HOW TO MAKE IT WORK
• An occasionally used room can stand up to a strong theme, with bold colours offset by simpler touches
• Accents of red add sophistication and bring out darker tones
• Cushions and bolsters from the daybed can be stored in a cupboard when guests are using the room
• A decorative ladder provides extra hanging space for towels or clothing

FURNITURE Quibo double-ended daybed with nickel close-nailing, H120xD90xL205cm, Ben Whistler. Earl Supreme single mattress, Vi-Spring. Chinese lacquer cabinet, 185xW99xD52cm, Snapdragon.
FABRICS Bed and Roman blind in Ticking 2, cotton, 137cm wide, Ian Mankin. Blind trimmed in Celesta in Venetian Red C7751-456, cotton, 137cm wide, Parkertex. Large cushions in Katsura in Porcelain F1391-02, viscose/cotton mix, 140cm wide, Designers Guild. Piped in and bedspread, bolsters and dark cushions in Milani in Charcoal 7157-02, viscose/linen mix, 142cm wide, Romo. Bedspread trimmed in Justine braid 32808-9550, Wemyss Houlès. Dark cushions piped in Chenille flanged cord IF4451-458, Turnell & Gigon. Chair in Casa in Mica, cotton/linen mix, 140cm wide, Roger Oates Design.
WALLS Wallpaper Kabuki P459, Designers Guild. Woodwork Grey Stone Light 44-29T, emulsion, Sanderson Spectrum.
FLOOR Woven Paper Nero WP002, 3.66m wide, Crucial Trading.
ACCESSORIES Red velvet cushions, Zara Home. Twist floor lamp, Ma Maison. Framed tulip print, Nina Campbell. Red wooden box on mantelpiece; lantern on floor; both Zara Home. Red African Tonga stool, The Conran Shop. Kentang black basket in fireplace, Habitat. Lacquered leather hatbox used as table, H45xdiam37cm, Snapdragon. Red glass pots on hat box, Nicole Farhi Home. Red candle, Zara Home. Moreno rectangular tray; black wax candle, red leather notebook; all Nina Campbell. Thermal vest in Watermelon, Brora.