A summer inspired bedroom should suffuse you with well-being, whilst delivering a little of that escapist five star holiday magic that makes you, at every turn, feel special and indulged.

Imagine running through the surf, sipping delicious cocktails and wiping dried sand from your coconut scented skin. Just a few of the emotions a warm climate boudoir should evoke. Sound about right?

Yes indeed, emotional design, as we see it, is the new frontier during these COVID afflicted times where people are looking to be moved by their personal spaces. So for what, precisely, are you waiting?

Let your imagination run wild, retool your home as the perfect vacation destination and let the real good/ feel good factor settle. Heres a room we designed, and a guide, therein, to its creation. Follow it carefully to snag all the inspo required to get you hot under the summer time collar

Our colour palette is cool, calm and sophisticated and employs the perfect balance of plain and patterned to provide schematic interest. To follow suit, choose a fresh, neutral colour and arrange it across walls via paint, and via fabrics for headboard and seating. Our paint of choice was Revere Pewter HC-172, with trim and doors in Whale Grey 2134-40 both by Benjamin Moore, http://www.benjaminmoore.ca

Add texture to add comfort layers work just as well during summer as they do winter, so pop in throws and cushions to satisfy the pursuit of all things touchy feely. The custom linen headboard doesnt only feel and look good, it serves as a flat wall against which to position the bed.

This problem solves a sloping ceiling and allows the divan to be centrally positioned to create relaxing symmetry. Head board fabric is Valemont in silver, drapery is Pewter IKAT Damask and cushions are Pewter Stone Luxe Plaid all from Robert Allen http://www.robertallendesign.com

By arranging the room into distinct zones, we kept our design clean and fresh, whilst ensuring every inch of space was thoughtfully employed. Many of the bedrooms we see have only a bed and night stands, but if space permits auspiciously selected seating or a dressing table would provide much needed extra function. Because suites appear more indulgent than standard rooms, we gave this space its own sitting area, courtesy of twin chaise longues sourced at IKEA. Perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy a comfortable summertime read? And then some.

Keep windows clear from obstruction to make more of views and let natural light pour in. Make a list of all the aspects youd like your bedroom to deliver, and tick off those boxes as you redesign and subsequently enhance each feature.

Dont forget scented candles and incense sticks to balance matters olfactory: just ensure theyre never left unattended.

Employ linen water as you iron lavender scent is especially lovely. Whilst this might seem like a small detail, the aromatic effect is outstanding.

Uncluttered rooms feel larger and fresher, so weed out items you no longer love or need, and invest in storage for the things that make the edit. And remember the golden rule of storage: Double D. Create an inviting mix of display and discrete the former to show off items that enhance your scheme, and the latter to keep other things out of sight and out of mind. Furniture from Urban Barn, http://www.urbanbarn.com

Your movements, due the current health crisis, may be somewhat compromised (in the meantime, certainly) but when it comes to your bedroom, nothing, as we see it, should be off limits.

So without further ado, let decorative ambition swell as you ready your inner sanctum for those hot, balmy days. More from us next week

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