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Guest bedroom ideas: furnish it like a pro

Cotswold reclaimed wood bed and reclaimed wood bedside with table lamp in bedroom

When it comes to decorating your home, the guest bedroom can sometimes be left behind. However, a great guest room is a wonderful addition to any home – perfect for making your family and friends feel right at home whatever time of year. Now is the perfect time to get your spare room ready for visitors, and with our guest bedroom ideas, you can turn it into a welcoming and stylish space.

Stylish spare bedroom ideas

You don’t need lots of rustic or modern bedroom furniture in your guest room; just keep it simple and practical. At a minimum, a reclaimed wood bed and a reclaimed wood wardrobe or a large chest of drawers to create a comfortable and welcoming space. On the bed, create a plush environment with fresh, clean bedding, a thick duvet and lots of fluffy pillows in the winter and a crisp sheet with a luxury bedspread in warmer months. Make sure to hang some extra hangers in your wardrobe so your guests have a place to hang their clothes.

If you have a little extra space to play with, a wooden box would make a fantastic addition. A large wooden box is a great guest bedroom idea to store extra blankets and towels so friends don’t need to worry about asking for bedding if they are cold and to make them feel at home. A wooden box would also make a great spot for guests to store luggage so it is out of the way.

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An industrial bedside table is also fantastic for storing the essentials, whilst bringing an urban and rustic style to the room. Keep it simple with a table lamp so your guests can relax and read – some fresh flowers is lovely guest bedroom idea for adding a personal touch. You can even pile a couple of your favourite books and magazines on the bedside table to give your guests a chance to wind down.

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A sheepskin rug is a classic addition to a guest room, especially if you have wooden floors. Placed beside each side of a solid wooden double bed, a sheepskin rug is great for adding comfort and warmth to any bedroom, not to mention a touch of glamour and sophistication. Or what about an extra large rug under the bed to create a softer surface to step onto.

Spare bedroom ideas are not complete without accessories. Give your guest room a little more personality with some contemporary art and a few simple accessories.

Alternatively, add a rustic wall clock. Not only do they look great, if your guests have to catch a flight or train, they also don’t need to worry. The simple colouring of the Pale Grey and Off White Vintage Metal Wall Clock works with any interior scheme and makes a great statement too.

Another guest bedroom idea that would make your visitors feel at home is to add a mirror, so they can check how bad their bed-hair is before coming downstairs in the morning. Our choice is a stylish wooden floor mirror or if space is limited, a large wall mirror will not only be useful, but will help create the illusion of space.

Make your guests feel welcome every time they visit and get your guest room ready with reclaimed wood furniture and modern bedroom furniture available at Modish Living, including a stylish wooden beds collection. Or for more guest bedroom ideas, have a browse at our bedroom blogs for inspiration.

5 Tips to choose the best lamp for your bedroom

A table lamp on your bedside table is a fantastic way to brighten up any bedroom and complement the style and decor. Keep these tips in mind to find the perfect bedside table lamp for your room.

First of all, make sure to pick a lamp which suits your bedroom style.

Industrial style lamps are great for making a statement in any contemporary bedroom, and also look wonderful if you want to inject colour elsewhere. Their strong style makes it easy to create contrast and drama in your room for a sleek, stylish finish. The Kingsport Table Lamp offers a unique twist on the classic desk lamp. What is particularly special about this lamp is the vintage-inspired round lamp head which is set off perfectly by the gun metal black appearance.

A classically styled table lamp is a great way of adding subtle, sophisticated style to any interior scheme. The Mollo Table Lamp is a great option if you are looking for a compromise between rustic and ultra contemporary style. The neutral shade makes it easy to tie into any colour scheme and the painted wood stone base creates a unique, natural look.

Think about what you are going to use your lamp for.

A bedside table lamp is always the perfect reading companion so you don’t have to hop out of bed to switch off your main bedroom light. But it also may just be for decoration. If you find a light for reading, a lamp where you can angle the direction of the light or one with a light or neutral coloured shade to maximise the light levels is a good idea. Alternatively, if you are looking purely for style, play around with colour, style and size.

