The recovery in import volume seen in the second half of 2020 continued in January 2021 with timber and panel imports 12% higher than in January 2020. The volume of solid timber and panel products imported in January 2021 totalled 895,000m3, a 100,000m3 rise from January 2020’s total imports of
The Building Safety Group (BSG) has reported an 84% increase in the number of ‘Working at Height’ breaches occurring on construction sites during the first quarter of 2021. BSG’s latest figures were obtained following 4300 independent site inspections that took place between 1st January and 31st March this year. BGS’s
Edinburgh based architect, Kettle Collective, is calling for architects to be at the forefront of tackling carbon reduction, a sector which contributes up to 39% of the global carbon footprint, after being honoured with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development. This is the second Queen’s Award for Kettle Collective, which
ISPs and contractors are being urged to consider smaller and more remote rural communities under the new £5bn Project Gigabit scheme which was extended earlier this month. The reminder comes from Paul Churm, Fibre Optic Specialist at REHAU, whose organisation is working relentlessly to develop innovative cabling infrastructure products that
As lockdown restrictions continue to ease around the UK, the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) advises all companies to be cautious and still adhere to the GGF and Government’s guidance to make sure that employees and customer stay safe. On 12th April, the Government guidance was updated to state that
The Depot latest stage in the refurbishment process, which includes the grade II-listed former army stores and barracks at Weedon Bec, Northamptonshire, has been approved. According to the decision, the site’s former hospital prison will be turned into executive-style accommodation for resident and visiting businesspeople. The Depot was acquired several
Bristol City Council has given planning permission to First Base’s £175 million Soapworks development, which will incorporate a mix of workspace, affordable homes and a food and drink offer close to the city centre. The grade II-listed former soap factory, dating back to the 1860s, will be restored, alongside two
Global roofing specialist TN International has won BBA approval for its specification range of Börner bituminous roofing systems. Agrément Certificate No: 21/5879 is the first in a series of BBA certificates that cover the manufacturer’s key specification systems, focusing on torch-safe roofing options for both flat and pitched applications as
Solar energy has bombarded the planet for the last 4 billion years. Harnessing the sun’s power to get electricity is a good option if you want cleaner and better energy sources. Besides, they’re so efficient and cost-effective. Rather than depending on the grid for electricity supply to heat your pool
It is usually said that a bedroom reflects your personality. Therefore a bedroom should be a personal gateway it should be a canvas to represent your favorite collection, feeling, and color. The bedroom should not only be aesthetically pleasing and full of expressions it also should be someplace that helps
The recovery in import volume seen in the second half of 2020 continued in January 2021 with timber and panel imports 12% higher than in January 2020. The volume of solid timber and panel products imported in January 2021 totalled 895,000m3, a 100,000m3 rise from January 2020’s total imports of 795,000m3. When comparing January 2021 with January 2020 the statistics revealed that among the individual product categories: Softwood import volumes rose by 22% (530,000m3). Hardwood import volumes fell by 5.5% (38,000m3). Softwood plywood import volumes rose by 24% (82,000m3). Particleboard import volumes fell by 42% (41,000m3) OSB import volumes rose 135% (58,000m3). MDF import volumes fell by 22.5% (60,000m3) The increase in import volumes comes amidst a resurgent housing market, with housing starts up by 26% in England in Q4 2020 as compared to Q4 2019. Exclusively to TTF members, the full monthly report highlights the stories behind these statistics, including a focus on panel product imports over the last five years. David Hopkins, CEO of the Timber Trade Federation, said: “Our latest statistics reflect the determination of our members to match supply to demand, with a growth in overall wood product imports amidst a competitive international market which is keeping supply tight the world over, and a surge in construction in the UK. “This growth is being supported by a buoyant housing market, a government eager to invest, and consumers choosing to spend money saved during the pandemic on home improvements, with some £160 billion saved during the last year.“
The Building Safety Group (BSG) has reported an 84% increase in the number of ‘Working at Height’ breaches occurring on construction sites during the first quarter of 2021. BSG’s latest figures were obtained following 4300 independent site inspections that took place between 1st January and 31st March this year. BGS’s report is a cause for concern as ‘Working at Height’ remains the biggest danger for construction workers. Statistics released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in 2020 show that almost half of all construction accidents (47%) were from falls from height. There were 40 fatal injuries in 2019/20, slightly up on the 5-year average of 37 per year. 29 of these fatalities were due to falls from height. Over 60% of deaths during working at height involve falls from ladders, scaffolds, working platforms, roof edges and through fragile