Master of the House

As we toured the house at 1509 Long Cove Ct. for the first time, I was immediately struck by the spaciousness of the master bedroom. Naturally, this impression was largely due to the vaulted ceiling and somewhat unique ledge built into the supporting wall.

At the same time, though, the master bedroom felt enormously cozy and serene; not at all overbearing in its size. The natural light filtering through the trees outside complements the cool paint color as it streams through the room's large window. And, the archway leading to the master bath adds a softer sensibility to the room's design.

This master bedroom is everything a room of its kind should be: A relaxing place to retreat from the day. But, it wasn't always this way.

It may surprise you to learn, that I really didn't like the master bedroom for the first nine months that we lived in the house. However, my displeasure with the room had nothing to do with its floor plan or ceiling height. No, it was my fault. See, it's very easy to mess up the feel of a room simply by cramming too much into it.

When we moved into the home, we put several books, the computer, the desk, a chair we never used, and more than enough lamps in the master bedroom. We weren't used to having so much space in a single room. So, we didn't quite know how to handle it.

And, with so much stuff in the room that's supposed to serve as a sort of sanctuary, it was uncomfortable to meander through the room as we began and ended our days there. Moreover, it was a little hard for me to sleep with the computer lights constantly shining.

It took a simple article from HGTV.com to point out the obvious to me: Keep your bedroom design and decor simple.

Once we'd relocated all the crap that was bothering us for so long, the bedroom felt completely different! It was astounding how much more comfortable the room became. And, once we put the new carpet in, the whole room just came together.

So, my advice to you, when you buy this house; and the movers are carrying your stuff into the bedroom; be very selective about what you actually keep in there. The room is truly relaxing. And, it's a shame to waste that quality.