9 May 2012
Since re-organising our first floor space last Summer, we’ve been “camping” in our current first floor rooms prior to beginning on our Rooftop Extension next month. So a recent visit to the house from a photographer who insisted on including a bedroom in the shoot caught me on the hop. Here’s how I achieved a 5 minute makeover…
- Remove all excess “stuff” – books you’ve read or are planning to read, jewellery, clothes waiting to be put away etc.
- Strip the bed and dress it for the season – I’ve chosen a Portuguese white cotton spread, Greno grey and white striped cushions (€19 each from Ikea) and a white Gurli throw (€10.99 from Ikea). I had bought these on a recent trip to Ikea with the shoot but no particular location in mind.
- Step out into the garden and pluck some simple, seasonal blooms for beside the bed.
- Allow yourself just one book, the one you are reading or have been meaning to read.
- Place pieces of art at eye level relative to the bed where you will enjoy them when you wake up, also a limited amount of treasured possessions like a favourite necklace.
- For maximum effect (this won’t show in a photo!), iron the pillow cases with L’occitane or similar linen water and enjoy a great night’s sleep…
PS Apologies, I can’t show you “before” photos as I can’t bear to revert!
