Transform Bedrooms With Luxury Designer Bedding

Turn your dreams into reality with the stunning luxury bedding sets from designer Julian Charles. We all dream of having the top designer names and yet for many the price tag which is typically associated with the top designers makes our dreams seem impossible.

Luxury bedding from the Julian Charles range

However, there are some simply stunning luxury bedding sets designed by Julian Charles which are superb quality with very affordable price tags. Bespoke bedding can change the whole dynamics of any bedroom and whilst these bedding sets are readily available it does not quite make them bespoke in their own right but they can certainly put the design flair back into tired and dull looking bedrooms!

Opt for sets which also have all the coordinating accessories such as ready made curtains, boudoir style cushions, in-trend bed runners and valances to transform the appearance of your bedrooms as a weekend project. Stick to plain painted walls in a neutral colour and either plain stripped floorboards, or laminate flooring and you will be able to change the look of the room to match the seasons throughout the year.

In winter use rich colours which bring warmth to the room, freshen the whole ambience in spring with bright green or yellows to lift your mood, during the summer months crisp fresh white bedding is always a winner and for autumn select colours inspired by nature such as burnt orange, browns or maple leaf reds.

Revival Of Monochromatic Victorian Styled Bathrooms

Monochromatic interiors remain as popular as ever, creating chic styling and designs which suit modern and contemporary interiors beautifully.

In the past it was the main living area which was decorated with black and white and as interior design style move forward we are seeing black and white being used in every room of people’s homes.

Turn back time to the Victorian era and black and white was the in-trend colour for those who had bathrooms, remembering of course that Mr and Mrs Average only had an outside loo and a tin bath in front of the fire! Wealthy Victorians had roll top baths which are so in-vogue today, along with high mounted toilet cisterns which are also seeing a massive rival.

The bathroom suite was white enamel, with black and white chequered tiles used on the flooring. This chic style has returned to see its place in many Victorian home renovations, however, if you want your renovation to be be as authentic as possible remember not to use white gloss paint on your window frames and doors, for the simple reason white gloss paint hadn’t been invented in Victorian times!

Classical white or stylish black Venetian blinds are ideal for monochromatic bathroom designs

Victorians used curtains at their windows or wooden blinds, cheap Venetian blinds in white or black are ideal partners in monochromatic bathrooms. Opt for the styles which have been specially treated to resist humid and damp atmospheres to get real value for money.

Take Full Advantage Of Genuine Discounted Prices

Bring the latest innovative design styles into your home by taking advantage of the fabulous reductions you can find in the January sales! Rather than brave the crowds, the crush and the cold weather why not spend time browsing online for some new home comforts?

Bring your bedrooms right up to date with Julian Charles bedding

Having designer bedding by Julian Charles is a great way to bring bedrooms right up to date using the latest colour tones, elegant styling along with coordinating curtains to bring a sense of cohesion and balance into your bedroom.

To create stunning bedrooms you need to adhere to the unwritten rules of interior design. 2010 brings with it a whole host of new and exciting colours as well as the use of natural fabrics. Eco-friendly interiors are high on the list this year, the no clutter rule from 2009 continues this year, homes are made to feel warm and cosy by selecting a wide range and variety of different textures, such as silk, crushed velvet, faux suede and natural linens.

Having an elegant and stylish bedroom can easily be achieved, simply store everything out of sight by using wardrobes and chests of drawers made from wood, a vintage wooden trunk is ideal for storing surplus bedding which adds to the overall look of the room. Opt for the latest colour trends by teaming purple shades with neutrals both on the bedding and as window dressing.

It’s An All Year Round Win, Win Situation If Use Fully Lined Curtains As Your Window Dressings

Bring a touch of festive cheer into your home by selecting ruby red curtains for your lounge or dinning room!

It's a win, win situation using fully lined curtains in your home!

As red and green are the traditional festive colours these green or red curtains make the ideal back-drop to your Christmas theme. Furthermore opting for fully lined floor length curtains does not only provide a stylish look to compliment your interior, they can also help to reduce your fuel bills this winter.

Despite double glazing in nearly all home a large percentage of heat loss in people’s home occurs via the windows, therefore having ill fitting and lightweight curtains is going to do little to prevent heat from being lost through your windows!

If you want the in-trend look of lightweight curtains such as voile or organza it’s a good idea to choose ready made voiles which are lined. The lining doesn’t spoil the look, in many cases it will enhance the curtains by making them less transparent and suitable for windows in lounges, dinning rooms and bedrooms.

In fact having fully lined curtains not only helps conserve precious heat, they also help the curtains to hang correctly, along with ensuring that the pleating is evenly spread. During the summer using lined curtains is also recommended to help prevent the curtain fabric from fading in harsh sunlight. Basically its an all year round win, win situation for you!

Inspirational Window Dressing Ideas

If you want a chic and stylish look to your living space the latest designs the styles of curtains and blinds can work wonders at giving a real boost to the overall look of a room.

Contemporary interiors can combine beautiful lightweight sheer voiles or chic silk with the latest colours and designs of blinds to give a unique and trendy window dressing. As white is the interior designer’s main colour this year it make logical sense to use this with your living space! The great advantage to white is that it looks stunning with any other colour.

