Treat mixing different textures in your room the same way you would layer your clothes. There should not be too many clashing elements to prevent the look from being overwhelming. Three is always a good number to start. Here, we play up the cable knit and velveteen cushions with a super fine cotton bedspread.

LeGend blue cotton pillow cases, $13.90 each, and matching white cotton pillow cases (part of a bedding set), $465. John Lewis grey knit waves cushion, $79, and embroidered prism cotton cushions, $69 each. Strange & Deranged velvet cushions, $268 each. King Koil cotton duvet cover, $199.

Left: Prada metal sunglasses, $370. John Lewis ceramic onion vase, $69. Baobab Collection citrine pearls scented candle, $109. Taschen The New York Times: 36 Hours Latin America & The Caribbean, $50.

Right: Asiatides enamel and metal round table, $499. Shinola paper notebook, $15 for a pack of three. Bloomingville grey glass vases, $19 each. Tom Dixon scented candle, $280 for a set of four. All other furnishings, stylist’s own

You can create visual interest with an all-white set-up. The bedding here features delicate embroidery, and is paired with cosy cushions in a chevron knit pattern. The only jolt of colour? Lemon yellow pillow cases, and the knick-knacks on your side table.

On bed, from top: LeGend yellow cotton pillow case, $13.90. Sheridan embroidered white cotton bedlinen set, $699. John Lewis white Othello cushions, $89 each.

From left: Asiatides enamel nested table, $1,518 for a set of three. SKLO Czech Bohemian crystal glass cylinder vessel, $476. Bloomingville Happiness wall decor, $129. Tom Dixon scented candle, $280 for a set of four. John Lewis Colour Theory wood and glass photo frame, $39. Symphony Ecology XOX ceramic mug, $15. All other furnishings, stylist’s own

If the idea of bed spreads with embellishments or in thick velvet throws you off, the safest bet is to start with throw cushions and blankets. A polka-dot quilt and oriental-inspired embroidered throw pillow play perfect mash-up in this room.

On bed, from top: LeGend white and pink cotton pillow cases, $13.90 each. John Lewis embroidered yellow cushions, $59 each. Deco Chez Moi embroidered orange cotton and silk cushion, $450. John Lewis embroidered pink cotton duvet cover, $179. Bloomingville grey cotton-blend throw, $299. Assouline Happy Times, $65.

From left: Asiatides enamel nested table, $1,518 for a set of three. House Doctor glass jar, $32. Universal Expert Sebastian Conran ceramic cup and saucer, $30 for a set for four. Strange & Deranged Bianco handcrafted wood photo frame, $85. John Lewis wood candle holder, $29. All other furnishings, stylist’s own

An adapted version of this appeared in Robs Report in Female‘s May 2016 issue.

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