Your bedroom should be more than just a place to wearily fall asleep in each night and groggily wake up to each morning. A bedroom should be a sanctuary of peace and tranquility where one can relax while reading a book or watching a movie on television, as well as sneak away on a lazy weekend for a quick nap. Your bedroom could be more functional than it is currently and this short article will give you some tips on how to transform your bedroom.

The size of your bedroom, more than anything else, determines what you can do as far as decorating and furniture options go. If you're lucky enough to have a huge master suite with room for a separate sitting area, your options are almost limitless. If you're a little cramped for space or have an average size bedroom, some creative thinking may be needed to maximize your space.

For those with a larger room or master suite type set-up, a very popular option is to create a separate sitting area in one part of the room. This can be done a few different ways. First, consider a comfortable, informal sofa or couch with a small coffee table or a few end tables. Set your television up so it can be seen easily from both your bed and the sitting area-you may need a swiveling base or arm to accomplish this. Other options for this sitting area are a nice daybed or comfortable futon. Futons are a great option because of their versatility. If you have a large window or patio entrance in your bedroom, arrange your sitting area so as to maximize the natural light you receive there.

For those who are little space-challenged, some great options are still out there. First, evaluate the size of your bed. If your king or queen size bed takes up a good portion of your bedroom, consider dropping down a size or two. This added space can drastically change the flow of your room and open up options such as a small futon or perhaps a just a nice upholstered chair or two with a cocktail table. The trick is to use your space to its fullest potential. Measure out your space and make plans on paper before you throw your back out moving the bed five times.