Create A Luxurious Venetian Style Bedroom

If you're looking for romantic and luxurious inspiration for your bedroom make-over, then a Venetian inspired theme may be a great option. Venetian style is characterised by opulent and aesthetically appealing decoration and finishes and is easy to re-create with the right know-how.

Walls

The walls of your bedroom are the foundation for your Venetian inspired bedroom. The key is picking the right plaster finish to recreate the feel of an ancient Venetian villa. Choose a polished plaster or an Italian plaster finish. This will give you a soft and aged look that mimics the patina seen in Venetian palazzos. For more information, contact a company like JDP Interior Linings.

To adorn your walls you can't go past a large, ornate mirror with a decorative antique frame. If antiques are out of your budget then you can buy an inexpensive frame and recreate the look yourself. Before painting the frame use a wax crayon to highlight small areas. Once the paint is dry you can rub back the paint in the areas where you applied the wax. This will give the frame an aged look that will fit right in with the theme of the room.

Furniture

For your Venetian inspired bedroom, you'll need a solid, timber bed. The more ornate and intricate the bed is the better. Depending on your taste you can leave the wood unpainted, but for a brighter look you can paint the timber and recreate the aged look using the same method used on the mirror frame.

Bedside tables and a chest of drawers or a dressing table will complete the look. These don't have to match the bed exactly; however, it's best to choose an ornate style that will compliment the bed. Painting the other furniture the same colour as the bed will tie all the pieces together, and they will create a cohesive look.

Soft furnishings

Soft furnishings are the icing on the cake when it comes to finishing off your Venetian style bedroom. Again, opulence and luxury are the fundamentals, so choose fabrics that look and feel amazing, such as silks, brocades, and satins. The bedding doesn't have to perfectly match the curtains and lamp shades, but it's best to stick to a single palette of colours so they all tie in together.

Another key to achieving this look is layering fabrics. On the bed, you can use scatter cushions in multiple shapes and fabrics to do this. Complete the bed by using a throw blanket in faux fur or mohair to lie at the foot of the bed. You can create a layered effect with your curtains too. Use a sheer curtain underneath with a heavier brocade curtain over the top. Have the curtains made slightly longer than the windows so the excess fabric pools decadently on the floor.

By sticking to these guidelines, you'll soon be lying back and relaxing in your own little piece of Venice right in your own home.  

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