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home improvement
from $39/gallon,
benjamin
moore.com
FINISHING
TOUCHES
Wall-to-wall curtains
in an inexpensive
neutral raw-linen hung
on a ceiling-mounted
track create a focal
point and soften the
space. “They will
also give the illusion
of a taller room,”
says Genevieve. She
advocates simple
bedding—touches
of red on white.
Two contrasting but
complementary rugs
define the sleeping
and dressing areas,
and a collage of
photographs adds
interest to the walls.
“I would play off the
existing Asian-inspired
pictures by framing
them in gold, wood or
pewter,” she says.
set the scene
Inject a note of glamour with dramatic mood lighting. Vintage Victorian Crystal
Chandelier, $459, shadesoflight.com
optical illusion
Make the ceiling
look higher by hanging
an oversize mirror
on the wall near the
dressing area. Leaning
Thomas Mirror, $349,
zgallerie.com
floor plan
Two rugs, bigger than the width of
the bed, add coziness and divide
the room. Zigzag and Andalusia
rugs, from $39, westelm.com
double duty
A handsome chest
offers extra seating
and a place to stash
linens. Woven
Wicker Trunk, $90,
stacksandstacks.com
bed head
Genevieve advises replacing the repainted
headboard with an upholstered one in taupe
or brown. Ultrasuede button headboard, from
$149, walmart.com
under cover
A pop of red
adds a soft
touch to the
bed. Hasthov
blanket, $13,
ikea.com
dynamic duo
A pair of lamps on
each night stand
makes reading in
bed more enjoyable.
Add dimmers so that
you can control the
brightness. Tripod
Table Lamp, $249,
homedecorators.com
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