Natural Alessia Ready Made Curtains

For a chic modern look add a roller blind or Roman blind fitted within the recess of your window in a bright colour which at night will be subtly tones down when the sheer voiles are pulled across. If you need to have complete darkness opt for roller blinds which have a blackout property, these are the perfect window dressing solution if you live in large towns and cities where light pollution causes sleepless nights.

 

More traditional styles of interiors have been using the combination of curtains and blinds for many years. These are used to create elegant swag and tail curtains which can be left undisturbed to retain there elegance and have a complimentary colour roller blind to pull down at night for privacy.

Up To Date With The Latest Roller Blind Designs

Roller blinds are as much in-vogue within the world of interior design as they have been for many years. The latest styles and fabrics have bought the humble roller blind right into the 21^st century with a wide variety of new designs which suit modern lifestyles and budgets perfectly!

Bamboo Lifestyle Roller Blind

Amongst the latest designs are patterns which are simple, yet striking, making them the ideal windows dressing without the need for curtains and a very cost effective way to create stunning windows in all styles of homes.

Blackout roller blinds are a great asset in bedrooms. Particularly for those who live in large towns and cities where light pollution prevents people from getting a good nights sleep. Whether you opt to use roller blinds on their own or use them in combination with complimentary or coordinating ready made curtains is a matter of personal taste.

To keep up with current trends for window dressings it is possible to find roller blinds in a vast array of beautiful colours, from the latest pale sherbets to bright and vibrant deep rich colours. Roller blinds with a scalloped or eyelet edging lift plain blinds into chic and trendy windows dressingw which is easy to fit and very kind on the pocket!

Quality Cheap Bedding Will Freshen Up A Tired Looking Guest Room

With Christmas approaching fast now is the time to think of which members of your family or friends will be coming to stay to join in the festivities at your home! Therefore it also means that you have more than enough time to spruce up your guest room to make you guests feel really welcome.

Natural and neutral colours coordinate effortlessly with existing decors

You don’t have to completely re-decorate to liven up a guest room and give it a new lease of life, you can simply buy some cheap bedding to bring a fresh, new look to the room. Look out for special offers and discounts which are currently available which offer real value for money.

There are big advantages to buying quality cheap bedding;

• Firstly it will last you much longer than inferior bedding which can be prone to piling, that’s the name given to those horrible little bobbles which are so irritating against your skin!

• Superior bedding will also not fade and take on a washed out appearance which simply does nothing for your satisfaction or morale!

• Cheap bedding does not mean you have to have second best when you buy special offers and genuinely discounted prices from reliable and reputable retailers.

• Paying low prices means that you won’t feel that you are wasting money when you simply tire of the pattern or colour or when you re-decorate and change the colour scheme in your bedrooms.

Opt for colours which coordinate with your existing décor if you don’t want to re-decorate. Neutrals are the ideal choice as they blend effortlessly with any colour. Matching curtains and accessories will give a look of cohesion and balance to the room.

Creating Elegant Swag And Tails Window Treatments

If you have wonder how beautiful swag and tail windows dressings are created then you may be surprised to know that swag creators are used!

Swag Creator

A swag creator basically does what its name implies! You simply push your chosen curtain material through the especially designed curled swag creator and hey presto you have the elegant look you desire!

Having swag and tail curtains are usually left in place rather than drawing them closed each evening. Privacy is provided by having a coordinated or contrasting roller blind. Another cost advantage of swag and tail window dressings is that you do not need to use as much fabric as you would with curtains which are drawn closed. It’s the illusion of the elegant refinement that is much loved and makes this style of window treatment increasingly popular in both traditional and modern homes.

You can of course elect to have made to measure curtains and even have then hung in your home by the professionals, again you may be surprised to know that this personal service is not as expensive as you may think, of course depending on which company you ask!

‘Sherbet’ Is The New Pastel Colour Trend

Patel shades are ideal for virtually every room in your home, sherbet colours are the ‘new’ pastels with names such as candy floss pink being among the latest sherbet colour trends. The great advantage with the pastel or sherbet shades is that you can mix a wide variety of colours, fabrics and textiles along with older styled furniture to create rooms which are visually appealing with their own charm and unique look.

This is very useful if you are trying to create a unique look on a tight budget. Mixing striped or checked fabrics with floral patterns is a great way to inject subtle touches of colours which harmonise effortlessly with each other.

Raspberry Meribelle Curtain Fabric

If you prefer more vibrancy within your home the psychedelic swirls and patterns of the sixties are back in interior design trends in a big way this year. Covering a chair or making cushions with these gorgeous colours is the ideal way to inject colour into your home effectively.

Clever Use Of Colour Combinations

Lavender and green make stunning colour combinations which bring a relaxed and informal look to your home. These colours are a clever combination of using warm and cold colours with great effect which are ideal for the winter months, as well as inspirational for spring. In fact the colours are so versatile they look crisp and clean when used in virtually every room in your home.

Although one of this year’s interior design trends to to keep homes clutter free there is a vast difference between clutter free and minimalist. If you adore reading or thumbing through the pages of style books for home inspirational concepts and ideas having them neatly stacked under a glass top table is an effect way of storage which looks homely as well as neat and tidy!

Lavender and green colour combinations

Using vibrant colours as window dressings is also an effective way of brightening a room. Whilst the use of Roman style blinds enables up to adjust the height level to prevent harsh sunlight without making a room dark and gloomy.

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