More and more people are making their master bedroom the most ambitious room in the house, some even having His and Hers bathrooms with large walk-in wardrobes. This type of design is often inspired by luxury hotels and glossy magazines but is not easily undertaken as it often involves the removal of walls, perhaps incorporating a couple of the children's bedrooms when they have flown the nest.
An open plan bedroom will provide a place of sanctuary in what is often a very stressful life – a home within a home. Large T.V screens, surround sound music systems and most importantly the lighting and window treatments, all combine to create the effect for a perfect mood of shared relaxation and intimacy. The colour theme should be of a tranquil nature, think neutrals and naturals.
Bedroom window treatments are all about femininity and luxury even in a large open-plan bedroom, full length unlined curtains or shimmering voiles wafting from a decadent wooden curtain pole such as the Byron & Byron 33mm, 43mm, 55mm & 67mm Siena Decorative Classic Curtain Pole Set will be the epitome of glamour – do not automatically think this style of decor should be ultra modern, the keynote is minimalism not modernism.
Classic or antique furniture will not look out of place in this style of decor, particularly if the seating area includes an ornate chaise-longue. Light weight curtains in a bedroom will need the benefit of some kind of window blind not only for privacy but for controlling the light levels, especially for daytime television viewing. A blackout roller or roman blind are best in this situation and in keeping with the light colour theme, the Bellini Sandstone 'Black Out' Roller Blind or the Margot Latte Roman Blind with the blackout lining option are both ideal, seamlessly blending into the general ambience of the room.
Light wood furniture looks best when accompanied with light stained wooden curtain poles such as the Integra Wood Works Ball 28mm, 35mm and 50mm Wooden Curtain Pole Set and if the curtains dictate the need for a blind then a wooden venetian blind like the Balsam Wooden Venetian Blind or the Country Birch Metal Venetian Blind will enhance the mood. This style of blind will not offer total blackout like the roman or roller blinds, but are certainly very efficient at reducing the light levels in a room and help also with temperature control.
With all your grand designs, try to remain sympathetic to the style and age of the house and indeed the rest of the decor and even if you have opted for very modern window treatments and furnishings always try to make the room feel welcoming by including natural plants and accessories.
