Ideas for Bedroom Decoration

Black and White All Over

Black and white is a popular contemporary decorating trend. This black-and-white duo is both flirty and sophisticated. Two floor-length mirrors complement the black wood-framed bed and highlight two glass chandeliers. Above the bed, three floating shelves allow for space to display photographs or other favorite accessories.

Floor-to-Ceiling Simplicity

This well-lit room with floor-to-ceiling windows is the perfect space for contemporary design. Simple bedding pops with colorful pillows in different textures. A sleek partition wall in a neutral shade keeps the bed space separate from the rest of the room.

Style Combination

This room transitions between contemporary and traditional. To make the two work together, subtle hints of traditional style sneak onto the bed with striped and floral pillows. A contemporary headboard with an upholstery pattern is nestled into the windows behind the bed.

Pillow Talk

In this room, modern elements can all be found in the bed. Oversize pillows in contrasting colors are a dramatic touch to a neutral down comforter. A tall headboard with a ledge allows for a unique way to display artwork.

Calming Retreat

Contemporary doesn't have to be bold. For a pared-down modern look like this, choose furniture pieces with simple lines and neutral colors. Unique lamps on the bedside tables provide additional modern flair.

Sleek and Fresh

Simplicity, subtle color, and clean lines help to define contemporary style in this master bedroom. While maintaining a very neutral and simple palette, two chairs in the sitting area add some personality and a dash of color. The design and visual appearance of the glass partition wall finishes the modern look.

Confident Color

This bedroom is exploding with warm colors, prints, and texture. Color and pattern were brought into the design with several pillows, contrasting rugs, and bold paint. A neutral couch sitting in front of the window allows for color to be spread beyond the bed and walls.

Understated Elegance

This room features a tone-on-tone color palette that relies heavily on brown, light blue, and pure white. By keeping the room basic, the brown leather headboard and decorative pillows are able to pop off the wall even more.

Wall of Windows

A wall of draperies calls attention to the focal-point bed with an extra-high headboard, plump pillows, and striking geometric throw. Nearby, matching contemporary lamps sit atop similar, yet different, night tables in dark wood.

Twist of Lime

Dark chocolate walls outlined with white moldings reinforce the geometry of the furnishings. A rectangular bed, striped bedding, squared-off nightstands, and angular lampshades are offset only by a handful of rounded elements.

Modern Canopy

This contemporary bedroom gets a shot of personality and interest from a repeating pattern of boxes and squares. Wall niches, built-in bookshelves, and a metal canopy bed each include geometric shapes. Canopy draperies are made of striped fabric hung from tabs.

Brown Beauty

Dark walls make all the difference in this contemporary space. White feminine bedding is offset by lime green fabric accents throughout the rest of the room. A built-in bookshelf displays modern accessories and hides personal belongings. A retro-inspired chair in front of the window completes the look.

Color Coordination

Contemporary style is a display of beautiful contrasts in both texture and color. This room focuses both on bold color and the basics of line, shape, and form that are signature to contemporary design.

Into the Woods

Contemporary style transcends all aspects of this room: the walls, the floor, furniture, and accessories. Natural wood elements bring warmth and beauty to the minimalist design and are combined for an unexpected but working mix.

ideas for Open-Plan Decoration

Vibrant open-plan living room

Make your living room an extension of the outdoors with clever use of vibrant textures, fabrics, plants and ethnic furniture.

Bold open-plan kitchen/diner

Red and cream walls highlight the sleek MFI lacquered units and wooden worktops in this kitchen. Two stainless-steel curved cupboards with roll-down doors add a modern edge. A breakfast bar gives extra work space. In the foreground, a glass table and contemporary chairs create a dining area.

Classic dining room table

For an evening table setting, replace chair cushions with smart white box-pleated skirts and transform a New Heights dinner table with a Ralph Lauren runner in delicate shell-pink linen, and co-ordinated place mats in a faded floral.

Modern family kitchen/diner

This kitchen has a wooden floor and simple flush units in lacquered white, both practical choices in a busy family space. The walls, units and paintwork are all in light-reflecting white to make the room seem bigger and keep it airy. The centrepiece is a Terence Conran wooden table and benches from Benchmark Furniture, with bright cushions and accessories and a lime green runner. Simple but striking blinds and glass pendant shades from Baileys Home & Garden complete the streamlined, modern look.

Open-plan contemporary living room

Everything in this eclectic contemporary living room is low-level, from the Designers Guild sofas to the coffee table that is in fact a dining table from Ikea with its legs cut down. The wall print is an enlargement of a Jordi Labanda picture from his book of illustrations, Hey Day.

