A Calm Bedroom in Five Pieces

A bedroom feels calm when there is little to look at and everything has a place. Five pieces in one wood and one colour do most of the work.

Start with the bed

Place it against the wall you see first from the door, with at least 60 cm on both sides. A king size frame for a 150 x 200 cm mattress needs a room of about 3 x 3.5 m to feel generous.

Bedside tables

Choose a height level with the top of the mattress or slightly below, so a lamp and a glass are easy to reach. A drawer hides the clutter that otherwise collects on top.

Storage

• A wardrobe on the wall opposite or beside the bed, with 90 cm in front for the doors.
• A wide chest of drawers for folded clothes doubles as a dressing surface with a mirror above it.
• Fix tall pieces to the wall, especially in a home with children.

Keep to light oak and white, add texture with linen and wool, and let the room breathe.