FIND THE BEST… bedroom buys – our edit of the most stylish accessories for a restful haven
Whether you like to retreat to an oasis of peace and calm, or prefer to escape to a dramatic boudoir, here’s our pick of the most stylish accessories for a restful haven
BOLD AND BRIGHT
1 A luxurious geometric weave from the Atelier collection. Bodega bedding, £85/double duvet cover; £20/pillowcase, Harlequin 2 Deep teal and vivid lemon yellow combine beautifully in Kenzo’s bird print design, from £42.50 for a standard pillowcase in 300-thread-count sateen cotton 3 Wake up on time with House Doctor’s stylishly simple gold-framed alarm clock, £16, Hurn & Hurn 4 Oversized inky brushstrokes create a new twist on a classic botanical design. Big Pomegranate pillowcase, £20, Bluebellgray 5 Brushed-gold and marble accessories look great contrasted with bold coloured linens. Dressing table mirror, £125, Oliver Bonas 6 The Kyoko collection from Olivier Desforges has a cool retro feel and is printed on 230-thread-count cotton; from £35 for a pillowcase 7 A side table with a drawer works well as a bedside unit, keeping the area clutter-free. Cascade table, £219, Atkin & Thyme 8 This glamorous gold-domed table lamp, £60 from BHS, would add a touch of luxe to any scheme for a high-street price tag
LAID-BACK LINEN
1 Choose from six shades that are perfect for mixing. Linen Oxford pillowcase, £17, John Lewis & Partners 2 Bold and bright with a soft laundered finish that doesn’t need ironing. Mustard Yellow linen double duvet cover, £129; standard pillowcase, £16; both Secret Linen Store 3 Add a splash of colour with Cult Furniture’s Buoyant table, £130 4 Introduce natural textures with the Bar Wood table lamp, £39.99, Car & Kitchen 5 Available in five colour combos, this linen bedding set has been stonewashed to make it super soft. The Linen Complete Set, from £159, Eve 6 The Sameiro collection is made from organic linen and backed with organic cotton. It’s £16 for a pillowcase; £99 for a double duvet cover; both Urbanara 7 Sainsbury’s Home’s Bamboo mirror, £18, is great value for money 8 The more you use linen, the softer it becomes. Dove Grey duvet cover, £195; Housewife pillowcase, £30; both The Linen Works
9 All you need to dress your bed is stylish stripes. Duvet cover, two pillowcases and a fitted sheet, £210 for a double set, Chalk Pink Linen Company
BUY WITH A CONSCIENCE
1 Made from certified 600-thread-count Egyptian cotton, this bedlinen is finished with a stitched border. From £130 for a double set, House Babylon 2 This Blue Stripe bedset, £85 for a double, from Dip & Doze, has coconut shell button fastenings, and is delivered in a drawstring bag and recycled box 3 Soak & Sleep’s hemp double duvet cover, £110, and pillowcase, £30/two, are an eco-conscious choice 4 Rehydrate with LSA International’s Mia carafe and tumbler, £22, in recycled glass 5 Made in Portugal without chemicals and delivered in eco packaging, the Classic Bedding Bundle is £79 for a single at Bedfolk 6 The Anholt Stripes double duvet cover, £199, comes in stonewashed organic cotton percale, from Tekla Fabrics 7 Sainsbury’s Home’s Estuary Stacking basket, £14, is perfect for keeping clutter at bay 8 Made from a bioplastic papier mâché material, the Arched table lamp, £495, Rockett St George, has serious eco credentials 9 Machine-washable, sustainable and hypoallergenic, this British wool duvet, from £99, Woolroom, has an organic cotton cover
SUBTLE PATTERN
1 You can’t go wrong with a classic ticking stripe; use on its own or mix with a coordinating floral. Ticking Stripe double duvet cover, £79, Harriet Hare 2 The vintage-style Roberts Radio Revival iStream 3 radio, £200, can be used with Alexa and has built-in access to streaming services such as Spotify 3 The Santa Fe double duvet set, £75 at French Connection, has an Aztec-inspired border 4 Featuring a simple block print in Blush, the Tua double duvet set, £90 from Murmur, is lovely on its own or as an added hint of colour to an all-white look 5 Inspired by watercolour petal paintings, this 200-thread-count cotton bedding is a modern take on the classic floral look. Croft Collection Leyla bedding, from £12 for a pillowcase, John Lewis & Partners 6 Unwind with the calming scent of Moroccan rose with the Hello Calm reed diffuser, £34, Seven Seventeen 7 Plaster pink and terracotta combine in this pretty floral pom pom double bed set, £29.50; cushions, from £15 each; throws, £19.50 each; all M&S 8 Brass handles on this roomy oak Drio chest, £695 at Habitat, add a touch of luxe