roofs. No. of Working at Height Breaches occurring on construction sites Q1 2021 The Work at Height Regulations 2005 require employers and those in control of any work at height activity to ensure that the work is properly planned, well supervised and carried out by competent people. In general terms, being competent to work at height means having the right skills, knowledge, training and experience. The precise definition of competence for a specific job depends on the nature of the work and the equipment being used. “Working at Height is clearly the most dangerous activity carried out in the construction sector” commented Andy Harper, Technical Support Manager at BSG. “We can all do more to ensure that work is properly planned, supervised and conducted by qualified workers who have the required skills for the job in hand. Having the correct control measures in place and assessing the risk is also essential for avoiding accidents. In addition, companies should try to complete as much work as possible from the ground, ensure safe access and egress and importantly, make certain that any equipment used is suitable and designed for that purpose, installed and used by a competent person and inspected as required by the Working at Height Regulations 2005 and relevant guidance”. For further information about the risks of working at height and how to limit risk exposure, please visit the BSG website www.bsgltd.co.uk.
Edinburgh based architect, Kettle Collective, is calling for architects to be at the forefront of tackling carbon reduction, a sector which contributes up to 39% of the global carbon footprint, after being honoured with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development. This is the second Queen’s Award for Kettle Collective, which is one of 205 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise and one of only 17 for Sustainable Development. Previously landing the award for International Trade in 2016, the firm was formed in 2012 with a focus on creating high performance and energy efficient designs. Probably best-known for designing the Falkirk Wheel, design principal Tony Kettle is one of the country’s leading architects and is also behind the River Clyde Crossing bridge, the largest opening cable-stay road bridge in the world, as well as the concept for St Petersburg’s LEED Platinum, low energy Lakhta Centre, Europe’s tallest building. Sustainable design is at the core of everything we do,” says Kettle’s managing director, Colin Bone. “It is a great honour to have been recognised by Her Majesty the Queen for our sustainable design. We set up Kettle Collective to make a difference, not just to the quality of the lives of the people living and working in our projects, but most importantly on making a positive impact to the natural environment on a large scale.” Underpinned by the belief that the space we live in directly influences the quality of our lives, Kettle was set up to create vibrant and sustainable projects. “The design phase is critical to the energy efficiency of any building and designers not only need to prioritise but to innovate if they are going to meet the considerable challenges we face. Through regenerative building and promoting habitats and biodiversity we are actively reducing the impact on the planet.” Kettle is an international business with satellite studios in Dubai and Oman, as well as a presence in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, St Petersburg and Shenzhen. The Middle East is a key market for Kettle, a region where they have designed a number of projects from large urban developments to individual buildings all underpinned by sustainable design. Kettle designed the LEED Platinum, multi award winning Solar Innovation Centre at the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park for the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority which acts as a hub to promote the sustainable energy future, showing Dubai at the forefront of thinking in sustainability. “We continually learn from different cultures and are designing new buildings and communities across the world that are not only truly sustainable in a built environment, but that celebrate the place,” says Tony Kettle. “I am delighted and hugely proud of our team. This is our second Queen’s award and it is significant to win for sustainability, which is the key issue of our time and is a commitment on every project we design. We believe everyone has a responsibility to minimise use of the earth’s valuable resources and maximise use of renewable energy to the reduce the carbon footprint. As a studio we look to create long term value for our clients which will benefit future generations and society as a whole.” Meanwhile, The Hunter Foundation in partnership with the University of Strathclyde is currently developing the Hunter Global Leadership Centre on the banks of Loch Lomond, designed by Kettle Collective. The centre will be Scotland’s first dedicated leadership training centre, designed to be carbon neutral for energy usage and drive social benefit and economic growth. Sir Tom Hunter, philanthropist and founder of The Hunter Foundation, said: “It’s fantastic news that the Kettle Collective has won the Queen’s Award for Sustainable Development as recognition of its work leading the sustainability charge. I am particularly pleased at the recognition of Kettle’s impact to climate change, which is now nothing short of urgent to our planet.” Now in its 55th year, the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise are the most prestigious business awards in the country, with winning businesses able to use the esteemed Queen’s Awards emblem for the next five years.
