Better Homes and Gardens Australia

BOLD BEDROOM DREAMS

1 TEMPTING TIMBER

The trend for timber slats has moved inside and continues to grow in popularity. Instead of using wallpaper or paint, turn to vertical slats to imbue your bedroom with character and natural warmth. Work with your trades to allow for a full-height niche so you can slot in the slats, making them flush with adjoining walls.

2 SPICE THINGS UP!

Getting the colours just right in your bedroom can be tricky. Large spaces can handle colour, however if your walls are strong, remember to then tone down your bedding and soft furnishings – or vice versa. Here, the dove grey walls are the ideal foil for the cinnamon and russet tones of the leather bed frame and bedding, which serve to energise for charcoal or terracotta sheets, visit

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