{"id":28152,"date":"2021-04-12T11:30:03","date_gmt":"2021-04-12T11:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/restonic.com\/sin-categorizar\/how-do-you-build-a-better-bedroom-drew-jonathan-scott-hosts-of-hgtvs-property-brothers-offer-expert-advice"},"modified":"2021-04-12T11:30:03","modified_gmt":"2021-04-12T11:30:03","slug":"how-do-you-build-a-better-bedroom-drew-jonathan-scott-hosts-of-hgtvs-property-brothers-offer-expert-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/restonic.com\/es\/blog-es\/how-do-you-build-a-better-bedroom-drew-jonathan-scott-hosts-of-hgtvs-property-brothers-offer-expert-advice","title":{"rendered":"How Do You Build a Better Bedroom? Drew & Jonathan Scott, Hosts of HGTV\u2019s Property Brothers Offer Expert Advice"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"HowIf you\u2019re looking to freshen up the look of your sleeping space, these smart design tips will help<\/h2>\n

With spring in the air, perhaps you\u2019re thinking about changing up the look of your home, renovating, redesigning or even just redecorating a few rooms. We get it. Over the last year, we\u2019ve all noticed areas where the decor didn\u2019t quite work \u2013 and we think the bedroom is the perfect place to begin a refresh. We spend a third of our lives in our bedrooms (most of sleeping hopefully) and research shows that the look of a bedroom, from its color palette to lighting to furniture placement, can significantly impact sleep quality.<\/p>\n

Hosts of HGTV\u2019s Property Brothers, Drew and Jonathan Scott have helped create countless stunning bedrooms over their careers. They were the perfect ones to ask for expert design tips on how to build a better bedroom<\/a>. Let\u2019s start off with the essentials. What are their must-haves for a bedroom besides a bed?<\/p>\n

The right furniture (and its placement) for your bedroom<\/h2>\n

While most modern bedrooms<\/a> contain a closet, having a built-in space for clothing is a relatively new addition to the bedroom scene. Generations ago, a wardrobe or armoire \u2013 or a closet in a nearby room \u2013 would have sufficed.<\/p>\n

If your bedroom<\/a>\u00a0is on the smallish side and you\u2019d like to free up more floor space (and control clutter), consider moving a chest of drawers into your closet (if it\u2019s big enough), buy containers that slide under the bed and instead of nightstands and hang your TV.<\/p>\n

And eliminate any non-essential pieces of furniture \u2013 without adding clutter.<\/p>\n

For Drew, it\u2019s important to have tidy spaces for all your stuff, including reading material. \u201cI need a space for a few books,\u201d he says, \u201cso a good nightstand is a must-have. A great alternative to consider \u2013 floating shelves, which save space and provide all the surface area you need. Plus, they keep me from cluttering up the bedroom<\/a> \u2013 something your partner will likely appreciate, too.\u201d<\/p>\n

For owners of older homes especially, Jonathan recommends a dresser or armoire in the absence of adequate closet space. When searching for the right one for your bedroom, he advises that you look for pieces with a slim profile so you don\u2019t have to worry about navigating around it at night, and distance it as much as you can from your bed-to-bathroom-path. \u201cYour toes will thank you!\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

\"bedroomThe right lighting for your bedroom<\/h2>\n

Good lighting is something often overlooked in our homes. It tends to be an after-thought, even though it plays a crucial role in making rooms functional and inviting, including bedrooms. As Drew points out, \u201cRight now, the most important bedroom lighting consideration is how you\u2019re going to transition into a sleep-friendly environment<\/a>. We\u2019re spending a\u00a0lot\u00a0more time at home, so it\u2019s important to make our sleeping environment feel different.\u201d Jonathan agrees. \u201cThat\u2019s right. Lots of soft, upward lighting will help with that changeover and create a calming effect.\u201d<\/p>\n

The hot trend now is layered lighting. Jonathan explains: \u201cLayered lighting means you\u2019re thinking about how different light sources interact and overlap with each other in a room. If you have too many lighting sources, or if they\u2019re not evenly spaced, you\u2019ll feel it subconsciously, which can heighten your senses at the very moment they should be relaxing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Drew is also a proponent of layered-lighting. \u201cYou achieve it by thinking about how you interact with a room,\u201d he says. \u201cIn a living room, that might mean providing more lighting in the back of a room behind seating areas, so they can direct light into where people interact, with supplemental layers in strategic corners.\u201d<\/p>\n

In the bedroom, those light layers are more limited, highlighting particular areas, such as where you might read before bed, for instance, or in a walk-in closet where you change for the evening. \u201cThe important thing for bedroom lighting is that it should never feel harsh,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n

The bedroom\u2019s most important feature \u2013 your bed!<\/h2>\n

\"CanThe centerpiece of your bedroom is the bed itself. The size of your bedroom has to be a major consideration in deciding what kind (and size) of bed to buy \u2013 and where to put it. The smaller your bedroom, the larger the impact the size of your bed<\/a> will have on how you move around. \u201cYou need ample space to walk around your bed \u2013 more than you think,\u201d emphasizes Drew. \u201cSome bed frames are sneaky and have protruding feet that will try to take you out. There\u2019s not a more humbling experience than being taken down by your own bed. Plus, you could get hurt!\u201d<\/p>\n

That\u2019s true of your mattress, too, especially if it\u2019s low to the floor. Jonathan suggests adjusting your bed size suitable to the scale of your bedroom. How do you know if it\u2019s not right for the space? \u201cIf you can\u2019t walk around your bed, arms hanging naturally, without having to turn to avoid the bed or a piece of furniture, you need to adjust your room\u2019s design,\u201d notes Jonathan.<\/p>\n

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A room for sleeping \u2013 according to most building codes \u2013 should be at least 70 sq ft, which is the size of a small nursery (7\u2019 X 10\u2019). The average bedroom in an apartment is 132 sq ft, in a house it\u2019s 219 sq ft. Of course, those sizes vary depending on whether you\u2019re in NYC or a more rural location, a small subdivision or a sprawling new build. For a king size bed to fit comfortably in your room, you\u2019ll need at minimum of 144 sq ft (12\u2019X12\u2019). A queen size bed requires a minimum of 120 sq ft (10\u2019X12\u2019).<\/p>\n

Measure how large of a bed can fit in your room and still walk around it. Then ask yourself a few questions:<\/p>\n