Selkirk Solo - Iron Bed from The Original Bedstead Company.
Challoch - Wooden Bed from The Original Bedstead Company
Swansea - Wooden Bed from The Original Bedstead Company.
Ascot - Wooden Bed from The Original Bedstead Company.
THE 21st CENTURY CONTEMPORARY BEDROOM in which a simple platform or modern metal bedstead is the one item of design statement, when surrounded by little more than clear floor space and matching furniture, can appear austere in the extreme without other visual interest. For it is the accessories and the colours that add up dynamism and character to minimalist bedroom environments, where texture and vibrancy really comes into play.
Adding another level of interest with a sumptuous fake fur throw or a thick waffle blanket can introduce a deco-esque feel. Likewise, stripy animal print bed throws or possibly even a headboard in the same fabric can produce stunning results.
When walls and the bed colour are neutral, the introduction of a sharp jolt of colour in the form of sensual turquoise or ruby red bolsters and cushions can result in an equally enticing feel.
Topically organic materials such as wool, hessian, cotton and linen are all easy companions for a naturally decorated bedroom and work in great empathy with modern or more traditional wood beds and furniture, resulting in a warm and inviting mix of textures.
Ever popular, crisp white and buttermilk cotton bed dressings are always compatible with airy contemporary bedrooms, reflecting the designers’ passion for functional simplicity and a neutral colour statement.
If the bed is the focal point, as is often the case, coloured sheets and a toning bed cover make a bolder statement, as will a muslin canopy or fabric backdrop. Strictly organic bed linen, such as unbleached cotton sheets and pillowcases, crunchy linen throws, or possibly sheepskin throws, are all gentle additions to the modern bedroom theme, providing a natural link between the minimal and the industrial.
Shaker style accessories and French lime-washed furniture also lend themselves well to the contemporary bedroom environment, where the mix of neutral colours and simplistic functional design characteristics come together in cool harmony. And for a more funky approach to new materials, perhaps an element of kitsch might not go unnoticed….
Lava lamps, bold printed tablecloths or even perhaps a zany shower curtain, that double up as bed throws will always add a strong element and can play an important part whenever a more flamboyant message is desired.
With careful selection of texture, colour and form, the most evocative of modern design statements becomes possible. Bazaars and markets that feature multi-cultural accessories, rugs and throws, are always a happy hunting ground for the dedicated home creator where visual dynamic and flair come together to bring to life even the most muted of bedroom themes whilst maintaining the contemporary message…
Tags: Iron Beds, Metal Beds, Original Bedstead, Wooden Beds
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