A Definitive Guide to Decorating

The guest bedroom

with NINA CAMPBELL — World-renowned interior and textile designer. House & Garden Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Creating a restful and luxurious place for people to stay can be a really fun and creative process.

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The Guest Bedroom

Also a basement room, I wanted my guest bedroom to still feel light and airy despite the lack of natural light or view out the window.

The Guest Bedroom

  • I opted for the wallcovering and curtain to be in the same print, so they blend together for a calm and subtle look.
  • Despite the lack of view, I still wanted to create a vista of sorts to draw your eye out. I painted the wall outside a soft green to match the rest of the colour scheme, and added some greenery for a natural touch.
  • When a guest comes to stay, you want them to feel relaxed and comfortable. Invest in a good-quality bed, and opt for high-thread-count bed linen.
  • Adding a tester to the bed helps to give a feeling of grandeur and luxury.
  • Make sure to include plenty of storage space for your guest(s) to use, and provide hangers.
  • I enjoy adding little welcoming touches when I have guests: books to read, fresh flowers, a biscuit or fruit, and a carafe of water.

Sourcebook

Wallpaper - Les Indiennes Bonnelles Green/Ivory NCW4352-05, by Nina Campbell

Curtains - Les Indiennes Bonnelles Green fabric NCF4335-04, by Nina Campbell

Tester fabric - Limelight sheer in Cream by Larsen L7681-02, at Colefax and Fowler

Bobble trim - Trianon Bauble Emerald/Green/Ivory NCT512-04, by Nina Campbell

Headboard upholstery - Poquelin Colette Ivory fabric NCF4312-06, by Nina Campbell

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Nina Campbell

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Nina Campbell

World-renowned interior and textile designer. House & Garden Lifetime Achievement Award.

British decorator Nina Campbell is undeniably one of the world’s most respected and influential interior designers of our time. In her 50 years in the industry, she has accumulated an unparalleled list of clients and design expertise. Nina’s enthusiasm and interest in design and interiors was developed when, at the age of 19, she went to work for John Fowler at the prestigious Sybil Colefax & John Fowler. Shortly afterwards, she set up her eponymous decorating business, where one of her first commissions was to design a castle in Scotland. Renowned for her contagious wit, brilliant sense of style and her unmistakably rich and elegant colour palette, Nina’s designs appeal to both young and old and sit well in both contemporary and traditional interiors. She continues to work on notable projects - both commercial and residential - across the globe, with both new clients and those who return across the generations.

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