Joy feelings magazine January 2019 issue | Page 48

Other solutions would be
to stencil or wallpaper the
ceiling, add architectural
elements in the form of
beams or moldings or use
a decorative paint
treatment. For ultimate
luxury, silver-leafed
bedroom ceilings, a
canopy or tented bed with
dressing that hangs from
the ceiling can envelop
you in sensuality and
warmth while adding
texture, design, and color
to the ceiling. Add a
molded medallion and
chandelier of crystal or
delicate shades bringing
color, pattern, and texture
to the "fifth wall" above
you.
Keep the Bedroom Simple
A bedroom should look
cozy and simple,
sophisticated, and
elegant, regardless of
what style of decorating
you choose. For ease of
movement, leave a
minimum of three feet
between the bed and side
walls or large pieces of
furniture and at least two
feet between the bed and
low furniture like tables
and dressers. If you have
to walk around the bed to
get from the closet to the
bathroom, think of how
you can move the bed.
Furnish your bedroom
with only what you need.
A bed, a bedside table or
two, a dresser, and chair
are necessities. Anything
else is clutter. If you have