Bedrooms

Bedrooms

Bedrooms can be decorated in a huge variety of ways, depending on who uses them. They are a great place to let your creativity run wild.

My tips for decorating bedrooms

• In a master bedroom, often there are two people sharing, so you'll need to balance both of their tastes and characters.
• Guest bedrooms can be a wonderful space to experiment with bolder decorating decisions.
• Soft sheets and a comfortable mattress are essential for any bedroom.
• I think goose down pillows are the best. I will tend to dress the bed with two of these for sleeping, alongside a firmer feather and down pillow for support when sitting up.
• Personally I don't use bedspreads very often; instead, I prefer to use blankets or even a tablecloth in place of a blanket.
• If it's possible, a walk-in closet is a preferable option, as it means the bedroom can be kept as a clutter-free sanctuary.
• I like to avoid built-in closets looking too much like kitchen cabinets by giving them a different treatment. You could have them painted in a unique design, or include panels of pleated fabric on the door fronts.
• Pay attention to the bedside tables. They need to offer plenty of space for books, lighting and a glass of water. They should also be at a comfortable height in relation to the mattress.
• Headboards are available in a huge array of shapes and sizes, and are a great way to make a statement in a bedroom.
• In my book, the headboard fabric and valance fabric should always match.
• Something I love to do in a bedroom is to put fabric on the wall for a lovely soft and tactile effect.
• Four-poster beds are a wonderfully luxurious choice, and come in a rich variety of styles - from traditional wooden designs to a more contemporary mirrored version.
• In regards to other furniture, if you have the room, it's nice to place some sort of seating at the end of a bed. A table that can double as a desk or a dressing table is also good to have, and I would consider an armchair with a side table and lamp a must.
• In a small bedroom, you could use a chest of drawers instead of a bedside table to increase the storage space.