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Head(boards) up Bellville-HouseHeadboards. We love them. They’re a bit of an art form in their own right and getting the design spot on can completely transform the look of your bedroom. But where do you start and what look should you go for?

There is a never ending choice when it comes to designs and fabrics. Studded, panelled, padded, mirrored, wooden, velvet, leather, patterned, plain, geometric …

We love using simple, contemporary fabrics such as the Kirkby Design Apollo Collection. There are three metal effects – a brushed steel, an anodised surface texture and a super smooth, metal finish.

Head(boards) upCreating a luxurious hotel feel
If you’re choosing a headboard to go against a detailed wall covering or similar colour scheme make sure it doesn’t get lost in the room. You can avoid this by adding a simple wooden surround to your design which captures and streamlines the detail. A wooden surround also clearly defines the headboard’s fabrics and colours and creates a luxurious hotel feel.
You can enhance the look of your bedroom by bringing your bedside cabinets within the width of the headboard. Add a long mirror either side and some subtle lighting and you’ll create a really elegant, co-ordinated feel. Here is an example of how we have used this look in one of our furnishing packages.

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Keeping our finger on the pulse
One of the favourite parts of my job is meeting with fabric suppliers to keep up-to-date with the latest ideas and trends. So it didn’t feel too much like hard work when we all recently spent a couple of days visiting Abbott and Boyd’s Chelsea Harbour showroom, a presentation and a champagne breakfast made it a great way to see their latest creations!
We’ll keep you posted when our favourite suppliers introduce new ranges so watch this space..

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Associate Director

Author: Mark Parry

After spending several years garnering experience in the retail and real estate business, I joined InStyle Direct in 2013 and have thoroughly enjoyed my work here. As an Associate Director, I assist a diverse group of clients. Whether it is a private homeowner looking for a completely bespoke furnishing solution or a leading developer or estate agent looking to dress properties to meet business objectives, I have worked with all of them. Customer care is an essential part of my role. The ability to gauge client requirements and suggest a tailored solution is a skill I've honed after working on over 500 projects across more than a decade at this company. Another aspect of my work that keeps me motivated is the opportunity to collaborate with talented designers and cutting-edge suppliers worldwide. I guess bringing ideas to life is as stimulating for a property furnishing professional as it is rewarding for our clients. The sheer excitement in a client's voice and expression upon seeing a completely transformed property is priceless and something I strive for on every project I undertake. However, I do have interests outside of design and furnishing as well. When not drafting a client proposal or meeting with designers, I try honing my horse-riding skills or taking a spin class to keep fit. Football and travelling with my family are other passions that keep me going. In my experience as a property furnishing expert with InStyle Direct, I've had the privilege of contributing to several client successes that I'd like to share with you. From exciting results delivered to clients to the furnishing, interior design and refurbishment stories behind them, stay tuned for more.

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