a detached bedroom? Not only can this create a whole new personal space for you, but you may even be able to use it as a guest room (or even rent it out) with lots of privacy should the need arise.

Outdoor beds are excellent ways to relax despite the heat, as well as extend the usability of old mattresses. Just remember, however, that if you’re going to use actual mattresses for your outdoor lounging and sleeping space, cover it with a water resistant material to prevent it from being soaked. Especially with the Philippines’ unpredictable weather, leaving a perfectly good mattress under the ever-changing elements may easily damage or even destroy your mattress.

Creative Ways to Decorate Your Four Poster Bed

Four poster beds are some of the fanciest frame options for your bedroom. They’re extravagant and elegant, the perfect centerpieces to a beautiful space. If you’re thinking of adding a bit more flair to your bedroom, poster beds are great options.

With their versatility, there’s a multitude of ways how you can make poster beds work well for your interiors. You can keep them bare for a clean, classic, and minimalist look, but you can also put those post and beams to good use. How? Here are some excellent examples:

1. Fabric

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Fabric is possibly the most common material used on poster beds as they not only add some pizazz to these frames, but also offer some additional privacy to the sleeper. You can use, a long stretch of fabric, regular curtains, or opt for mesh-like materials, so it can also double as mosquito nets.

There’s also a lot of ways how to decorate your bed with fabric. You can do it traditionally, using curtains on all sides or drape it on one portion. You can also use the beams nearest the wall as a rod to hang up tapestry or a printed fabric to use as a headboard. If you’re bold enough, you may be able to pull off the draped fabric look on your four-poster to give it that nonchalant chic vibe.

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2. Lights

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Lights can also be excellent accent pieces, as they now come in a wide variety of styles and are extremely functional. You can either use string lights and drape them around the beams and poles of your canopy bed or just place a nice chandelier over your poster bed.

3. Embellishments

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You can also let your creative juices flow when decorating your canopy bed. Hang anything you love and you’ll surely end up with an eclectic and quirky bedroom centerpiece.

4. Plants

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Plants are also some of the great things you can use to decorate your four poster bed. Hang them up or have them crawl one of the posts for a natural and romantic look.

With all of the possibilities your four poster beds have to offer, there’s really no excuse in thinking it’s a boring piece of furniture. Jazz it up and you can enjoy not only a cozy place to rest, but also an exciting interior design element at the same time.

Styling Your Bed Pillows

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When it comes to dressing up your bed, styling your pillows is a must. Especially if you like having a couple of pillows in different shapes and sizes, putting an effort in styling them can help your bed look more attractive, rather than a mess.

The great thing about styling your bed pillows is the fact that the learning process can be fun and exciting. As there are so many ways to go about styling your bed with the help of your pillows, this task will easily turn into a fun activity in no time.

To help you get started in styling your bed, check out our tips below:

1. Keep it plain

Photo by Erik Olsson via Delikatissen

The minimalist look is a massive trend right now as it offers a very clean and modern look. Aside from these, the minimalist look requires less effort, making it the perfect style for a simple, yet sleek living.

The minimalist way is also one technique you can also try to style your bed pillows. You can pull this off as simple as using plain pillow cases and stacking one pillow on top of another. You can do this either by having the pillows laid flat on the bed or against the headboard.

2. Matchy-matchy

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One of the more traditional techniques in styling bed pillows is by matching it with your comforter or duvet cover. It is also easy to pull off, as all you need is get a complete set or make a set on your own if you’re handy enough. To break the monotony, though, you can add in a simpler, complementing print or even plain ones.

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3. Coordinate and Complement

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If you want a bigger challenge, try coordinating and complementing prints for your pillows.

4. Layer

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For a more polished look, layering your pillows is a great styling technique. If you have a number of pillows at hand and you like to put them all on your bed, this is the best and neatest method to display them and make your bed look cozier in the process.

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Above is an easy diagram of how you place your pillows to make your bed look more stylish.

5. Add a pop of color

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Adding a pop of color is an easy solution to make things interesting in any space. These unexpected extras will easily liven up your bed without having to do much.

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These are just some of the many ways how you can style your pillows to add some charm to your space. Try these handy tricks on your Salem bed and you’ll surely end up with a cozier bedroom.

Intentionally Unpolished Wall Designs for your Bedroom

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For most homeowners, the work is not done until something is finished. Having a polished and put together space is the ultimate goal. However, there’s also nothing wrong with experimenting. In this series, we’ll show you how intentionally unfinished and unpolished walls can add some charm to your interiors.

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Paint can be quite pricey, so why not work with what you’ve got and strategically leave it unfinished?

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An easy way to pull off the intentional unfinished wall is to actually leave your wall unfinished, like this one. Of course, if you have an old home with brick walls, it’ll be a lot easier to pull off.

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This industrial look can be achieved with just a few yards of wallpaper. Ingenious, right?

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Minimalist and ultra modern, this Japanese apartment makes use of its core elements, not only as its major structural component but also as its definitive design. Bare concrete is really getting a lot of positive press lately, with the industrial trend being all the rage for the past few seasons, so opting for this look can be a great idea aesthetically.

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Okay, this last one only sort of qualifies as some of the walls are actually not included in the structure. It’s a great take on the open space concept, though, as well as the unfinished/industrial trend. Another Japanese creation by architect Kentaro Yamazaki, it offers freedom to its residents.

The great thing about having an unfinished wall is that you can always easily change it up by actually finishing it. With the many different ways to opt for an unfinished wall, you shouldn’t be worried in how you’re going to make an easy switch later on.

