When the presenters of Thomas Jefferson's house showed his bedroom, I seriously fell in love with it! Ever since I was a little girl, I have loved beds, staircases, windows, etc. that seemed to be in a tucked away and somewhat enclosed space. Jefferson's bed was out of the way and was conveniently placed in the wall so that he could get out of bed on either side of it. One side was his study where he wrote may letters and manuscripts. The furniture and set up of his room really fit the overall function and purpose of it. Today, beds seem to be the main focal point in the bedroom. For the most part, we spend time sleeping while in our rooms so I can see why that is usually the case. Although I do find it fascinating and genius that his bed is out of the way and connects two of Jefferson's most important rooms. I also really like the lighting in this room. There are a lot of windows to allow the sunlight in. On his chair, which I think you can see through the whole above the bed, were two candlesticks, one on each handle. I thought this really showed his dedication to writing. He must have done it many times late at night when there was no more sunlight. This room in Jefferson's house (along with many others) show his creativity and his determination to living a purposeful life.
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