For a playful twist on the classic table lamp, our Wire Weave Fairy Lights are perfect. The luxurious, decorative lantern shades have been created using elegant fairy lights woven together for a gorgeous, ethereal look which would create a cosy feel to any bedroom.

Remember to achieve balance in your bedroom.

If you have a small bedroom, make sure you achieve balance by choosing a small table lamp. Something with a statement base or shade may look out of place or overwhelm your room.

In a large room, look for statement styles that will really stand out. The Luxe Tear Drop Table Lamp would look stunning in a large space with its elegant curved bright nickel finished base and the oversized black shade. Perfect for injecting glamour into any room.

Think about the height of your table lamp.

As well as creating balance with the size of your room, you also need to think about the furniture immediately surrounding your bedside lamp. Most importantly, think about the height of your bedside table. If you have a small bedside table, try and compensate with the height of your lamp. However, make sure not to go too far and choose a style which looks too large for your table. If you are unsure, try and ensure that there is at least 20cm between the top of your mattress and the bottom of your lampshade.

Pair up.

If you have a double bed, make sure you create a balanced look with one table lamp on each side of the bed. For a sophisticated, stylish finish, go for coordinating table lamps. However, you could also deliberately mismatch for a striking and unique look which creates a more homely feel.

To shop the selection of table lamps available at Modish Living, take a look at our website.

How to Transform Your Home Into a Contemporary Space With Art

Cow portrait canvas painting contemporary modern art

So, you’ve been aiming towards a contemporary home, you’ve decluttered and minimalised. You’ve painstakingly redecorated in neutrals with bold statement colour here and there, added contemporary lighting, and introduced sleek pieces of furniture. Maybe you’ve even gone as far as renovating your bathroom and/or kitchen into a seamless contemporary masterpiece.

But your home just isn’t feeling quite right, and you’re not sure you’ve put your own stamp on it. If this is you, one sure-fire way to bring your home to life is to introduce an art collection or expand upon your existing collection with some contemporary art.

How to choose the right art for your home

There are a number of aspects to choosing the right contemporary art for your home, and if you’ve never purchased artwork before, it can seem a little daunting. Panic not, however –below, we’ve explained the basics, so that you can get it right first time.

Colour

Colour is one of the primary reasons for choosing a piece of contemporary art, Go for colours that echo the rest of your room and, if necessary, finish the room with some extra touches, like cushions or ornaments that complement your new art collection.

If your room is mainly black or white, then choosing art that is predominately that colour with an accent colour like red or yellow and one or two matching ornaments of soft furnishings in the room brings about balance within the room making it feel complete.

Rhythm

Choosing art that echoes your furniture in terms of shape or rhythm will also help complete a space. For example, if your study desk has a curved finished, then selecting a painting with a curved composition works well. Emulating shapes in a subtle way has a big impact on any space.

Size

When it comes to size and position, think about symmetry. Lining up a large canvas painting with the edges of your bed looks seamless and sleek, and truly contemporary. Don’t be afraid to oversize on your art for maximum impact!

Texture

Art that has been hand finished with oil or acrylic paint really gives the piece character, really making it a feature and bringing your room to life. If your room is full of earthy tones, then a textured canvas works very well.

Where to hang your new art?

Choosing where to hang contemporary art can be daunting at first, but the best place to start is your new contemporary living room. This is the space you spend most of your time relaxing – not counting the time you spend asleep in your contemporary bedroom of course. First of all, think about where you might like to hang or place some contemporary art, whether it be on a wall, a shelf or even on the floor – don’t be afraid to think outside of the box be creative with placement. Don’t forget, you can always move furniture around and relocate it to suit your new art addition – you’d be surprised at how much a room can be transformed with careful art-furniture placement.

With the right contemporary art, and the right placement, you’re sure to pull the look of any room together, giving you a seamless finish to any room.

How would a rustic wardrobe fit in your bedroom?

Winchester Dark Rustic Sleigh Wooden Bed

When looking to update your bedroom furniture, it’s not always possible to replace everything at once, and sometimes not everything needs replacing. Considering some rustic bedroom furniture, in particular, a rustic-wardrobe is a great idea as it not only looks great but also acts as an investment piece. There is no need to purchase wardrobes, chests of drawers and bedside cabinets all to match to achieve the rustic feel. Unique reclaimed handmade furniture gives you the freedom to fit your rustic-wardrobe alongside other different types of furniture to create a bedroom that’s entirely unique.

