We’ve already taken a look at some tips for styling your bed in Part 1, including the use of quality bedding, layers and patterns. There’s plenty more tips to come!

Colour Coordination

Choose a colour scheme that complements the overall decor of the bedroom for a cohesive look. Whether you prefer calming neutrals, vibrant hues, or subtle pastels, coordinating your bedding colours will create a stylish and inviting look.

Mixing Textures

Mixing different textures adds visual interest to your bed. Combine smooth cotton sheets with a textured duvet cover. Try adding a throw blanket at the foot of the bed for warmth and style. Choose a blanket in a complementary colour or texture to tie the look of your bed together. Or add a faux fur throw for a luxurious touch.

Valance

If your bed frame is exposed, consider adding a bed skirt or valance to conceal the base of the bed and create a more polished look.

Use these tips to help create a comfortable, visually appealing environment in the bedroom

A classic colour combination found everywhere from Cape Cod homes to beach California bungalows, a pairing of blue and white is a great idea.

Opt for white light fixtures to maintain brightness, and add metallic finishes like silver or chrome for a contemporary feel. Blue glass accents or white ceramic pieces complete the look with elegance.

This colour scheme creates a serene, sophisticated space perfect for relaxation or entertaining.

Adding colour through a single, thoughtfully chosen textile can make a significant impact on a room’s aesthetic, providing style and personality without overwhelming the space.

A single textile in a striking colour can also enhance the room’s character and establish a focal point that draws the eye.

By using just one vibrant textile, you can create a room with both energy and balance. This approach lets you experiment with colour and style without the commitment of repainting or extensive decorating, making it a versatile, low-maintenance solution for elevating any space.

Using a single textile in a bright, intentional colour also allows for both flexibility and control over the room’s aesthetic. It’s ideal for those who prefer a minimalistic style but still want to incorporate personality and vibrancy, as it keeps the decor simple yet stylish with just one statement-making piece.

Ultimately, adding colour through textiles is an accessible way to infuse personality, warmth, and vibrancy into a home, allowing you to experiment with style without making permanent changes.

When it comes to making a small space look bigger, you’d be forgiven for assuming that using smaller furniture pieces is the key.

But you’d be wrong. Okay, you don’t want super-sized furniture, but surprisingly enough, using a few bigger furniture pieces can help make a space feel larger.

One of the tricks is to use a few key, simple statement pieces in plain fabrics, rather than multiples. And if a piece of furniture can have more than one purpose, that’s even better. For example, a coffee table with storage drawers.

Furniture with an open design is also helpful. A sofa that’s elevated off the ground, or dining chairs with an open frame, for example. Round pieces rather than rectangular is another trick.

Low furniture can be a good choice as well. Simply by being lower it opens up more space above the item.

Also think about positioning. Spreading things out makes thing look more spacious, and keep things away from the walls where you can. Two small side tables rather than one big coffee table can open up space in the middle of the room.

And finally, furniture should never block pathways or light sources.

A hunter green and red colour scheme can offer several advantages, particularly in design and aesthetics. It provides a strong visual contrast, enabling individual elements to stand out as well as being visually dynamic.

Overall, a hunter green and red colour scheme can offer a harmonious balance of traditional elegance, seasonal appeal, and visual interest, making it a versatile choice for various design projects.

Styling your bed is a wonderful way to enhance the overall look and feel of your bedroom. Let’s take a look at some easy ways to give your bed and bedroom the Wow! factor through styling.

Quality Bedding

Invest in the highest quality bedding you can afford, including sheets, pillowcases, a duvet cover or comforter, and a bedspread or quilt. Choose materials that are soft, comfortable, and durable, such as cotton, linen, or bamboo.

Nothing is as unappealing as manchester that is noticeably dull and tired, or with fabric that is pilling or worn. You don’t have to break the bank, but good quality bedding will look better for a lot longer than the cheap stuff.

Layering

Layering different elements of manchester adds depth and texture to the bed. Start with a fitted sheet as the base, followed by a flat sheet or duvet cover. Add a comforter or quilt for warmth, and top it off with decorative pillows and a throw blanket.

Patterns

Incorporate patterns into your manchester for added style. Mix and match patterns such as stripes, florals, or geometric designs for a dynamic look. Make sure you keep the scale of the patterns in mind to ensure they complement each other, rather than clashing hideously!