Zesty open-plan living-dining room

Dark cabinetry in stained oak and high-gloss ties in well with the lime green furniture in this open-plan scheme. The 1970s-style modular sofa in faux suede is ideal for separating the living space from the dining area. Statement furniture like the multi-level coffee table add a modern touch to the retro scheme.

Professional kitchen-dining area

Sleek lines and modern appliances give this open-plan kitchen a professional feel. A breakfast bar zones the modern kitchen, while the chic glass table and chairs add to the sophisticated yet welcoming feel of the room. Solid oak flooring keeps the look from being too stark and modern.

Open-plan dining area

A low shelf unit has been positioned to create a division between the dining and living area of this open-plan space. It also creates storage for the dining area and a handy surface for buffet-style lunches or drinks. A large table is useful for a number of activities such as homework, paperwork, as well as dining. Pendant lights have been hung above the table to add further definition to the area.

Cosy living-dining room

A comfy modular sofa is used to mark out the living zone in this living-dining room. Cushions are piled high for extra comfort and wallpaper is used to create a focal point. Homely accessories and light-wood ensures that the open-plan scheme is cosy. A modular storage and a cream rug is used to define the living space, while handy storage clears clutter.

White open-plan dining area

A reinforced glass panel on the staircase acts as a balustrade while maximising light in this open-plan dining area. White gloss furniture creates a contemporary feel that is softened by wooden stairs and surfaces. Modern orange dining chairs add colourful accents to the scheme.

Bedroom "Box Spring Beds"

The Montauk Marsh Grass Bed brings the romance of the Long Island shore into your home. Inspired by the fine details of cottage style design, furnish your home with the light and sunny tones of this classic American collection.

The Martinique Low Profile Sleigh Bed brings a sense of modern craftsmanship and time-honored charm into your home, and features the aesthetic and functional versatility to make it compatible with a whole array of interior looks. For use with a box-spring, this comfortably contemporary piece has a clean sense of form, with enough charming touches to keep your room warm and inviting. The gracefully curved headboard features paneled accents that show care in construction and a sense of style. Squared legs finish of the look of the gracefully sophisticated bed, sure to add new life and luxury to your bedroom.

The Georgetown Contemporary Bed epitomizes modern design in the way that it takes traditional elements, updates them, and seamlessly incorporates them into a seamless whole. A contemporary interpretation of the popular sleigh style, the Georgetown features complementary horizontal round spindles with square posts

Drawing its design from the Art Deco period, the Roselle Bed combines fine detail with handcrafted construction to create a truly unique and timeless appearance. The generous headboard and footboard boast elegant inlay panels that bear a repeating hourglass pattern. A hand-rubbed dark walnut finish coats the hardwood solids and cherry veneers for a touch of true visionary charm. The Roselle Bed is more than just a place to sleep; it's a work of art.

Metropolitan chic with a timelesss appeal, the Soho Bed is the alternative to design excess. With bold lines and the lushness of warmly finished wood, the Soho achieves a uniform beauty that most beds can't equal. A raised headboard features three recessed cubbies for filling with design elements and a lack of footboard simplifies your look.

The Spice Island Panel Bed blends tropical and transitional styling to create a lasting appeal which is at home in a variety of spaces. The fusion of materials includes prima vera veneers and hardwood, lending a distinct island sensibility to the design. Turn any area into a lush getaway with Spice Island.

If a true bedroom centerpiece that will catch the eye of all who enter while giving you a luxurious sense of style is what you seek, then the Florence will oblige perfectly. This unique design is centered around the diamond casting and regal arch on the headboard, and beautiful give and take between wood and metal elements, which set the tone for this comfortably lavish piece. The artistically fashioned posts of this bed, with beveled top accents and grooved front edges, finish off the look perfectly.

Blending retro designs with contemporary flair, the Odetta 54" Bed will transform your bedroom into a comfortable living space. Different from most beds, this completely upholstered bed features a generously high headboard that fully accommodates your support pillows with ease. Welted edges along the head and footboard reinforce the shape ensuring that the fabric will not be easily compromised. Complementing most bedroom decors, the Odetta 54" Bed is the perfect contemporary addition to your home.

Day Beds

Another introduction of a wood and iron piece with the addition of the Tivoli daybed. The back and sides have a fanciful scroll and wave design, secured by straight spindles that connect to the dark Walnut posts. The Pewter metalwork is made either with flat square wire, or twisted square wire, giving the daybed some extra sturdiness and stature. The Tivoli is adaptable for seating or extra sleeping and the design and color scheme of this bed lends itself to be used in an extra room, study or family room.

