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• Funky Citrus Playroom - Design Relax Room Trends 2009-2010

  
  31 July 2009
  

  Mixing room uses can be hard. Create an island of calm in a sea of chaos, where children can play and the parents can work.

  Room: Playroom, Relax Room Colours: Lime; Style: Children; Modern; Budget: Low Programme: Changing Rooms Designer: Anna Ryder Richardson; Feature: Jigsaw design storage

  Funky Citrus Playroom - Design Relax Room Trends 2009-2010
  

  		Flooring Sand the floorboards using an industrial sander. Move across the grain with coarse sand paper and finish up with fine sand paper moving with the grain. Once finished rub liming wax into the boards to bring out the grain.
  		Storage Kids always need lots of storage space. Build a frame for the storage units and cover the sides with MDF. In the doors, cut out jigsaw piece shapes that interlock with each other. To finish prime the MDF before painting and sealing with acrylic varnish.
  		Seating Make triangular and square beanbags and matching cushions from hessian. Sew together and complete them with some dyed pom-pom trim.
  		Fabric Cover the sofa in throws, which have been dyed to match the green and orange of the room. Put two different coloured throws on each half of the sofa. Use similar coloured muslin on the windows to provide some privacy.
  		Office space Put a desk up against the wall and above it fix a metal grill where hooks, pens and notes can be hung from it.

  (BBC home design news)

• Boy's Playroom - Design Relax Room Trends 2009-2010

  
  31 July 2009
  

  Design a brightly coloured fun room for a young boy, which doubles as a playroom and bedroom.

  Room: Playroom Colours: Turquoise; Style: Modern; Budget: Medium Programme: DIY SOS Designer: Brigid Calderhead; Feature: Hide away beds

  Boy's Playroom - Design Relax RoomTrends 2009-2010

  		Spilt level flooring Build a split-level floor with a curved edge to create a natural divide in the room, between the play area and the sleeping area. Paint the exposed wood with diamond glaze varnish. Lay down carpet in the bedroom area to make it feel warm and cosy.
  		Brighten up the walls Paint the walls in two bright colours and separate with a wavy line. Split the two colours above eye level, as this is an effective way to make a room appear taller.
  		Hide away beds To create more space buy fold away beds that lift onto the walls and can be pulled down as and when required. Build the wall out using MDF to make the beds flush with the walls.
  		Panelling Fit the beds into the walls by building MDF panelling around the beds. This also produces more storage space. Fill in the gaps rounds the edges with plasterers filler before painting to match the walls.
  		Funky radiator Install unusual shaped radiators that will not only keep the room warm, but double as a feature.
  		Finishing touches Put up posters around the room. Add beanbags and a cosmic cone lamp, which will cast interesting light across the room to complete this childs bedroom.

   

  (BBC home design news)

• Eastern Promise Bedroom - Design Bedroom Trends 2009-2010

  
  27 July 2009
  

  Bring a taste of the East into the bedroom by using warm inviting colours and rich textures. Sari fabrics and cushions in bright red, gold and pink are used to create a luxurious feel.

  Room: Bedroom Colours: Gold; Pink; Red; Style: Global; Luxurious; Budget: Medium Programme: Real Rooms Designer: Sally Meen; Feature: Curtains and pelmet

  Eastern Promise Bedroom - Design Bedroom Trends 2009-2010
  

  		Bedroom: Red walls Paint the walls red to create a romantic cosy Oriental atmosphere in the bedroom.
  		Bedroom: Pewter effect lantern Paint a lantern with coat of dark emulsion and leave to dry. Add a light grey emulsion with a stippling brush. Dip the brush into a small amount of paint and using jabbing movements, go over the dark paint, creating a distressed effect.
  		Bedroom: Oriental look walls Use an oriental stamp with metallic paint to produce an Eastern look. Using a small roller, dab paint on the stamp, and then press firmly on the wall. Dont worry if the print is slightly faded, it gives an aged, textured look.
  		Bedroom: Light shade Customise an economy lampshade by gluing Indian-styled jewels onto it. Fix the beads in place with a drop of glue. Choose rich red and pink shades to enhance the Eastern design.
  		Bedroom: Curtains Make a prominent pelmet around the window and hang red curtains behind it for a rich feel.
  		Bedroom: Sari canopy Attach a pole above the middle of the bed and by the wall and then drape a sari through the poles and hang behind the bed.
  		Bedroom: Decorate the bed Cover the bed with lots of cushions and use the bed for lounging on as well as sleeping in.
  		Bedroom: Finishing touches Make some Eastern style night light holders. Paint the outside of a candle holder with red glass paint and finish with a touch of gold paint on the rim. To create a more unusual look, place some beads threaded on picture wire around the candle.

