Renovating a bedroom is always an important job and a big investment, but when you live in a period property it is something that needs to have special care taken. Getting the help of a professional like this bedroom renovations specialist //www.thekitchenrefurbishmentcompany.co.uk/bedroom-renovations/ can be helpful when you are taking on a task like this – here are some of the things to be aware of when you are renovating a bedroom in an older property…
Something that many older properties will have in the bedrooms are sloping ceilings. This means that it can be difficult to make furniture fit neatly into the space and you may find that you are not making the most of the room because of how you have to lay things out.
In cases like this, the best option by far is to go for bespoke furniture that is made to fit the bedroom. You can fit custom made furniture into all those quirky spaces with uneven walls and floors and tiny alcoves. As well as making the most of the space you can also have the furniture designed to suit your storage needs making the room much more organised.
When it comes to decorating, you need to bear in mind the age of the building. If the building has solid walls, not cavity walls like more modern buildings, you need to use lime plaster and clay paints which are breathable to prevent moisture building up and becoming trapped. These paints also have a softer finish which works very well in older properties.
Many bedrooms in older homes have a fireplace and if you are lucky enough to have one, why not make a feature of it? Even if you don’t use it as a functioning fireplace, it still makes a fantastic feature. You can restore tiles, paint a complementary colour on the surround and hang artwork or a mirror over it to enhance it. If it is unused, large standing lanterns arranged around it give it a cosy look.
Another thing to think about is the flooring. If possible, it is great to restore original wooden floorboards. Alternatively, if you prefer carpet in a bedroom, go for soft wool carpets which keep the traditional style whilst adding warmth and comfort to the room.