Red, white, and blue stripes in all cotton give this contemporary ensemble the patriotic feeling of the 4th of July.

A cottage feel with bright crisp lime greens, yellows, and cool blues with a plaid comforter and bed skirt of coordinating stripes and solids.

An ultra-contemporary pattern with a solid camel tan shantung fabric for the comforter, accented by stripes and polka dot accessories in chocolate, and turquoise.

A solid pine daybed features 4" legs, a solid wood panel in both arm and back, and pretty turnings throughout. Solid wood construction made from Pine.

The Surrey Daybed is the finest example you'll ever see of a sleigh bed adapted to a daybed. The functional design saves space and creates a comfortable haven in any room. Use as a sofa in a spare bedroom, office or in a child's room. Surrey's bent wood construction creates a marvelous sleigh bed effect. It features a raised, split back panel and substantial, curved arms that flare outward. The arm top rail is fluted for added drama. Even an exquisite solid brass rosette is applied on the front of each arm. The bed is made of solid popular hardwood. The lovely hue of the furniture quality finish is what will win you over. This daybed accepts standard twin size mattresses.

Traditional wood sleigh daybed featuring molded raised panel side and back with antique metal finished rosette. Finish is a deep, warm cherry of unusual clarity. All wood construction made from tropical hard wood. All carvings are done by hand.

A sophisticated Victorian-styled bed that marries interesting scroll work with vivid castings. Fully-welded construction featuring foundry-poured aluminum castings, heavy gauge tubing, and solid bar wire. Outer frame is made from 1 1/4" legs and a 1" top tube.

This lovely piece that is constructed of mixed media-wicker, meranti wood and metal stands alone. Intricate details are visible throughout, from the black, metal scroll work on the back and both side arms to the wicker topping the back and side arms. Never before has a mixed media daybed exuberated such sophistication and art work. This daybed is guaranteed to prompt oohs and ahhs from all that have the privilege of being in its presence. Wicker and wood parts of the daybed are finished in a rich autumn brown. The metal scroll work is finished in black. 88"W x 40-1/4"D x 46-1/4"H. Assembly required. Imported.

Beautifully understated, the Carolina Daybeds are a lovely addition to any home. The simple styling and choice of finishes offers versatility, complimenting any decor.

Whether your bedroom decor is contemporary or eclectic the Brookland daybed is a perfect fit.

The charming appeal of cottage styling meets the trendy uptown finish in our Augusta Daybed.

Daybed Link Spring with Down Bracket included.

Bedrooms Decorating Gallery

A Calming Influence Bedroom

A large-scale bed anchors this room and sets an elegant tone. The upholstered and tufted headboard and sideboards have a masculine feel, but the luxurious silk bedding adds a feminine touch. Next to the bed, backlit frosted-glass panels allow a soft, warm glow to filter into the

bedroom while hiding the contents of the bookcase behind.

-Golden yellows were chosen to brighten this north-facing bedroom.
-Pendent lights are a sophisticated and unique alternative to bedside lamps.
-A pair of mirrors reflects light to brighten up this bedroom.
-The custom-made bed and headboard includes tailored style with button detail.

Age-Old Beauty

In keeping with this home's cottage theme, lavender and soft white hues set the mood in the master bedroom, where a serene palette won't detract from the picture-perfect views. Soft floral fabrics and curvaceous furnishings lend a feminine feel to the room while rich black finishes add an air of sophistication.

-An overstuffed linen duvet is a charming contrast to the floral window treatments.
-A four-poster bed accentuates the room's tall, sloped ceilings.
-Painted furnishings, such as the bedside table, help execute the room's breezy style.
-If you can't afford antiques, choose reproductions with distressed finishes

Breezy Retreat

Pale blue walls form the backdrop to this easy breezy retreat. Instead of a headboard, the bed is centered under the bright window and framed by gauzy panels mounted to the sloped ceiling. Serene white linens lend the feeling of a boutique hotel.

-Pendent lights are made from large rattan balls and paper lanterns.
-A single orange pillow adds a needed punch of color in the room.
-A rattan bench serves as a footboard and a cozy spot to read.
-White bedding and cool walls are a sharp contrast to the dark wood floors.

Bedded Bliss

This style-conscious master suite displays a sense of fun. The leopard-pattern wool carpet sets the playful mood, letting the upholstered headboard, subtle decorative-paint finish, and neutral draperies imbue the room with a sense of luxury. The result is a room that is both warmly familiar and forever fresh.

