Bedroom

Bedroom design depends on how finishes meet and relate to the room’s light. Waiheke by Apartmento shows the relationship between wall finish and flooring; record details that suit your brief. Photographs can suggest a colour scheme, but assess paint or textile samples in the room under daylight and evening lighting before settling on a finish.

Home Staging - Arthur Street by Missfittings Interior Design shows why temporary styling should be separated from permanent design choices. When drawing ideas from a staging project, distinguish movable furniture and textiles from changes to joinery or electrical work. This keeps a bedroom plan practical and visually coherent.

Provide general lighting and a separate reading light at the bed. Check that switches are reachable from both the entry and the bed before electrical work begins.

Identify whether sound enters through a window, door or shared wall before choosing a treatment. Curtains and carpet can soften sound inside the room, while gaps or weak seals may need attention.

Check the track or rail position, how far the fabric needs to cover each side of the window, and whether the curtains can open without obstructing furniture. A separate blockout layer can provide privacy at night while a lighter layer retains daylight.