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Here’s the thing. I’ve never purchase a bedroom set. There, I said it. I know that you saw the title of this blog and thought, “Great. FINALLY, I can get great inside information on buying a bedroom set from that skilled guy known in some circles as the Snooze Guru.” And look, you’re not completely wrong to think that. While I can provide tips and valuable information (come on, I’m a guru), I can’t really speak from experience. The truth is, until recently, I never really thought about buying a bedroom set. I’ve always just had various pieces of furniture that I’ve accumulated throughout the years. Some of the pieces have been a part of my bedroom for the majority of my life. Sometimes you just don’t know where things came from.

“That dresser? Hmm. I don’t know. I’ve kind of just always had it.”

But look, I’m not saying that’s a good thing. In fact, I recently looked at my bedroom with critical eyes, and I realized that it’s just a hodgepodge of hand-me-downs and look-what-I-found’s. And frankly, I’m a little bit embarrassed. I don’t want to be the kind of guy who doesn’t have any design sense. I mean, I’m a guru. And gurus can’t have an apathetic décor. It’s just not prudent. So, in an effort to revitalize my bedroom, I’ve decided that I need to buy a bedroom set. But what should I consider? What do I need to know? Let me share my search with you, and maybe you’ll learn a thing or two with me.

Space

Obviously, as I’m looking for a bedroom set, I need to think about space. My bedroom isn’t too big, so I definitely need to take that into consideration as I shop. My room is basically a square, so I don’t have to worry about getting anything custom made. Since I don’t have a lot of space, I’m going to limit my search to smaller bedroom sets.

Style

This part is the most fun for me. I like looking through the pictures to see which sets jump out at me. I like to keep an open mind while I shop. Even though I know my preferences, I don’t like to limit my search by style. You never know what might grab your eye, so I try to expose myself to as many options as I can. Generally, I prefer clean, straight lines, so I gravitate toward contemporary and modern designs. But I also enjoy the classic look of some traditional pieces. Exposing yourself to more designs allows you to broaden the scope of your personal style.

Function

In addition to assessing my space and determining my style preference, I need to thing about what I want to get out of the bedroom set. Since I’m not working with a lot of space, I can’t have too many furniture pieces. I really just need a bed, a nightstand, and a dresser. I suggest assessing what you use the most in your bedroom, and make that the focal point of your search. You may want to build your search around the bed. Or, perhaps you’re most concerned about the looks of the dresser. The more focused your search is, the easier your shopping experience will be.

After searching through the bedroom sets at US-Mattress.com, I think I’m going to go with the one pictured above. I like the way it mixes the old and new. The contemporary design employs traces of traditional shapes and tones to create a unique expression of style. What do you think?

I have an old aunt who lives in an old house, and it smells bad and I don’t really enjoy spending the night there. She’s a wonderful woman, really. But she smokes in the house and everything in her house is old. Sometimes I try to say something like, “Aunt Gloria, you should open a window when you smoke.” or “It smells bad in here.” She usually says something like, “Oh now, stop that. I like it. I like it because it smells like the 50′s.” And then I say something like, “Aunt Gloria, I wasn’t alive in the 50′s. And anyway, do you have anything to eat? I’m really hungry.” Once I tried to talk to her about the awful daybed I have to sleep on when I stay there. “What’s wrong with it? All you do is complain. Pass the salt,” she said, perhaps mildly offended. “No no, Aunt Gloria,” I said. “It’s not the bed. The daybed is great. Just a dynamite daybed, really. It’s just-” “The bedding,” she interrupted. “I know. It’s old and it smells like smoke, right?” “Well, yeah” I said. “And also, it’s really ugly and it’s not soft. Have you thought of changing the bedding? Please pass the butter.” “Change the bedding?” she asked, perhaps mildly irritated. “That’s just so much work, and I’m your dear old aunt, and I just don’t have the time or energy for-” I interrupted her, “No no, Aunt Gloria. You’ve got it all wrong! You see, changing daybed bedding is simple and easy. It’s one of the great things about having a daybed. You can change the bedding easily, and there are so many options!” Then she changed the subject.

Aunt Gloria isn’t good with change. I should have told you that. You were probably thinking she was going to change her bedding and that all would end well. She didn’t want new bedding, and I still sleep on the rough and ugly bedding when I go see her. But look, YOU shouldn’t be like my aunt Gloria. If you have a daybed, you should consider making the most out of its versatility and purchase some new bedding. It’s so easy to change the look of a daybed. From daybed ensembles to daybed covers, you can find the perfect way to bring excitement and freshness to your daybed.

Daybed ensembles allow you to easily decorate and redecorate on a whim for any reason. Tired of the old ensemble? Change it! Want to customize the bedding based on your guest’s preferences? Go for it! Consider changing your daybed ensemble with the seasons, and keep your décor fresh and current all year long. The design possibilities are limited only by your imagination and can express any idea or mood that you would like to display. You don’t have to worry about matching pillow shams, a bed skirt, and a comforter. The choices are already made! You just need to decide what kind of look and feel you want your daybed to bring to your room. From bright patterns to subtle colors. From fun to sophisticated. From classic to modern. Treat your daybed like a canvas for your style, and impress your friends and relatives every time they lay their head to rest in your home.