Understated Luxury in Bedroom Design

If you would like some understated luxury in your bedroom rather than showy film-star opulence then choose your materials with care.

Use natural materials for furniture - dark rich wood with an aged patina or cool Scandinavian off-white painted furniture are two looks which work well.

Cool, calm natural shades are best for your walls and soft furnishings and bedding in plain colors. Introduce wonderful textures to your fabrics and paint your walls in chalky natural shades of off-white, cream or beige you can almost feel when you look at them. Add a soft cashmere. mohair or lambswool throw to a sofa, chair or bed for a touch of luxury and add a few pillows with plenty of texture too.

Soft velvet carpeting in a neutral shade will work well on the floor for comfort underfoot. Or choose natural wooden or parquet flooring with beautiful subtly textured rugs.

Cast soft light over your bedroom too with tall wooden or candlestick lamps and neutral lamp shades which will illuminate all the textures in the room.