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Such a paper could be used throughout the room, or from the ceiling to the floor on this wall, or be set in a border of paint or wallpaper from the top of the beds to the ceiling. If used as a panel the width including the border is usually the width of the beds. Ornaments –few and useful: the use of ornaments depends more upon the taste of the occupant than upon the style of the room. But generally speaking both in contemporary and in modern decorating, ornaments must be either useful or in good decorative taste. In a bedroom especially, there is a little place for anything but lamps and dressing tables articles, unless the room is used as a sitting room or has a mantel, bookshelf, or desk. In room opposite, note absence of ornaments and the usefulness of a floor lamp which serves as reading light for bed and easy chair.

Write net with ball fringe is used for the draped curtain and the simple, natural wood dressing table. This may have a glass or mirror top and a standing mirror. Heavy candlewick bedspreads to match a color, rose, yellow or pink in the wallpaper hive contrast to the Read the rest of this entry »

The mahogany bed with its open head and foot board is given character by yellow rayon head roll with a full, gathered valance to match. The tailored spread is of a quilted fabric of same color. Swags over top of net curtains match the bed valance. This room is in the 18^th century feeling as a rule, smaller room are used for single bedrooms but they may be little gems and have everything in them that is needed, including the luxury of a chaise lounge, desk, and dressing table, though they have the same articles of furniture, bedroom may be just as different as people are different and really should express individuality. Compare the picture at left with that on the next page. They are as different as could be, yet the same elements of furniture are used in both. The point of departure is deciding on the type of room you want. Read the rest of this entry »

The luxurious atmosphere suggested in this room is not as costly as it might seem. Shop around for the mirror on the dressing table. The triple mirror is priced according to size. The carpet rayon draperies and chintz may be what you choose, and there are luxurious qualities in carpets at fairly reasonable prices. If you want the mirror effect spend more on it and less on materials color contemporary furniture is now being designed along simple lines and is less severe than the pieces of recognize modern style. To the right is an example of a very attractive blond wood group which would fit charmingly into a small room. The proportions and even style, though it is simplified, recall Sheraton, a great cabinetmaker of the 18^th century. The wood however is the blond or bleached mahogany we find so attractive today.

Dressing table and windows: the dressing table of this group is similar to the ponderous of the 18^th century, of either French or English type, with the hinged mirror which may be closed to make a flat top. The deep center section that this gives is a handy place Read the rest of this entry »