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