Master Bedroom with Tufted Headboard & Wood Wardrobes

Splitting the wardrobes to flank the headboard keeps all the storage on one wall, so the opposite side of the room stays open for the TV and walking space. The glossy wood shutters carry the same tone as the bed frame, which ties the wall together. It is an openable design with pull handles, so you get the full shutter width when you reach in, unlike a sliding door that only opens half at a time.

Lighting comes in layers. A cove runs around the false ceiling for a soft wash, recessed spotlights handle general light, and small spots inside the display niche pick out whatever sits there. There is no harsh central fixture over the bed. That mix lets you keep the room dim for winding down and still have brighter task light near the wardrobes when you need it.

The floor is laid in a herringbone wood pattern. The angled planks add movement underfoot without any loud colour, which keeps a busy wall from feeling too heavy. Wood also stays warmer than tile on bare feet in the morning. It does ask for a little care near the window, since standing water from an open sash can lift the edges over time, so a rug or quick wipe helps.

Yes. A wall-mounted TV sits on a ribbed panel on the wall facing the bed, above a carved wooden console with drawers. Placing it opposite the headboard means you watch straight on from the pillows. The console gives you a spot for a set-top box and cables while adding closed storage that a floating panel alone would not.

It adapts well. The flank-wardrobe idea actually suits tight rooms, since it stacks storage on the one wall you already give to the bed. In a narrower space you would drop the bedside tables to slim floating shelves and shorten the niche. The tufted panel can shrink to headboard height instead of running full wall, which also trims the upholstery cost noticeably.

More than a matte finish, honestly. A high-gloss shutter is a mirror for fingerprints, dust and streaks, so it looks its best only when wiped down regularly with a soft cloth. The upside is that gloss bounces light around and makes the room feel larger, and spills or marks clean off easily rather than soaking in. It is a fair trade if you do not mind the wiping.

The carpentry is the big line here, not the paint. Full-height wardrobes, the tufted panel and the niche are all custom joinery and upholstery, which is where most of the budget goes. The herringbone floor costs more to lay than straight planks because of the extra cutting and labour. Material choice on the shutters and the counter tops then swings the final figure, so it is worth pricing a few finishes before deciding.