Alva Iron Bedstead from The Original Bedstead Company.
Even in today’s helter skelter world, there’s surely time for a little romance, however frenetic the rest of our lives may be?
In the home, and across the centuries, the bedroom has provided the perfect oasis for romantic encounters and a sea of calm away from the pressures of the world.
And yet many of us still treat the bedroom as somewhere to crash at the end of the day, with little attention paid to decor, style or ambiance, when with a little extra imagination it might be possible to spice things up with a come-hither look to please the eye and senses!
A few simple essentials is all it takes to transform “boring” into “boudoir” and no surprise then to discover that colour is the fundamental start point.
So ditch the magnolia look and dress the room in a sensual colour palette that evoke feelings of comfort and relaxation. Some of your favourite darker hues might be at home here with perhaps even some moody crimson,olive or purple hues for a particularly strong theme.
This isn’t the living room. It’s the ONE room in the house where you can afford to be daring. Choose colours that spark passion and emotion and use them. It’s a sure-fire way to set the tone for an environment that will cocoon and inspire.
Likewise, lush fabrics are an essential addition for any glamorous bedroom theme. And once again it’s the one room in the house where it’s perfectly ok to go over the top with rich fabrics. Plush bedding makes a great start, but for a truly “wow” look, it’s important to think beyond the pillows and bolsters and choose rich, heavily textured fabrics for the bedthrow, curtains and upholstered furniture also. Or how about a faux fur bedspread for a real touch of decadence?
Add invitingly soft accent rugs for bare feet and indulge the senses with soft squashy pillows scattered on the bed and dotted about the room. A tasselled throw would be another great addition to hang over chairs or for end of bed benches to catch the eye and create a feeling of inviting warmth and cosiness.
Of course, it goes without saying that the biggest player in the bedroom has to be the bed. Big and bold or ornately appealing; the choice is yours.
Start with the best mattress that you can afford and team it up with a bedstead that stirs the emotions. Solid antique brass beds are always a winner in the bedroom. The absolute essence of romance. Or how about a beautiful cast iron bedstead full of intricate detailing and intrique?
Moody satin blacks, gentler glossy ivories, or rich hand painted patina colour finishes. All are sure to promise a timeless appeal that that will form the focal point of any romantic room setting.
Set the bed high and furnish it with those pillows, cushions, bolsters and fabulous fabrics for a wonderful effect, or for extra impact add a canopy or sheer screens for a touch of exotica and a real flavour of uncompromised romantic style…!
Coming next: “More Romantic bedroom essentials”
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