Bedroom as a "social space"

britexpat
By britexpat

Researchers and salesman come up with some great finds..

The rise in the sales of king-size beds is seen as a sign that couples increasingly see their beds as “social spaces” rather than just places to sleep.

“Today, a bed is not just to sleep in; it’s more. People want more room in their beds because they have become a social space.

“Even though bedrooms are getting smaller, the bed is now the main fashion focal point of the room, rather than, say, the dresser, as it used to be.”

Interior designers also said that many clients wanted to recreate the opulence of hotel suites inside their own homes, and have beds big enough to accommodate all the family watching televisions or using laptop computers.

“This trend is on the rise as it allows people to recreate the luxury of sleeping in a large hotel bed within their own home,” said Katharine Pooley, an interior designer.

“As our lives get increasingly busy, the need for escapism and total relaxation becomes more and more important.”

So, what say you ... Would you agree or is the bed just somewhere to sleep..........

Source: telegraph

By britexpat• 5 Jan 2011 07:00
britexpat

I have a small flat .. the washing machine is located in the kitchen..

Next time , put it on spin and enjoy the rythmic movements..

By happygolucky• 5 Jan 2011 06:48
happygolucky

Kitchen & W/M !!!... now thats something new and interesting...

By britexpat• 4 Jan 2011 07:20
britexpat

The washing machine is OK, but be careful not to burn your bum on the cooker :O(

By ramil26• 4 Jan 2011 07:18
ramil26

kitchen is also such an exciting place to do everything

By Victoria5518• 3 Jan 2011 12:05
Victoria5518

very tempting...i want to have one =P

cheers

By onej25_2000• 3 Jan 2011 11:54
onej25_2000

king size bed yes, sofa yeah! Dresser...Whoa!

By heaven2009• 3 Jan 2011 11:30
heaven2009

make me to think to build 10mtr by 10mtr bed room in which i can have library and small swimpool..

By yv2r• 3 Jan 2011 10:40
yv2r

in the same way,Big bed room with all in one likeBed,dressing table,living room,dining hall all in one

By riznul• 3 Jan 2011 09:35
riznul

BED??? oh sorry i dont have one,

By Rizks• 3 Jan 2011 09:28
Rizks

Bedroom V/S Sofa's.

By mjamille28• 3 Jan 2011 09:25
mjamille28

lost.com :P

By painther• 3 Jan 2011 09:20
painther

Happy you are too fast.....:)- slow down! lol..

'Quick fire burns out quickly, smoldering seldom die'

By happygolucky• 3 Jan 2011 09:14
happygolucky

to keep things in bedroom and think ways to make them useful...nah, not my style......everything there should be useful from the word 'go'...:)

By painther• 3 Jan 2011 09:08
painther

distraction? how? depends on how you make them 'useful' :)-

sofa yes, its really cool...... !!

By happygolucky• 3 Jan 2011 09:02
happygolucky

TV & Internet are a distraction. Sofa is cool...its gives choice to interact socially, differently...:)

By Rizks• 3 Jan 2011 09:01
Rizks

Bedroom is meant for sleeping and love making and NOTHING ELSE....:(

We have dining room, living room, bathroom etc. for doing other stuffs....

By britexpat• 3 Jan 2011 08:53
britexpat

Leaving Rizks and his lungi aside.

If the bedroom is a "social space" , then do you have TV, Internet, sofa etc in the bedroom?

By KHATTAK• 3 Jan 2011 08:45
KHATTAK

LOLz painther... Yeah, they are worst than those yucky bugs (atleast for me) :P

By painther• 3 Jan 2011 08:42
painther

threesome foursome fivesome....lumpsum.. :)-

did you mean bugs khattak?

By KHATTAK• 3 Jan 2011 08:38
KHATTAK

...And I thought it has something to do with those who love to have 'threesome' or maybe 'foursome' :(

*Smack* *Smack* *Smack*

By Formatted Soul• 3 Jan 2011 08:27
Formatted Soul

lol rizks why no neighbours?

Not me...I spent more time in my living room..:)

By mjamille28• 3 Jan 2011 08:25
mjamille28

lol painther.. :P

By painther• 3 Jan 2011 08:24
painther

MJ :P,

Normally in mornings, i'm in my most innocent mood !!!! so its 'me' now , evening i'll tell u who're 'we'... :)- but i can't match rizk :)-

By Rizks• 3 Jan 2011 08:17
Rizks

king size beds are not enough for me...:(

I need something bigger than that which can accomodate me, my galpriend, my galfriends friend, my galfriends friends friend, and some of her more friends.....:)

By mjamille28• 3 Jan 2011 08:14
mjamille28

painther, who's we? :P

By painther• 3 Jan 2011 08:13
painther

agree, we spend maximum time of our life there.

By mjamille28• 3 Jan 2011 08:09
mjamille28

all I can say is, I love my bed.. :P

By Arien• 3 Jan 2011 08:07
Arien

NOt a place to sleep ONLY, niether a "social space" But

we spend major junk of our life on the bed.So no compromise there ,bigger and the best available and cosy one to snore!!!!!

By happygolucky• 3 Jan 2011 08:04
happygolucky

Another sales gimmick with a false tag of 'research' to give it (some) authenticity .... sure many gullible would fall for it.

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