"We definitely

encourage those bedroom shoppers that want to move away from the bedroom

'set.' This trend gives home furnishings the feeling of being collected

or acquired over many years," said Mononen.

When mixing

these different furniture pieces, it is important to keep one element

a constant throughout the room. This could be a similar style, color or

scale. By doing so, you will be able to pull it all together much more

easily by adding a few finishing touches and accessories.

Accessories that set the

stage

Luxurious pillows,

throws, duvets and other accessories can help create an atmosphere of

romance. "Opulence is key in developing a romantic theme," says

Mononen. He suggests combining high thread count sheets with richly textured

fabrics like silks, tapestries, linens and velvets for bedding. Fresh

flowers, candles, chandeliers, and beaded lamps or pillows can also add

extravagance.

"For a

truly romantic look, try using a chandelier over the bed or over each

nightstand for an elegant and unique lighting option," says Mononen.

When choosing

fabrics, paint and accessories, Mononen recommends using shades of color

that depict your personal style. "Think about colors that look good

on you or colors of clothing you typically have in your closet. If you

choose colors you typically like to wear in clothing, you'll probably

also enjoy incorporating that color palette into your bedroom décor,"

he adds.

Trend: Bedrooms become grand

"With

larger master suites being built in new homes, we're getting more requests

for additional furniture pieces in our bedroom collections," says

Mononen. People are looking for pieces that are both stylish and functional

because they are spending more time in their bedrooms.

"Armoires

for televisions, wardrobes, trunks and seven- or nine-drawer dressers

are very popular choices because they take up more space in larger rooms

and provide a lot of storage," he said. Even nightstands are larger,

providing more storage space with drawers and shelves.

Another new

trend in bedroom furniture is higher headboards and lower footboards on

platform beds. These updated proportions work in today's larger bedrooms

and allow for easy late night television watching. For example, the Barrington

bedroom collection by Arhaus features a platform bed with a stately headboard

and footboard paneled with antiqued cherry and walnut.

For more information

about Arhaus' home furnishing collections visit www.arhaus.com.

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