{"id":26378,"date":"2021-05-07T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-07T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.saatva.com\/must-have-bedroom-items\/"},"modified":"2023-06-01T19:20:04","modified_gmt":"2023-06-01T19:20:04","slug":"must-have-bedroom-items","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/blog\/must-have-bedroom-items\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Bedroom Items That Are Worth the Splurge"},"content":{"rendered":"\n


You might believe it\u2019s pretty simple to put together a bedroom. What do you really<\/em> need? A bed frame, a mattress<\/a>, and a nightstand, right? You\u2019ll be more than covered with those useful bedroom items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In reality, it\u2019s a bit more complicated than that. To set up a bedroom that feels truly cozy and addresses all your needs, you\u2019ll need to also consider things like clothing storage, a reading nook where you can power down at night, and good lighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can be overwhelming to think through these items needed for a bedroom and then purchase all of them, pondering what you absolutely need versus what you can skip. So we asked designer Kate Hume, director of\u00a0Kate Hume Design<\/a>, for her expert opinion on which pieces are worth the splurge and which ones you don\u2019t have to spend a fortune on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bedroom items that are worth the splurge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The nice thing is that if you have a budget you\u2019re keeping in mind, you can certainly go \u201chigh\u201d and \u201clow\u201d with your bedroom purchases to even everything out. Just because you\u2019re sticking to a budget doesn\u2019t mean you have to scrimp on luxurious, comfortable pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mattress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to must-have bedroom items that you should feel good about investing in, a mattress is at the top of the list, something that Hume agrees with. It\u2019s the centerpiece of your bedroom, the place where you\u2019ll lay your head down at the end of a long day\u2014and it should cradle your body comfortably so you can get a good night\u2019s sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hume says that if you consider your upcoming mattress purchase to be your \u201cforever bed,\u201d it\u2019s wise to go \u201cas high as possible\u201d when buying your mattress since you will spend so much time lying on it. \u201cIt\u2019s a central piece in everyone\u2019s life,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sheets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hume believes that it\u2019s key to spend a little more on sheets<\/a> \u201cbecause they touch your body.\u201d She prefers what she calls \u201ccrispy cotton sheets,\u201d which are worth the splurge \u201cbecause they feel so great.\u201d Hume adds that she always goes with plain neutral sheets in the bedroom since they\u2019ll be able to go with whichever comforter and additional linens you pick out in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lighting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lighting is important in every room of the home, but it’s even more important in the bedroom. You\u2019ll need adequate lighting for bedroom activities like reading<\/a> and generally winding down, but it shouldn\u2019t be so much that it\u2019s oppressive. After all, it\u2019s beneficial to keep the lights low before bed to prepare your body for sleep. Since it\u2019s such a careful balance, it makes sense to splurge on bedroom lighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hume loves \u201cgood reading lights,\u201d preferring directional lights that will illuminate only certain areas of the bedroom. She also considers \u201clovely lamps with shades on the nightstand\u201d to be worthy of a splurge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe source vintage vases and have them converted into lamps,\u201d she adds. \u201cYou can actually find great options on eBay.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Robes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Is there anything more luxurious than settling down into a soft, comfy robe right before bed? According to Hume, it\u2019s a splurge-worthy addition to be included in any bedroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For herself, Hume loves to splurge on something she calls \u201ctoweling robes,\u201d made up of thick fabric typically reserved for luxe bath towels. \u201cThey are so big they can double as an overcoat if you need to let the dog out,\u201d she says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bedroom items you should save your money on<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Then there are those bedroom items that won\u2019t require you to break the bank. The moral of the story? Mostly, it\u2019s wise to splurge on anything that touches your skin or can impact the quality of your sleep. Otherwise, for furnishings and decorative items, you can save your cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Textiles and throw pillows<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hume refers to bedcovers and decorative pillows as \u201csoft furnishings,\u201d otherwise known as items you don\u2019t need to splurge on since you\u2019ll want to give yourself the option to change them frequently according to your decor whims and preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBedcovers can be an affordable way to provide a quick update,\u201d she says. \u201cI layer a couple of throws per bed and add matching pillows.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seasonal items<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For decorative pillows and bedcovers, Hume prefers to have a winter and summer set that will fit each seasonal color palette. \u201cI love to switch, as the same old thing can get boring,\u201d she says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this, you can be economical, purchasing budget-friendly throw pillows and comforters in darker colors and heavier textures for fall and winter and light-colored, breezy coverings for spring and summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nightstands and other furniture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Since they won\u2019t directly impact your sleep quality, surprisingly, furniture is an area where you can strive to save money, even though they seem like big-ticket items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to nightstands, for example, good ones can be hard to find and might be too large for your space, notes Hume. Instead, turn to a budget-friendly option like a flat-topped stool, \u201cwhich can double as a nightstand and you can find them at several price points,\u201d she says. (Here’s how to choose the best bedroom furniture<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can you make sure your bedroom is set up for catching Z’s? Follow these<\/em> tips for designing your bedroom for better sleep<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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