5 Essential Furniture Items Every Bedroom Needs

Whether you’re setting up a bedroom or redecorating, you want to make sure that you don’t miss anything. There are essential furniture items that belong in every bedroom, and we’re going to list them so that you don’t forget or neglect them. We’re going to skip the bed since it would be hard to forget that, but what else do you need?

The wardrobe

The bedroom isn’t just a place to sleep, it’s a place to get ready for the day. Built-in wardrobes are becoming all the rage these days but if you can’t do that, you want to make sure that wardrobe is not only functional but that, since it’s one of the larger pieces of furniture in the room, it sets the aesthetic, too. For instance, making it the largest of your white bedroom furniture sets can help you maintain a bright and clean look for the room.

The dresser

Just as important as the wardrobe, in terms of storage, is your dresser table. This is another crucial space to put your belongs, and also provides a top surface that can be used more decoratively, hosting photos, knick-knacks, as well as your morning routine gear such as your makeup or jewellery box.

Somewhere to sit

You’re likely to spend a lot of time getting ready in your bedroom, so you may want a place to sit as you do so. A small chair can do just the trick but a small, plush sofa can make a larger room all the more welcoming. You want a chair to fit in with the rest, such as the white bedroom furniture sets mentioned above. Otherwise, it can look a little out of place when compared to the rest of the items.

A good nightstand

When it comes to practical storage, you don’t need a whole lot by your bedside. Just a little top surface to put your essentials on, whether it’s your phone, glasses, a book or otherwise, and a drawer below can do the trick. A good nightstand should be minimalist, offering just the space that you need and little else. They can also serve as a mini-dresser, containing the basics you need to get up and dressed in the morning before the day really begins.

A mirror

A lot of people might skip over this one when they’re considering “essentials.” But just think of the fact that the bedroom is where you spend most of your “getting ready” time in the morning, not to mention where you try on various outfits. Don’t waste time moving back and forth to the bathroom. Give yourself the perfect vantage point there and then so you can enjoy a little more privacy and convenience.

The tips above can help you ensure that your bedroom is fully kitted out to meet every one of your needs. There may be some extras you want to consider beyond these, but these are the essentials you need to make sure you have.