The ultimate decoration for any bachelor pad was a complete set of matching bed covers, curtains and wallpaper and if you were really rich (or spoilt by your parents) you could have had the carpet to match too!
Linda Beard came up with the idea of bedroom decoration for men only and it took off beyond her wildest dreams - even the wallpaper which could make your eyes go funny if you stared at it long enough.
The diagonal stripes were usually masculine colours: grey, black, a different shade of grey and just a hint of red for danger.
