Bold and bright bedroom
Vibrant pinks and greens, with silk curtains against strong blue walls, create an upbeat feel. Mirrored tables add a touch of glamour.
How to make it work
• When using a strong shade of paint use accessories and furniture in other colours of equal strength to prevent it becoming overpowering.
• Pure-white is a good foil for strongly coloured woodwork, bedding, floor and curtains.
• Wall-mounted lights are great for keeping bedside tables uncluttered and are ideal for reading.
• Always invest in the best mattress, duvet and pillows you can afford for a real sense of luxury
Statement striped bedroom
Wide bands of yellow and silver add a sense of scale to this room, while the luxurious satin eiderdown and leather bedside tables give it a sumptuous feel.
How to make it work
• Mirrored furniture adds to the glamorous feel, mixed with leather pieces for an understated look.
• Edging blinds with a strong colour gives them better definition.
• Sheets and pillowcases in a subtle damask add depth and richness to the scheme.
• A woven floor covering with a subtle stripe will be comfortable underfoot and gives the room a modern edge
Soothing tones bedroom
Softest lilac dominates this room, creating a tranquil but pretty haven. Patterned wallpaper and curtains work in complementary tones.
How to make it work
Add a bold piece of furniture to make a statement against the patterned wallpaper backdrop.
When mixing patterns, keep to one colour palette to avoid the room looking too busy.
Soft linen blinds will diffuse the light for a tranquil effect, as well as for providing privacy.
Tactile velvets and silks are sumptuous and comforting in a bedroom scheme.
By:Penny Day
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