It’s now a calming and sophisticated space
Feature Paula Woods
Before
Warming copper tones, plus a cleverly reconfigured layout, ensure Glenda Piper’s once uninspiring bedroom is now the perfect chic retreat
Good idea!
Glenda used masking tape and a tester pot to paint a smart border around her mirror – but it would work equally well around a picture.
Sectioning off a portion of the room for clothes storage and bathing, still left the couple with plenty of room to add a modern pampering station for Glenda, while choosing a stain-resistant carpet allowed for a paler finish
Styling Jo Rigg Photos Lizzie Orme
BEDROOM MAKEOVER
Glamorous cushions add a welcoming and luxurious touch, and also offer a little extra support when sitting up in bed and taking in the views
Good idea!
As a general rule, it only takes two rolls of wallpaper to create a feature wall, allowing you to indulge a passion for more expensive finishes.
Total Cost
£1,143
When Glenda Piper, 44, and husband Mike, 48, bought their 1950s home, in Kent, with children, Georgie, Gabby and Ben, they knew the dated semi required radical changes, so were well prepared for the hard work ahead. 18 months on, however, and with the major works complete, Glenda was delighted to be able to finally turn her attention to the master bedroom. ‘What I really wanted was a grown up space, where I could escape the children, and unwind after a busy day,’ she explains.