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