   

  (bbc home design news)

• Celtic Gallery bedroom - Design Bedroom Trends 2009-2010

  
  27 July 2009
  

  Create a Celtic look room complete with rich, earthy, natural colours. Take inspiration from the Arts and Crafts movement and decorate the bedroom with brass panels, prints and accessories.

  Room: Bedroom Colours: Orange; Style: Period Style; Budget: Medium Programme: Real Rooms Designer: Jane Davies; Feature: Decorative lighting

  Celtic Gallery bedroom - Design Bedroom Trends 2009-2010
  

  		Bedroom: Celtic colours Paint two walls dark red and two walls cream. Give the skirting boards a coat of green paint.
  		Bedroom: Old looking bed To give a bed an aged appearance, paint the wood red, add a light coat of furniture wax and finish with a green eggshell paint. Finally, rub down with wire wool, allowing the green to show through.
  		Bedroom: Celtic patterns Try embossing Celtic patterns onto metal panels. Enlarge a pattern and trace onto a thin brass sheet using a pen with no ink.
  		Bedroom: Embossed sheets Rub embossing fluid into the grooves of the pattern, highlighting the design. Make sure you wear gloves and that there is plenty of ventilation. These panels can then be used on boxes and inset into wardrobe doors.
  		Bedroom: Lampshade with ribbons Create a Celtic light shade using a lamp ring and a drum made out of fencing wire. Use brightly coloured fire retardant ribbons to weave through the fencing and attach tassels to the bottom.
  		Bedroom: Designer curtains Create a blanket with fringing and beads threaded to wire. Attach the beading to the blanket with quilting pins, so they can be easily removed for washing.
  		Bedroom: Decorative lighting It is important to set the tone and mood of the bedroom by adding atmospheric lighting. Bedside lamps and candles work perfectly.
  		Bedroom: Small storage boxes Paint storage boxes the same colour as the walls using gloss paint. Attach embossed sheets of metal onto a few of the drawers using upholstery tacks to add variety.
  		Bedroom: Ornamental mirror Make a mirror border from MDF and paint. When dry, stick a circular mirror to the border with strong adhesive. Finally attach two small wall candleholders to the MDF border.

   

  (BBC home design news)

• Minimal and Feminine Bedroom - Design Bedroom Trends 2009-2010

  
  27 July 2009
  

  Create a tranquil and relaxing bedroom. Muted colours of taupe, green and brown predominate along with fabric panels, stripes of colour and leaf patterns.

  Room: Bedroom Colours: Brown; Cream; Green; Style: Minimal; Modern; Budget: Low Programme: Changing Rooms Designer: Laura McCree; Feature: Fabric panelled wall hangings

  Retro Rustic Bedroom - Design Bedroom Trends 2009-2010

  		Bedroom: Colour scheme Paint the walls taupe and then add green vertical stripes down the walls. Paint the floor in the same taupe paint used for the walls and then carefully paint a leafy flower design in green.
  		Bedroom: Wall hangings Make fabric panels by sewing off-cuts of fabric together. Use brown, green and taupe fabric, and weight the panels at the bottom with 10mm dowel. Attach to the wall using Velcro.
  		Bedroom: Bed dressing Dress the bed with a white linen set. Make a large cushion using the same green fabric. Decorate with dried leaf skeletons.
  		Bedroom: Radiator cover Construct a radiator cover from 18mm MDF and drill holes in lines to allow the heat to escape. Continue the line of the radiator cover up to the ceiling. Paint in horizontal stripes of taupe, green and silver paint.
  		Bedroom: Storage Decorate wooden wine crates in first paint and then strips of material. Continue the room themes by using the same green taupe and brown colours. Place under the clothes rail for additional storage.
  		Bedroom: Window decoration Make an ottoman from 18mm MDF and paint brown. Add two small cushions made from leftover fabric. Place in the bay window. At the window make shutters from 2x1 batons. Back with fabric to allow maximum light through the window.
  		Bedroom: Bedside table Make a bedside table by filling a traffic cone with plaster of Paris. Lightly sand down before placing a circular acrylic disk on the top.
  		Bedroom: Lighting Decorate the central light fitting by surrounding a 40cm circular paper shade with mobiles made from circles of frosted polypropylene and silver card.
  		Bedroom: Final touches Make a bench for one wall from scaffolding planks and paint brown. Dress the room with willow objects and tank vases filled with ornamental cabbages.

