Go to bed and wake up to the sleek look of contemporary furnishings in your bedroom. Decorate with leather-covered beds, curved shelving and dressers in different shapes, such as round or oval. You might start with a bed and night stands that go together---or a bed and dresser---and then add accessories to complement them. Personalize the whole thing by putting family, travel or pet photos in handsome contemporary frames.
Modern Beds
If you're tired of frou-frou comforters and dust ruffles, go for an entirely different look with a simple contemporary bed covered in white Italian leather. Other creative choices include a black and white space-age vinyl bed with rounded corners, or a platform bed on a teakwood base with modern-looking lights inserted in the headboard. Visit Spacify.com for ideas.
Chests and Dressers
Once you've started with a contemporary bed, follow suit with your dresser. Consider a piece with drawers of graduating sizes; a rounded wood dresser that looks like a tower; or a contemporary Italian oval-shape chest of drawers. You can find dozens of great choices on websites including Azzia.com.
Add Accessories
The fun really begins when you start to accessorize your contemporary bedroom. Look for graphic, textured pillows and cushions; round, square and irregular-shaped rugs; picture frames that hang from the ceiling; arty vases in wild colors and designs; and equally wild clocks. For a touch of modern, visit PlushPod.com (see Resources) for ideas.
Choose some contemporary lighting in a sleek style. You'll find all kinds of styles, including skinny chrome floor lamps, spiraling table lamps and and lamps that look more like icicles than lighting fixtures. For a fun array of lamps and lighting, visit ComCore21.com.
All in One
If you want contemporary bedroom furniture but can't afford to shop piece by piece, think about buying a complete set at a discount. You can find deals on many styles, such as a European-style platform bed with matching dresser and night stands; a fun red and black leather set; and an all-white set that complements nearly any paint color. For a range of choices, visit ModernLineFurniture.com or OneWayFurniture.com.
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