Sure, we generally spend most of our time in the bedroom trying to get some well-deserved shut-eye, but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be a beautiful space to relax and unwind in after a tough day.

It’s those smaller details that can make all the difference in your bedroom design, both practically and aesthetically. Here KBB journo Charlotte Luxford has gathered some of our favourite ideas we’ve spotted lately…

1. Headboards

We’re massive fans of this contemporary take on a headboard that also doubles as a feature wall, adding instant texture and interest to a bedroom design. The SlatWall half-height panelling is crafted from MDF, walnut veneer and recycled felt, and is super-easy to install. We like the fact that, at this height, you can also install LED strip lighting to create a warm backlight that transforms the mood of the room at bedtime when you don’t want the ‘big light’ on and prefer a soft, soothing glow.

2. Bold borders

Borders are back and we’re here for them – we’re especially enjoying these new designs from Birdie Fortescue in collaboration with Dado Atelier.

Here, they’ve been cleverly used to accentuate the deep skirting, while also providing a picture-rail effect to create a clean break between the wallpaper and the yellow ceiling (another feature we love). Plus, they’re great for using in more modern interiors where period details are lacking, just to give the room that extra oomph and charm – whether that’s wrapping the border around a doorway, highlighting a window frame, or using it as a dado rail.

3. Painted bedroom windows

While it requires that bit of extra effort, we’re such a fan of painted window frames to tie in with your décor. Don’t be put off if you’ve got PVC or metal ones, either – in this loft conversion, interior designer Emily Dobbs primed the white aluminium frames and painted them in Farrow & Ball’s Calke Green; it’s a great cost-effective solution to get that customised look without paying through the nose for a bespoke RAL colour-matched frame.

Emily wanted to break up the pink so it wasn’t overkill, and picked out the green in the wallpaper as an accent shade that’s used throughout the room. “The green is a warm, rich and traditional colour and acts as a great counterbalance to the brighter pink walls and bold, playful print wallpaper and headboard,” she says.

4. Space-saving bedsides

When you’re tight on space, every inch matters. Interior designer Fiona Duke has cleverly incorporated bedside storage where standard bedside tables would have been a no-go. Bespoke floating shelves like these are a great solution to stash a book or two, as well as any night-time essentials. Given there was no room for a table lamp, a wall-mounted, discreet light from J.Adams & Co provides a targeted light source that’s ideal for late-night reading.

If you haven’t factored in wiring or want to retrofit a light to your existing bedroom design, it’s less of a hassle these days, thanks to the increase in wireless lighting from the likes of Pooky or even high-street brands such as John Lewis and M&S.

5. Beautiful, breathable bedding

Wavy edges are very much here to stay, and we think this bedding from Rebecca Udall adds a certain je ne sais quoi and offers a playful twist on classic crisp-white sheets. It’s also important that the bedding you choose is super-breathable and ultimately durable; this bed linen is made from long-staple cotton in a sateen weave for silky, buttery sheets that will also keep you cool at night.

6. Bijou dressing tables

Squeezing in a designated spot to do hair and makeup can make all the difference when you’re trying to get ready in the morning, and saves the chaos spilling out elsewhere in the bedroom. In this compact master bedroom, Otta Design created a bespoke floating integrated dressing table with drawer storage for a hair dryer and makeup. It was painted in the same colour as the walls to make the room feel bigger and create a feeling of calm and luxury.

7. Statement bedroom ceilings

Often find yourself laying in bed at night staring up at the ceiling? Why not give yourself something to actually look at? Utilising the ‘fifth wall’ in a bedroom is a great way to add interest to your design while keeping the rest of the space relatively serene. The Vawdrey House chose to add beading to the ceiling in this project in Greenwich, as a nod to the period of the house, while maintaining a modern twist.

The result is on the right side of dramatic, toned down by the soft grey hue, which gives the overall scheme a tranquil feel. The walls were painted in China Clay Deep by Little Greene, with a trio of Le Klint Cylinder pendants drawing the eye up towards the ceiling as a focal point.

8. Striking soft furnishings

Using a ‘hero’ fabric can help set the tone for the rest of your bedroom design. Here, the homeowner’s love of a playful, abstract, screen-printed fabric from Ceraudo informed the entire look, with Penrose Tilbury choosing to make it the star of the show, by using it to create eye-catching, full-length curtains. “To balance out the bold painterly lines, we used the material’s palette of pastel pinks and off-whites to instil a sense of calmness,” says Rose Hanson, co-founder of Penrose Tilbury.

Rose’s aim was to incorporate hotel-style elements with somewhere to curl up, so the armchair – complete with fringing – became the focus of a cosy reading corner. The curtains are made using Ceraudo’s Orpha fabric in Pesto, £130 per metre, the walls are painted in Pink Ground by Farrow & Ball, and the wall sconce is from Pure White Lines.

9. Smart internal storage

The saying ‘a place for everything and everything in its place’ certainly rings true in this project by interior designer Naomi Astley Clarke. Naomi designed bespoke joinery for the owner’s master dressing room; the suede-lined drawers were created with dividers to specifically fit the homeowner’s jewellery, belts, and accessories, with the soft fabric providing the perfect environment for delicate items.

“By integrating dedicated storage, it frees up the remainder of a bedroom suite to create a clutter-free environment that will induce sleep,” says Naomi. The joinery is painted in Pavilion Gray by Farrow & Ball, the drawer fabric is Holland & Sherry’s Sensuede in Benz, and the joinery was by Creativedge Bespoke Furniture Limited.

10. Handsome hardware

The right handle or knob can instantly elevate your cabinetry and give it pizzazz, whether you’re updating existing furniture or having new wardrobes fitted. It’s also a clever way to make your furniture look more expensive than it really is, whether you’ve done an Ikea hack, or you’re upcycling a second-hand chest of drawers.

Equally, if you’ve blown the budget on bespoke furniture, you’ll want good-looking hardware to match. Rather than going for standard brass or chrome details, try looking for something a little different; we love Matilda Goad’s hardware range, with cute backplates, coloured knobs and on-trend wavy and bamboo handles that will add a point of difference to your scheme.

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