  (BBC home design news)

• Retro Rustic Bedroom - Design Bedroom Trends 2009-2010

  
  27 July 2009
  

  Create a retro rustic bedroom complete with 1950s patterned wardrobes, padded headboard and bright red walls. Novelty seating and enlarged black and white photos complete the look.

  Room: Bedroom Colours: Brown; Red; Style: Modern; Period Style; Budget: Low Programme: Changing Rooms Designer: Anna Ryder Richardson; Feature: Foam cubes

  Retro Rustic Bedroom - Design Bedroom Trends 2009-2010
  

  		Bedroom: Bright walls Start by fixing tongue and groove panelling to the wall above the bed. This will lift the eye and make the room feel larger. Paint brick red. Paint the remaining walls ochre and biscuit colour.
  		Bedroom: Seated archway If you have a dividing archway in eh room add interest to this and create seating and the same time. By using two simple curves, construct two seats perfect for children on each side of the archway one above the other.
  		Bedroom: Head and footboard Use thick foam pieces to make a padded head and footboard. Cover the foam in red textured fabric and fix to the area above the bed at different depths.
  		Bedroom: Funky wardrobe Paint the wardrobe with a funky pattered design. Why not take inspiration from 1950s patterns and draw a circular design and colour it with mustard, brown and cream paints
  		Bedroom: Bed cover Cover the bed with natural coloured striped material. Liven up with handmade animal print cushions. Place two simple bedside lamps on each side of the bed for an air of sophistication.
  		Bedroom: Photos Enlarge photographs of family or friends on a photocopier. Using lazertran paper, transfer these images onto off-cuts of MDF, which have been painted black. They can be easily mounted using mounting spray.
  		Bedroom: Hedgehog seating cubes Make funky seating for the room. Start by dying a couple of bath mats dark brown. Then invest in large cubes of foam and cover these with the bath mats for hedgehog seating.

   

  (BBC home design news)

• Hollywood Style Bedroom -Design Bedroom Trends 2009-2010

  
  27 July 2009
  

  Create a glamorous and stylish bedroom fit for movie stars (and their petS). With a luxurious four-poster bed and classic wall art this room will be a great fantasy retreat. A light-studded mirror and pewter-effect fireplace complete the look.

  Room: Bedroom Colours: Cream; Style: Themed; Budget: Low Programme: Changing Rooms Designer: Linda Barker; Feature: Hanging bed frame with cornice

  Hollywood Style Bedroom -Design Bedroom Trends 2009-2010
  

  		Bedroom: Warm neutral colours Use warm and neutral tones of cream and grey for the walls.
  		Bedroom: The bed Create a glamorous hanging bed frame using 18mm MDF suspended about 30cm from the ceiling by chrome chain. Add a decorative lightweight cornice to the outside of the MDF frame. Then paint the whole frame in the same cream as the walls.
  		Bedroom: Fabrics Drape curtains made from cream script fabric lined with satin, from each of the four corners to create a soft four-poster bed. Use the same cream script fabric to make a throw and cushions to match the curtains.
  		Bedroom: Celebrity pet Why not indulge your pet and with a mini four-poster bed. Build an MDF box with 2"x2" uprights and a dado rail for the top frame. Again, use the script fabric for the corner drapes.
  		Bedroom: Wall feature Upholster panels with wading and a stencil on natural linen. Try this elaborate rose design, created using five stencil sheets painted in layers to build up the final design. Use the wall colour paints and bronze and turquoise acrylics.
  		Bedroom: Fireplace Remove the covering board and get the chimney professionally swept. Put in a second hand grate for coals or logs. Give the surround a classic aged look using a pewter effect kit, painting coats of black, grey and then silver paint.
  		Bedroom: Finishing touches Hinge together four second-hand doors to make a screen. Paint them with the grey wall colour. Dress a mirror in Hollywood style with bayonet lights studded around the frame.

   

  (BBC home design news)

• Soft Modern Bedroom -Design Bedroom Trends 2009-2010

  
  27 July 2009
  

  Create a contemporary and romantic bedroom with turquoise walls and mauve accents throughout the room. A patchwork theme blends with strong a Cornish influence to create a fusion of modern ideas mixed with traditional romantic elements.

