Breathe new life into your bedroom by changing the layout

Does your bedroom leave you feeling uninspired? The experts at Hammonds are here to help. The longer we live in our spaces, the more we come to take them for granted – especially when they don't change over time. Seeing the same configuration of four walls can get bland after a while, but it doesn't have to be this way.

With some simple changes to the layout of your bedroom, and perhaps a few additions here and there, you can transform the space and fall back in love with it. Here are our tips for creating the best layout for a bedroom.

Make your bed the focal point

A quick win when it comes to a bedroom reshuffle is to reposition your bed. If space permits, move it into the centre of the room so it can act as the focal point. This is probably where you'll spend most of your time in the bedroom, so it makes sense to give it pride of place.

With a new, dominant position, updating its soft furnishings is a great way to spruce up your bed and make it more of a feature of the room. Choose cushions and throws to complement your bedding and give your bed a more sophisticated yet inviting feel.

Swap freestanding for fitted furniture

You can move furniture around all you want but you're unlikely to free up room or make better use of it without some further changes. Freestanding furniture is versatile but it doesn't always work with the space you have. Fitted furniture, on the other hand, conforms to the limits of your room and can help you make the most of it.

Bedrooms with tricky corners and sloped ceilings are never easy to work with. However, fitted furniture designed for alcoves and other awkward spaces helps to optimise floor space while offering a practical and stylish storage solution. And you can never have too much storage! The best modern bedroom layout ideas combine style and practicality.

Play with lighting and mirrors

Changing the layout of your bedroom in combination with clever use of lighting and mirrors can have a wonderful effect on ambience. If windows or light sources have been enshrouded by nearby furniture or overwhelmed by cluttered spaces, consider a layout that lets lighting do more for you.

Natural light reflecting from mirrors can brighten rooms and make them feel bigger. This might be something to consider if you don't have the luxury of space. Layered lighting is also worth experimenting with. By adding different types, such as overhead and accent lighting, you can make your bedroom adaptable for different times of the day and highlight certain features.