-Nail-head trim in an interesting pattern is a fine finishing touch on the ottoman.
-Contrast piping around the upholstered headboard adds interest and glamour.
-Heirloom pieces, such as the hall chair in this room, make a space feel personal.
-Awash in shades of ivory and gold, this room's neutral palette delivers a sense of calm.

Beach Living

Inspired by the sands of Bermuda and Bora Bora, a creative homeowner gives his landlocked home the illusion of sand, sun, and surf. In the bedroom, a sense of serenity prevails thanks to the minimal use of color and a focus on sumptuous textures.

-Black-and-white photographs complement the palm-print bedspread.
-A sophisticated striped fabric is repeated on the curtains and bed skirt.
-A crisp linen-covered headboard is a calm break from the room's patterns.
-A wicker desk chair and rattan baskets bring warm texture to the room.

Backstage Pass

This rock 'n' roll theme is something child and parent can appreciate thanks to a color scheme that's limited to neutrals and contrasting black or navy and understated furnishings. Music posters play an important role but they are contained within parent-approved frames.

-Work with your teen to create a room that expresses his personality.
-Silver accessories add a bit of edginess.
-An MTV pillow adds funk to the timeless and masculine bedding.
-Whimsical music sheet wallpaper adds to the room's well-tuned theme.

Baby Room Decoratore

Baby Love Nursery

A cheerful apple green gingham fabric was the inspiration for this room -- a traditional but unexpected mix of pinks and greens. A coordinating fabric assortment of plaids, dots, checks, florals, and gingham mixes scales and colors to create a cozy room for baby.

-An upholstered chair and ottoman are dressed in multiple patterns with rick-rack.
-Pink toile wallpaper is a soft background pattern that can grow with a child.
-Wood floors are painted in a green gingham pattern, then covered with a textured pink rug.
-Two fabrics plus a ribbon border decorate the bed skirt with ultrafeminine flavor.

Once Upon a Dream Kids

The canopy above the crib adds a simple but dramatic touch to this nursery. The green-and-blue polka-dot fabric was the starting point for the room's design. The silk fabric creates a serene color scheme and a formal look that matches the home's traditional decor.

-An iron crib gives the room detail and character.
-A papier-mache mobile is suspended from the top peg of the canopy to hang directly

over the crib.
-A comfortable new glider is painted to complement the room's decor.
-Hand-tinted artwork adds to the room's vintage appeal.

The Life Aquatic

Paint plays a big role in this lively nursery. Bold horizontal stripes on the walls in a variety of cool blues and grassy greens give the room energy and create a pondlike backdrop for an under-the-sea theme, complete with frog and fish accessories.

-A comfortable chair is essential in a nursery.
-Suspend stuffed animals from the ceiling for a unique mobile.
-Paint a basic white dresser to match the room's color palette.
-Short curtains keep them out of a little one's reach.

Mellow Yellow Nursery

This soft yellow nursery creates a cheerful reminder of sunny afternoons out in the country. Quilts, soft fabrics, and a few vintage accessories accomplish this nicely.

-A rag rug on the floor shares the vintage feel.
-A wavy chenille fabric appears on the crib and window valance for a textural touch.
-The high shelf is a wonderful way to display toys and accessories out of baby's reach.
-A quilt-pattern wall mural sets the stage for this star-bright room.

Nursery with Sheer Style

Yards of dotted sheer netting were knotted and hung from the ceiling before being draped and puddled around the crib. Though it should be tied back or removed when baby begins reaching,

-the fabric can always be made into pretty curtains to hang at the window instead.
-Lime green and hot pink offer a contemporary look for a nursery.
-Enliven unfinished furniture by painting it to match fabric patterns.
-Narrow shelves offer display space over the window and near the crib.

Baby Blues Nursery

This baby nursery includes pops of cheerful color as a perfect contrast for a white crib. Every detail counts in a small room like this. The room design blends old and new for a charming, one-of-a-kind look.

-Periwinkle stripes on the upper portion of the wall add height to the room.
-The old green trunk is a family heirloom that adds interest and storage.
-Stripes are repeated in a smaller scale on the green crib bedding.
-Framed pages from an antique children's book create instant art.

Living Rooms Decorators

Traditional yet cozy, this living room pays homage to the golden age of Hollywood, when tastes ran to contemporary, boxy shapes. Clad in neutral textures, the furniture performs a supporting role to a collection of patriotic portraits and etchings.

