Time for a Snooze

Attention to detail is what makes this classical room theme an elegant retreat. It's possible to achieve this look with antique finds, French-inspired linens with floral motifs, grand headboards and antique chandeliers. Think of the ornamental elegance of the French royals and over-the-top opulence. Petals in Al Quoz can customise pieces for your room or you can order the beautiful handcrafted bedroom furniture from Milan. Set the mood in your room by opting for the brand's exclusive lighting collection and accessories. "Our team designs lots of exclusive items for Petals and we source a variety of furniture and accessories from Europe," say Arlan Dionaldo, creative director of Petals.

And So To Bed's gorgeous range of bedroom furniture will leave you lost for choice. For this style in particular we recommend you check out the store's French-inspired collection influenced by Louis XIV. The splendid Versailles silver leaf bed offers an instant impression of refined luxury for the bedroom.

Hints of romantic elegance play a key role in achieving this French boudoir retreat. We love the hand-carved detail of this elegant bed, which can be ordered up to a superking and emperor bed size. It can also be made without bird carvings. We recommend the brand's fabulous bow-fronted Eclectic silver chest of drawers. The unique design adds a touch of French luxury to the room and is definitely worth the investment. It is available in mahogany, painted, gold leaf or silver leaf options and comes with solid brass antique decorative handles.

For the floor, opt for the Aubusson and needlepoint rugs available at The Rug Company. Or look out for antique or reproductions of antique French rugs.

Modern clean-line furniture pieces look great in an urban-chic setting. But it's always a good idea to soften the look with rich textures and fabrics for a bedroom. To create a warm and tranquil ambiance, the trick is to get rhythm and balance by layering many fabrics in the same or similar colours.

Get inspiration for the contemporary chic look at Selva and BoConcept and have the option to customise everything to suit your individual style. Selva has some of the finest Italian bedroom furniture lines available like Opera, Solitaire, Downtown and Heritage — all of which are guaranteed to leave you spoilt for choice. Clients can customise their headboards and select the fabric of their choice as well as choose from a variety of wood finishes for the bed. The Italian brand has introduced a complete bedroom set for each theme which includes a bed, chest of drawers, night stands, a dressing table and matching desks.

The store has also teamed up with British label Gingerlily — best known for its soft and luxurious bed linens. We love the silk blankets made with 100 per cent Mulberry and silk bedspreads available in a black and ivory. Gingerlily's bed linen range is hypo-allergenic, machine-washable and adds a wonderful warm sheen and comfort to the bedroom.

It's time to upgrade the ethnic theme and add a touch of tribal fusion to your bedroom. "For this look it's always best to go for colour schemes that are relaxing rather than stimulating," says Sarah Hill, an interior design consultant based in London. "No matter what size your bedroom is, it's always best to go for a simple and comfortable upholstered stool at the end of the bed. You'll find that it's useful when getting dressed, or great to place your books and magazine on."

Indigo Living is a huge supporter of this look this season and you'll find everything from easy-to-use accessories to larger bedroom pieces inspired by the tribal look. We love its selection of Vietnamese lacquered furniture and cushion covers with vibrant graphic prints and detailed embroidery.

"Another tip," says Hill, "is to stock up on interesting bowls and arts and crafts when you travel to Africa or the Far East. It brings a variety of tones and texture into the bedroom and it's just enough to add a personal touch." As for the prints, she suggests you can opt for animal print rugs, cushions and throws in a variety of colours and prints as long you keep it to a minimum. "Emu leathers in rich dark brown and giraffe prints have a beautiful geometric quality which always add an interesting punch to interiors," she adds.

Also worth checking out is Indigo Living's exotic travel trunks; they make great storage space and at the same time add character to the room. Andrew Martin's tribal-inspired cotton and jute furniture and accessories would complement the look nicely, since most of the company's hand-woven tribal textiles and handicrafts have influenced many of its successful designs.

Our favourite tribal bedroom furniture from Indigo Living has to be the beautifully crafted four poster Sentosa bed. It comes in a queen and king size and is made with Indonesian teak wood which is ethically sourced using recycled and natural material

The Boudoir look is perhaps one of the most interesting and fun rooms to create. It's romantic, sensual and full of drama. Think over-the-top bed linens, rich velvet cushion covers and duvet prints with plenty of royal opulence. It's all about detail, texture and layers in this room.

Add linens in warm tones of red, cranberry, burgundy and purple for a romantic feel. By using a clever mix of tone and texture you can create a glamourous retreat. Audaciously carved headboards with nymphs and floral motifs and grand chaise longues offer a signature touch to this room.

"We label our items as couture pieces. Each piece is meticulously handmade by our craftsmen and designed as per the requirements of our sophisticated clients. Our hallmark is exclusivity. On average it takes at least one month to prepare couture furniture or a lighting accessory — depending on the intricacy and availability of materials. We aspire that our items are passed on as heirlooms so attention to detail is a must," says Petal's Dionaldo.

For instant glamour appeal use shades of silver and gold as a decorative tool in your room. It's a great way to bring life to soft colours and to accent darker tones.

@Home and Q Home Décor have a variety of frames, vases, and decorative embellishments which would fit in with this theme perfectly. For bigger pieces, we love Q Home's Atlantic bedroom set which is upholstered in 100 per cent leather and available in red, white and brown. It's stylish, comfortable and great if your after an alluring look with a modern-day edge. "Don't' be afraid to experiment with texture, colour and fancy fabrics," says Hill. "Fur throws, plush sensual rugs, oversized pillows and luxury linens are the best way to add comfort and sophistication for this look." Hill suggests opting for throw cushions and duvets with rich exotic blues and purples for a striking night-time glamour finish. "Velvets silks and satins work really well in glamorous deep colours," she adds.

For your glam colour palette look for furniture and accessories with shimmering metallic, silver and ivory. These colours offer a subtle glint and gleam to the room and work well in a contemporary or traditional room set.

Another outlet which should help you master this look is Decoworld. The store's bedroom collection offers a wide variety of sleek furnishings which provide quintessential classic tones and textures but at the same time have a contemporary twist. Decoworld's bedroom collections have a vast selection of stylised furniture pieces which create a sense of drama with its mix of luxurious materials and accessories.

 And finally, for the bedroom we recommend Laura Ashley's paint range in natural shades of soft truffle and pale gold. Its Lille striped wallpaper range in off-white/gold is great if you want to create a shimmering backdrop.