Colourful bedlinen can make a wonderful starting point for a decorative scheme. Teaming it with accessories in matching bright shades and a mix of classic dark wood and mirrored furniture will give the room an eclectic feel with a casual edge.

HOW TO MAKE IT WORK
• Balance highly patterned bedlinen with a simple, rustic four-poster bed, and introduce more masculine pieces, such as these metal suitcases for storage.
• Use secondary colours from the main pattern for walls, soft furnishings, and accessories.
• Keep soft furnishings simple. A well-chosen plain silk, simply trimmed, will be enough for window treatments and cushions.
• Combining textures, such as chrome, leather and wood, gives the room an extra dimension and layer of interest.

Want more? See more great four-poster bed schemes:
Soft and subtle four-poster bed
Smart and classic four-poster beds

For more inspirational bedroom ideas, take a look at our stunning bedroom gallery.


STYLING ALI BROWN AND KATE FRENCH
PHOTOGRAPHS DAVID BRITTAIN
AUGUST 2009