July 10, 2007

Healthy Home Decorating Episode 4 - Part Two Decorating a Healthy Master Bedroom

So, let's be honest. What do we really want our master bedrooms to do? Okay sleep, I know that it is like the number one thing, but then what. We want our bedroom to stay pretty for company right? Or do we want it to support our sex life? Bingo! I suppose I should have gone on to say that we want our bedroom to be our sanctuary and that is true too but meaningful relationships need a healthy sex life to thrive. Sexual relationships are extremely beneficial for overall health. That is IF you are sexually active or have been. I am not a sex advocate I just want your bedroom to reflect your true intentions. What I like the best about this podcast is how we focused on how to make the bed appealing by giving you options with your bedding choices. Let's see how this works…

Look at the picture above I call this bedroom The Virgin Room. Before you go into a dead faint allow me to explain. There are symbols of a couple: two windows, two matching lamps and two matching night stands. The number two is correct because it represents a couple, but all three are identical which symbolizes twins. So, the message is since the items are identical that the relationship needs to be identical, now that is perfect for those of you that want a same-sex relationship but if want an opposite-sex relationship that many identical items in your bedroom should be avoided.
Next let's look at the off white/white combination. The color white, or lack of color, signifies purity and innocence and lack of color means lack of.. well you know what I mean. Not a good choice for most master bedrooms where strengthening relations is a fore runner. Now your significant other may raise an Ooh La La to the virgin room reference but you can tell them to forget it while you are picking out your new room colors.
What can we do to make some quick changes?

Imagine the room in the picture with a Queen Anne chest on one side and lamps that don't match. Leave the bed drape but add a floral print spread and leave the off white pillows with the blue. You can warm up the beige walls or leave them the same and add more art work. Usually about now someone is saying, "But, I like this room". From a simple design standpoint it meets all the criteria but from a Holistic Redesign standpoint it misses the point which is: drawing loving relationships into your life. If your desire is to add more love in your life or to strengthen the one you have, why not make a few changes and see what happens.
But don't forget the spark. A beautiful statue or art work depicting intimacy is a great addition. Use items that you bought on your honeymoon or items that bring you closer together. Leave the cute things for another space in your home. Less is more - nix the TV and no working or eating in the bedroom.
Remember, healthy lifestyles and good dreams is the point of focus. The body, mind, spirit connection we have with our home is most important and should be a serious focus. After all, on average we spend a third of our lives in just this one room. So, you tell me, how important is this room? I love the promise that the master bedroom holds!