<i>Symphony&amp;’s new Olivia range is suitably versatile for changing bedroom demands</i><p></p><p><b><b>Perhaps predictably, it seems it is the Italians who are good in the bedroom - when it comes to design. Andrew Leech looks at the continuing growth of the multi-functional UK boudoirfriends</b></b><br><b>More goes on in bedrooms these days than even the most salacious gossip columnist can imagine. No longer are they purely a haven for sleep (and associated activities), more and more people are using them as an extension of the home&amp;’s general living space. Alison Andrews, group marketing manager for Symphony, says: &amp;“The major influences on bedroom design continue to be the growth in home entertainment and the use of bedroom space as home work/study areas. Effective storage solutions are major priorities, particularly when it comes to bedrooms for children and teenagers.&amp;” So far as colour is concerned, white remains popular, but lighter woods such as maple and beech are gaining influence, with primary colours still a must for children&amp;’s bedrooms. </b><br><b><b>eclectic looks</b></b><br> Mixing and matching timbers with stainless steel is as popular in the bedroom as it is in the kitchen and bathroom. The addition of frosted glass details give interior designers even more scope for eclectic, individual …