Contemporary Light Furniture works well with most other bedroom fittings

Many people prefer contemporary light coloured furniture in the bedroom. When considering rustic-bedroom-furniture, as mentioned before, you do not have to have every piece of furniture to match the rustic style, however. This is especially the case if you already have some bedroom furniture, or perhaps you have something in mind that you’ve seen. The objective is to create a unique personalised twist on the modern style. Here the focus would be on the rustic-wardrobe.

For example, our Winchester Rustic Wooden wardrobe is made from reclaimed wood yet has a modern curved front design and contemporary-light colour. The character of the reclaimed wood naturally includes various colours. Depending on your available space, there are two available sizes.

Making a contrast

However, one singular dark glamorous version of the Winchester Rustic Wooden Wardrobe can be very striking and can also be used with lighter furniture to provide a real focal point for the room – other than the bed of course. Alternatively, it may inspire you to pick out a darker colour of wood for your other furniture. If you prefer the idea of a contrast, you don’t have to stop at one rustic wardrobe. You could choose one lighter and one darker rustic-wardrobe or pair two dark rustic-wardrobes as a glamorous focal point, and then contrast it with contemporary-light furniture as drawers and bedside cabinets.

For a slightly more traditional rustic look, our Bremnes Luxury Reclaimed Wooden Wardrobe with a mirror may be ideal. This Farmhouse design sits well with pine furniture with round wooden handles, or industrial furniture and industrial lighting to bring out the metal hinges. This design is another contemporary twist on a traditional concept. The option of clear wax finishes may also give you plenty of options to match other furniture items, especially if you like the variations in the shades of wood and want a lighter finish.

A rustic chair – the perfect complement

Of course, after adding a little flair with the wardrobe, you may be drawn to a rustic-chair to add even more of a rustic feel to the room. An industrial vintage café chair is a cost-effective statement, especially in a bold colour, or a colour to match the soft furnishings. You could pair this with either a retro or a contemporary design of fabric, for the chair pad and curtains. A farmhouse style kitchen chair could act as an ideal rustic-chair, or, of course, you could stick with the theme of a reclaimed wood chair to match your gorgeous new rustic wardrobe.

Contemporary Style Reworked

The rustic style with reclaimed wood has become a contemporary concept in itself. Depending on the design, reclaimed wood can look stylish next to contemporary-light furniture. A contemporary design of rustic bedroom furniture made from reclaimed wood is an ideal twist on a traditional design. Key pieces of rustic furniture, together with new lighting and soft furnishings easily show off your unique personality and rustic style. – showing only too well that you do not have to change all of your furniture to achieve the rustic feel.

What Makes the Contemporary Furniture Style a Great Design

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Contemporary style is more than just design; it’s a way of living. We have seen a rise in the use of contemporary interior design combining both form and function as we as a society lead busier and more stressful lives. Contemporary furniture design does away with over complicated and over the top style by stripping back on non-essentials and embracing smart technology.

Contemporary interior design combines architecture, décor and best furniture designs to make one seamless style, which at first glance is almost too cool for most households, or in a lot of cases too daunting to embark upon. However, contemporary style doesn’t have to be out of reach in any home. Here, we explain the main elements of contemporary style and reveal how to create your ultra modern living space without adding any extra stress to your busy life!

Clean Lines

The kitchen and bathroom in a contemporary home scream clean lines and sleek finishes. These are usually finished all in one or two colours, with a statement piece here and there to avoid feeling clinical. There are no unnecessary knick-knacks or junk – this only complicates your space and contradicts what contemporary style encompasses.

Bold Colours

Contemporary spaces mean you can be brave with your colour choices – think black and lime green, white and pink, even on black or dark blue wall with contrasting gold or copper light fixtures. This can help you create a statement and warmth in your home without having to deal with overcomplicated, cluttered spaces. Block colours and bold patterns as opposed to intricate, busy designs, promote a calmer, clearer environment – somewhere you’d like to be after a busy day.