Refresh Your Bedroom: Tricks for Your Space for the New Year

Aside from your New Year’s resolution, another way to feel new this 2015 is by refreshing your bedroom. By editing your room a little bit, you can create a new and exciting space for yourself, which is always a great way to greet a new beginning.

The thing, however, with making a change in your bedroom is that it can take a lot of effort – something not many has the time and energy for. What with having to juggle a day job, raising a family, and possibly enjoying a hobby or working on a sideline project, there’s simply hardly any time for some to work on their homes. Luckily, there are a number of ways how you can actually go on about refreshing your room easily. In this article penned by Nancy Mitchell for the blog Apartment Therapy, she dished out some of the handiest tips how you can refresh and re-energize your space in five easy ways:

1. Get rid of things.
Earlier this year I got rid of about half my furniture. I was sort of forced into it: I was staging my house to sell, and everyone knows that a house looks bigger with less stuff in it. My house did look bigger, post-purge, but what surprised me the most was how much more I liked my house. (It almost made me not want to move after all!) Getting rid of furniture meant that the pieces that were left were ones I really liked, and that they had room to breathe.

So try this at home: go into a room, and pick out one piece that doesn’t really need to be there. Or just get rid of a little bit of clutter. Bonus: if you sell your old things on Ebay or Craigslist, you can actually make money while improving your home.

2. Move furniture (and art!) from room to room.
When I shot Sarah Hazel’s house tour, she gave me a bit of advice for keeping your home feeling fresh: “I think that furniture gets bored staying in the same place all the time. Rearrange often.” Sure enough, the next time I visited her home, furniture, art, and tchotckes had wandered all over the place. Even though it was the same stuff, I felt like I was seeing these things for the first time.

So shake up your house with a little re-arranging. Move a rug from your bedroom into the living room. Hang a big painting in the bathroom. If you’re feeling really bold, you could switch two rooms entirely. You’ll feel like you have a whole new house, but it won’t cost you anything (except maybe beer for your furniture-moving friends).

3. Finish a project you’ve been working on for a long time.
Everyone who is even slightly DIY-inclined has a dirty secret: at least one project that lies moldering in a cabinet or garage, waiting to be completed. Want your home to feel fresh and new? Finish it! You’ve already paid for the materials, and finishing that project will free up space, add something new to your home, and give you the satisfaction of completing something you started.

4. Do a deep clean.
Yeah, yeah. Cleaning is boring. But cleaning, especially when your home really needs it, is also deeply satisfying. Tidy up, do a deep clean, open up the windows for some fresh air, and you may feel like you have a whole new space.

5. Change your perspective.
Don’t feel like moving furniture? You can always move you. As I write this, I am sitting on the same side of the dining room table that I always sit on. On the other side of the table, there is a whole half of a room that I have never experienced. I think we all get into these house ruts — sitting in the same spot on the sofa, sleeping on the same side of the bed. Try changing it up. You may see your home in whole new way.

While these tips will still take some time and effort in accomplishing, it is still on a smaller scale than having to renovate or get an interior designer to help you out. It’s also something you can try on a weekend or two (or may be even during the upcoming holidays for NCR residents), as most can be done in conjunction with each other.

As they say, with the New Year, out with the old, and in with the new. Such can be applied to your bedroom, especially if you’re starting to feel bored and tired with how it feels and looks. Just do not forget to always prioritize comfort, as this is still one of the most important features you can have in your home, especially your bedroom.

Day Beds and Their Potential for Small Spaces

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Day beds are usually small sized beds that can also serve as couches or sofas when not in use. They are commonly used in children’s and small bedrooms to get more out of the space without having to sacrifice the comfort.

Almost any kind of bed can be turned into a day bed if you are up to it. The trick here is to always make it upon waking up, so it can easily look like a couch when not used for sleep. You don’t really have to fill it up with throw pillows to look like a couch, but it should be at least made so you don’t have to waddle through a heap of bed clothes just to sit comfortably.

To give you a better understanding of how day beds can be used for small bedrooms, here are some great examples we have for you.

Eclectic Bedroom by Calgary Home Builders Brookfield Residential Alberta

Sitting right next to a window, this day bed appears as if it’s just an extended window sill with a cushion and throw pillows. We especially love the drawers, as it offer extra storage spaces.

Eclectic Bedroom by Los Angeles Interior Designers & Decorators Tommy Chambers Interiors, Inc.

How awesome is it to have headboards on two sides of your bed?

Traditional Kids by Beverly Hills Furniture & Accessories AFK Furniture

This traditional bedroom is all chic, classic, and elegant. Perfect for those aiming for a classic look despite the small size their home offers.

Eclectic Kids by Hoboken Real Estate Agents Hudson Place Realty

Day beds also add a touch of uniqueness in eclectic bedrooms, as they can look like a regular sofa, except that they also function as regular beds, like in this bedroom’s case.

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DIY day beds are also all the rage today! They’re inexpensive and versatile, perfect for renters and those who want to pinch pennies.

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If you’re worried that a day bed will make your apartment feel too dorm room-y, take a cue from top interior designer Vicente Wolf and make use of a canopy day bed instead. Get the most out of your space without sacrificing the luxe look and feel of a canopy bed.

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Have enough space but still want a day bed in your bedroom? Why not go all out and opt for a full sized day bed like this one specially made for designer Nanette Lepore’s daughter?

Whether you’re trying to get more out of your small studio apartment or want to experiment on the design of your child’s bedroom or home office, a day bed will surely be a nice fit for your home. Just don’t forget to top it with a Salem bed, and you’ll surely get the rest and comfort you desire.