FOR THE MAJORITY of us, life is hectic.

We’re busy juggling a hundred different things and becoming stressed and tired in the process.

Family, career and personal responsibilities will always take their toll. So for those times when life seems like a runaway train, it’s important to have a private retreat where we can lose ourselves and recharge away from the intrusions and distractions of our day.

Most homes have a quiet corner that we make a special spot that is ours alone. In fact it’s surprisingly easy to escape without setting a foot outside our front door.

Older, more traditional homes, by their very nature and the style of architecture and room design, have natural little hideaways that might be just perfect. Attic rooms and eaves as well as under-stair closets have great potential for easy conversion to a calm sanctuary.

More modern homes might have less natural potential although still harbour obvious possibilities.

A private space need not be small, but it does need to be furnished with your favourite things. Should you long for a quiet space to curl up with a book, you will need good light, a comfortable chair, some plush cushions and a warm throw and a handy place to stand a cup of tea. If your dream is to escape to a deep foamy bath tub, then go for subtle lighting, some background music and light loads of candles.

Every individual has his or her, own thoughts on what makes the perfect private space. Looking around the home, it shouldn’t be too hard to find a place away from the telephone, computer and other intrusions.

A corner of the study or maybe the conservatory, might be ideal, although for most of us the sanctuary of the bedroom is the natural and most obvious choice. A bed during waking hours offers the perfect solution for weary, overburdened people looking for a little escape.

There is something rather enticing about an iron bedstead or brass bedstead when it is adorned with rich linens, bolsters and plush throws, that rather draws us in.

It makes for a great personal retreat with an ottoman or chaises longues offering alternative comfort whenever space permits. And when the atmosphere is just perfect, the view out of the window tranquil and soothing, and peace decends at last, stick on a little classical music, turn off the mobile, and enjoy one of life’s most simple but elusive pleasures!

Tags: Iron Beds, Metal Beds, Original Bedstead

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