It’s often reported that the average person spends about one third of his or her life sleeping. But add in other activities and we actually spend much more than that in the bedroom. Shouldn’t it, then, be a stylish and comfortable place to be? Fortunately, thanks to modern materials and designs (not to mention what [...]

Luckily for those with limited closet space, or who just like to keep everything in its place, there are 1,001 closet organizer units and styles. Modular units are perpetually popular, and for good reason. They come in a style that are stackable and are simple vertical walls with horizontal surfaces. They also come in drawer [...]

There are several related areas to cover when trying to keep the level of bedroom allergens low. Few homes can hope to keep a completely allergen-free home, but it’s possible to push it below the threshold of most sensitive persons. Common dust is one of the common problems. Dust itself is not an irritant to [...]

There are more options today for furniture, bedding, organizers and accents than even a billionaire could install in one lifetime. Oh, happy day! Bedroom furniture sets can readily be found in American Colonial, Swedish Modern, High Tech, Romantic and a hundred other styles. Four posters are ever popular. Canopies are coming back. Brass headboards are [...]

The standard mattress width and length dimensions are given in the table below: Standard Mattress Dimensions Name/Width/ Length Twin/38 inches/75 inches Full/ 54 inches/ 75 inches Queen/ 60 inches/80 inches King/76 inches/80 inches When choosing a mattress anyone will, naturally, consider the space they have available or want to fill. But some aspects of choosing [...]

There are now distinct types of mattresses (and a few sub-types) on the market. Which is best for any individual is, well, individual. To help narrow the options, here’s some information about two of the most popular different types. Inner Spring This is one of the oldest modern styles. It’s the familiar coil array that [...]

There is a range of choices for pillow and comforter fillers, from the traditional to the most high tech. Which is desired will depend on individual circumstances, of course. But those choices are always made more wisely when informed by a little knowledge. Filling issues divide neatly into two closely related categories: material and geometry. [...]

Which safety tips to employ for your child will depend on age, size and other common sense factors. But the list below will help provide some guidance from which to select. If your child is under 12 months old, you’ll want to ensure that comforters and other blankets are not too thick or large. It’s [...]

Selecting bedding involves weighing a host of factors: style, comfort, durability, cost and… oh, did I mention style? There are a dozen or more attributes to look at to get just the right sheets, blanket, comforter or bedspreads, and pillowcases. Not to mention the half dozen more attributes to cover if you want a good [...]

Luckily for those who love to decorate the bedroom, the job isn’t finished when the bedding and furniture are picked out. There’s an array of items that can form a secondary theme, or flesh out the first one. Rugs are the first thing that come to mind. A stylish throw rug next to the bed, [...]