A warm taupe wall color, espresso brown, and robin's-egg blue collaborate to create this cozy gathering spot, but the whole scheme would look washed out without the black accents. The dark color draws attention to the room's clean lines and provides definition for the browns, allowing them to step forward.

Anyone who loves books will sooner or later run out of shelf space. This small reading nook was one homeowner's answer to that problem. Filling one wall with bookshelf cubbies, an elegant daybed was nestled into the spot along with practical swing-arm lamps.

Muted neutral tones grace all the walls in this home, improving flow between rooms. Color is added through a collection of ethnic and modern art and accessories. Large-scale furniture and artwork fill the roomy space without creating a fussy or cluttered look.

The living room's use of materials including steel, wood, concrete, and slate, adds textural contrast. This is an important design element when creating living spaces that appeal to the senses.

Burnished finishes and muted colors give this brand-new living room a beautifully aged look. Overstuffed sofas and a roomy leather chair provide comfy seating while a stone fireplace adds warmth. Displays of family photos and collectibles are a personal finishing touch.

Chocolate brown walls and white accents set a sophisticated tone in the living room. The wall color was plucked from the ottoman fabric.

Full of shape, texture, and pattern, this living room has a rich, ethnic quality. The warm palette includes taupe and white on the painted walls and architectural trim, with upholstery in shades of brown and khaki. Layers of texture include bamboo blinds, a leather ottoman, and a large area rug.

Slipcovers reflect the easy-living attitude that is crucial to this living room's cottage style. Sewn from affordable canvas, these slipcovers easily slip off and into the wash. Vintage floral fabrics, used to make colorful accent pillows, add amazing design punch. The light-tone hardwood floors add warmth underfoot.

Blending stately architectural features with eclectic furnishing isn't always easy. The keys here were texture, clean lines, and proportion. Objects on the mantel wall are placed from low to high and back down, keeping the eye moving within the room.

It's a little bit Asian and a little bit retro, yet the contemporary clean lines of this style unite a variety of elements in this living room. Neutral walls and furnishings allow the patterned rug and artwork to breathe as they capture the eye's attention.

Decorating in Orange

The Warmth of Orange
Orange may be the year's hottest color. Whether your main wall color or simply an accent, it's always warm, vibrant, and cheerful. Perhaps its time to give your home a dash of this hue's fresh appeal.

Wow Bedroom
Choosing a wow paint color for your bedroom is a terrific way to spark up your life. Though any of the bedding colors might have been used (burgundy, moss green, gold, or kiwi green), it was the eye-popping orange that won out.

Orange Everywhere
This living room is small on space but long on style with orange sofas and orange walls. An unusual complementary color scheme of orange and blue serves to rev up each hue.

Cozy Bedding
A simple combination of white sheets, a celadon comforter, and orange throw are inviting in this bedroom. Tan paint with decorative white stenciling adds visual interest to the walls, and a flower-studded lampshade is another feminine touch.

Toned Down
Think orange is a bold choice? It can be, yet warm woods and muted colors like lavender are perfect for softening the punch. Pretty fabrics on the windows, window seat, and pillows keep the look stylish.

Side by Side
Next to each other on the color wheel, orange and red make a naturally harmonious pair. A large piece of artwork adds brightness to the white walls and orange pillows and throws are a warm and cuddly touch. Both shades are present in the one-of-a-kind chandelier.

Pretty for a Party
Punch up a dining space with accents of orange and light pink. Fun glassware, pretty fabrics, and fresh floral arrangements transform the room quickly and inexpensively.

Colorful Modern
Tangerine and hot pink combine to give this bedroom an energetic vibe. Black and white are a neutral foundation for the bold color combo, and double mirrors multiply the light throughout the room.

Dining Room Accent
Long, luxurious draperies bring the orange accent color to this dining space. White paneled walls are topped by a stripe of chocolate brown -- a pattern that is repeated on the ceiling and rug. A trio of chandeliers adds elegance and simple vases of roses pick up the orange hue.

Decorating in Red

Color Winner

This room uses nearly every hue imaginable, yet it is the red wall that commands the most attention. Red makes a terrific background color for the shelves and is enlivened by its pairing with the vibrant green walls of the sunroom space.

Quilted

Any single element can be the inspiration for a color scheme. The room's multitonal quilt is the reason for the purple and red pillowcases, and lets our eye connect the two elements.

Boring to Bright

Tired of a neutral kitchen? Give it an inexpensive makeover with paint! Mouthwatering red imparts a vibrant personality that reflects the homeowner's love of color.

