1. Paint the walls in a soft grey – the perfect backdrop for a serene scheme.
French grey mid absolute matt emulsion, £32.50 for 2.5L, www.littlegreen.com
2. Lay carpet in a similar shade to the walls to create a neutral base to which you can add colour.
Bell twist carpet in pumice 27082, £40 a sq metre, www.brintons.net
3. Hang blinds with a bold trim in an accent colour.
Sheridan silver fabric, £46 a metre, Jane Churchill Geneva Dijon fabric, £25.50 a metre, both www.villanova.co.uk
4. Choose bedding early on as it will determine the colour palette.
Summer stem pillowcase, £15, duvet cover, from £65, all www.featherandblack.com
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1. Opt for extra storage for blankets and bedding to keep your room clutterfree.
Pinto storage bench, £495, Ercol at www.barkerandstonehouse.co.uk
2. Introduce furniture in a washed wood finish with plenty of space for your clothes.
Otto chest of drawers, £525, www.loaf.com
3. Add a chic seat such as this sleek white Eames RAR rocking chair.
Eames RAR rocking chair, £424, www.johnlewis.com
4. Hang a mirror to create a feature on a blank wall.
Alena White mirror, £175, www.lauraashley.com
5. Select your lighting to give the room a soft glow.
Teardrop table lamp in Indian yellow, £95, www.loaf.com
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1. Soften the look with a fabric headboard made to fit your bed.
Headboard cover made up in French ticking in buttercup and clay, £43 a metre, www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk.
2. Add subtle contrast with turquoise, a calming colour that will offset the yellow and grey beautifully.
Find similar blankets at www.heals.co.uk.
3. Roll out a rug in a bold yellow design. A geometric pattern and zingy colour will bring your room to life.
Sellarsbrook rug, from £920 for 150cm x 90cm, www.therugcompany.com.
Shelby double bedstead, £199, Essential open-coil double mattress, £199, both www.marksandspencer.com. Selection of buttons from www.liberty.co.uk. Alice White bedspread, from £55, www.johnlewis.com. Agnes bedside table in black, £195, www.featherandblack.com. Similar Chella beaded pendant chandelier, £55; Kirin stripe cushion, £35; Covent Garden alarm clock, £18; all www.lauraashley.com. Terracotta teal jug, £15, www.houseoffraser.co.uk. Find similar white cotton square pillowcases at www.featherandblack.com. Similar teal cushion, £20, www.johnlewis.com.
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