LAIDBACK SHADE
Opposite Grey-hued blues create a feeling of calm so are perfect for restful bedrooms. Be brave and go dark! This Farrow & Ball Stiffkey Blue has a lovely inky feel and sits perfectly with the cool grey fabric of the upholstered bedstead and the coral pink accents. Continue the theme with super-soft linen sheets layered with tactile wool throws on the bed, and place a velvety rug over natural floorboards. Madeleine double bed in Cuckoo recycled wools, £1,090; Lowry rug in Petrol, £1,025; both Sofa.com. Wisteria table lamp, £165, Pooky Lighting
1 RUSTIC FOLK
Combine calm chalks and indigo blues on florals and William Morris-inspired woodland designs with embroidered quilts and chunky knit throws for a cosy, peaceful bedroom. Tulip double duvet cover, £59; Erin double duvet cover, £59; Hetty Folk print double duvet cover, £59; pillowcases, £24 for two; Pippa leaf print cushion, £18; embroidered flower cushion, £28; Emily leaf embroidered bedspread, £150; all House of Fraser
2 RELATIVE VALUES
Modern furniture looks great here in front of a wall painted to look aged. Create the effect by building up layers of similar shades with a rough rollering technique and a sponge. Sky blue and coral cushions add colour highlights on the sofa. Sofa upholstered in Kaiko, Grey Seal; cushion fabrics from a selection from £47 a metre; all Romo