Sleeping soundly Guest bedrooms are more than simply a place to rest; they can also offer calm and respite amidst the excitement of Christmas. “Rooms don’t have to be perfect to be beautiful. It’s all about those thoughtful and personal touches that make them special,” says Sophie Conran, designer and founder of the eponymous homewares shop, who cites items such as boxes of tissues for consideration. Similarly, a cosy hot-water bottle or woollen blanket work wonders for comfort. Southwold table lamp, £175; Mixed Cable Burlington blanket, £130; Markham and Kingston bed linen, from £10 for a classic pillow case, all The White Company
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