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Tips to Make Your Bed Beautiful
by Kathleen M. Peters, www.KatieDidDesign.com
#1
You know when you make the bed, and
you’re trying to get your pillows propped up in the right position at
the head of the bed? Mine are feather pillows, and they always want to
sink down, fold in half, or fall over. The solution is a beautiful
addition to the bed... a bolster pillow! The one that I fell in love
with is like an extra-large neckroll. It was just a solid fabric, but
the ends were corded and pleated. It really looked nice gently peeping
out from behind the shams. And it made them sit just right!
#2
If you've found a beautiful bedset that
you love, but can't afford, try purchasing just the comforter and
shams. Then find some less expensive sheets, pillowcases and beskirt in
a solid or stripe to coordinate. Or, you can often do it the opposite
way... buy the bedskirt, sheets, and a throw pillow, and use them with
a less expensive solid comforter... just fold the comforter and sheets
down to show off the print of the sheets!
#3
Dress your bed up with lace! Lace trim
can be added to the top of sheets, to the bottom of bedskirts, to the
edges of comforters, etc... You can make a brand-new set of ivory
sheets look vintage with the right lace along the top of the flat sheet
and opening edge of the pillowcases!
#4
Add a few unique throw pillows! There's
really quite a selection of throw pillows out there ready-made. Or I
can always make some for you. The great thing about throw pillows is
that they don't have to exactly match if you have more than one. Three
mismatched pillows, for instance, looks great on a bed - as long as the
general style and color-scheme are kept in mind. (In other words, if
your bedroom is Victorian pastel pink and green, don't be afraid to add
pillows in blue, yellows, etc... just make sure they're Victorian or
Traditional, and keep the colors pastel or muted at least.)
Have fun!
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This article Copyright 1999-2004 - Kathleen Peters, KatieDid Design. Reproduced with permission.
Kathleen Peters - 'Katie' - is a custom window treatment and bedding designer, and owner of KatieDid Design, her online shop. She is also the editor-in-chief of Decor, Decorating, and Design, a free bi-monthly ezine filled with articles, tips, and guidelines to help with your home decorating.
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