The LOWDOWN

A restrained colour palette forms the basis of this scheme. Where colour is limited, texture has to step up to provide interest, says interior designer Lauren Li. “Beautiful, quality fabrics confer comfort and luxury. Both are desirable qualities in any bedroom.” Custom-made bedhead in Carlucci Two Tone fabric from Unique Fabrics, $1984, BQ Design; 1800 335 361 or www.bqdesign.com.au. Chivasso Madagascar grasscloth wallpaper, about $436/10m, Unique Fabrics; 1800 145 855 or www.uniquefabrics.com.

Siena bedside table in

Dark Wenge, from $900,

Globe West; 1800 722 366 or www.globewest.com.au. Nordlux Nexus 10 wall light, from $199, Temple & Webster; www.templeandwebster.com.au. Ado Wave sheer curtain

fabric, about $218/m,

Unique Fabrics.

Custom-made timber ottoman with Jaipur upholstery fabric in Tussah, $1600, Arthur G;

(03) 9543 4633 or www.arthurg.com.au.

Vintage Washed king-size linen quilt cover in Fog,

$469, Bedouin Societe;

(03) 9391 3843 or www.bedouinsociete.com. Sisällä Interior Design, Mentone, Victoria; 0408 838 138 or sisalla.com.au.