  Room: Bedroom Colours: Turquoise; Style: Floral; Modern; Budget: Low Programme: Changing Rooms Designer: Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen; Feature: Patchwork material

  Soft Modern Bedroom -Design Bedroom Trends 2009-2010
  

  		Bedroom: Wall colour Paint the walls with vibrant aqua paint. Paint the ceiling and skirting boards white to contrast with the rich colour on the walls.
  		Bedroom: Fireplace feature If you have a fireplace in your room, transform it with oak veneer MDF. Construct a modest mantle piece over the fire itself and then glue and nail a decorative panel above the mantle to accentuate the fireplace.
  		Bedroom: Wardrobe Make a simple floor to ceiling wardrobe in the corner of the room. An alcove is a perfect place for this. Make plain MDF doors and paint them the same colour as the walls.
  		Bedroom: Bedside table Nail wooden wine boxes upside down onto the wall to make legless bedside tables. Whitewash the boxes to blend in with the room.
  		Bedroom: Romantic patchwork floral material Make a throw out of towelling edged in plumb silk. Add floral prints to the room in the form of patchwork material. Try making patchwork tabs for the top of plain cream curtains and even a padded patchwork seat for under the window.
  		Bedroom: Perspex photo frames Remove the backing paper from a piece of Perspex, except for a central square. Photocopy a photograph onto lazertran paper, soak in water until it becomes a transfer.
  		Bedroom: Perspex photo frames Carefully slide the transfer onto the Perspex sheet and smooth to remove any air bubbles.
  		Bedroom: Sea urchin candle holders Buy a sea urchin shell and block up the small hole in the bottom. Half fill the shell with plaster of Paris. Stick a candle in the centre of the plaster and leave to dry. When dry, remove the candle and replace with a fresh candle of your choice.
  		Bedroom: Romantic lighting Light the room with a chandelier dressed with beads coloured with glass paints. Fill the fireplace with pebbles and light with white alter candles.

   

  (BBC home design news)

• 1960s Sensual Bedroom -Design Bedroom Trends 2009-2010

  
  27 July 2009
  

  Turn your bedroom in a sensual minimal 1960s inspired room. White walls with dramatic pink panels. A pink padded headboard and mirror panels on the ceiling add to this overtly sexual room.

  Room: Bedroom Colours: Pink; White; Style: Minimal; Period Style; Budget: Low Programme: Changing Rooms Designer: Graham Wynne; Feature: Mirrored ceiling

  1960s Sensual Bedroom - Design Bedroom Trends 2009 2010
  

  		Wall colour Use a spray gun to blend shades of pink, purple and aubergine together in blocks on the walls. Paint the rest of the walls white.
  		Storage For a minimal look, construct a large wardrobe and cupboard area to hide away all your clothes. In the central area, create deep shelves to house a TV and stereo. Paint the side of the shelves pink.
  		Pink furry headboard Make a padded headboard out of 15 squares of 12mm MDF. Cover with foam pads followed by stretchy pink fleece. Mount the 15 squares on to a large sheet of MDF and fix firmly to the wall with screws.
  		Mirrored ceiling Stretch Shrink mirror over a 5 cm x 2.5 cm wooden frame and staple in place. Use a heat gun to make the material reflective. Suspend from the ceiling using strong cup hooks.
  		Blackout curtains Stitch funky blackout curtains for the windows by simply using plain lining fabric. Hem the top with silver eyelet heading tape which has pre-cut chrome eye-lets and fastening eye-lets to fix the material.
  		Handmade sculpture Build a plaster sculpture using dental alginate. Place hands in a bucket and pour alginate in around. Leave until set. Remove hands and pour in fine casting powder to fill the space left by the hands. Sand finely and paint white.

   

  (bbc home design news)

• Pale Green Kitchen -Design inspiration Kitchen 2009-2010

  
  23 July 2009
  

  Revamp a traditional kitchen, by enhancing the original features and adding some modern touches. Create a pale green kitchen with wooden cupboards and floors. An altogether light and spacious room.

  Room: Kitchen Colours: Turquoise; Style: Modern; Budget: Medium Programme: Real Rooms Designer: John Cregg; Feature: Birch faced plywood kitchen units

  Pale Green Kitchen -Design inspiration Kitchen 2009-2010
  

  		Wall covering Get walls as smooth as possible by using a lining paper with a thick grain (depending on how rough the walls are) and reduce the uneven appearance. Paint green.
  		Kitchen units Cover the work surfaces and units with a birch faced plywood and lacquer it to give a warm feel to the kitchen. A traditional pattern can be designed on the cupboard doors to match any existing decor.
  		Light Cut out the wooden panels and fit glass panels into existing doors to help make the room feel lighter and more airy.
  		Wooden floor A professional wooden floor can be created in a minimal amount of time by using small sections of laminate flooring with a self-adhesive back.
  		Storage space Build open shelves and make a feature of your kitchen utensils. Build shelves into cubes and paint the same colour as the walls.
  		Matching accessories Add accessories in light wood and metal that compliment the look and keep the room clean and modern.

   

  (BBC home design news)