By keeping these tips for styling your bed in mind, you can create a stylish and personal bedroom retreat that reflects your own personal style and enhances your overall decor.

Nowadays it’s hard to ignore technology and its impact on every aspect of our lives – and that includes design. While this blog post will probably seem outdated very quickly, it’s still worth taking a look at some of the technology that’s now being integrated into bedroom design.

Smart Lighting: With smart bulbs and lighting systems you can control the colour and intensity of light in your bedroom through mobile apps or voice commands.

Smart Blinds and Curtains: Remote controls for blinds and curtains aren’t a new idea, but using technology that can control them remotely or program them to open and close based on a schedule or environmental factors is growing.

Smart Speakers and Voice Assistants: The use of smart speakers, such as Amazon Echo or Google Home, takes operating devices around your home with voice commands a step further. You can play music in the bedroom, while turning on your morning coffee from bed. Or just turn up the heat a little so you’re warm once you emerge from the bedroom.

Smart Furniture: Bedroom furniture with integrated technology, such as charging stations for devices, built-in speakers, or adjustable settings, is gaining popularity. Smart beds now include features such as sleep tracking, ambient noise machines and adjustable firmness.

Augmented Reality (AR) Mirrors: Now we’re getting a bit more out there! AR mirrors that can simulate different lighting conditions or even suggest outfits are emerging in the market. Cher from Clueless on steroids!

Some of these trends will turn out to be gimmicks, but others, such as sleep assistance technologies, may well lead to a better life outcome and gain in popularity. Only time will tell!

Recent “Colour of the Year” choices have been bold and vibrant, and that trend is spilling over into bedroom design. It involves the use of vibrant colours, unique textures, and striking design elements to create a visually stimulating and adventurous atmosphere.

Bold bedroom colours are starting to rise in popularity, such as caramel, mossy green, orange and burgundy. Incorporate bold shades on bedding or walls for a broad expanse of colour, or take a neutral background and bold it up with accents like pillows, throws, or knick-knacks.

You can also use patterns to give your bedroom space a bolder feel. Try an eye-catching wallpaper, a mixture of patterns in your manchester and cushions, or a rug to add bold patterns. Stripes, for example, never really go out of style. There are many predicting a huge increase in the popularity of stripes due to the Paris 2024 Olympics, given that the Breton stripe is such an iconic French design element in both fashion and interiors.

Bold and eclectic furniture pieces that stand out in your bedroom can also fit the bill. This could include a statement bedframe, an ornate dresser, or a colourful accent chair.

Remember that bold bedroom trends should reflect your personal style and preferences, so feel free to mix and match elements to create a space that makes you feel comfortable and inspired. Additionally, trends and your own personal taste can evolve over time, so sometimes using elements that can be switched out easily is a good way to keep your bedroom decor fresh and exciting.

“Al fresco lighting” refers to outdoor lighting used to illuminate and enhance outdoor spaces, such as patios, gardens, decks, and other outdoor areas. The term “al fresco” is Italian and means “in the fresh air,” so al fresco lighting is all about creating a pleasant and inviting atmosphere for outdoor gatherings, dining, relaxation, and other activities.

Al fresco lighting serves both functional and aesthetic purposes. Functionally, it provides necessary illumination for safety and visibility, allowing people to move around and enjoy outdoor spaces even after the sun goes down. Aesthetically, it can transform the ambiance of outdoor areas, creating a cozy, enchanting, or festive mood.

Here’s a few lighting options to get you started:

String Lights: String lights, also known as fairy lights or café lights, are popular for creating a magical and whimsical atmosphere. They can be hung overhead, wrapped around trees or posts, or draped along fences and structures.

Path Lights: These are low-level lights placed along walkways, paths, and driveways to guide people and prevent accidents. They come in various styles and can be solar-powered or connected to an electrical source.

More ideas to come in Part 2.

Many mental health gurus are big on the benefits of interacting with nature. While not everybody has access to nature right outside their front door, a very popular trend in bedroom interiors recently has been bringing nature to you instead.

Biophilic design, as it’s known, is all about reconnecting with nature, and finding ways to bring the outdoors into your home. This is particularly important in your bedroom, which should be a haven of peace and tranquility.

While there have been some cottage chic and floral trends recently, biophilic design is focussed primarily on green foliage elements. This supports the recent trend to green as a colour trend in general.