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If you’re wondering how to buy bedroom furniture,  there are some important things to consider before investing in quality pieces (including your storage needs, whether or not it’s anti-tip furniture, and more). We share our top 5 tips to help you choose bedroom furniture you love that’s also functional.

5 Tips to Consider When Buying Bedroom Furniture

1. Who Is the Room For?

The first thing you want to consider when buying bedroom furniture is who the room is for. The bedroom furniture you need for a young child will differ from the bedroom furniture you need for adults.

Plus, you’ll need to take into consideration if the room will be used for more than just sleeping. Will this also be a child’s playroom? Will you need furniture, such as a vanity, in your bedroom to make better use of a tight bathroom?

Starting the bedroom furniture buying process with this question will help you start to picture what your (or another family member’s) bedroom will look like so you invest in furniture that fits your needs.

2. Do You Need Storage?

More than likely, your answer is yes. We almost always need more storage space. While a storage bed can be a great first addition to a bedroom, you don’t have to limit yourself to only choosing a bed with storage. Other pieces of furniture with built-in storage that can be used in your bedroom include entertainment centers and night stands. 

Even better, opting for more storage space doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style or quality. You often find furniture sold as a set without being able to customize your choices, so look for a furniture store that sells customizable furniture so you can invest in bedroom furniture that is functional and stylish.

3. What’s Your Style?

And speaking of style, that’s the next question to hone in on. Does your style tend to lean toward modern aspects? Do you surround yourself with bright or calm colors? Identifying your personal style helps you narrow down bedroom furniture that would best fit your space and lifestyle. 

If you’re not sure of your style, most people typically fall into one of two categories: modern or traditional. People who fall into the modern category often look for pieces that are sleek and trendy, and their style often evolves over time. People in the traditional category often choose pieces that can complement many styles, and they don’t feel the need to update their space as often as people who prefer contemporary styles.

4. Does It Fit the New Anti-Tip Law Standards? 

The Anti-Tip Law, also known as The STURDY Act, is going into effect on September 1st. This law is in response to the number of tip-over-related deaths and injuries associated with dressers, armoires, wardrobes, and other furniture reported each year.

Furniture manufacturers now have mandatory safety standards to protect young children from injury and death from furniture tip-over incidents.So be sure to verify that the bedroom furniture you’re looking at is anti-tip furniture. 

By Fall 2023, all of the bedroom furniture at Room Concepts will follow these anti-tip safety standards. 

5. What’s Your Budget?

Knowing your budget before you buy bedroom furniture is a must. This helps you to set priorities – which piece of furniture is most important right now? The bed with built-in storage? A new dresser to replace the one you’ve had since college? 

Whatever the size of your budget, make sure to buy quality pieces. You’ll want to look for furniture made of solid wood, often used in Amish-made furniture, made from one of the best wood species for furniture, such as oak, cherry, or maple.

What Pieces of Furniture Should a Bedroom Have?

Determining the necessary bedroom furniture to buy will depend on many of your answers to the questions in the section above. However, there are 3 essential pieces of furniture found in every bedroom.

1. Bed

A bed is often the centerpiece of the bedroom. So while investing in a bed that’s comfortable is important, you’ll also want to shop for a bed that fits your lifestyle. If you love lazy Sunday mornings in bed or ending the day in bed watching your favorite tv show, you’ll want to look for a bed that includes a comfortable headboard. You can also make your bed a statement piece by choosing something eye-catching, such as a canopy bed.

2. Nightstand

You might think a nightstand isn’t necessary, but once you’ve added one to your room, there’s no going back. Nightstands are perfect for keeping all of your nighttime or early morning ritual essentials nearby (think hand lotion, your favorite book, and more). If you’re low on space, narrow or floating shelves can easily take the place of a nightstand.

3. Dresser

Even people with a walk-in closet can benefit from having a dresser in their bedroom. Dressers come in a variety of sizes and styles, so whether you need a lot of space or a little space, you can find a dresser that fits your needs and complements the other furniture in your room.

Do Dressers and Bed Frames Have to Match?

Dressers and bed frames don’t have to match, but their styles should complement one another. You’ll often see people choosing a bed they love and then building their room (and the furniture in it) around the bed, whether this means mixing different wood grains and stains or choosing a modern dresser to pair with their traditional bed frame.

Should All Bedroom Furniture Be the Same Color?

All of your bedroom furniture does not have to be the same color, but the colors should complement one another (much like the style of the bedroom furniture you choose).  However, if your bedroom furniture is mismatched and you want to create more of a cohesive feel, you can incorporate an accent color through furniture or accessories. 

How Do I Know If Furniture Will Fit In My Room? 

The best way to ensure the furniture you’ve fallen in love with and invested in fits your room is to know the size of your room. Measure the length and width of your room to ensure the furniture fits in the space, but also so it can be moved around in the space so you can easily arrange and rearrange your furniture. And don’t forget to measure for delivery (such as your doorways). It’s just as important to know you can get the furniture in your home as it is to know it will fit in the desired room.

Room Concepts provides high quality, customizable bedroom furniture to fit your space, with many configurable options and customized designs to meet your needs. Our Furniture Design experts are happy to help you create the perfect piece to add value and comfort to your home. Get in touch with our team today or stop into one of our Pittsburgh area showrooms in Whitehall or Wexford, PA to explore your bedroom furniture options.