November 24th
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Category Bathroom, Home Decorating
Tags bed frames, floor tiles, headboards, leather books, leather chairs, leather piece, leather rugs, leather seating, leather skin, leather sleigh bed, light shade, mini library, mirror frames, sleepmasters, wall coverings
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Ten Ways to Decorate with Leather in the Bedroom

Ten Ways to Decorate with Leather in the Bedroom Ten Ways to Decorate with Leather in the Bedroom

Leather is making a come back in interior design circles. Not always the most obvious of materials to decorate with, it is perhaps more versatile than you might think and available in a wide variety of colours and finishes. Here is a list of ten ways to use leather, some of which may be a bit of a surprise…

 

  1. Leather bed frames. These have been around for a while and remain very popular: leather headboards or a complete leather sleigh bed, whatever your preference.
  2. Leather bed supports. Beds made with leather rather than wooden slats under the mattress are softer and for some people more comfortable. Visit Sleepmasters for a comprehensive range of beds to choose from.
  3. Leather . Yes, you can ‘wall paper’ with leather. Used sparingly it can look stunning, particularly on a curved surface.
  4. Leather flooring. Leather floor tiles are much warmer underfoot than their ceramic or stone counterparts. Treat with care as they will mark easily – shoes off an absolute must.
  5. . For the intellectual in all of us introduce a mini-library to the bedroom. Leather-bound volumes are beautiful and perfectly complement a classic look.
  6. Leather decorations. Whether it’s a leather or suede light shade, leather picture or mirror frames or a of artwork on the wall you will be amazed at what’s out there.
  7. Leather seating. As well as the bed itself, leather chairs or stools will look beautiful in the bedroom – try white or cream for ultimate glamour.
  8. Leather rugs. Or more accurately, animal skin: if responsibly sourced these are a fantastic tactile decoration – just steer clear of endangered species such as tigers, or go for faux fur instead.
  9. Leather covered furniture. A surprising choice perhaps but a leather skin on pieces such as drawers or dressers will look soft and elegant in an up-market bedroom.
  10. Leather loudness. Completely tasteless in some circles but a dash of seventies disco fever might just turn freak into chic! Leather drapes at the window or animal throws on the circular bed – go for it.