We spend a large proportion of the time we have at home in the bedroom and creating a dream bedroom is being added to more and more people's wish list. The trend for more design-conscious homes has now extended beyond the kitchen and the bathroom with the bedroom firmly established as a room we want to make our own

Many master bedroom makeovers now include an en suite bathroom, so the theme of relaxing in your own private haven is extended across both rooms.

When designing a new bedroom, make sure you start off with where the best position is for your bed especially since this is where you will spend most of your time in the bedroom.

Take into account not only where the bed will look best but also make sure you won't be bothered by glaring morning sun or a chilly drafts.

Your duvet and pillows could well need replacing and you should definitely be thinking of buying a new bed if you have had yours for more than 10 years.

Finding the right products to create the perfect bedroom is also easier than it has ever been.

Duvets, pillows and cushions are an inexpensive way to makeover your bedroom and you could use some matching fabric for a wall feature or headboard covering.

But if you are going for a more complete makeover, you'll find advice on design readily available from many different mediums, TV and magazines for example, and retailers have responded by providing a wider range of furniture both built-in and freestanding.

A bedroom makeover can be a complex project involving a builder, joiner, plumber, electrician and interior designer so don't underestimate the work involved and take care to choose a reputable retailer.

The Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association offers a full design, planning and installation service for the bedrooms it installs.

The KBSA boasts over 350 retailer members throughout the UK. It runs a consumer helpline 01905 726066 or you can visit its website at kbsa.co.uk