HOW TO UPDATE YOUR BEDROOM
Ideal Home UK|July 2020
Does your bedroom need a new look? A few styling tricks and insider design secrets from our panel of experts could be just what it needs to turn it from drab to fab…
JENNIFER MORGAN
HOW TO UPDATE YOUR BEDROOM
Unlike functional shared spaces, bedrooms are places where you can truly indulge your style and create a look and feel that's all about luxury.

WHAT ARE THE BEST WALL COLOURS FOR BEDROOMS?

‘This will always depend on what colour season you are,’ says stylist Emma Morton-Turner. ‘If you complete a colour questionnaire, then nine times out of 10 if you are a “summer” personality, you will be drawn towards pastel colours. If you are an “autumn” – like me – you’ll pick a deep aubergine or navy.’ Fionnuala Johnston, the senior designer at John Lewis & Partners, says, ‘If you want to achieve a relaxing ambience, then choose restorative tones, like soft, warm neutrals.’ Interior designer Annabel Grimshaw prefers more colour and pattern:

‘Either keep the walls neutral and bring in colour on your bed or go for a more sumptuous look with a richly coloured wallpaper and match it with bold prints.’

CAN YOU DO A FEATURE WALL IN BEDROOMS?

‘I love an oversized bloom wallpaper in a bedroom,’ says Emma. ‘But if you are not a wallpaper fan, then one focal wall painted a different colour – or even a paint effect – is a brilliant way to add style to your space.’ Fionnuala adds, ‘A feature wall looks great with a statement headboard. Try a wallpaper with an archival theme, which, along with those big blooms, is a growing trend.’

Cushions standing on their corners should be banned. They just look wrong''

WHAT SHOULD I REPLACE MY OLD BED WITH?

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