Since we spend about one third of our lives sleeping and a lot of our down time in the bedroom, it is important to make the space as warm and inviting as possible. Furnishing the bedroom with bedroom furniture that will ensure our comfort and ability to relax is of vital importance to our sense of well-being.

Start with a plan. Before going shopping for bedroom furniture, knowing how you want your bedroom to look, how much room you have to work with, what bedroom furniture pieces you want to include and how much you want to spend will save you time and money in the long run. You don’t want to order a queen size sleigh bed for your master bedroom only find that it won’t fit. Cheap bedroom furniture, especially when it comes to bedroom furniture sets, isn’t necessarily a bad thing; well-made bedroom furniture doesn’t have to cost a lot.

Another great way to save money on bedroom furniture is to buy a bedroom set. Bedroom furniture sets are a quick and economical way to furnish a room with minimum time and effort. Purchasing a bedroom set is generally less expensive than buying each piece of bedroom furniture separately. They come in a wide selection of styles and combinations designed to give you maximum choice and flexibility. A bedroom is much more than a place to sleep; your bedroom is also a sanctuary where you relax, hang out with the kids or get ready for the next day. Buying a bedroom set allows you to create a restful place without having to give too much thought to what kinds of bedroom furniture pieces you want and whether or not they match one another in size, scale and color.

It is also important to consider other bedroom furniture pieces you may want to include in your bedroom design plan such as an armoire, a bedroom vanity or a full length mirror. A typical bedroom set includes the bed, a nightstand or a pair of nightstands. In addition to a bed and nightstand, larger bedroom sets may include a dresser, a dresser and mirror combo or a TV armoire or a wardrobe armoire.

A major consideration to take into account when choosing bedroom furniture that will be as comfortable as possible is the size of the bed and the size of the mattress. When two adults are sharing, consider purchasing a queen size mattress or a king size mattress for your bed; this will give you the desired extra sleeping space per person.

Of course, the focal point of any bedroom is the bed. Many bedroom furniture sets give you a choice of what type of bed you want. From contemporary to traditional, sleigh beds are a popular type of bed because of their graceful lines, soft curves and warm, inviting appearance. Platform beds are an ideal way to decorate a bedroom that is short on floor space, because many types of platform beds include storage options that will ultimately give you more options while increasing the room's functionality.