The Maharaja Bed

So you can't get yourself a palace in the city but you sure can feel like a princess in your bedroom. Get yourself a wooden bed with a beautifully carved headboard and legs.

Dark wood polish would give it that Indian antique look, taking you back to the times of the maharajas.

But remember, this kind of bed looks best in a spacious bedroom because they are quite large and usually dominate the room.

To complete the elegant look, drape your bed with silky bedsheets. But if you are not too sure about silk bedsheets, have  cotton ones below the day sheets.

The maharaja bed isn't really appropriate for a children's bedroom, as it tends to make the room look too formal.

The Platform Bed

If you like the casual look for your bedroom, then go Bohemian with platform bed. These trendy beds look great in both pinewood and a deep dark polished wood. Team a neutral coloured bedspread with lots of shiny brocade or embroidered pillows and cushions. The contrast is totally funky. Throw a rug on the floor to complete the look.

You can also go all sophisticated with raw silk fabrics in subtle colours like beige, creamy white and pastel shades too.