Creating the perfect bedroom

Although a bedroom needs to be relaxing it often needs to be flexible as well, doubling as a study, bedsit, playroom or spare room. Planning and styling can be a little tricky, but with a little help you can create a room that is perfect for you.

Above all else a bedroom needs to be a place in which to relax and sleep in comfort, so start with a suitable bed, position it in the most practical place, and work the rest of the room around it.

If the bed is to double as seating during the day it should be firm and comfortable for both purposes - sofa beds need to be easy to open, close and make-up and you will want adequate storage for bedding during the daytime.