House of the Year 2008: Bedroom Details

Decorating & Lifestyle Editor Robin Mayer saved this Farrow & Ball wallpaper for nearly a year before choosing it as a starting point in this beautiful bedroom. Here, view web-exclusive bedroom details from the 2008 House of the Year.

House of the Year 2008 Bedroom: Canopy Bed
How-to:

Make a free-flowing canopy for a tester bed in less than an hour. Measure and cut fabric -- 8 1/2 to 9 yards for a queen-size bed -- then hem unfinished edges. Drape fabric across bed frame, allowing it to gently swag in the center and puddle on the floor.

Tips:
Change the canopy over your bed seasonally. Consider flannel or plaid during autumn and winter, and lighter, even translucent material during warmer months.

To determine yardage: Measure the height from the floor to the top of the bedpost, double the number, and add the width between the bedposts. Then add 2 to 3 yards for the swag and puddling at the floor.

House of the Year 2008 Bedroom: White Mirror Above Brown Dresser

The bedroom layout is symmetrical, a common arrangement throughout the house. Two dressers flank the bedroom window, above each is an ornate mirror in an unexpected white finish.

House of the Year 2008 Bedroom: Window Seat

A window seat provides instant comfort and warmth in the bedroom; pillows covered in burlap add another layer of texture to the smooth, beadboard drawer fronts.

More Home Decoration Tips: If you want to know more about home decoration tips, please refer to Kids Bedding Blog to get more ideas.

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