Velvet beds work well in guest rooms because they make a modest space feel instantly considered and comfortable. The styling ideas that work best keep the bed as the single focal point: choose a velvet in a mid tone that hides marks, pair it with crisp, simple bedding, keep surrounding furniture compact and practical, and add a few thoughtful details that help guests feel at ease. A velvet headboard brings softness and a sense of occasion without needing much else around it.<\/p>\n
Velvet designs sit within our wider collection of modern fabric beds UK sale<\/a>, and many come in the smaller sizes that suit spare rooms. Because guest rooms are often furnished last and in a hurry, it helps to plan the velvet bed alongside the rest of your bedroom furniture UK<\/a> so that the room feels finished. The ideas below show how.<\/p>\n A guest room has a different job from a main bedroom. It is used occasionally, needs to welcome people quickly and often doubles as a study, dressing room or storage space between visits. Velvet helps on several fronts.<\/p>\n Colour is where velvet really shows its character. In a guest room, it is worth choosing a shade that welcomes most visitors rather than one that reflects only your own taste.<\/p>\n Dusty pink, sage, soft grey and oyster all create a calm, gentle feel. These shades suit smaller rooms and north facing spaces, where they lift the light without overwhelming it.<\/p>\n Deep green, navy, ochre and plum feel luxurious and cocooning. They work particularly well in larger guest rooms or rooms with good natural light, and they look striking against pale walls.<\/p>\n Very pale velvets show marks and pile crushing more readily, while very dark ones can show dust and pet hair. Mid tones are the most forgiving. If the guest room is also used by children or pets between visits, lean towards a medium shade.<\/p>\n Guest rooms in British homes are often the smallest bedroom in the house. A small double at 120 x 190 cm sleeps two at a pinch and leaves room to move. A standard double at 135 x 190 cm suits most couples comfortably. A king size only makes sense if the room genuinely has the space, since a guest room crammed full of bed feels less welcoming, not more.<\/p>\n Think about who stays most often. If it is usually a single visitor, such as a grown up child home for the weekend, a small double may be all you need.<\/p>\n The headboard is where velvet makes its greatest impact. Scalloped, channel stitched, panelled and curved designs each bring a different mood.<\/p>\n Because the headboard is the focal point, keep the wall behind it plain or very gently textured. A single piece of art or a mirror above is plenty.<\/p>\n Velvet looks its best against crisp, simple bedding. White or ivory cotton sheets, a plain duvet cover and a pair of pillows make the bed feel hotel fresh. Add one throw in a contrasting texture, such as a waffle cotton or a fine wool knit, folded across the foot of the bed.<\/p>\n Avoid adding too many velvet cushions to a velvet bed. One or two in a complementary colour can work, but a mix of linen and cotton cushions usually looks fresher.<\/p>\n Guests need somewhere to put a glass of water, a phone and a book. A pair of compact bedside cabinets UK<\/a> gives each side of the bed a landing spot, and a drawer offers somewhere to tuck away personal items. If the room only allows one, choose the side nearest the door and add a wall shelf on the other.<\/p>\n Pick a finish that contrasts gently with the velvet. Light wood alongside a green velvet bed, or brushed brass and smoked glass alongside a navy one, gives the room a considered look.<\/p>\n Guests need a place to check their appearance before they head out, and a well placed mirror also reflects light around a small room. Our range of bedroom mirrors UK sale<\/a> includes wall hung and freestanding designs. A full length mirror leaning against a wall saves drilling, while a round mirror above a chest of drawers creates a neat dressing spot.<\/p>\nWhy Velvet Suits a Guest Room<\/h3>\n
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Choosing the Right Velvet Colour<\/h3>\n
Soft and Restful<\/h3>\n
Rich and Enveloping<\/h3>\n
Practical Considerations<\/h3>\n
Choosing the Right Size<\/h3>\n
Styling Idea One: Let the Headboard Lead<\/h3>\n
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Styling Idea Two: Crisp Bedding, Soft Base<\/h3>\n
Styling Idea Three: Compact, Useful Bedside Pieces<\/h3>\n
Styling Idea Four: A Mirror That Works Hard<\/h3>\n
Styling Idea Five: Make Room for Luggage and Clothes<\/h3>\n