Without a question, the bed is the focal point of every bedroom. While in some rooms the perfect spot will be immediately apparent, in others you’ll need to give some thought to the architectural features. It’s a common topic of debate among decorators: where should a bed be placed in relation to a window. It is important to strike a balance between your personal preferences in terms of design, environmental factors like temperature, and the amount of natural light that enters the space.
Take advantage of windows and outdoor spaces.
You may be tempted to make your bed every morning so that you can enjoy the view from your room. Experts in interior design, however, caution against positioning the bed directly in front of or next to an East-facing window. Because of the heat and brightness of summer, you could have trouble falling or staying asleep and end up closing the blinds for longer to get some relief from the discomfort.
One possible alternative is to position the bed such that it faces the window but not beneath or opposite it.
Even if your bedroom windows don’t face one of the cardinal directions, you may still arrange the furniture in the room such that you can take advantage of the view.
Think about the weather and the air quality.
Despite the fact that it’s considered bad Feng Shui practice, there are occasions when the necessity of having your bed close to a window cannot be avoided due to the weather. In a small bedroom, for instance, it might be preferable to block a window rather than a radiator. Closing the radiator’s vents will reduce its heat output and increase heating costs.
If you live in a warm environment, moving your bed under a window can help you get some fresh air while you sleep. Take use of top-hinged windows if you want to improve airflow and use natural convection currents to cool the room.
To solve design problems, place a bed underneath a window.
It’s usual for windows to throw off a room’s balance. A bed is an excellent piece of furniture for these purposes. It will be more balanced and open if the bed is placed on the wall opposite the window.
This becomes more difficult, though, if the window is located smack dab in the middle of the room. Blocking the windows with a bed can make it difficult to open and close them, as well as reduce the amount of light coming into the room. Nonetheless, there are times when a bed placed under a window makes perfect sense.
There is a significant difference that may be made by selecting the proper high-end bed. You can avoid blocking the view or the light by choosing a frame that is low to the ground. The frame’s form is also important. Restoration of harmony and equilibrium can be achieved by conforming measurements to those of the window frame.
Curtains over the window are optional if you choose to sleep in a bed that has one built in.
In addition, the outcome can be greatly improved by selecting suitable furnishings for the space. A room’s geometry and decor can be unified, for instance, by picking the appropriate bedside tables to complement the shape of the bed and the window frame. Hence, don’t focus too much on one factor while deciding where to put the beds.
If you take the time to draw a floor plan of the entire area, you’ll be able to better see how to create balance in the space.