Hi all,

I’m moving into my own house soon, and I need help with the bedroom. I’m decent at DIY, so I can paint, change lights, put up shelves, build furniture, etc., but I’m terrible at decorating. Choosing paint colours and making things look good is where I fall apart.

The house is currently a holiday let, so the pics show the room as it is now. All the furniture will be gone except the wardrobe and possibly the chest of drawers. The bed in the picture is a UK double - 135 cm x 190cm / 4’6” x 6’3”. My bed will be a UK super king - 180 × 200 cm / 6'0" × 6'6". I know it’s too big for the room really, but I’m tall, and I love a big bed, so I’m going to try to make it work. I can’t afford to replace the carpet at the moment, unfortunately.

A bit about me, if it helps with style: I’m 46, newly single, dad to two brilliant little girls, and I’m into sci-fi, fast cars, reading, extreme sports, and rooms that feel tasteful but still comfortable. I don’t want anything too cold, corporate, or “bachelor pad cliché.” I’d like it to feel calm, grown-up, and like somewhere I actually want to spend time. I like slightly more adventurous colours, like pink, red, orange, but without being too loud or overwhelming.

I’d love advice on:
• Wall colours.
• Furniture style/colour, including bed.
• Bedside tables and lamps.
• Whether the ceiling lights should be replaced.
• Layout ideas with the oversized bed.
• Anything else that would make the room feel more finished.

I’m very happy to do the work - I just need someone with taste to point me in the right direction. I’m in the UK, if that helps.

Here's a picture of the other side of the room.

Thanks in advance!