{"id":17572,"date":"2021-08-26T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-26T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/?p=17572"},"modified":"2026-03-24T09:30:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T13:30:47","slug":"bedroom-furniture-buying-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/bedroom-furniture-buying-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Bedroom Furniture Buying Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The goal of any good bedroom furniture<\/a> buying guide is straightforward: to help you determine what you genuinely need, allowing you to create a space that feels like your own. The right mix of personal style, comfort, and storage transforms a bedroom into a space you actually want to spend time in, not just a room where you sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide walks you through what to do before you start shopping and how to choose the right bedroom furniture step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Amish Eminence Five Piece Bedroom Set<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Bedroom Furniture Buying Guide Checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you start shopping for bedroom furniture, knowing three key things will help you speed up the buying process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Your Budget<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Know what you have to work with before you begin shopping. It’s not a great feeling to find a set you love, only to discover it is out of reach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. The Style You Like<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bedroom furniture comes in all kinds of styles: traditional, contemporary, and transitional (a mix of the two), plus rustic, farmhouse, and more. Having a general style direction in mind before you start browsing saves time and keeps you from feeling overwhelmed by endless options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. The Measurements of Your Space<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We can\u2019t stress this enough. Take measurements of the bedroom you\u2019ll be furnishing. Knowing how much space you have to work with will help you determine what furniture pieces will actually fit<\/a> and look right in the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve completed this checklist and have an idea of what your budget will allow, the style you\u2019d like to achieve, and how much space you have to work with, you\u2019re ready to begin bedroom furniture shopping.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Amish Old Murphy Mission Bed<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

How to Shop for Bedroom Furniture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Choose a Bed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The most essential piece of bedroom furniture is the bed<\/a>. This is the first item you should find for your room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beds are available in just about every style you can think of these days — from colonial style beds with Windsor features to mid-century modern beds that capture minimalism to a tee. Keeping the design style you are trying to achieve in mind, other factors to consider when shopping for a bed include bed size and bed type. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bed Size<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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The Amish Scarbough Bookcase Bed<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Bed sizes range from twin to California king (the largest). When deciding on the right bed size for your space, consider the room’s size and the number of people the bed needs to accommodate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When measuring the room for the bed, also try to include at least 30-inches around the sides and foot of the bed so it is easy to move around it. Also consider if you will need bedroom storage like a dresser, armoire, or bedroom chest when selecting the bed size. If you dream of adding a bedroom bench or hope chest at the foot of your bed, be sure to allow space for that as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If space is limited, but you are in desperate need of storage, consider a storage bed<\/a> (keep reading for the pros and cons of storage beds) or seeing if the bed you like can be custom designed with under-bed storage drawers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bed Type<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The bed type you select helps to define the style of your master bedroom or guest suite.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Amish Kirtland Modern Panel Bed<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Sleigh Beds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sleigh beds <\/a>are centerpieces for bedrooms. With curving headboards and footboards, sleigh bed styles range from simple to extravagant. <\/p>\n\n\n

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The Amish New England Sleigh Bed<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Sleigh Bed Pros & Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pros:<\/p>\n\n\n\n