Focal Point Wall

Make no mistake in this room: the focal point is definitely the fireplace and surrounding wall area. Though red does not appear anywhere in the furnishing, the warm wall hue keeps this space from being too beige and boring.

Crimson Accents

Rev up the look of a wall of bookshelves by painting the back wall in an accent color. This inexpensive decorator's trick makes all the difference and creates a focal point out of a typical room element.

Red, White, and Chinese Blue

This ho-hum bath takes on a grander look and feel through the liberal application of red paint. Lots of white keeps the look open, while traditional blue-and-white accessories add an Oriental theme.

Color IQ

Zip up a color palette with touches of cherry red. Notice how little red was used, yet this entry feels surrounded in perky shades of bright color.

Red in Bed

Focus all the color on your bed with a set of patterned sheets, blankets, and pillows. Bedding is a great way to experiment with a new color.

Child-Like Boldness

Kids' rooms are the perfect place to pair bright color with bold pattern. Try a playful wallpaper, such as the one in this room, or experiment on your own with paint and stencils.

Double Duty

If you have the chutzpah to purchase a show-stopping piece of contemporary furniture, why not go further and get it upholstered in fire-engine red? Your functional furniture will double as a work of art

Test the Red Waters

If you're not sure about committing a wall (or four) to bright red, try adding it bit by bit with accessories. Artwork, small furniture, or a pillow and throw can help you decide if you red is a color you can live with.

Gallery Instruction

An accent wall can solve many a decorating woe. Use it to add a burst of red to a room and showcase a large work of art. The whole wall acts as a pseudo-frame for the piece, which works especially well in long, narrow rooms.

Color Tactics

Cranberry red walls add rich formality to this living room. A wall this bold acts as an accessory, so use open bookcases and leaves lots of space for the wall to peep through.

No-Fail Focal Point

A sedate color scheme calls for an obvious place for the eye to rest. Enter bold red furniture, which provides a strong focal point and a spirit of youthfulness to the room.

Decorating in Pink

Garden Pinks

Soft pink and green prints bring the garden indoors. Curtains tied back on the sides of the bed create an interesting focal point. Feminine touches like pretty prints and lace details complete the room.

Lemonade Inspiration

Whether it's pink or yellow, lemonade is a favorite summertime drink. More than a sweet beverage, it is also an inspiring color palate. Here, yellow and pink create a space as refreshing as cold lemonade. Balancing light and vibrant shades of both colors keeps the space from being tart.

Porch Perfect

A bright shade of pink looks right at home with white wicker furniture. Green and pink fabrics give the space a garden feel that's perfect for a porch. Because the furniture is neutral white, it would be easy to add other colors when inspiration strikes. Introduce a color like golden yellow or a darker pink for an instant facelift.

Pink Dreams

The color combination of pink, white, and black can take on many personalities. In this room, the trio presents itself as whimsically traditional. Clouds of white bedding are accented by a pink bed skirt and walls. Touches of black, like on the wrought-iron bed and wardrobe, tie the soft-hued room together. Light-colored walls allow antique silhouette pictures to pop.

Pink Goes Country French

Neutral walls and window treatments set the stage for a color scheme of pink, yellow, and green. Pink becomes the standout color as it makes an appearance on furniture, rugs, and linens. The striped couch and toile chair personify Country French style. Accessories like old books and a graceful area rug add to the style of the room.

Country Charm

A linen paint finish in deep pink dresses down this quaint vessel sink. Touches of white, like on the mirror, baseboards, and accessories, tie the space together. A rag rug and fabric accents on the stool and sink cabinet give the bathroom a folksy flair.

Modern Chic

Pink in one of its richest and boldest forms, fuchsia, makes a statement against a black-and-white backdrop. Fuchsia table runners dress up a black cabinet. A bubblegum pink accent wall adds more pink flair. Graphic black-and-white wallpaper provides contrast and adds to the modern atmosphere.

With Room to Grow

This combination guest room and baby nursery was decorated with an eye to the future. Without just-for-the-moment baby motifs, the room exudes quiet sophistication in pale pink. The room can be modified to grow from toddler to teen years.

What's Cooking?

Warm up pink with golden tones and you have coral -- a color that brings on sophisticated fun. This soft combination of pink and orange is a far cry from cooler, blue-toned pinks that can have a chilly feel. The bright color wakes up this white kitchen. Because it has golden tones, pairing coral with yellow is a no-fail color combination.

Shabby Chic Retreat

A floral accent pillow's background color is brought to the forefront. The soft green is repeated on the walls and furniture. Pink is the accent color, appearing in the fabrics and bedding, along with lots of cool white.

