b'cosy up to th is darkan d eleg an t roomHayley-Ann Brown of Lou Brown Design suggests this alternative scheme: Bedrooms are one of my favourite spaces to design; being able to create drool-worthy sanctuaries. Here Ive created a cosy and elegant space characterised by dark moody tones, layers of texture and pops of warm earthy browns. The wall behind the bed has been roughly plastered to add texture and then painted with Resene Regatta in a at nish for a sense of depth. The opposite wall, also in Resene Regatta, has a standard smooth nish; it draws you into the space and sets the tone.Other walls are Resene Fuscous Grey, a lovely warm grey. The lighter Resene Ecru White shutters add balance to the otherwise dark room, and picking out the villa trims in this colour is a nod to the homes history. Finishing touches include a chair to relax in, a super stylish art work and an oversized rug to anchor the bed. The moral of the story? Dare to go dark and use lots of gorgeous textures!phone021 814 329 webwww.loubrown.co.nzResene Fuscous GreyReseneResolution BlueWall Lamp withPewter FinishCC Interiorswww.ccinteriors.co.nz 09 589 1950Recycled Pine Desk withResene Gunmetal Sides DesperadoCapri RugCC Interiors www.ccinteriors.co.nzArtisan Flooring 09 589 1950 www.artisanooring.co.nz 09 302 2499Chateau Side TableTrenzseater illustrationResenewww.trenzseater.com Malcolm White Regatta 09 303 4151 Dancing with Dragons artwork by Jodi Anne NewnhamMid Century Swag www.midcenturyswag.co.nzResene Momentum53'