Stillwater Living Magazine Volume 10 Issue 12 June 2014 | Page 24

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bedroom has many windows, high ceilings or just a lot
of natural light, dark wood furniture may be a good
choice as it will ground your space. Another trend
currently in bedrooms is the upholstered bed or headboard. Upholstered beds allow for more personality
and uniqueness to your bedroom. Upholstered beds
are more popular than ever, and with customizable
styles and a variety of fabrics they can be designed to
suit almost any style. Bassett Furniture has over 700
fabrics and leathers to choose from to customize your
headboard or bed.
Third, add accents and colors to make it uniquely
and especially yours. Paint is a good way to add color
and personality to your bedroom. In a bedroom with
black or dark wood furniture, a lighter paint color like
cream or a lighter tint of your favorite color would be
a good choice. If you are going for a soothing, relaxing
overall feel, good paint colors for a transitional bedroom
with dark or light wood furniture are dusty blue and
cool grey. Other soothing colors are dusty lavender,
light mossy green or pale aqua. If you are particularly
drawn to other colors, though, you don’t have to rule
them out. A deep red or burgundy lends itself well to
a traditional style. Any color could be a good choice
for an eclectic bedroom.
Another way to add color to your bedroom is
through your bed spread. Bed spreads, accent pillows
and area rugs are all good places to add pattern to your
room. If you are not sure where to start, choosing a bed
spread or an area rug can serve as inspiration for rest of
the room, so it is a big decision. Because bed spreads
and rugs often incorporate several colors – you can pull
the color palette from that piece. The paint and all other
accents can be selected to coordinate with this selection.
Accessories are another way to add a splash of personality and uniqueness; your favorite book, your favorite flowers in an interesting vase, and of course your

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