ISPs and contractors are being urged to consider smaller and more remote rural communities under the new £5bn Project Gigabit scheme which was extended earlier this month. The reminder comes from Paul Churm, Fibre Optic Specialist at REHAU, whose organisation is working relentlessly to develop innovative cabling infrastructure products that are designed for longevity and to create efficient installations, halving time and engineer workloads. Paul also warns that the centralisation of the scheme puts smaller ISPs at risk as they will have to bid against each other within each county, potentially causing overbuild in already-congested areas of the UK. Paul said: “Overall the extension of the scheme is welcome news for the industry, but caution needs to be paid to some of the more difficult areas to reach. While local councils are now able to top their vouchers up, the increase is variable between jurisdictions. Businesses will inevitably go for the easy low-hanging fruit, however this voucher should encourage ISPs and contractors to move further out into the rural community. It’s up to the supply chain to make a conscious effort to ensure more of the extreme rural hamlets in the UK are acknowledged and brought up to speed, as well as levelling competition for ISPs.” Local authorities are also now expecting ISPs to build redundancy within new networks to allow for an open-market approach, this is in some cases a pre-requisite for the funding schemes. In which case, REHAU says more innovative installation solutions are required if the UK is to meet its ambitious fibre rollout targets. Paul continues: “More redundancy means more cable, which means more installation time, and ultimately more risk of things going wrong – particularly when situated in large remote areas. Solutions that are robust and easy to install are therefore critical to minimise inconveniences in these scenarios.” Some of the most common barriers to implementing fibre cables in rural locations are long horizontal directional drills or direct bury applications without sand bedding. Micro duct design is therefore an important factor in a fibre installation project, yet designs can vary significantly, either enabling or hindering the installation process. Most micro ducting requires additional materials (i.e. waterproof seals or containers) to cover up connections or break out points, however new generation designs, such as RAUSPEED from REHAU, come with thick-walled micro ducts which means they can go straight into the ground. RAUSPEED’s success in rural areas has already been demonstrated across the continent, with one such success story coming from a project in Switzerland, whereby the micro ducts used produced great blowing-in results in Europe’s highest valley. The project involved installing high-speed optical fibre connections for a remote village located in the mountains. Naturally, this presented unique challenges associated with rural areas, such as the lack of infrastructure and the practical limitations of laying the miles of cable required, through difficult terrain. These challenges were overcome by using a 288-fibre count cable in a RAUSPEED 16/12 micro duct, which achieved a record single blow length of more than 5km. Paul added: “You only have to look at the Switzerland case study, which enabled fibre connections with a length of over 80km, to see that choosing appropriate technology with positive properties proves beneficial for any challenging project. With innovations like this, we hope ISPs and contractors can feel empowered to go beyond the low-hanging fruit of Project Gigabit.” For more information on fibre broadband and REHAU’s telecommunications products, visit: www.rehau.com/uk-en/rehau-uk-telecommunications-and-fibre-networks-fttx
As lockdown restrictions continue to ease around the UK, the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) advises all companies to be cautious and still adhere to the GGF and Government’s guidance to make sure that employees and customer stay safe. On 12th April, the Government guidance was updated to state that all retail (including showrooms, garden centres and concession stores) in England is now permitted to open. Wales and Scotland re-opened showrooms earlier in April and in Northern Ireland retail is expected to re-open by the end of April. In the Republic of Ireland Government will re-open retail on 4th May. In addition, the Scottish Government also announced that non-essential work in people’s homes can resume in Scotland from 26th April. The GGF wrote to the Scottish Government regarding this matter in March, urging that this restriction be removed and aligned with the rest of the UK, where working in people’s homes has been allowed since last year. On the news of the restrictions be lifted, John Agnew, GGF Managing Director commented, “It is with some relief for all consumer facing companies that the restrictions are now being eased. With all the Government statistics going in the right direction, the GGF advises all companies re-opening retail premises to operate under the GGF and Government