TEXTURED BEDDING

White, ivory and neutral bedlinen creates a soft and luxurious effect in the bedroom.  It can be adapted to suit most schemes, but can become a flat and uninteresting part of the room.  Using textured linens with high and low relief will revive this part of the room.

Diamonds are Forever

When using white, it is important not to create a clinical atmosphere.  Bright white bedding with a diamond pinch pleat texture creates soft grey undertones that warm up the tone.  The combination of texture and plain sheets adds to the layering effect.

Softly, Softly

The subtle stitching in this ivory throw creates a soft relief effect.  These beautiful textures compliment the romantic colour palette used throughout the room.

Petals and Swags

Vases of soft roses emphasise the use of petals on this bed throw connecting the elements within the room.  Sweeping swags and a silk bed curtain work seamlessly together to create an overall focus.

Total Texture

Make a statement with top to toe texture.  Use a simple bed frame to allow the effect to take presence within  your room. 

Bedroom Frills

This fabric is being used ore and more, for extravagant window dressing, shower curtains, and now as a bed cover.  The spill effect, works perfectly with the contours of the bed, adding real depth and tonal contrast.

The Bigger the Better

Another diamond texture but this time on a larger scale.  The use of larger shapes creates a more sophisticated and orderly texture, perfect for this, more formal bedroom.

For more, visit my Textured Bedding board on Pinterest

DESIGN WITH HEADBOARDS

Taking a fundamental part of the bedroom, and making it a design feature can add glamour and originality to the room.  Accentuating the headboard can completely alter the style and ambience of your bedroom, softening, reviving and even adding elegant bedside storage.  Starting off with a few images, I will be adding to this post with new ideas and inspiration, documenting my finds as promised to keep you and your home updated.

Wall to Wall

Breaking up the wall using fabric panels that frame the bed and bedside accessories, separates the expanse and emphasises every design detail.   The dramatic style is made more tranquil using warm grey tones combined with coordinating accessories.  To keep the drama, try using stronger colours and darker, moodier tones.

Stencilling

This stencilled paint design creates a delicate headboard which compliments the vintage ambience.  Teaming the design with pure white bed linen helps to emphasise the intricate detail, while matching painted furniture gives the design a more tactile appearance

The Third Dimension

While walls and floor are readily considered by the home designer, the ceiling is a surface space that is often forgotten.  This design is a shadow of the more traditional fourposter bed, and by extending the wooden headboard over the bed, elegance is suggested but with a contemporary appearance.

Unorthodox Tradition

Take a more unusual approach to the traditional fireplace statement by combining the surround with a bespoke, deep buttoned headboard to create a stunning backdrop.  Swags of draped fabric make this statement sumptuous, rich and romantic.

Soft Antique

Taking an innovative approach to a traditional antique makes this design warm and cosy. Teamed with heavy textured bed linen and a a stunning paint effect, this room is flowing with oriental charm.  Elegant accessories such as the calla lilies and the coordinating bolster add luxury and style, it's the little details that make all the difference.

Coastal Serenity

This design takes a more sophisticated approach to the coastal theme that has been so popular in recent years.  The oversized pebble effect headboard in soft, calming tones makes a statement without creating chaos in the room. As a place to relax, the bedroom should be soothing and tranquil.  This room entertains harmony between the elements, the coral and the oatmeal duvet cover.

Glambience 

The choice of wallpaper is what makes this beautiful headboard so phenominal.  Repetitive use of organic shapes throughout the room creates a sense of grandeur, while the reflective surface of the wallpaper create mood and atmosphere.

For more ideas visit Headboards on my Pinterest page.