LAUREN FORBES

HOME DESIGN INSTAGRAMMER

‘We lived in a small one-bed flat before we moved to this five-bed 1890s property last September. It’s such a treat to have a proper guest room. We actually don’t have many visitors who stay over, but I didn’t want anyone to feel like their room was an afterthought when they stayed. It’s a lovely bright space so we really wanted the decor to pop in here. We used Frogtape to section off the wall, and spent a lot of time working out what shade went where. Farrow & Ball’s Babouche, Manor House Gray, Dimpse and Down Pipe make a striking combo. My top tip is to ignore the instructions and remove the tape as soon as you finish painting to achieve really sharp edges – don’t let the paint dry! Guest bedrooms are a brilliant opportunity to opt for something you might be scared to go for in a main bedroom.’

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