COVID-secure guidance.” James MacPherson, GGF Health, Safety and Environment Manager added, “It’s great to see that the Government testing and vaccination programme are having a significant impact and numbers of cases, hospitalizations and fatalities are coming down. However to make sure that we don’t slip back into another lockdown, it is vital that everyone behaves responsible and takes the necessary precautions. If companies need any support or guidance on this I urge them to utilize the GGF website and check our COVID safe guides.” All companies in the industry can access and download the GGF specific guidance via the GGF website. Please see links below: GGF COVID Safe guides COVID Safe guide for consumers COVID Safe guide for Installers COVID Safe guide for manufacturing and the supply chain
The Depot latest stage in the refurbishment process, which includes the grade II-listed former army stores and barracks at Weedon Bec, Northamptonshire, has been approved. According to the decision, the site’s former hospital prison will be turned into executive-style accommodation for resident and visiting businesspeople. The Depot was acquired several years ago by property entrepreneur Michael Chittenden, who has since spent upwards of £1 million renovating the buildings and converting them into character offices, workshops and stores. “Bringing the old prison hospital back to life is something of a labour of love and part of our vision to sensitively restore the site while also making it an inspiring, modern business centre for local companies, as well as a range of other compatible uses which will enhance the local economy and infrastructure,” said Michael. “We have over 90 tenants here now and many of them occasionally need to stay close by some nights, or have staff or clients visiting from other parts of the country. The move towards flexible working by so many of our tenants has added to the demand, as staff do need to spend some time in their workplaces.” The B70 building started coming to life around 1844, when it was being built to serve as a hospital to the adjoining military prison. In 1911 it was converted into accommodation for people working in the stores, with its new name being The Old Storeholder’s Quarters. The Depot was originally built at Weedon Bec between 1807 and 1812 by the British Army as part of the nation’s emergency defence plans against Napoleon. The 15-acre walled site also acted as a barracks for several hundred men and as a military prison, which led to the need for a hospital. The Depot continued serving the Army rthrough both World Wars, but effectively closed in 1954. “Before we became involved, the plans originally accepted for the site involved knocking down buildings, including this one, to make way for retail space. The approach we’ve taken is to restore the buildings one by one and make them fit for use for centuries to come. Buildings that were once only useful for storage and distribution are now being converted into high quality, flexible business units, the next being an 18,000 sq ft co-working office space,” commented the architect for The Depot renovation project is Paul Vick. The site also hosts a visitor centre, café and shops. Future plans include a care home and independent living accommodation, apartments and a hotel.
Bristol City Council has given planning permission to First Base’s £175 million Soapworks development, which will incorporate a mix of workspace, affordable homes and a food and drink offer close to the city centre. The grade II-listed former soap factory, dating back to the 1860s, will be restored, alongside two new buildings, a public square and new pedestrian routes. Moreover, the doors of the former Gardiner Haskins warehouse will again re-open to the public, housing an independent food and drink offer, including a purpose-built food hall. The Soapworks is set to introduce more than £200 million in long-term community benefits, which will provide up to 243 much needed sustainable and affordable homes. In addition, there will be new flexible workspace to meet demand in the city centre. “We are delighted our plans to bring the Soapworks back to life have been granted by Bristol City Council. These proposals will help drive Bristol’s inclusive and sustainable recovery by delivering the new homes and modern flexible workspace needed in the city,” said Lucinda Mitchell, project director at First Base. “Soapworks will be a live, work, play neighbourhood, with supporting people and planet with a new ecology of independent retailers, food operators and cafes, as well as cultural uses, to attract and retain talent in the city centre. We are already seeing strong demand for the workspace and homes and look forward to working with Bristol City Council and the local community to deliver this exciting project,” Lucinda added. Masterplanned by Woods Bagot, the development will be set around a new public square including biodiverse green spaces, and will create new pedestrian and cycle routes to the city’s commercial centre at Temple Quay and the cultural quarter at Old Market.