A Balancing Act
Hot pink on the walls takes a leap of faith, yet the effect is dazzling. Traditional white bedding and furniture balance the bright magenta. Bright toile and plaid fabrics repeat the deep wall color on the bedding and curtains. Combining classical elements with a modern color like magenta creates a room with personality.

Home Decorators Collection

Home Decorators Collection

This rustic design features an array of different textures and deep earth tones for a look that is comfortable and inviting. The luxurious effect of the genuine leather furniture combines with the natural charm of the wooden tables to create a touch of casual elegance.

These modern furnishings create a bold look by combining a stunning contrast of light and dark tones with smooth, clean lines. The stark colors are brought together by the beautiful and comfortable shag area rug, which completes the contemporary appeal of this design.

An interesting blend of geometric designs forms the beautiful appeal of this dining room decor. The Art Deco style of the furniture displayed against the rich, earthy tones of the home accents produces an elegant look with a touch of contemporary flair.

This bedroom is an excellent example of how minimalist designs can be used to create a comfortable and inviting setting. The bedroom furniture features an Asian-inspired look that is complemented by the rich and vibrant colors of the bedding set, wall art and other home accents. Placing a leather bench at the foot of the bed adds elegance and completes this room with a luxurious effect.

The sharp style of this room is achieved by mixing furniture inspired by Asian minimalist designs with home decor pieces that feature contemporary flair. The simplistic shapes and clean lines showcased in these furnishings are complemented by rich colors and texture to provide a sumptuous effect.

modern wallpaper decor " Bjoux "

Bjoux

modern wallpaper decor " Flip flop "

Flip flop

wallpaper Decorating " eco front"

eco front

wallpaper Decorating" Eco Collection"

Eco Collection

modern wallpaper decor " Decadence "

Decadence

A sophisticated, vivacious collection of fashionable feature wallpapers. Including oversized florals, '60s graphics, an elliptical motif and a chic bar code stripe, Decadence is the ultimate designer statement.

modern wallpaper decor " National geographic "

National geographic

The National Geographic range was inspired by nature. It provides a unique, authentic experience that inspire and stimulate a sense of wonder and excitement about the world.

Store More in Your Kitchen

Storage Tips 16-20

16. Store shallow items, such as cutting boards and platters, upright. Even narrow spaces next to your range or your sink can be used in this manner. Use dividers to separate items for easier retrieval.

Store stuff neatly in an

under-the-sink organizer. Image

is courtesy of Snaidero USA.

17. Put unused space to work. Incorporate shallow drawers into the toe-kick space below lower cabinets to hold a folding step stool, dustpan, or newspapers for recycling.

Pots and pans are easy to access

hung above an island. Image

courtesy of Enclume DesignProducts, Inc.

18. Fill in the space under a cooktop with a tilt-out tray for spices and roll-out trays for pots and pans. Or, slide in a movable cart with shelves to accommodate cooking equipment.
Store stuff neatly in anunder-the-sink organizer. Imageis courtesy of Snaidero USA.

19. Wrap storage around plumbing lines and ductwork. A wire unit fits around the water lines and drain pipe under a sink, a handy spot for cleaning supplies. (Avoid storing food items in areas that may get too warm.)

Keep things out of the way -- but

handy -- in side shelving on anisland.

20. Add shelves or niches to the end of a cabinet run. The side of an island or cabinet is a prime spot for storing cookbooks and displaying kitchen collectibles.

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11. Adjust shelves to fit specific contents. Choose adjustable shelves that can be as widely or closely spaced as necessary. Professional organizers recommend measuring your stacked dishes to determine the shelf height your dishware requires.

Measure stacked dishes to

determine the required shelf space.

Image courtesy of SieMatic Corp.

12. Make the most of between-shelf spaces. Wire baskets that hang from shelves let you fill unclaimed "air space" with more food items, dishware, or linens.

13. Retrofit cabinets with tray dividers, slide-out bins, and plate stackers. Bins are especially useful for containing and organizing small items, such as tea bags, spice packets, and gelatin boxes.

Spare cabinet space with cup hooks.

Image courtesy of The Container Store.

14. Avoid stacking or nesting items that fit badly together, such as cups with handles. Use cup hooks that attach to the bottom of an upper shelf, and pull out for access.

15. Keep things conveniently out in the open. Pot racks make use of space above an island. Keep in mind that pots displayed on a rack look picture-perfect only when they aren't used much.

