10 essentials for a more comfortable and functional room

Increasingly, the room is no longer a sleep-only room in the house, but a haven where people seek relaxation and even leisure. In addition, with the growth of home-office jobs, it has become common for many people to use their sleeping place as a work environment.

With so many new functions for a part of the house that was previously thought to be impossible without a bed, it is now natural to supplement it with other furniture and objects that can optimize the space but not make it less cozy.

Whether planning a decoration that looks like your face or making your room more functional, WGSN specialist and interior editor Heloisa Righetto recommends that you start setting the mood by choosing the best bedding: it may seem obvious, but the room dynamics change totally depending on where the bed is. Bedside tables, closet, dresser, shelves and whatever else you want or need will depend on this first step. Incidentally, defining the colors and materials of furniture and objects also depends on the placement of the bed ?, details.


Whether you plan to redecorate your room or are moving to a new home and are going to start from scratch, check out the top 10 essentials to making your corner a pleasant and useful space.

1. Headboard

Usually purchased separately from the bed, headboards can often be viewed as a whim or as a decorative object, and are therefore left out of many rooms. Contrary to this logic, the personal organizer and director of Organizzarte, São Paulo, Simone Serrano explains that by avoiding direct contact with the wall, this piece increases the feeling of protection in the bed.

In addition to the comfort factor, the headboard can also give personality to the room, can be formed by fabric, wood board, or even Christmas lights. Here is worth having creativity to find the best solution for the room!


2. Poufs, chairs or armchairs

For those who prefer to reserve the bed just for sleep, a good idea is to have a comfortable beanbag or armchair in the room, which can be used for reading, short rest or even to receive a visit. Chairs are welcome to accompany tables, especially in the case of studies and use of computers. WGSN Interior Editor Heloisa Righetto also points out that it is important that these furnishings are easy to move, which facilitates cleaning and organization of the room.

3. Multipurpose table

If space is not an issue and your room is a time-consuming environment, an investment recommended by Righetto is a multipurpose desk that is large enough to meet your needs and can serve as a study bench and dressing table. , for example. Even because, according to her, this room is not only useful at bedtime, but also serves as a? Refuge? at home. Thus, it is paramount that this is a cozy and versatile environment.

4. Hooks and / or hangers

After a busy day, going into the bedroom and leaving the bag, shoes, and clothes on the floor is a relief, except that things will not be organized by themselves later. To make this process easier, hangers can hold your personal belongings until you can store them in their original places or even serve to store your bags.


Another tip given by Heloisa Righetto is to use hooks on the walls to hang jewelry, scarves and belts, which also allows you to better visualize these pieces in everyday life.

5. Organizer Boxes

An essential item, recommended by both Simone Serrano and Heloisa Righetto are the organizing boxes, which can be used as storage for all types of objects and even as a decoration item if they are coated or have a different design. The key is to fit them into the empty spaces, like above the cupboards or under the bed.

It's not advantageous, but using them just to hide the clutter: It's important to identify and keep them organized so that stored objects remain accessible. Therefore, according to Simone, it is valid to use accessories such as CD holders, book holders, magazine rack, among others, all? Affordable objects, easy to find and that? Do miracle? in the organization, putting everything in its proper place?

6. Hangers

Hangers and hooks help keep space in order, and so should your wardrobe. Having a good number of hangers available ensures that your clothes are not wrinkled and not forgotten at the bottom of the closet because they have been concealed by overlapping pieces.

7. Carpet

It may seem trite, but a simple rug on the side of the bed can help make the room a more comfortable environment. As Simone explains, does this favor the heating of the room, especially when the floor of the room is cold? and makes waking up and putting your feet on the floor more enjoyable than finding an icy surface.

8. Curtains

As well as being a good decoration item, which can complement the most themed rooms or break the monochrome of the sober ones, the curtains are essential to block some of the direct light entry. Simone considers them indispensable for a warmer environment and remembers that they can help maintain privacy, especially for those who live in a building and have window neighbors.

9. Lamps or lamps

For those who study or work in the bedroom, good daylight can make all the difference to having more comfortable days. In the absence of the sun, or even for more intimate climates, Simone recommends the use of light fixtures: • Warm, indirect lighting is also essential for warmth and warmth, ideal for those who enjoy reading. Putting a lamp on each nightstand or floor lamp in a corner of the room can transform the space without much effort or architectural interventions ?.

In addition to the brightness, it is essential to pay attention to the colors you will see every day before bed. "Strong colors such as red, black, yellow and orange should be avoided when decorating rooms, as they are energizing colors that can cause agitation," points out the professional.

10. Good memories and inspirations

With the above items provided, now the task is to add a little more personal touch to the room, so Heloisa gives the hint: “we have to be surrounded by things we love that make us happy. And nothing cooler than these memories, objects that make us smile and bring great memories ?. Every kind of object is welcome for this purpose, be it photographs, a travel souvenir collection or your favorite band's CDs.

The key is still to keep the environment organized and if her inspirations imply a small accumulation of objects, Simone still suggests the alternative of using her collections as a focal point of the decoration, and can even accommodate them on a shelf or Exclusive bookcase.

Although these are the most suitable pieces by professionals when it comes to making a room, it is worth remembering that the whole environment can be adapted to your needs and personal taste. The joke is to make you feel comfortable in the place and personal organizer Simone Serrano's main recommendation not to make a mistake is to try not to leave the room too exaggerated: • avoiding turning it into an environment full of visual, sound and information. that interfere with sleep quality ?, he concludes.

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