Global roofing specialist TN International has won BBA approval for its specification range of Börner bituminous roofing systems. Agrément Certificate No: 21/5879 is the first in a series of BBA certificates that cover the manufacturer’s key specification systems, focusing on torch-safe roofing options for both flat and pitched applications as well as zero-fall protected roofs such as green roofs. Fire performance and roof safety were key considerations in awarding this certification. For fire resistance, the BBA testing found that, when classified to EN 13501-5: 2016, the Börner systems achieved BROOF(t4) for roof slopes below 10°, the highest fire standard possible in Europe. Fire performance figures are laid out in a clear and concise matrix table to help designers identify BROOF T4-accredited systems. Other key factors assessed for each system included weathertightness, condensation risk, resistance to wind uplift and mechanical damage, and durability, with the anticipated service life certified as being in excess of 35 years. The certificates cover both stone wool and PIR insulations, with a comprehensive range of thicknesses covered to allow architects and specifiers complete design flexibility in achieving the latest U-values. In addition, in the BBA’s opinion, the Börner roof waterproofing systems, if installed, used and maintained in accordance with their individual certificates, satisfy or contribute to satisfying the relevant requirements in relation to NHBC Standards 7.1 Flat roofs, terraces and balconies. The comprehensive certification process included several factors relating to compliance with Building Regulations, as well as other non-regulatory requirements. It also incorporated evidence from independently verified technical specification, assessment criteria and technical investigations, along with design considerations and installation guidance. Environmental considerations were also taken into account during the certification process. Börner membranes are manufactured from bitumen and polyester, both of which can be recycled to help meet specifiers’ and contractors’ sustainability targets. TN International business development director Craig Smith commented: “To have won BBA approval for our key Börner specification systems is testament to the quality of the products and our innovative approach to developing market-leading self-adhesive bituminous technology. We also have further BBA accreditations in the pipeline, so it really is exciting times for our roofing team.” Börner is part of TN International, one of the largest manufacturers of roofing, waterproofing and insulation materials in the world.
Solar energy has bombarded the planet for the last 4 billion years. Harnessing the sun’s power to get electricity is a good option if you want cleaner and better energy sources. Besides, they’re so efficient and cost-effective. Rather than depending on the grid for electricity supply to heat your pool or power your home, you can install efficient solar panels to do these for you effectively. Since summer is approaching fast, you can switch to a solar attic fan to cool your home rather than an electrical fan that would use a lot of power to run. There are several inexhaustible reasons to turn to solar panels. You should, however, note that an efficient panel doesn’t necessarily translate into improved economic benefits for a modern home. While the idea of saving money monthly seems promising, initial investment might have you wondering if it’s worth the time, money, and efforts. Let’s dig in deeper to help you comprehend more about solar power efficiency. Efficacy of Solar Power on A Modern Home Solar panel efficacy is a measurement of a solar panel’s capability to convert sunlight effectively into vital and usable electricity. All factors (sunlight amount and durational time) constant, a more efficient solar panel will produce significant power compared to a non-efficient one. The efficiency of solar panels is typically determined by the amount of electricity produced by the solar cells. They are consequently directly influenced by surrounding components, electrical configuration, and their composition, amongst other factors. Solar panels can process up to 22% of solar energy per day and convert it into vital energy based on various variables. The sunlight amount that’s convertible into electricity is referred to as performance, and its outcome determines the efficacy of the solar panels. Top-notch solar panels may exceed efficiency to even 23%, but standard photovoltaic panels cannot go beyond 20% efficiency. A PV’s conversion efficiency is the percentile of solar energy that’s directly shining on the device. Enhancing this efficiency should be the primary goal of solar panel companies. It is this conversion energy percentile that makes them cost-competitive. Panel installation companies are looking for extra