Sleeping beauty

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

Longing to escape to a restful retreat right now? With far-flung hotels and holidays out of the equation for most of us, giving your bedroom a fresh face 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 Hollywoodesque 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...

1. MM Linen Arlette Duvet Cover Set – Multi, from £95-£115, John Lewis

Statement florals and big blousy prints always look inviting and fresh – and don’t feel like you have to curb your fondness for big bouquets if your flower bed is a single plot.

Bold blooms can create a spectacular impact, especially if you scatter cushions in solid pastels among the flora. Bethan Harwood, home design stylist for John Lewis, suggests pairing floral bedding with real and fake plants.

“Start by making sure the room is cool enough to sleep in,” Harwood adds. “You can use temperature controlling sheets, pillows and mattresses to make sure your sleep is uninterrupted. Try our specialist temperature-balancing 400 thread count cotton sheet, made from 100% cotton – the natural construction helps to wick away moisture lost during sleep to keep you cool. Use fans.

“You can also use a lavender sleep spray to send you off to sleep and make sure your bedding is smelling fresh. Finally, add candles, soft lighting and a blackout blind.”

2. 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 far 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.

3. Harlow Duvet Cover Set, from £100, By Caprice Home

Hello Hollywood! If you fancy treating yourself to a little decor decadence, this geometric jacquard design, with subtle metallic yarn, shimmers when it catches the light. It could even be dressed with co-ordinating diamante cushions, sequins and sparkly trimmings from Caprice’s range of accessories inspired by other glamorous leading ladies such Hepburn, Loren and Ava.

4. 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. You can maximise your dressing table space with beauty

You can also use a lavender sleep spray to send you off to sleep and make sure your bedding is smelling fresh

bits and bobs in the drawers, and style up the vanity table with fresh flowers and scented candles. A satin or velvet footstool completes the look.

5. Mirador Bed Linen Collection – Duvet Cover, from £115; Flat Sheet, from £70, and Oxford Pillowcase with Border, from £35, The White Company.

A one-stop shop for bedroom bliss, The White Company’s new Mirador collection ticks all the right boutique hotel boxes. Styled with an Indian jute rug and natural seagrass baskets, you’ll be a tip-toe away from a sultry, Mediterranean breeze.