Parrot on a PorchA Journey Toward the Little Mansion Dream

Whoever invented this type of bed is a genius. These are specifically for those who have space and closet problems in their bedrooms just like us. Since we’re just living with the in-laws temporarily, we don’t have enough space to store all our stuffs: clothes, bed and bath linens, tons of toddler toys and even the brand new and unused kitchen stuffs and appliances gifted to us on our wedding. Apart from having just a small bedroom, we also have limited closets. These Storage Beds address this dilemma. As the name suggests, it is a space saving trundle only the lower part is specifically made for storage purposes. (Pictures via http://www.time4sleep.co.uk)

The “little mansion” is designed to have 3 bedrooms on the second floor. But we’ve requested the developer to just have 2 bedrooms for a start so that we’ll be having a bigger master’s bedroom. My son’s too little anyway to have his own room. It’s very timely that I have read this article about Bedroom trends for 2010. Hubby and I will have a guide and reasonable options in bringing these two bedrooms “updated” and à la mode in terms of styles and designs perfect for this year.

* Bold Bed Linen – the easiest way to bring up the bedroom with bold colors are through bed linens with vintage-y bright florals or sugared pastels.

* Elegant Headboards – go for a super-chic style and elegantly designed headboards ala-boutique hotel style. On colors, a palette of sleek greys and blacks and an accent colour, such as yellow or lime do the trick.

* Statement Beds – remember those Georgian type of beds with poles and ceilings..beds that of royalties. Classic but remember to infuse a modern touch for a twist.

* Feature Walls – Feminine floral wallpapers are perfect for creating a soft, romantic feel.

The Little Mansion we’re likely to own has just a limited floor area. So to maximize space, furniture such as these transparent Jolly Side Tables may really create an illusion for more area. Perfect as a side table in the bedroom, living room or even in the porch.

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Our soon to be “little mansion” is figuratively small. I’m just coining it as a “mansion” because it’s our very own “palace” only in a small-scale. The space is not really a concern because, after all, it’s just in the perspective and in the interior that we can make it huge by maximizing the limited space. The use of functional and stylish Futons can address this concern. They make a stylish seating by the day, and by night they can be converted into beds.

Luck is on my side as I chanced upon great deals and promos on the web. I can use these Affordable Futons Coupon Codes for further discount on the wide array of Portolino Futons on sale. I just have to consult the husband’s first and agree on a specific design that we can order.

One of LM’s three bedrooms is already reserved for Asher. We’ll let him sleep though in his own room come the time when he’s capable to do so perhaps in three years time or more. But as it is, the second room will be decorated and designed child-friendly.

Here are some guidelines for parents in making a childproof bedroom:

1. Use childproofing devices such as corner cushions, plug and outlet covers, cabinet slide locks, toddler gates and finger pinch guards to ensure safety.

2. Check all materials used in furnishing, painting, and decorating your child’s room for hazardous substances such as lead, splinters, etc .

3. Paint. Use eco-friendly paints. Be sure to get rid of awful odor of a newly painted wall before letting your child come in or stay inside the room The odor can irritate your child’s sense of smell.

4. Flooring. Carpeted, wood flooring, area rugs or rubber mats: it actually depends on the parents but do know that each has its pros and cons. Carpeted floors may cushion a child’s fall but may harbor bacteria that cause respiratory problems in kids like common colds.

5. Walls. Do not hang any decor in a baby or toddler’s bedroom because these may fall on him.

6. Window treatments. Allow natural light into your baby’s room. Blinds cords must use use cord shorteners. Curtain’s length must be kept short to keep your little one’s playful fingers from tugging at them. Be sure to change frequently cloth curtains as these can harbor dusts and other allergens.

Rustic houses may appear outdated, weird and old-fashioned, but there’s something about them that’s totally soothing to the senses and just perfect for the ideal rest house that everyone wishes to own in the suburbs. Especially if complemented with rustic furniture such as the one below, anyone entering such type of dwelling communes with nature.

For example, check out this 6 Piece Cedar King Bedroom Set from Scenic Furniture.

Just by looking at it, the classic lodge look allures one and it seemingly invites one to take a sound rest as if you’re in the wilderness of the nature and communing in solitude. I like its rugged yet elegant presentation and the colors definitely jive and are pleasing to the eye. I better bookmark this site so I’ll have a reference when the time comes that we’ll build our rest house, with wishful thinking, in Baguio.

Way back our childhood years, my sisters and I were fond of buying self-adhesive glow in the dark stars and other luminous objects. We would stick them onto our bedroom ceiling and come sleeping and lights off time, we would often glaze up and pretend that we were star gazing. Sometimes, even pretending to make a wish over a falling star. We had a lot of fun transforming our common bedroom into a glowing galaxy. The pack we bought has more than enough stars to make a bunch of constellations on the ceiling and even on our bedroom walls. These are easy to use and weren’t messy at all. Before retiring the night, we point out the names of the constellation.

I’ll let my son decorate his bedroom too in our future house with these glow in the dark stuffs. At 19 months, he loves staring at the moon at night so I’m sure he’d go gaga with these stuffs in his bedroom ceiling too.

Finally, dear hubby gave the go signal to start looking for a replacement of our twin bed. We’ve been co-sleeping with the little one and since he’s growing bigger each day, the bed can no longer accommodate our squeezed sleeping bodies. I found the style I want at a nearby furniture store. They have a wide variety of Sleigh Beds, King Beds and Queen Beds all with different styles with reliable quality. Hubby wants a sleighbed type but I told him that we’ll just get a simpler king or even just a queen sized bed. We want a larger space but we don’t want to sleep very far apart from each other. This shop also offers other room furniture so we might check out as well for a hair dresser that I can use.

I’m supposed to start digiscrapping the little one’s party guest sheets but I can’t take my eyes off from browsing this home site where I got a cool childproof bookshelf idea. I’m thinking of styling our bedroom with such for my books and magazine collection to have an “abode” of their own and to escape the little one’s destructive hands. I’m checking out IKEA right now but it seems that I can’t decide which one to go for. All of the organizers are eye candies. I’ll keep my options open for now and I’ll also try to look in the department store for other brands and styles.