Treat yourself to a bedroom update this spring

It’s never been more important to take care of ourselves and seen as we spend a third of our time sleeping, it makes sense that our bedrooms should be a sanctuary; a place where we can escape the world and comfortably recharge and refresh. After all, good health and wellbeing starts with a good night’s sleep – and if there’s anything worth investing in, it’s us!

Not sure where to begin? The Volpes team has rounded up some of the latest global trends to inspire you!

Bring the outside in

Being inside for so long has left us all craving a connection to nature. Satisfy this desire for everything natural with leaf prints, bird motifs and feel-good florals in different patterns and styles. The easiest way to introduce this trend is with a new duvet set featuring these motifs. Complement the back-to-nature theme by including accessories in colours such as earthy clay and golden honey, and furniture in wood and wicker.

Colour your world

Colour and pattern are trending globally. Colour is known to affect our moods, so to establish a soothing atmosphere in your bedroom, look for bed linen in calming pastels such as duck-egg blues, aquas, soft greens and greys, as well as naturals in both patterns and plains. Add colourful accents with cosy throws, blankets, scatter cushions and rugs.

The beauty in imperfection

There’s a lot of emphasis on authenticity, a philosophy that the Japanese refer to as wabi-sabi: embracing beauty in imperfection. Volpes’ natural washed cotton bed linen, with its soft crumpled texture, reflects this perfectly. Ideal for a minimalist, contemporary casual style, it doesn’t need ironing to keep its naturally lived-in look.

It’s in the touch

When decorating a room, texture is just as important as colour. In a beautiful bedroom, you want to reach out and touch the linen and throws, which is where gorgeous weaves, quilting, fringing, embroidery, and pintucks come in. By including contrasting textures – for example rough against smooth – you can create a feeling of luxury and comfort. This is also a great tip to take into consideration when choosing curtains and rugs.

The comfort of quilts

Global uncertainty has resulted in a worldwide desire for comfort of the familiar and what could be more reassuring and nostalgic than a quilt? Just wrapping yourself in one feels safe and secure! Fortunately there are plenty of new quilt designs that live happily in contemporary and romantic bedrooms.

Classic cotton

There’s nothing like slipping between crisp white cotton sheets to make you feel good! Cotton, and other natural fibres, are breathable, keeping you cool in summer and warm in winter. Invest in a quality product, like Volpes’ luxurious 600 thread count Egyptian cotton, as it’s extra soft and lasts twice as long.

Head-first

A headboard is a fabulous finishing touch. Not only will it protect the wall, but it will keep your pillows in place too – and provide a focal point for the room, something to draw the eye and make a statement! Wooden headboards, such as Volpes’ Sari Teak design, will suit most bedroom schemes but for a more glamorous look, opt for one with a padded or buttoned finish.

For more inspiration, visit www.volpes.co.za. Next week: Quick bedroom fixes that don’t cost much time or money!

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