Wake Up Your Master Suite
Feeling tired as you head to bed is one thing. Having your master suite feel tired is another! This is your getaway – your sanctuary. If you don't feel pampered, relaxed and refreshed, maybe it's time for an update! Here are a few little touches that can make a big difference in your bedroom, bathroom and closets.
Lighten up. Yes, you want closet lighting that lets you tell navy from black, and you sometimes want bright light in the bathroom. But you also want soft, cozy light. That's why cove lighting can be such a wonderful upgrade. We can build this lighting into ledges, recesses or valances so that the fixtures disappear and you can dim or brighten the light to give your room exactly the right glow. Chandeliers and sconces can add extra drama as well. If more natural light is desired, consider floor-to-ceiling windows or even doors that open to a patio or balcony.
Breakfast in bed. Imagine this: built-in bedroom storage plus your own private café! Cabinets that blend in with your décor can conceal a microwave, small refrigerator and even a sleek dishwasher-in-a-drawer. Enjoying a head start to busy days is easy with a single-serve coffeemaker right there as soon as you open your eyes. On lazy mornings, indulge in a luxurious breakfast without even leaving your room. For cozy evening retreats, add a wine fridge and stock up your own personal mini-bar!
Free your closet. Why keep beautiful cabinetry and shelving hidden? Consider opening up your closet into the bedroom. Using that open feel, we could create a visually appealing dressing area that treats you to the fun of "shopping" each morning as you select what to wear. "His and Hers" fitted closet components keep everything from work clothes to workout wear in place.
  Let it flow. Don't just open up the closet! One of the newest trends in master suites is to eliminate the doorway between the bedroom and bathroom. This creates an expansive sense of space. If you'd like more privacy, a separate commode room can be added, as well as pocket doors or sliding panels that can be open or closed as desired to separate the bath from the bedroom.
Put your feet up. Think outside the box of a typical bedroom and you can find room for an alcove or corner in your master suite to serve as your "sitting room" or study. A couple of small upholstered chairs and ottomans or a comfy chaise lounge with a side table make the perfect spot for your late night or early morning reading with your feet up and a cup of coffee or a glass of wine.
Entertain your options. You want your master suite to fully enhance your leisure time, so you'll want entertainment electronics at your disposal. Flat screen televisions, surround sound and even music docking stations are becoming must-have features in bedroom design. Custom cabinetry can house outlets for charging devices, control multi-media wiring, and even conceal your technology behind doors, when you want to get away from it all.
These ideas are just the start. If you're thinking of upgrading, call us! We'd love to share many more simple little touches that can wake up your space and make you feel pampered and refreshed every day of the year!
Maintenance Tip: Change Your Smoke Alarm Batteries
When your clocks "Fall back" for the return of Standard Time, it is also a good time to check and change your smoke alarm batteries. (Do the same when you "Spring forward" too.) More than 90 percent of homes have smoke alarms, but millions of these alarms have either dead or missing batteries.
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