Outside the Square: Beds That Are as Individual as You Are
Why go with the flow when your bed can be one-of-a-kind extraordinary?
Unless you’re giving guests the grand tour, your bedroom tends to be off limits to anyone but you and your other other half (and pets and children, if they’re lucky), so why not throw caution to the wind and make a statement about who you really are behind closed doors? The bed is the centrepiece of any bedroom, so aiming to make this the star attraction will transform the most boring of bedrooms into a place that feels more like you. The beds dictate the style of these standout rooms, and are sure to have you looking at yours in a whole new light.
Pattern perfect. Sometimes a bedhead rethink is all a bedroom needs to transform it from ho-hum to heavenly. An upholstered bedhead using unusual fabric in an even more unusual shape could be just the thing.
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See more of this creative Newtown home
On an angle. Positioning the bed flush against a wall is so … well … expected that, if you have the space, it can pay to consider alternative options. This corner bed makes use of every bit of room around it with bedside table storage, a shelf in the bedhead, and more storage space behind. It’s out of the box but brilliant.
Couch surfing. The bedroom is just the room to show off your sense of humour. This one was custom-made for a teenage girl but could just as well suit a fun-loving grown-up.
Five-star getaway. If this bed doesn’t make you feel like royalty, I don’t know what will. It gives this grand weekender in country Victoria just the chateau vibe it needs.
Show off. The Queen Peacock headboard in this Byron Bay bedroom is all the more attention-getting set against its black backdrop.
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Eclectic nook. If your bed does more than just provide you with somewhere to sleep, this one could be for you. Magazines, books and knick-knacks are all within easy reach when shelving doubles as your bedhead.
Pulling a bed like this out from the wall also creates an instant dressing room behind the shelving.
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See more of this rural Barossa Valley hideaway
Under lights. This bed becomes even more of a star attraction with the help of the volcano-inspired Murano lighting overhead.
Open-and-shut case. Four-poster beds can make you feel hemmed in, but not when the curtains are just on either side. Cosying up in this bedroom would be cocoon-like rather than smothering.
Design savvy. What does this room say about its owner? Someone wearing ultra-stylish PJs is sure to slumber in this Cattelan Italia bed at night. Ask the same question about your bedroom and you might well be inspired to start looking around for a bed that reflects your personality more accurately.
Period statement. If Mid-century Modern is more your thing, let your bed reflect it. Carrying through the style of the rest of your home into the bedroom can make it (and you) feel more pulled together.
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See more of this colourful San Diego home
New take on tradition. An oversized upholstered bedhead in a luxurious fabric can add a sense of grandeur to any bedroom.
HAVE YOUR SAY
What would the bed of your dreams look like? Tell us about it in the comments section.
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HAVE YOUR SAY
What would the bed of your dreams look like? Tell us about it in the comments section.
MORE BEDROOM INSPIRATION
What’s Your Bedroom Decorating Style?
14 Steps to Take Your Bedroom to the Next Level
10 Ways to Turn Up the Heat in Your Bedroom
Transform Your Guest Room Into a Relaxing Retreat
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