Hi Laura. I like your (and Jen's) inspiration pic with Hague blue and greens. I might however paint all walls in it including radiator, skirting boards and the bedside cabinet (I might also consider at least the bedroom door). I think the colour works really well with wood so would leave the other furniture, If you like the botanical trend I'd create a headboard just behind the bed using mdf and wallpaper, the palm wallpaper is from b and q for £18. When trends/taste change you can easily and cheaply update it. I'd look at these pure linen Roman blinds from blinds 2 go hung outside of the recess to give some height (they're lighter online and will pick up the carpet colour and work out at £72 for a 90x90 blind). I'd layer the bed with blues and greens, a velvet throw would be lovely, this is from next at £50 for a single which you could drape over a cheaper throw. I'd move the bedside cabinet to the other side and therefore push the bed towards the radiator, then move the chest to the other side (and replace the wardrobe door) and have a potted plant against the chimney breast. Some more brass/gold would be nice for a table lamp but not sure of budget? The pendant lamp is from Laura Ashley, currently £49, but b and q also do one for £30

Here’s some ideas of bright modern bedrooms. They’ve used off white or pale taupe on the walls and just added colour with the furniture and bedding. Is this the sort of thing you like? The last picture uses a bit more colour but only in the bedding. Love the dark furniture and ceiling fan, giving it a tropical vibe. A soft grey more girly look, Gorgeous taupe panelling which the bedding echoes. Chucking some contrasting colour out there!

Hi Henry, Some photos would be great when you get some time to help really visualise the space. If you would like a concept design putting together for your room I can do this for you for £150. Here is an example of a bedroom design I put together earlier this year. www.myclaybrickhome.com/post/master-bedroom-concept-design-3 My design work can be completed remotely following a free intitial phone consulation with yourself and your girlfriend to understand how you both want to use and more importantly feel in the space. We can utilise your existing furniture in a scaled plan to see how it can be moved within the space, and maybe even repurposed. Feel free to get in touch by replying to this message, or dropping me an email at vicky@myclaybrickhome.com Rgds Vicky

Are you looking to repaint or are you staying with white walls? Dark floorboards (ie black)are lux looking but apparently show up every spec of dust. Certainly darker, more intense bedrooms can be striking. Try a Houzz search for inspirational schemes.