Beyond THE BEDROOM

Whilst little is as restful as spending time in the sanctuary of a bedroom, there are opportunities aplenty to expand this personal space in the form of an en-suite bathroom or dressing room. Be it for bathing, beautifying or dressing, creating a separate area within which to prepare for the day ahead – or indeed, within which to cast off cares and concerns come the evening – affords opportunity to move seamlessly into the next phase of the day. Such a transitory space for some may require the soothing calm of a relaxing scheme, whilst for others a more dynamic interior may best energise them accordingly.

Here, we showcase a range of rooms and zones that have been carefully considered and conceived by experienced interior designers. Each case study demonstrates it is eminently possible to express the homeowner’s personality as well as create a space to be cherished as a room of one’s own.

Beata Heuman, founder of Beata Heuman Ltd

Bold use of colour and smart materials characterise this master bedroom and en-suite bathroom in an elegant West London townhouse.

The brief

“It was great to work with a client with such strong ideas – the owners are artists drawn to bold colours, and wanted something really different and unusual, almost theatrical. As it was their first house, I wanted