ways to make their systems more efficient every day. Factors That Determine And Impact The Efficacy of Solar Power Undeniably not all the sunlight reaching PV cells is convertible into usable electricity. Most are often lost. Several factors in solar cells designation impact a cell’s capability to convert the received sunlight. Designating with the following factors in mind will increase the achievable efficiency of solar panels. Wavelength Photons make up light. These photons possess a vast range of energies and wavelengths. Sunlight which reaches the surface of the Earth contains ultraviolet-based wavelengths via visible ranges to infrared. After light strikes the solar cells’ surface, some pass through while others are reflected. Absorbed photons turn their energy into heat while the other remainders usually separate electrons using their power from atomic bonds. They then produce electric currents and charge carriers. Temperature Low temperatures favor the efficiency of solar cells. If there are high temperatures, the semiconductor properties can shift, resulting in the increased current but decreased voltage. An increase in temperatures damage modules and cell materials, reducing the durability of the solar panels. Most of the bright sunlight on cells turns into heat. Therefore thermal management can enhance the lifetime and efficiency of solar panels. Recombination A charge carrier like an electron should easily flow across materials to enable electric current in the semiconductor. A’ hole’ which is also another charge carrier, represents electron absence in the materials. It then acts as a positively charged carrier. If electrons experience a hole, they tend to recombine and stop contributing to the flowing electric currents. Direct recombination is the process of a hole and light-generated electron encountering each other, recombining, and then emitting photons. This process reverses the entire process wherein there’s the generation of electricity in the solar cells. It limits efficiency. On the other hand, indirect recombination can be described as a process wherein holes and electrons encounter impurities, then recombine and finally emit their energy to become heat. Reflection When the amount of reflected light is significantly minimized, solar cells become very efficient. This can be done using textured surfaces as well as an anti-reflection coating. Black or dark blue cells in the solar panels are highly efficient. Shade Shade, no matter how small on the solar panel, can decrease the output. Panels are wired systematically together, so any shade on the part of a panel will lower the energy production and overall system. You should install solar panels in maximum sunlight exposure areas to mitigate this issue. However, this might be hard sometimes, so you need to look for better available alternatives. Panel Installation How you installed a solar panel is vital because it will determine how much sunlight will be captured. The panels’ angle and sunlight hitting will highly impact the efficiency of your solar system. If your panel is mounted on the roof, its slope will determine the amount of sunlight that will hit it. Commercial installations compensate for Earth’s imminent movement through installing tracking systems. However, they’re expensive, so they’re not used for residential purposes. Ice A buildup of ice can occur on solar panel surfaces when silicon coating wasn’t applied. Ice buildup decreases the efficiency of solar panels by up to 100%. UV Degradation UV degradation can delaminate solar cells structure. It also causes discoloration. Remember, efficient solar cells are either black or dark blue. Thermal Cycling This causes cell components to reduce efficiency drastically. Solar cell components are inclusive of module connections, solder bonds, interconnections, and internal cells. Conclusion If your roof is small, there are high chances of getting efficient PV panels, although they’ll be expensive. On the other hand, if you possess huge space amounts, you can get satiating energy needs with cheaper yet less efficient panels. That said, when you switch to a solar system for your house, you need to maintain and care for them to
