A CALMING CORNISH COTTAGE BEDROOM
Showpiece Interiors
This delightfully cosy bedroom in a Cornish cottage on the edge of wild and rugged Bodmin Moor has been recently decorated by ourselves in calming shades of white and pale blue. Teamed with natural wood floors, furniture, antique books and bottles, the room has a cosy yet fresh look as befits a home near the coast.
The walls were painted in Dulux White and the woodwork in Dulux Mineral Mist (the perfectly named shade for a cottage on the edge of the misty moors dotted with abandoned copper mines.) Guy had previously taken up the chipboard floor and laid pine planks and stained them a darker shade. The vintage pine chest was an online purchase from Devon, as was the Victorian oak mirror. Small spaces like the alcove in the wall are perfect for shelving to display treasured books and ornaments. White and pale blue, being colours of nature, go perfectly with other natural muted shades.
Display your treasures, such as these books and bottles in small groups, trying not to over clutter if you wish to create a calm and peaceful atmosphere.
Add different textures such as stone, wood, glass, pottery, soft furnishings and real plants to create a relaxing space. The painting of a ship entitled ‘The Ariadne’ was acquired from Fishbelly Antiques, Tavistock. The bottles and books have been collected over the years from antique shops, bottle fairs and online auctions. The printed canvas harbour scene is from a painting by Diane Demirci (for similar try Trelawney Garden Centre, Wadebridge).
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