A well-designed bedroom can be the perfect retreat after a long day – here are the ideas we’re stealing from these stylish Irish homes.
Keep it simple
If you want your sleeping space to feel calm and serene, stick to a tight palette, as the owners of this home outside Belfast have done. Here, light neutral tones are visually relaxing, complemented by plenty of natural light and organic materials.
Photography: Ruth Maria Murphy
The best way to achieve this is to make sure your space has plenty of storage, so everything can be put away out of sight, creating an uncluttered room that you’ll look forward to spending time in.
Even in this Dublin home, above, where space is more at a premium, the owners have made use of alcoves to keep things neat, while still displaying personal items.
Don’t be afraid of colour
This Cork home designed by Róisín Lafferty beautifully mixes jewel tones and different textures in the main bedroom, creating a luxurious, opulent mood. The burl walls of the dressing room and bathroom meet the smooth purple stone of a purpose-built vanity unit, as well as green tiles and vivid orange upholstery.
