trendey

Grey can work wonders for bedrooms as it’s such a neutral and calming – as well as sophisticated - colour. Below are examples of rooms where grey tones have been used in one way or the other and resulted in really stylish, relaxed and comfortable-looking rooms. Would happily have a snooze in any of those beds, yawnn…

[pics from top left: 1 - Zimbio; 2 - BkkHome; 3 - Marie Claire Maison; 4 - Living Etc; 5- Marimekko; 6 - Aura by Tracie Ellis]

French-style bedrooms are romantic and sophisticated as well as seriously trendey. To create a French look, stick to one colour theme (for example pale blue, green, gold or pink) and team with distressed or whitewashed furniture. A sumptuous chandelier, soft floor-length curtains with tassle tiebacks and some antique items to give a shabby chic feel will further add to the look. And most importantly, allow a fab French style bed to take centre-stage in the room! I love the dramatic carved headboards of Louis XIV-style beds – if it’s good enough for royalty it’s good enough for me I reckon! :)

Take a look at these examples (both from the Living etc gallery)