Choosing a statement bed with a distinctive design and impressive scale will create an instant centrepiece and starting point for a scheme. For a cohesive feel, introduce co-ordinating furniture painted in the same shades and design as the bed and opt for a neutral backdrop and soft accents to enhance the overall look.

HOW TO MAKE IT WORK
• Using furniture from the same design collection is the easiest and simplest way to create a cohesive interior scheme.
• Accessories in a vibrant shade dotted around the room add an extra layer to a subtle palette.
• Oversized accessories, such as a mirror or light, complement the larger pieces of furniture and help to balance the look.
• To mix different patterns successfully, use a single colour that will draw them together. Here, the striped furniture and embroidered coral motif curtains sit comfortably in the same palette.

Want more? See more great four-poster bed schemes:
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Bright and bold four-poster bed

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

STYLING ALI BROWN AND KATE FRENCH
PHOTOGRAPHS DAVID BRITTAIN
AUGUST 2009