A brand new bed can be just the trick to rejuvenate you whilst the mornings are still dark and uninspiring.

This past year has seen extravagant French style bedrooms grace the pages of every interiors magazine. Keep an eye out for furniture with scrolling, over-the-top designs and metallic tints for a baroque inspired room.

The Alexandria bed from Fishpools ticks all the boxes for the maximum in opulent French luxury. The gorgeous accompanying furniture is available in antique ivory or silver leaf for a more modern twist.

To complete the room all you will need is a few rolls of lavish wallpaper and some luxurious bedding.

If French and fancy isn’t for you then consider a beautifully crafted wooden bed frame like the Pinehurst collection again from Fishpools. The best thing about a glorious wooden frame is that it will never be out of fashion and will go with almost any colour you choose.

To brighten up the space the best colour for the walls would be white as this will reflect all the light in the room and instantly make it feel fresh and clean.

To continue the fresh theme use a bright spring-like colour like apple green for the bedding and curtains as this will make the room feel really vibrant. This should also make you feel refreshed when you wake up.

To make the room really comfortable you can’t go wrong with a thick carpet in a light colour and a sumptuous rug to create a lovely feeling underfoot.

A few extra cushions and a throw on the bed always make the room look extra inviting and the throw will come in useful during the colder nights! Combine cushions in varying shades of green for a great focal point.

Whatever room you decide to go for complete with some fresh flowers, these will not only look pretty but will give the room a gorgeous fresh scent.

Make sure you visit Fishpools to get the best out of your bedroom and get lots of inspiration from the many fabulous roomsets on display.

Date published: February 2009. Please ask in store for the latest prices and details.