Jennifer Koper’s advice for decorating a nature-inspired bedroom
Jennifer Koper’s easy and affordable tips for creating a nature-inspired bedroom.
Q
We’re looking to decorate our bedroom with a nature theme. What do you think of a leaf- or birch tree–print wallpaper, and what colours would you recommend?
— GEN, Toronto A
Wallpaper is a fantastic way to add interest in a room and address large expanses of wall. Take inspiration from this beautiful bedroom designed by Jennifer Morrison. Here’s what I suggest to get a similar look:
Paper all the walls for an enveloping, cohesive feel. This forest-print paper by Lewis & Wood has a depth that will make your room feel more expansive, and the soothing grey and blue tones won’t overwhelm. (Wallpapering behind the bed will also help camouflage the small off-centre window.)
Get a louvered shutter for the small window, and paint it the background colour of your wallpaper so it blends in to the wall. Dress up the large window with drapery that has an embroidered medallion motif. The small-scale pattern will work perfectly with tree-themed wall coverings.
Paint your ceiling and crown moulding a pale blue pulled from the wallpaper and choose a bedding set in a similar tone.
Add a couple of shams in a small-scale pattern, and layer on a cosy throw.
Update your nightstands with brighter, wood-toned versions. The legs will lift the furniture off the floor and make the space feel airier.
Add textured, white ceramic lamps on the nightstands that play on a leaf pattern. Swap out your flush-mount light fixture (not visible) for a rattan pendant to bring in even more warmth.
With these updates, you’ll have a serene bedroom retreat that’s perfect for relaxing in and catching some zzz’s.
1. Teresa pendant light, $102. At VdeV Maison.
2. HIGH Bosky wallpaper in Blue Yonder by Lewis & Wood, approx. $156/yd. (approx. $11.80/sq.ft.). Through Kravet Canada (to the trade).
3. LOW Albero Duck Egg wallpaper, approx. $198/roll (approx. $3.50/sq.ft.). Through Graham & Brown.
4. Duvet set in Mist, $330. Through Flax Sleep.
5. Pillow case in Filigree Sky/Indigo by Kiska
Textiles, $85.
6. Textured Ceramic table lamp, $80. At Bouclair.
7. Aubrey Blue Embroidered curtain panel, from $170. At Crate & Barrel.
8. Kabbann bedside table, $229. At Structube.
9. Nao throw in Soft Grey, $30.