Bedroom makeover: 'I craved a cosy and relaxing space'

An extension provided Becky Shepherd with enough room to create a brand-new bedroom, which she has decorated with luxe touches and decadent details. Here, she shares the story of her makeover...

My experience...

We knew how much work was required when we viewed this house. However, that didn’t put us off and shortly after moving in, we started planning the two-storey extension, which was to include our new bedroom. I knew I wanted a luxurious, hotel-chic feel for the space – somewhere we could really relax in.

After doing a bit of research, I decided that a darker colour scheme would fit the bill and create a sumptuous feel. I opted for a deep blue for all the walls and teamed it with a paler carpet to keep it bright.

The next job on the list was dressing the large window to keep out the early morning sunlight. I called in so many fabric samples for the curtains, but the price of making them up, plus the fabric cost, put me off.

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It was only by pure chance – while I was ordering clothes online at H&M – that I came across some gorgeous velvet curtains. I even ordered an extra pack to cover my old headboard.

Chris and his dad then got busy building a PAX wardrobe from IKEA, which fits snugly at one end of the room. I also loved the idea of having ceiling pendants as bedside lighting, so we ordered a pair of concrete shades from Pooky.

For extra storage I also introduced wooden furniture with chevron details. Echoing the curtain fabric, I finished off the room by adding accent colours in coral and turquoise to soften the look. It’s just so tranquil in here now. It’s nicer than any hotel room I’ve stayed in.

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Make it your own

Becky has always lusted after a dressing table but wanted to incorporate a contemporary style to her must-have piece. ‘I loved the chevron inlay detailing in this table and also the brass handles,’ she explains.

‘I paired it with a large round mirror and wall light with brass accents.’ The stand-out feature makes perfect use of the space, with the added mirror bouncing light around the room.

Colour co-ordinate

The large window was given a makeover with some soft velvet curtains featuring a tropical print from H&M Home, which ties in perfectly with the rich blue-painted walls.

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A dark teal velvet blind from Blinds2go has a blackout lining, keeping the early morning sunlight at bay.

‘Choosing luxurious fabrics like velvet was important to create the hotel-chic feel,’ Becky explains. She then picked out the coral, pink and turquoise shades of the fabric with accessories around the room.

Mix up materials

‘Different materials can really enhance a room, and I love the warmth and look of wood,’ says Becky, who chose oak bedside tables with a chevron inlay to store her bedtime reading.

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Having plenty of storage also means Becky can easily keep her bedroom looking tidy and organised.

‘We ordered this pair of tables from Wayfair as they have such a huge range and they match the dressing table.’

This is a digital version of a feature that originally appeared in Home Style magazine. For more inspirational home ideas, why not subscribe today?