French Neutral: Combine neutral colours with French inspired accessories for a warm and welcoming haven

Blend beige and grey for a timeless look that is at once elegant and restful. These colours create a classic look that works well as a basis for a myriad of different styles. Add crisp white linen for balance and contrast.

Choose French inspired accessories like rustic bedside tables, lamps and antiques. A good antique dealer will have ample choice and may even be able to source specific objects of desire. A collection of framed prints – shown here with an antique botanical theme – are at once sophisticated and nostalgic.

Main image: Lavender Hill Interior’s French inspired bedroom collection includes a linen bedhead, $513, bedside table, $584, and antique botanical prints, $72 each, www.lavenderhillinteriors.com.au.

Accessories: Haley table lamp, $512, www.zanui.com.au; Torino cushion by Jill Tuck, $190, www.jilltuck.co.nz; Cambridge throw rug in latte, $54, www.bambury.com.au.

BeautifulBedroomsARTICLE Stephanie Matheson, COMPILED BY Valentene Lematua and Stephanie Matheson

Image by Lavender Hill Interiors, www.lavenderhillinteriors.com.au

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Modern Texture: Opt for interesting texture and a single, mood-setting highlight colour for a modern look.

Dramatic dark walls and floors complemented with white sets the scene for your chosen star colour. Nothing distracts – full impact is guaranteed. A throw in chartreuse, as pictured here, plays the part and is both cosy and refreshing. Bright white bedding is a must.

Updating this look is easy – just change your throw and cushion to a different colour. Choose what’s hot this season, or set your own trend with a favourite hue. Serene green, calming

blue or dusty purple are a few ideas, but there’s a whole world of colour and texture to explore.

Main image: Sheridan Halliday collection with a queen standard quilt cover set, $219.95; standard pillowcases, $59.95 a pair; single Euro pillowcase, $49.95, available from Smith & Caughey’s, Ballantynes, McKenzie & Willis, Kirkcaldie & Stains, Arthur Barnett and H&J Smith.

Accessories: Koura pendant by David Trubridge available in five sizes, from $769, www.davidtrubridge.co.nz; Julie Collis’ tall paper cup, $49 (spoon and saucer sold separately), www.essenze.co.nz; Chartreuse boucle throw rug, $54, www.bambury.com.au.

Image by Sheridan, www.sheridan.com.au

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Boy Zone: Liven up your boy’s room with deep blues, rich reds and a twist on classic stripes

A trio of bold colours – dark blue, light blue and dark red – is a fabulous foundation for a fun boy cave. Don’t hold back on bold bedding and accessories like garlands, bedside lamps, ottomans and rugs. Add a stripy accent cushion with a streak of yellow.

Toys make a great display feature – especially the rustic wooden kind. Track down robots, wild animal shapes or even action figures, and display them for full effect. Framed or unframed prints complete the playful scene.

Main image: Sheridan Arkie collection with a single quilt cover set, $99.95; Nicoll Junior bedcover, $199.95; Nicoll Junior sham single, $39.95; Rani ottoman, $180, available from Smith & Caughey’s, Ballantynes, McKenzie & Willis, Kirkcaldie & Stains, Arthur Barnett and H&J Smith.

Accessories: Bold and Noble Alphabot print, $88, www.brown-paper-packages.com.au; Flaunt Design children’s wing chair, $595, www.flaunt.com.au; Montauk quilt and pillow sham, $453, www.linenmoore.com.au.

Image by Sheridan, www.sheridan.com.au

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In the Pink: Choose a cheery colour palette of pink, red and lilac for your little sleeping beauty

There’s no such thing as too much pink here – layer up different shades of it with red and lilac for a chirpy and cheerful look. Green highlights add a bit of freshness, and a crisp white wall provides the perfect backdrop for fabric bunting or artwork.

An array of cute accessories completes the look. A fabric memory board provides a space to pin up favourite toys, notes and pictures – keeping them neat and on display.

Main image: Sheridan Woodlands collection with a single quilt cover set, $99.95, Nicoll Junior bedcover, $199.95, and Nicoll Junior sham single, $39.95, available from Smith & Caughey’s, Ballantynes, McKenzie & Willis, Kirkcaldie & Stains, Arthur Barnett and H&J Smith.

Accessories: Sheridan Woodlands bunny cushion, $29.95, available from Smith & Caughey’s, Ballantynes, McKenzie & Willis, Kirkcaldie & Stains, Arthur Barnett and H&J Smith; Flaunt Design memory board, approximately $237, www.flaunt.com.au; CRONZ pink round rug with silk, $890, www.essenze.co.nz.

Image by Sheridan, www.sheridan.com.au

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