5 steps to the perfect BEDROOM

Transform your sleep space into a comforting retreat with our clever decorating tips and affordable buys

- LIZZIE HUDSON

1 Layer up the bed

Think of your best night’s sleep and it’ll probably have been in a hotel room. There’s nothing quite like that feeling of sinking into the crisp sheets of a cosy big bed after a long day. With a little attention to your bedding, cushions and blankets, you can recreate that memorable night’s rest at home, day after day. The trick is loading up the bed in layers. Add a flat sheet under your duvet, followed by a comfy throw – choose linen for summer and faux fur or bouclé for colder months. Pile pillows high and finish with a few cushions, then dive right in. Bedding sets, from £29.50 each, cushions, from £13 each, and faux-fur throw, £22.50, all Matalan

2 Set the mood