PERFECT PALETTES FOR sweet dreams #1 Classic in blue and white

From black and white to romantic pink and stately blue – there’s a colour scheme to suit every style.

By Beatrice Moore-Nöthnagel Photographs Henrique Wilding, Francois Oberholster and Ed O’Riley Styling Marian van Wyk and Misi Overturf

Jako and Anneke Lee of Welgemoed use blue and white in most of their projects – and this bedroom is no exception.

“This palette creates an atmosphere of calm, tranquillity and coolness,” says Jako. “We also think it looks clean and tidy, and it has loads of personality!”

The room is spacious with a high ceiling and a super-king-size bed. “Someone once told me that you should choose the biggest elements possible for your bedroom because this creates a sense of luxury,” says Jako.

An oversized armchair upholstered in a blue-and-white design enhances the theme and provides comfy seating for putting on shoes or relaxing with a book.

WALLPAPER remains a showstopper and the navy blue was exactly what the Lees had in mind. The oversized tropical leaf motif creates fantastic balance in the space with its high ceiling.

FLOOR The granite floor tiles are warmed by the sun in winter, while a large rug or two provide extra warmth and complete the picture.

OLD AND NEW Second-hand bedside cabinets in dark wood add to the classic look and contrast with the white wooden bed. >>

Striking blue-and-white wallpaper makes a style statement in this spacious room. The bathroom is located behind the eye-catching focal wall. Tropica wallpaper in the colour Delft from Hertex; blankets and oversized pillow from Mungo Design

Chair upholstery fabric and rugs from Hertex

The same wallpaper as featured in the bedroom was applied to the wall as you enter the bathroom to repeat the blue theme. Black rug from Weylandts; hand towel from H&M Home

Plant basket from H&M Home

The bathroom is spacious, with natural light that streams in through the sliding doors. Mirror and wooden table from Arabesque; bath towel from Weylandts

Round rug from Weylandts