Chic relaxation.

CREATE a French boudoir look with opulent fabrics, over-the-top furniture and gorgeous chandeliers. Karen Wilson shows you how.

1 Hand-carved from mahogany, this black sassy Boo chest has a co-ordinating marble top, beautiful filigree handles, elegant French cabriole style legs and intricately carved side detailing. It's pounds 645 at www.frenchbedroomcompany.co.uk/08456 448022.

2 Gold fabrics and mirrored furniture are perfect for the boudoir look. The Charlston chest of drawers is pounds 675, the celeste floor lamp is pounds 100 and the curtains are made from Marais silk gold at pounds 30 per metre, all from www.lauraashley.com/0871 2302301.

3 An ornate bed is the centrepiece of any French-style bedroom. This Moulin Noir carved bed is pounds 895 from www.frenchieinteriors.com/[phone].

4 A French-style chandelier is a must.

This five-light model in French gold finish is pounds 220 including VAT from www.bowensofgosforth.co.uk/[phone].

5 Traditional and elegant, why not opt for two Liberty Gilt bedside tables at pounds 279 each from www.barkerandstonehouse.co.uk/[phone].

6 Complete the look with this wide Vienna armchair, pounds 649 from www.marksandspencer.co.uk.