It is usually said that a bedroom reflects your personality. Therefore a bedroom should be a personal gateway it should be a canvas to represent your favorite collection, feeling, and color. The bedroom should not only be aesthetically pleasing and full of expressions it also should be someplace that helps you get a peaceful and sound sleep. There are various accessories that you can use to make your bedroom look relaxing and stylish at the same time be it luxurious bedding, relaxing hues, and carefully chosen bedroom accessories all combined with meticulously chosen bed mattresses and pillows will promise you a sound sleep while also making your bedroom marvelous. Your bedroom could be of different sizes and square feet but if you use a little planning and have a little eye for detail you could design a simple and comforting bedroom. But while planning for your bedroom you must also make a comparative analysis of the mattress that you would be sleeping in. If you are a couple then you can choose any of the beds between king beds, queen beds and california king beds. Let’s make a comparison between queen vs king beds as they are the most popular ones. Queen beds dimensions are 60 inches wide and 80 inches long and are comfortable for most of the couples. But couples needing extra space on the bed need not go with this size. King beds on the other hand are 76 inches wide and 80 inches long. They are more spacious than the queen beds and can fit couples with a kid or a pet. So, you can choose the one according to your need. Though a detailed sales process will majorly cover all these aspects it is better to do your homework and know your priorities before the salesman/woman makes you the suggestion. After having a brief understanding of all these issues we have identified some of the ways that will help you decorate your master bedroom more effectively. Choose The Right Furniture Before starting to design your bedroom and starting to buy furniture for your bedroom, you must be aware of the floor plan and measured space of the bedroom. Thus it will help you choose the furniture of the right size. you should be careful with the size of the furniture, buying bulky furniture will make the bedroom feel less spacious. Again too small furniture will be lost in a large bedroom, therefore you must be careful buying the furniture for the bedroom. Your choice of bedroom furniture should reflect your purpose and your style while bringing a comfortable and cozy feel to the bedroom. If you are single then go for either a twin bed or a full bed for comfortable sleep. Get a comparison done to select between full bed vs twin bed. Twin beds are ideal beds for the single people who are less than 6 feet tall and also for the kids. This bed has a dimension of about 38 inches wide and 75 inches long. Full bed, can be used by single adults who want some extra space on the beds while sleeping. Couples, who have smaller space in their rooms and are tight on budget can also use a full size bed but wont find any extra space in between. The dimension of a full size bed is 54 inches wide and 75 inches long. Choose Delicate Color Though colors of the bedroom depend upon your choices it is suggested not to choose bold primary colors and instead settle for calming shades and a restful palette of monochromatic tones gentle touches of lavender green and blue are considered calm and sober. Glittering color might uplift the mood to induce comfort, .but if your favorite is still deep colors it is advisable to use toned-down versions of the same. The Ceiling The ceiling is often considered the fifth wall in a room, and a blank wall without any features or color will never let you achieve the authenticity that you wanted to make your room look like. If you want to add any color a subtle pattern or soft color will look on the ceiling. Another solution to developing the ceilings is to use wallpaper or stencil on the ceilings. You can also use architectural modifications in the ceilings by adding beams or moldings in the ceilings. Adding a chandelier with delicate shade or a molded medallion can bring some inspiration to your fifth wall in your bedroom. Storage Besides being a room that dives into your personality bedroom are also the most personal and intimate space that you would be owning therefore to add the tranquil feeling of the bedroom you have to arrange things that are mostly attached to you sorted and out of sight. You can choose a spacious bedside table with drawers or doors behind which you can hide books, reading glasses, medicines, and other useful amenities out of plain sight but within reach. You can also choose a table with skirting or a dresser with a drawer for more storage. A storage bench at the foot of the bed ct distance acts as a store for linen and bed sheet. A headboard with built-in shelves and sliding panels can be easy storage for books and other accessories. A shallow box underneath the bed hidden with a skirting can also help you store a load of other personal amenities. Keeping It Simple The final result of the bedroom should be that it should look simple, sophisticated, elegant despite the type of decoration you choose to decorate your room with. There should be a minimum of three feet distance between the bed and the side wall or large pieces of furniture and at least two feet distance between the bed and other small furniture. Keep only the necessities in your bedroom: a bed, a bedside table, a dresser, a chair, that should be the most furniture a master bedroom can have. A simple artwork with some family