Contemporary Art

Every home needs art and contemporary clutter-free spaces are no different. Think statement art on the walls or modern picture rails. Choosing the right kind of art for your taste and your home can be tricky – remember to keep things simple with bold modern pieces. If your space is neutral then don’t be afraid to explore and experiment with colourful modern pieces as long as they don’t overcomplicate the room.

Scale & Proportion

Contemporary style works best when you pick the right accessories to complement your minimalist space. The most effective way to create interest without clutter is to play about with scale and proportion of objects. Over-sized light shades on pendants, over-sized lamps on side tables and large pieces of artwork can all make a big impact. But it isn’t just large pieces that transform a room – smaller details also add variety and interest. Small lighting fixtures like single bulbs work well in contrast with a high ceiling; and low coffee tables make an interesting distinction between pieces of furniture in your living room.

Latest Materials/Materials Mix

Contemporary design also means using new materials – usually cutting edge, eco-friendly or recycled. Yes, contemporary style is all about being modern, but it is also about reinventing something and making it works for our modern lives.

Reworked Classical Furniture

Reinventing old classic furniture could mean giving your much loved armchair a complete revamp, but remember to stay clear of rustic or shabby chic, and keep things simple with neat, seamless spray paint and new, modern upholstery. Or if DIY isn’t your thing, you can add contemporary remakes of classical furniture.

If you’re looking to bring contemporary furniture style to your space, it doesn’t have to be too difficult. Simply take not of the tips above, and start with one room at a time, decluttering as you go to create a home that is completely at one with your contemporary life.

Grey furniture for your home

In recent years, grey has become the neutral colour of choice with homes all over the world picking this cooler hue to decorate their interiors. And, its popularity is far from limited to just our walls – grey furniture is now very much of the moment fitting perfectly into all types of interior schemes, including Scandi and Nordic style interiors that many of us have adopted here in the UK. From grey living room furniture to bedroom furniture, we look at why it is a great choice and how to style it in your home.

There are more than 50 shades of grey

Grey is so much more than just a mix of black and white. From the palest dove grey to a deep and dramatic dark stormy grey, there are many shades and tones to choose from. A grey can be cool and fresh, soft and relaxing, warm and enveloping. Better still, grey will go with anything. Add a vibrant pop of colour to grey living room furniture for a complete change of mood, or accessorise grey furniture with dusty pink or pastels for a softer more feminine style in the bedroom.

It’s versatile

Grey colour for furniture is also incredibly versatile. Think heritage, chalky shades in a cosy, country cottage or conjure up the greys of a contemporary industrial interior. Two schemes that could not be more different and yet grey furniture would work equally well for both.

With all the same varieties and vagaries of shade, mood and depth you can add whatever style you like to your room. Grey living room furniture can be calm and collected or softly relaxing, whilst grey bedroom furniture can add warmth and energy to an otherwise cold north-facing bedroom or bring a cooling breeze to a hot south-facing space. It brings hints of blue, pink, purple, even brown and yellow – think of the sky just before it snows, heavy with yellow tones, or the almost purple hints of the sky about to burst with thunder and lightning.

It doesn’t date your décor

Due to its neutral nature, Scandi furniture will never date and so you can update your décor and make it on-trend without replacing every item of furniture. It lends itself to any colour scheme you choose for your walls and accessories – right now, grey furniture would stand nicely next to a living room wall painted in a muted natural plaster, such as Farrow & Ball’s Setting Plaster, as well as a dark anthracite grey or even sunshine yellow.

How to do it right

Try pairing grey living room furniture with a warm, squashy brown leather sofa, adding a contemporary rug, throw or cushions for a pop of colour. In a period property experiment with chalk paint on grey bedroom furniture to add some personality to the piece and the room. In the more industrial or minimalist-style room, a sleek grey dining table and wooden dining chairs will keep the mood modern, whilst if you covet a Scandi or Nordic interior, grey colour for your furniture will seamlessly blend in with this style of décor.

Grey doesn’t have to mean dull. Why not make timeless furniture on top of your home wish list?