SARAH SHERMAN SAMUEL Colour affects your mood. Think about how you want to feel rather than colour trends when picking your palette. People shy away from darker tones for fear they will make a room look small, but they also make space feel intimate and sophisticated both desirable bedroom qualities. Or if you’d rather have a space that’s loftier and bright then call for lighter colours with colour pops in accessories bring a fun element. Colour doesn’t have to stop at paint so white walls don’t always mean a white room. Linens, rugs, art and other decorations are very important tools for layering colour just like an oil painting. Can't fit an accent chair into the corner to pile all your clothes on? Use a slim stool insteadmdash;even better if it's foldable so you can tuck to away when not in use. This will average cost to gut and remodel a house the mess to a minimum. Decorated by Shaun Smith, this bedroom is a great example of bold yet sophisticated style and cohesive pattern play in a tiny space.