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?
This story is from the July 2020 edition of Ideal Home UK.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the July 2020 edition of Ideal Home UK.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
A luxe look for less
BARGAIN BUYS, DIY AND CLEVER TRICKS HELPED KAREN AND PHILLIP MOSELEY CREATE THEIR KITCHEN ON A BUDGET
A CLEAR Winner
WHEN MARINA AND TIM CALLAND RENOVATED THEIR PERIOD FAMILY HOME, THEY DID SO WITH A SUCCESSFUL BLEND OF OLD AND NEW
"I CALL MY STYLE modern rustic"
ALICE LANCASTLE BREATHED NEW LIFE INTO AN OLD FARMHOUSE, AND FILLED HER LIGHT, BRIGHT HOME WITH FLEAMARKET FINDS AND UPCYCLED TREASURES
Breathing SPACE
CLEVER RECONFIGURATION AND CONTEMPORARY DESIGN TRANSFORM AN OLD AGRICULTURAL BUILDING INTO A STYLISH FAMILY HOME
A LASTING legacy
BECKY AND BEN INSHAW'S RENOVATION FOCUS WAS TO RETAIN PRECIOUS MEMORIES - AND MAKE A DREAM HOME FOR NEW ONES
Modern classic workspace
FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE DESIGN INGREDIENTS FOR A HOME OFFICE THAT'S AS STYLISH AS IT IS FUNCTIONAL
Weekend decorator
CLEVER TRICKS TO MINI DECOR PROJECTS... WE ROUND UP THE SIMPLEST, QUICKEST WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME MORE BEAUTIFUL NOW
Wood flooring
WOOD OR WOOD-LOOK? THERE ARE PROS AND CONS OF BOTH, AS OUR EXPERTS SHARE
Peach
THIS MONTH, OUR COLOUR EXPERTS PRESENT THIS CHEERFUL SHADE THAT'S BOTH BRIGHT AND WARMING
"The new way of mixing old with new...
BIG TRENDS ARE FEW THESE DAYS, WITH MICRO TRENDS TAKING THEIR PLACE. WE EXPLORE THE LATEST LOOK: ECLECTIC GRANDPA