Create a haven in your bedroom
Embrace patterns, layers and colour to turn your bedroom into a cosy haven this winter, says Hande Renshaw.
BEDROOMS ARE NOT only a place to retreat to, they are also a space you’ll spend a considerable part of your day in, so it’s important to decorate them in a way that makes you feel comfortable and relaxed. In order to create a warm and welcoming bedroom, the space should have layers – larger pieces in the room, such as the bed, can be broken up with smaller elements, such as throws, pillows and candles. This season, the more layers you add into the bedroom, the better.
Luxe
For a luxe and decorative style in the bedroom, inject maximum colour, pattern and texture. You can do this by embracing multiple tones of the same palette when decorating, to create timeless elegance. Use bed covers, cushions, throws, linen and bedheads to set the scene and mix up your patterns – don’t be afraid to team orals and stripes. The more layers you add to a room, the more interesting it becomes; throws over throws, rugs hanging from walls and a variety of cushions will all do the trick. Employ colour and pattern as a feature on the bed to make it your centrepiece and the highlight of the room. Additions such as an upholstered bedhead will also create visual interest as well as provide an instant softness to a space.
1 Oleander Midnight round cushion, $119, from Laura Ashley, laura-ashley.com.au.
2 Fraser bedhead in Platinum Grey with button detail, from $1099 (for Queen size), from Forty Winks,
fortywinks.com.au.
3 Eggshell acrylic paint in Carmen, $49.30 for 1 litre, from Porter’s Paints, porterspaints.com.
4 Ockley white bottle lamp base with drum shade in Navy, $299, from Laura Ashley, as above.
5 Mollinson basket weave cushion in Dove, $89.95, from Sheridan, sheridan.com.au. 6 Vachon wool throw in Heather, $279.95, from Sheridan, as before.
Contemporary
Sleeping spaces are primarily about the bed, bed linen and also storage space. These are key considerations whether you are designing a room from scratch or remodelling an existing space. For a simpler and more modern room, you can afford to get creative and bold with the bed linen and artwork.
1 Marmo marble table lamp, $20, from Kmart, kmart.com.au.
2 AURA By Tracie Ellis Quatro cushion in Pearl Blush, $69.95, from Aura Home, aurahome.com.au.
3 Velvet pillowcase in Dusk Blue, $79 for a set of two, from Kip & Co, kipandco.net.au.
4 Mid-Century bedside table in natural oak, $399, from West Elm, westelm.com.au.
5 Stockholm bed frame in Brown, $899, from IKEA, ikea.com.au (store locations only).
6 Teal tartan wool pompom blanket, $249, from Kip & Co, as before.
Children’s
Decorate your child’s room without being age-speci c, as this will allow you to be more creative with the artwork and furniture. As long as you incorporate the correct age-appropriate bed, adequate storage and play space, the room will always work for your child. There are many ways to personalise a child’s room, whether for a girl or a boy. You can wallpaper a feature wall in a decorative design or incorporate a huge map of the world, which is educational as well as decorative. This can easily be changed and wallpapered over as your child grows.
1 Wally cotton knit cushion cover, $49, from Castle, castleandthings.com.au.
2 Cloud night light, $5, from Kmart, kmart.com.au.
3 Pintuck cushion, $99, from The Family Love Tree, thefamilylovetree.com.
4 Lattjo bat hat, $5, from IKEA, ikea.com.au (store locations only).
5 Multi-spot fitted sheet, $95, from Castle, as above.
6 Spirit Of Adventure (left) and Eden wallpapers by Decor Maison, $193 each for 10m x 53cm rolls, wallpaperdecor.com.au.
7 Ice-cream night light, $9, from Kmart, as above. 8 Ubabub Babyletto Lolly cot, $749, from Tinitrader, tinitrader.com.au.