Though not every small room has space for an end-of-bed bench like the upholstered one in this flat, the commanding striped headboard look can be easily replicated in even the smallest of bedrooms.

You see, an end-of-bed bench is an often-overlooked piece of bedroom furniture—but, if you ask me, it can make a world of a difference when it comes to decor. And I'm ready to prove it to you.