If you are ready for a bedroom makeover but aren’t yet sure how you want to furnish your new relaxation oasis, consider the pros and cons of bedroom sets versus individual bedroom pieces.
While bedroom sets can offer ease of setup and comprehensive design, individual pieces allow you to find bargain furniture and mix and match your own personal style. This makes individual pieces more practical and versatile.
A bedroom set is a collection of bedroom furniture that’s all designed to match. This means that the type of wood and its finish, along with the hardware and leg style, all follow the same design template. It’s the easiest way to make sure several pieces of furniture work together in the same space.
In general, a standard bedroom set consists of three to four pieces: the bed, a nightstand and a dresser. The fourth piece may be an additional nightstand or a mirror for the dresser. Standard sets are sold together and usually offer savings over buying pieces separately.
If ordering a bedroom set online, you are also taking the risk that your set may not fit the dimensions of your sleeping space. Always take measurements by square feet and inches, and try to be diligent when double-checking bedroom set item size descriptions.
While the pros of a bedroom set mean fewer decisions need to be made, and less overall shopping needs to be done, bedroom sets can be both aesthetically limiting and pricey.
Furnishing a bedroom with individual pieces is a great pastime for anyone that enjoys shopping, being creative with decorating, or interior design.
While this method of bedroom furnishing does not necessarily guarantee a completely cohesive bedroom set design, it does offer you the ability to mix and match your favorite patterns, fabrics, textiles, and materials to create a truly unique bedroom that speaks to your sense of style.
You will also have the freedom to mix and match items to truly showcase your sense of style rather than purchasing generic pre-arranged bedroom sets from a box store or catalog.
Whether you purchase a bedroom set or decide to get individual furniture pieces for your bedroom is a personal choice that affects you and your family. While matcing bedroom sets do offer low-maintenance and minimal effort while removing the requirement to make any stylistic decisions, opting for a bedroom set has become an outdated furnishing trend.