The Riviera Sleigh Bed

One of three wonderful beds inspired by rustic France, available in single, double, king size, super king size and above

The French Collection is all about bringing a touch of Gallic je ne sais quoi to your home. Think classic, made-to-last pieces of furniture - chic yet almost rustic, sophisticated yet honest and down-to-earth, the perfect centrepiece for a sanctuary with more than a little ooh la la!

The 'distressed', waxed finish of the Riviera bed is rustic France at its finest. The substantial solid wooden frame is punctuated by slats to the headboard and foot featuring scrolls crafted from a single piece of wood. And the headboard is expertly built by hand before the bed is assembled.

Precision, accuracy and attention to detail - an incredible amount of work has gone into creating the Riviera bed. This is a timeless design that looks stunning in any décor - from clean whites and creams through to the fiery reds and sunny yellows of Provence. The Riviera bed is available in a choice of finishes including a range of different patina wax tints.

The French country style

Inspired by regions like Provence in the South of France, the French country design is one of the most popular and enduring interior design styles in the world. And the great thing is - it works with virtually every colour under the sun.

But if you do want to go the whole hog and transform your bedroom into the ultimate Provencal boudoir, think fiery reds and sunny yellows interspersed with cobalt blues, greens and rusts. Introduce plain ceramics and wirework furniture with more than a hint of North Africa and dim the lighting to create a wonderfully restful, almost boutique-style bedroom.

Libby's Tips: One of the most popular fabrics associated with the French Country look is toile which means 'cloth' in French. Toile usually features a scene, or just birds, flowers or nature - in blues or reds. Team toile with bold deckchair stripes in blues or yellows. Blues work especially well with rusty reds in the Provencal look.

The rustic French look is boudoir chic at its finest. It's the kind of interior décor where you can let your imagination run riot and transport yourself into a dreamland of long, lazy vacations in hot climates.