Bedrooms are a really fun place to decorate. They’re ideal to try out a new style or colour and test your comfort with it, before you debut it in your living spaces. Here are four amazing bedroom makeover ideas that are inspiring my decorating right now. From tones influenced by ochre and desert sands for Earthen Coastal, to the moody blues of Sophisticated Hamptons, Modern Cottage charm and Vintage Wanderlust, there’s something for every taste.
Earthen coastal
A style embodying harmony and nature, combining texture, muted colour and organic materials.
Be still, my beating heart! I’ll always have a soft spot for coastal style, and this stunning example in Byron Bay by Studio Haus Co shows how this classic style can feel modern and connected to the environment at the same time. The bones of the room are super simple, with its high proportions elevated by a colour palette of warm white paint, mustard and touches of timber (try Snooze for customised timber bedroom furniture). The look is enhanced by the subtle introduction of pinstripe, adding crispness and form. The Bespoke Linen Co. stonewashed hemp bedcover and bed linen pair beautifully with classic Wattyl low-sheen paint in Wattyl White.
Sophisticated Hamptons
A look exuding elegance and luxury, characterised by a bold blue and white palette and high-end finishes.
Star designer Greg Natale delivers wow colour again and again, as this classic Avoca House bedroom with a Hamptons twist demonstrates. A scene-stealing velvet bedhead in deep navy (try Heatherly Design for similar creations) provides a solid base against which myriad patterns can shine. The key to successfully mixing patterns is to match the colour tones in each print so that they complement each other. Subtly striped wallpaper (look to Magnolia Interiors for prints like this), a ginger jar inspired lamp (find similar ones at Temple & Webster) and a pretty floral rug feel like three-of-a-kind in this clever designer’s hands. Applause!
Modern cottage
A cosy look combining the rustic charm of country living with contemporary design elements.
The owners of this Victorian home describe themselves as “hotel junkies”, and brought that beauty and comfort to their own abode, along with an on-trend cottage vibe full of character. To get the look, pair antique finds with luxe touches, and embrace colour. The sconces, for example, were discovered at a market in Buenos Aires. Incorporating small floral prints is essential: wallpaper from Natty & Polly, paired with Dulux Lady Fern paint. The bed linen provides the final touch: Australian House & Garden Sandy Cape bed linen in white, available at Myer. The hotel vibe is complete!
Vintage wanderlust
This look infuses rooms with nostalgia, eclecticism and charm. Antiques and far- flung references create a soulful atmosphere.
This Sydney apartment is the home of travellers who brought collected finds and clashing prints to their guest room’s design. A subtle dash of red runs through key surfaces, including the Chinoise Exotique wallpaper (The House of Scalamandré), bed linen from Society of Wanderers and a West Elm rug. Rattan continues the vintage vibe on the GlobeWest bedhead, paired with an antique side table. The key to success? Confidence.
