The area around your bed can be a direct reflection of your state of mind. For instance, when your bedside table is crowded with books, electronic chargers, and a dirty water glass, you're probably in the middle of a stressful week. Taking the time to clear the space where you sleep is an important part of maintaining a restful bedroom...
There are differing ideas about how to stock the bedside table. We like to keep it simple with just a lamp, an alarm clock, and whatever we're currently reading, but many people prefer to decorate their tabletop with a candle and maybe some family photos.
If you're the type that likes to have a lot of stuff on hand, we recommend getting a bedside table with storage and keeping the top surface as clear as possible. A clean surface creates a "blank slate" for the next day.
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Wow, a bedroom that's actually smaller than mine (Amy's)!
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It's amazing how such a simple thing can make such a big difference - I definately notice a difference in my sleep and waking mood if I let my bedside table get cluttered. I now try to make clearing it part of my bed making routine.
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Probably helps too to make one's bed. I like the center picture (matching couple) because the bedding looks so crisp and flat, it repeats the straight lines of their bedside tables.
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Yes, simpler is definitely better.
This also applies to the top of the dresser, the chair in the corner, etc. - Piles of stuff anywhere in your bedroom will make your room less comfortable.
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Call me simple:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/82525810@N00/740956219/in/set-72157602940258814/
and loving it.
joel
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I love this approach! We kept things simple by using visually light bedside tables and wall mounted reading lights:
http://chezerbey.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/nightstanddetail_050709.jpg?w=400&h=533
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