Art deco can make a guest room seriously sophisticated, with the help of only a few classy touches. Look for clean lines, black blocks of colour and lots of mirrored glass – this subtle lampshade from BHS hints at the 1930s perfectly. Past Times has a great Art Deco range, and this glam clock, looking like something straight out of a Fritz Lang film embodies the look. An art nouveaux piece like this is a great way to bring clean lines and sparkle to a room without overdoing it. Use accents like this tealight holder as well to both realistically and subtly hark back to the ‘30s.  Or, lots of lovely real vintage ornaments can be found in antique stores or online for a similar price,

Mod accessories are the single best way to liven up a dull guest room. Look for simple shapes, curves and circles. This cute Acctim clock is only £6 but will start to transform the feel of a room straight away. Primary colours and bold shapes are what the whole look is about, so just adding classic colour blocks of red, white, blue and black to a room, like this red Argos throw, will liven it up and give a more subtle nod to the

It’s hard to find pieces that will make the spare room look more expensive than regency-style accessories. Starting at £7,000, it doesn’t get much grander than this 4 poster Baroque bed. But if your room (and budget) is a bit smaller than that, delicate accessories like this Past Times photo frame and crocheted BHS cushion set the perfect tone to a regency-inspired bedroom. Unlike the modernist clean lines of the Art-deco style, Regency is about lots of interesting, elegant and intricate accents – don’t be afraid to clutter a dressing table full of ornaments; the look is authentic, classy and not to mention homely. And what