When you're in the bedroom, there are a lot of things you need to consider. The size, the design, the space - it's all important and there is such a variety of bedroom home furnishings out there that it can be confusing to say no to something that looks great in a magazine and might not match your own personal style. So how do you know which ones you should buy? Is there a set way to go about this? Unfortunately, there isn't, but there are some steps that you can take so that you can pick the ones that suit you. When you're in the bedroom, there are a lot of things you need to consider. The size, the design, the space - it's all important and there is such a variety of bedroom home furnishings out there that it can be confusing to say no to something that looks great in a magazine and might not match your own personal style. So how do you know which ones you should buy? Is there a set way to go about this? Unfortunately, there isn't, but there are some steps that you can take so that you can pick the ones that suit you.

The first step is to consider the scale of the bed room. There are big rooms, small rooms, medium sized rooms, large rooms and sometimes children's bedrooms too. You need to decide on the scale because the furniture you select will probably be spread across a fairly large area. It's far more sensible to purchase something that matches the scale of the bedroom rather than something that seems great in a photo, doesn't fit in with the rest of the decor and doesn't really fit with the style.

Next you'll have to think about colour and design. Unless you're absolutely sure that you're completely redecorating the room, you'll probably want to stick to neutral tones and avoid bold colours and patterns. Of course you can always splurge and pick up a bold piece, but you'll often be better off sticking to a more neutral colour. You'll also find that darker furniture will tend to make the room look bigger, so if you're planning to have wallpaper put on the walls (because most people do) then you'll probably need to consider the proportion of the room - choose a wallpaper that's a good size and doesn't over-power the rest of the decor.

You'll almost certainly want to consider the size of the bedroom when matching bedroom home furnishings. For children's rooms you may well find that you need to get something that's a lot bigger than they usually grow very quickly! Generally speaking, if you go for the largest pieces you'll have space for the biggest children!

There's one other thing to think about - storage. Do you have a separate closet for shoes? If you do you'll need somewhere to put them once you're done using them. If you're not sure, you can always ask the shop assistant to show you the different types of hangers or shoe racks available so you can make your decision. You'll also find that there are quite a few storage racks available that can easily be mounted on the wall if you don't have enough space in the main bedroom.

When it comes to matching bedroom home furnishings with your existing bedroom, try and match by colour. If you have a light coloured carpet, then it might make sense to choose similar shades for your bedroom furnishings. If you have a darker coloured carpet then perhaps you could choose dark shades of furniture. This will certainly make your bedroom much more dramatic.

When you're choosing furniture for a brand new bed room, think about your personal taste. There's nothing worse than getting furniture for your new room only to hate it half way through your first week. Take your time. Just remember that this is a long-term investment. You want to make sure that your bedroom is the most relaxing and pleasant space in your house so be sure to take your time when you're making your final decisions.

Bedroom furnishings are a great way to add some real style and class to any bedroom. They're often relatively inexpensive, helping you to stay within your household budget. So don't rush into anything and take your time - your bedroom is a long-term feature of your home. Once you've decided on the right colour scheme, choose new bed linen and get your walls painted.