Bermondsey Apartment

Move to mauveFor a modern update on purple or brown, a mix of the two, such as this mauve-y shade can work well when teamed with utility-style accessories. An upholstered headboard in a pale fabric contrasts beautifully with the deeper wall colour behind. As seen here, this colour choice goes well with a beige carpet, so would be good in a new-build house or apartment that has already had carpet laid.Read more:Bedroom Colour: The Secret to More Sex and More SleepTell us:What colour would your dream bedroom be? Share your ideas/photos in the Comments below.

You obsessively straighten picturesA beautifully curated gallery wall looks lovely, but does a wonky angle send you on the warpath? If you find yourself constantly twitching at the edges of pictures to even them up, maybe hang them behind the bed, as seen here, so at least you won’t be distracted by a skew-whiff corner as you try to get to sleep.

Love the pictures on the wall above the bed