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A magnificent four-poster bed in the fairytale château Les Trois Garcons is covered in Lelièvre red velvet. It’s set off by an English Regency gilded chandelier and a Chinese carved sofa and armchair set. The 17th-century chest was purchased in Sweden.
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Create a sanctuary within your home by decorating with knick-knacks and custom cushions that work with the surroundings, as seen in this Copenhagen beach house.
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An enclave like this is accentuated with a bright coat of paint - like this pastel green in a Paris-inspired Warsaw apartment.
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A textured rug on a granite floor adds an interesting touch to any room.
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Add a bedside chair which doubles as a table.
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An 18th-century French bed covered with antique linen in the grand main bedroom of a 17th-century English estate, Petersham House.
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Layers of white upon white create a sense of calm in this light-filled Sydney home by Serena Crawford.
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At a cool country estate by designer India Mahdavi the main bedroom is appointed with an array of pieces by the designer, including the bed, sofas and carpet. The floor lamp (at left)is by Christian Liaigre, the ceramic table lamp is vintage and the painting is by Agnes Martin.
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Less is more. If your bedroom has a view like this one, still to the basics and forget overcrowding with unnecessary furniture.
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A four poster bed creates a bedroom of sorts in a factory restored by Paola Navone, in a small Umbrian town in Italy.
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A gouache by Kenneth Armitage hangs above a four-poster bed, custom-designed by Steven Gambrel and enveloped by crisp Matouk bedlinen, in a finely tuned classic Manhattan apartment. Black lacquered doors work beautifully with this bed.
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In a historic apartment in Beirut a bedroom features original patterned tiles. Ceiling light and Angelpoise bedside lamp from Over the Counter; bed linen from Society Limonata; beside table from USM; photograph above the bed by German photographer Elger Esser.
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Hardwood floors can be softened by a feature white wall or a light bedspread.
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“The bed was made by an Istanbul artist and looks like coral emerging from the sea.” says the owner of this Sydney waterside home with views as unique as the interiors.
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A sea-inspired artwork from Olsen Irwin is beautifully contrasted with a light burgundy blanket in Terry Kaljo’s harbourside Sydney home.
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Decorate the bedroom with complementary furniture, such as this low bench as a bedside table next to this low-lying linen bed.
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A B&B Italia bed from Space Furniture; Ligne Roset ‘Ruché’ armchair from Domo; Adam Goodrum ‘Nest’ table from Cult in the bedroom of a revamped Victorian era home in Melbourne’s Prahran.
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Play with texture, as well as shades of white, to keep the room looking fresh and clean.
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An elegant bedroom with a smart, statement-making custom headboard in an 1880s Sydney home updated by Thomas Hamel.
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Statement curtains such as these are an easy way to add texture to a room.
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This yellow chevron cushion contrasts beautifully with khaki green doors in this resort style bedroom in a home in South Africa.
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Let carpet do the talking, as with this patterned 'Yves' design by Greg Natale in a four-level waterfront home in Sydney.
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Complimentary fabrics, like these linens, work well as a theme in a room.
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A 19th-century French bed has been covered in embroidered silk from Lelièvre in the château Les Trois Garcons. On the mantlepiece is a pair of Samson figurines, a pair of 18th-century Delft vases and an early 19th-century bronze and marble clock shaped like Cupid. The palm tree chandelier is by Josef Hoffman circa 1914.
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A Moroccan pom-pom-trimmed rug adds flair to an otherwise neutral room in a Hamptons Home with gardens to die for.
Richard Powers
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A mirror above a fireplace is classic and timeless and creates a feeling of space. Need to fit an office desk inteh bedroom? Just make sure it's chic, as in this modern Paris apartment.
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A wooden chest at the end of a bed is intriguing and can double for storage and somewhere to sit as seen in this Northern California holiday home.
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Interesting furniture and artwork, as seen in Kourtney Kardashian's bedroom, can spice up even the dullest bedroom.
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A picture wall can be added to any room to add interest and personality.
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A statement work of art will add colour to any room.
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Chintzes from the Tree of Life range by Braquenié for Pierre Frey add a note of exotica to a guest room at Petersham House, a 17th-century English estate.
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Sheer curtains provide ample natural light.
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A colourful bed in a muted 70s tone will add interest to an otherwise dark room.
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Open shelving and a statement wardrobe can be added to even the smallest of rooms as seen in this Melbourne warehouse conversion.
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If you have the room, creating a sitting space within the bedroom is a good way to divide up a large space.
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Timber adds instant design factor.
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Grey textured wallpaper adds a feeling of luxury to this bedroom.
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In the guest bedroom, of a Renaissance-style warehouse loft in NoHo pillows from CORAL & TUSK; artwork by TOM BORGESE; 1940s Architect’s Boom Sconces from RESTORATION HARDWARE.
Photographed by Stephan Julliard.
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An eye-popping blue velvet bedhead makes a statement in this New York loft by Ashe & Leandro.
Photographed by Stephan Julliard.
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Toile wallpaper is always a good idea, particularly when paired with bright, contemporary linens.
Mikkel Vang
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Lamps don’t have to sit on your bedside table. Why not hand them from the wall or ceiling for an interesting look and space saver like they've done in this home in Lyon, France.
Felix Forest
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Handmade patchwork quilts and cushions covers alongside vibrant artworks in the artful home of Rosita Missoni in the Lombardy countryside.
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A plaited throw echoes seaweed or a fishing net, a lovely, subtle way to bring the seaside indoors in this sophisticated Bondi home.
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A bed sits on a resin-topped platform in the sculptural and dramatic home of architect and artist Vincenzo de Cotiis in Milan.