Rich and colourful or calm and soothing, create a luxe scheme to escape to as the nights draw in
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Walls painted in Basalt Absolute matt emulsion, £54.50 per 2.5ltrs; stool/bedside table painted in Orange Aurora Intelligent eggshell, £75.50 per 2.5ltrs, all Little Greene. For a similar stool (unpainted), try the Bolero bistro, Nisbets. For similar bedlinen, try Dusk. For a similar chair, try the Silla New Acapulco, £96.95, Sklum
Pale & interesting
To make the unique features of decorative furniture like bone inlay or mother of pearl really stand out, keep the walls plain and simple – either in a soft coordinating shade or bold, contrasting hue for impact.
Petit Breton Stripe double duvet set in Eucalyptus, £65; cushion & throw from a selection, all French Bedroom. For a similar bedside table, try the Hokksund one-drawer design, £50, Jysk. For a similar pendant light, try the Galley easy fit design, £10, Dunelm
Remi five-drawer chest in green, £249; Geranium striped vase, £12; Pride & Joy coloured-glass shaped mirror, £50; Maggie striped washable rug in red, £85; Sunflower arrangement in ribbed glass vase, £8; Arianna tulip print armchair, £299; Space Blue matt emulsion, £20 per 2.5ltrs, all Dunelm
Go for bold
When curating a maximalist aesthetic, take time to hide away any personal everyday items that will detract from the impact of the scheme. Stick to one theme to ensure the room looks creative and cohesive rather than cluttered, and if it starts to feel too busy, introduce one or two plainer pieces to allow the space to breathe.
Make it bespoke
A custom-made headboard not only allows you to get a little creative with your b
