BRIGHT IDEAS:
With Claire Hornby
WE all like to luxuriate in our bedrooms, it’s the one room in our homes where we really need to feel ultra-comfortable and able to wind down. Combining plush fabrics and metallic sheens can help us all feel like ‘film stars’ in our own boudoirs.
And what better star to emulate in your bedroom than iconic screen siren Marilyn Monroe? For a bedroom that channels the glamour of Ms Monroe, opt for soft, feminine colours in velvet or silk. Go for stylish accessories with a contemporary, masculine edge to provide balance.
When designing a room, choosing the largest items is the best place to start. I love this Monroe Bedframe, upholstered in plush lavender velvet. The detailing and chunky wooden feet create pure 1950s decadence.
Marilyn was famously quoted saying she wore nothing but Chanel No. 5 to bed, and whether you choose to follow in her footsteps or not, dressing your bed with cream silk sheets will certainly add an opulent feel to your slumber!
As any film star knows, soft lighting is of the utmost importance for showing you at your best – and our Kartell Bourgie Table Lamp in copper is the perfect choice. Its high shine will add sparkle to your bedside table while giving off a soft, glowing light that’s ideal for setting the mood.
The result is a room that oozes sophistication with a soft, feminine touch!
Claire Hornby is creative stylist at Barker and Stonehouse. For more design ideas visit www.barkerand stonehouse.co.uk
Monroe Bedframe and inset the Kartell Bourgie Table Lamp in copper.
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