Bedroom only for relaxing
The bedroom is only for relaxing, sleeping, and a bit of play for the child in the evening - gentle, Mediterranean or wabi sabi style.
For the architect
Bedroom design
6 notes
Step 1
Before signing the contract
Get to know each other and make both sides' expectations clear before signing with the architect.
Step 2
Guiding principles
Apply to every item; restate them to the architect and contractor from the start.
Step 3
Design & preparation
Things to settle before construction starts.
Step 4
Structure & rough construction
Foundation, floors, walls, concrete, waterproofing.
Step 5
In-wall building systems
Electrical, plumbing, air-conditioning, network — done before plastering and tiling.
Step 6
Surface finishing
Floors, walls, ceilings, doors, paint.
Step 7
Equipment & built-in cabinetry
Kitchen, sanitary ware, built-in cabinets.
Step 8
Furniture, lighting & decor
Loose furniture and lighting, done last inside the house.
Bedroom lighting
Bedroom lighting: layered, glare-free, no ceiling light, two-way switches on both sides of the bed head - turn off the light without leaving the bed.
One sleeps, the other can still read
One person sleeps while the other can still read or go to the bathroom without disturbing them.
Hè Studio bedroom furniture
Bedroom furniture (bed, chair if any) from Hè Studio - the architect designs to match.
Sockets at the bed head and dressing table
A socket at the bed head for charging; a socket at the dressing table (existing or later) for the hair dryer.
Secondary bedroom
A secondary bedroom may need no design, or limit built-ins so it can be re-designed later - it should not be designed specifically for one age. The ground-floor room: when built it could be a study but later a bedroom - so electrical equipment (lights, sockets) and water must be planned for in advance; later only loose furniture needs to be bought as replacement.
Step 9
Garden & exterior
Gate, yard, plants, irrigation.
Step 10
Handover, operation & maintenance
Checks before taking over the house and after moving in.