Bath Chronicle

Bedroom blitz

From decadent dressing tables to lush linens and accessorie­s, breathe new life into your sleep sanctuary with these top finds, says Sam Wylie-harris

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Longing to escape to a restful retreat right now? With farflung hotels and holidays out of the equation for most of us, giving your own bedroom a fresh face for summer might be the next best thing. in fact, this could be just the staycation solution you need, as a few simple styling tweaks and updates really can go a long way.

Whether you want to unwind your mind with sun-bleached bed linen, pimp up your boudoir with some Hollywood glamour, or introduce some natural timber and exotic foliage into your own private sanctuary, the options are endless.

need some inspiratio­n? Check out these top picks...

Rochelle Storage Dressing table

£599, Next

Super swish, this mirrored dressing table evokes art-deco elegance; think feather-trimmed satin robes and vintage star power. Opulent and yet practical, you can maximise your dressing table space with beauty bits and bobs in the drawers, and style up the vanity table with fresh flowers. A satin or velvet footstool completes the look.

White company Sleep collection From £10, The White Company

With the promise of a good night’s sleep and sense of wellbeing, bedtime rituals – such as spritzing the bed linen with soothing essential oils infused with lavender and chamomile – call to mind a relaxing spa treatment. White Company’s Sleep Collection includes a Sleep Soothing pillow Mist, Sleep Diffuser and Sleep Candle – you’ll be out for the count come nightfall.

 ??  ?? Duvet Cover, from £65; flat sheet, from £20, Oxford pillowcase with border, from £20, The White Company
If classic and understate­d is more your style, take inspiratio­n too from The White Company’s gorgeous Santorini bed linen collection. Made from 200 thread count, pure cotton percale, with hand-worked ladder stitching along the edges, you can’t go wrong. Santorini Bed Linen Collection
Duvet Cover, from £65; flat sheet, from £20, Oxford pillowcase with border, from £20, The White Company If classic and understate­d is more your style, take inspiratio­n too from The White Company’s gorgeous Santorini bed linen collection. Made from 200 thread count, pure cotton percale, with hand-worked ladder stitching along the edges, you can’t go wrong. Santorini Bed Linen Collection
 ??  ?? skinnydip domenica duvet cover set from £28-£46, John Lewis, pictured left
For a taste of the tropics, statement palm prints teamed with fancy leafy accents, ferns, succulents and rattan furniture will make any bedroom retreat feel like the real deal. So much so, you might even be tempted to call room service and ask for a pina colada before bedding down for an afternoon siesta. We love this scene-stealer set.
skinnydip domenica duvet cover set from £28-£46, John Lewis, pictured left For a taste of the tropics, statement palm prints teamed with fancy leafy accents, ferns, succulents and rattan furniture will make any bedroom retreat feel like the real deal. So much so, you might even be tempted to call room service and ask for a pina colada before bedding down for an afternoon siesta. We love this scene-stealer set.
 ??  ?? antonia Grey mother of pearl chest of drawers £1,296, Graham & Green
If you really want to make those blooms best in show, this handcrafte­d Indian chest is studded with carved mother of pearl in a pretty floral design.
Proving furniture can be more than just functional, this striking piece will easily transform a bedroom wall – especially if you hang a mirror above to create the illusion of more space and light.
antonia Grey mother of pearl chest of drawers £1,296, Graham & Green If you really want to make those blooms best in show, this handcrafte­d Indian chest is studded with carved mother of pearl in a pretty floral design. Proving furniture can be more than just functional, this striking piece will easily transform a bedroom wall – especially if you hang a mirror above to create the illusion of more space and light.
 ??  ?? original home Gradient Tasseltrim­med recycled cotton Throw £85, Selfridges Blue cotton throws echo coastal colours and add a calming touch. lightweigh­t enough to be draped on the end of the bed in summer, a cotton throw won’t slide off or pack in too much heat.
original home Gradient Tasseltrim­med recycled cotton Throw £85, Selfridges Blue cotton throws echo coastal colours and add a calming touch. lightweigh­t enough to be draped on the end of the bed in summer, a cotton throw won’t slide off or pack in too much heat.
 ??  ?? White Company Sleep Collection
White Company Sleep Collection
 ??  ?? Rochelle storage dressing table
Rochelle storage dressing table

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