| The old black and white movies on the silver | | | | mind the theme you're going for. If you're looking |
| screen had bedroom furniture all figured out. | | | | to make your room look like a page out of |
| There, in an oasis in a lonely desert, a single tent | | | | Islands magazine, select bedroom furniture that |
| stood. Inside, was paradise on earth. Luscious silks, | | | | has a Caribbean, plantation or Key West look to it. |
| overstuffed pillows, and a bed that would | | | | The same is true of virtually any theme you can |
| surround you in ecstasy. Sigh... The truth of the | | | | come up with. Want to do an African savanna |
| matter is, you can create your own oasis in the | | | | theme? Go with dark wooded bedroom furniture |
| middle of the hubbub of life. All it takes is a little | | | | and accent it with mosquito netting, tribal masks |
| imagination, a bit of elbow grease, some paint and | | | | and a few primitive statues. Go with jungle greens |
| bedroom furniture that matches the theme and | | | | for the walls, offset with white trim. In no time |
| you're all set. Imagination is an essential ingredient. | | | | you're be sure you're hearing the trumpeting of |
| A bedroom, particularly a master bedroom, should | | | | elephants and the roar of the king of the beasts. |
| be your escape from the work-all-day world of | | | | Accent pillows are another nice touch, as are small |
| stress and strain. It should be welcoming. It should | | | | knickknacks and photos of family and friends. |
| be romantic. And it should reflect your unique | | | | These soften the space and will add character to |
| tastes. It is, after all, your inner sanctum and only | | | | the room, the bedroom furniture and the fabrics |
| the select few are invited to share it. So why | | | | you have in them. Again, choose colors and |
| shouldn't it be elegant and comfortable, too. If | | | | textures to add interest without causing |
| your bedroom hasn't received a facelift in a long | | | | distraction. If your furniture is in relatively good |
| time, it's time to do some cosmetic surgery. Strip | | | | repair, you may want to refinish it in new stains |
| the room of all the wall art and bedroom furniture. | | | | or colors to match the look you're going for. And |
| Now you have a blank canvas to work with. | | | | while you're at it, consider rearranging the |
| Spackle all the holes and cracks in the wall and | | | | furniture in the space. It can do wonders for a |
| give your walls a new coat of paint. Paint is one | | | | tired looking room. Finally, you'll probably want to |
| of the least expensive ways to give a room an | | | | redo your linens to match the new décor, |
| entirely new look. Once you've put a little makeup | | | | the new colors and the ambiance of the space. |
| on the walls and ceiling, it's time for some | | | | Consider luxurious looking pillows, comforters and |
| foundations. Your bedroom furniture should reflect | | | | linens that will make your bedroom look like an |
| your tastes as well. Thankfully, there's an endless | | | | oasis in the desert of life. |
| variety of bedroom furniture to choose from | | | | Jesse Akre offers insight when purchasing lavish |
| these days, from the traditional to the modern, | | | | bedroom furniture sets, comfy contemporary |
| from Oriental to tropical - the choice is yours. | | | | bedroom furniture, and modern bedroom |
| When selecting your bedroom furniture, keep in | | | | furniture. |