Ultimate boudoirs

Our natural inclination at this time of year is to hibernate and escape the chill winds outside – and the current gloomy financial situation is surely helping to heighten that feeling. But to really benefit your wellbeing, your bedroom should be a sanctuary and a place where you feel soothed, rested and relaxed

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Charlotte Thomas’ bed linen collections start from £26.99 for a single duvet cover. Stockists: 0845 365 1625 or www.charlottethomas.co.uk

Kylie at Home bed linen, available at House of Fraser.

Dorma’s collections include basic white and luxury options. Stockists: 0870 220 9717 or www.dorma.co.uk

It’s those extras, large and small, that turn a bedroom into the ultimate comfort zone.

Further ideas can be found in How To Style Your Bedroom (A Little White Book) by Chrissie Rucker, £10. To order: 0870 900 9555 or www.thewhitecompany.com

The White Company Portofina bed lined pillowcase starts at £24. Stockist: 0845 678 8150 or www.thewhitecompany.com

1 Charlotte Thomas’ bed linen collections boast luxury but with a price tag that won’t make you feel guilty. One of her collections, Justyna, has a sensuous soft, silk feel and its luscious lilac and plum tones are bang on trend. It starts from £26.99 for a single duvet cover. Stockists: 0845 365 1625 or www.charlottethomas.co.uk

2 Kylie at Home bed linen, available at House of Fraser. Double duvet cover £75, Oxford pillowcase £12, large square pillowcase £16, pintuck cushion £20, throw £110, ruffle cushion £30, organza cushion £25, rhinestone cushion £18.

3 Dorma’s collections include basic white and luxury options, such as its Jewel range. This 600-thread count set features delicate Swarovski jewels, set on swirling blush embroidery. A pillowcase is £70 and double duvet is £205. Stockists: 0870 220 9717 or www.dorma.co.uk

4 It’s those extras, large and small, that turn a bedroom into the ultimate comfort zone. Chrissie Rucker, founder of designer bedding and accessories supplier, The White Company, identifies the key room ingredients as a bedside table, two mirrors (a dressing table and a full length one), bedside rugs and a bedroom chair. Make a dull chair special by disguising it with a cosy throw.

5 Be inspired by schemes used in hotel bedrooms that you’ve stayed in and felt instantly comfortable and chilled. Also look at the clothes in your wardrobe, which will reflect your natural colour choices. Further ideas can be found in How To Style Your Bedroom (A Little White Book) by Chrissie Rucker, published by Craft Publishing, £10. To order: 0870 900 9555 or www.thewhitecompany.com

6 The White Company Portofina bed lined pillowcase starts at £24; new Hempel Cashmere/silk throw, £250; and new Kensington chair £500; headboard from £350 and ottoman £425. Stockist: 0845 678 8150 or www.thewhitecompany.com