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Adding accessories and textiles to a plain white bathroom can transform it from being bland to chic, Ideal Home Magazine has said.

Describing a white bathroom as a "blank canvas", the home and lifestyle publication said that with just a few relatively cheap additions, it can be made to look "chic and timeless".

Monochrome accessories go well in a predominantly white setting, while accessories with spotty motifs add "a touch of fun", and this can be accompanied by plantation shutters for added style.

For a more relaxed feel, akin to a spa, accessorising with wooden features creates more warmth, and many retailers offer wooden towel rails, soap holders and other fixtures.

To complete the look, wooden venetian blinds match perfectly with this kind of scheme in a bathroom.

Property expert Sarah Beeny said in an article for Athomemagazine.com that having exposed brickwork in a bathroom can create an organic feel.

Creating a home cinema can bring all the fun of the movies to a living room, and it’s easy to do.

A variety of blinds can be fitted to add to the cinematic feel, while shutters are also a suitable choice, according to an essortment.com article.

For those who already have the technology in their homes, such as speakers and a large flat screen TV or even a projector, it is just a case of fitting it all properly.

And it doesn’t have to ruin the overall look of a house either, the article advises, as speakers can be stored on shelves, which is "more attractive than seeing a black box stuck to the wall".

In addition, reclining sofas are great for adding extra comfort and creating the illusion of actually being in a movie theatre.

According to a previous essortment.com article, modern TVs are now so visually appealing they can form the centre piece of a room.

Accessorising a room doesn’t have to lead to clutter, according to an expert.

Susie Coelho, a decorating guru, told iVillage.com that using accessories without creating clutter is "a common decorating problem" but she said there were solutions.

In a room with blinds, a lot of objects can be incorporated without the space being overpowered, provided there is consistency in the theme, said Ms Coelho.

Those wanting to display collectibles should have sufficient shelf and cabinet space to display them, while glass-fronted cabinets are ideal for storing accessories without them being in the way.

She said the beauty of accessories is that they are often small and can easily be rearranged, so homeowners are advised to try a few different looks, safe in the knowledge they can always change it around.

According to an article on HomeInteriorDecorating.co.uk, stylish storage solutions are the answer to the problem of clutter.

Most people want to be able to retreat to their bedrooms for peace, quiet and relaxation, and there are some simple steps to follow to aid a good night’s sleep.

An iVillage.com article first advises not to keep a television or computer in the room, and suggests a calm, soothing colour scheme.

Blinds can keep out natural light very effectively, but can also be adjusted to allow small amounts in if preferred. The interiors specialist advocates keeping a bedroom as dark as possible when going to sleep.

For further control over the lighting of a room at night, having a light fitting with a dimmer switch is a big help, the article said.

Air purifiers can ensure optimum air quality which helps to achieve a good night’s rest, and the white noise they often create can drown out distracting sounds.

A Style at Home magazine article said blackout blinds can make a bedroom more sleep-friendly.

Most people want to be able to retreat to their bedrooms for peace, quiet and relaxation, and there are some simple steps to follow to aid a good night’s sleep.

An iVillage.com article first advises not to keep a television or computer in the room, and suggests a calm, soothing colour scheme.

Blinds can keep out natural light very effectively, but can also be adjusted to allow small amounts in if preferred. The interiors specialist advocates keeping a bedroom as dark as possible when going to sleep.

For further control over the lighting of a room at night, having a light fitting with a dimmer switch is a big help, the article said.

Air purifiers can ensure optimum air quality which helps to achieve a good night’s rest, and the white noise they often create can drown out distracting sounds.

A Style at Home magazine article said blackout blinds can make a bedroom more sleep-friendly.