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6. Store spice bottles one deep, on their sides with labels visible, in shallow drawers, instead of stacking them, says organization consultant Ginny Scott of California Closets in Portland, Oregon. The best location for spice storage is below a cooktop or to the side of your range. The flavor of spices stored above a cooking surface may be adversely affected by the heat.

To retain flavor, store spices

away from a direct heat source.

7. Claim shallow storage spaces. It's easier to see what's on hand when items aren't hidden behind each other.

8. Divide your drawer space. Adjustable inserts help organize flatware and other items inside your drawers. When designing custom drawer space, specify shallow drawers to store utensils one deep for easy viewing.

Make the most of shallow

storage space.

9. Choose full-extension pullouts. Drawers and trays that extend fully allow the use of back corners without having to reach deep into cabinets to retrieve a pot or small appliance. You may prefer drawers because they save having to first open a set of doors.
Save precious space with a doorstorage rack. Image courtesy ofMerillat Industries.

10. Attach racks to the inside of cabinet doors to boost storage options. Be sure to allow enough clearance within your cabinets for racks that tidily stow paper products.

Save precious space with a door
storage rack. Image courtesy of
Merillat Industries.

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Control clutter with these effective tips.

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So much stuff, so little room. Stuff you need, such as food and pots and pans. Stuff you collect, such as pottery and cookbooks. Stuff that seems to multiply overnight, such as bills, recyclables, and rubber bands. Fortunately, there are plenty of solutions to help you store your stuff -- and quickly retrieve it. Check out the following custom cabinetry ideas, easy-to-install products, no-install containers, and tips about organizing that will help whip your kitchen into shape.

1. Bring the pantry closer to you. A pullout pantry system has wire shelf sides that prevent items from falling out and allow easy viewing of the contents. Pullout pantry systems, especially those that extend into toe-kick space near the floor, must be installed perfectly level and plumb to operate smoothly.

2. Take cabinets to the top. If you're planning for new cabinetry, choose designs that reach the ceiling rather than those topped by a soffit. Although high-rise storage is more difficult to reach, it can conveniently conceal infrequently used items.

3. Specify upper cabinets that rest on the countertop. Shelves positioned between your shoulders and waist require no reaching to store stacks of dinnerware.

4. Shift dry goods into airtight, stackable containers. Often, packaged food products can be stored more compactly when transferred from their packaging into stacking containers.

5. Install a wire wall grid to keep kitchen tools handy. Turn a bare section of wall into a hook-and-hang center. For more storage, add accessories, such as spice racks and cookbook holders.

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10 Ways to Refresh with Color

1 -Nature's Palette

This nearly neutral room stays warm year-round with touches of sunny yellow, watery blue, and grass green. The sedate background is a smart long-term choice since the room can be updated in a snap with just a change in accessories.

2 -Warm and Cool Mix

Creamy yellow is paired with steely blue in this cozy yet sophisticated kitchen. Notice the pleasing rhythm that's created as the eye moves between the yellow upper cabinets and the island? The kitchen would be far less fetching if the cabinetry were a uniform color.

3 - Fresh Take

Red, white, blue...and pink? Sometimes the reward is worth the risk! Avoid creating pleasant but predictable rooms by taking a chance on a wildcard color now and again. Here, red and pink mingle in the accent pillows, and the blue trellis-patterned wallpaper makes an interesting backdrop for the pink headboard.

4 -Soft Spoken

Fresh color doesn't always mean bright color. This living room evokes a warm and welcoming mood with plush, familiar furniture and a subtle -- and surprisingly sophisticated -- palette of grayed pastels. The geometry of the classic white paneling accentuates the curvy shapes and hushed colors of the furnishings.

5 -Accessorize the Bath

Many people don't think of decorating their bathroom beyond a few guest towels. This oversight can result in a white tile cell with a clinical feel. Luckily, a white background pops with virtually any color. This modest little room is transformed into a charming sanctuary with a casual mix of quaint textiles and a romantic gilt mirror.

6 -All Mixed Up

Aqua, orange, lime, and white -- only the most fearless decorator would attempt that scheme. But some color combos look way better than they sound, if applied with a deft touch. Here, all the colors are united in the terrific rug, and the white furniture and simple window shades give the eyes a place to rest.

7 -Draw the Eye

Painting one wall an eye-catching color is a fast and effective way to create a focal point. Here, the sweet fuchsia color could have turned sickly if applied to the whole room. By limiting the violet tint to one wall and contrasting it with the complementary yellow headboard, the bed takes center stage.

8 -It's All in the Accessories

Wouldn't this colorful nook be a happy spot from which to launch your day? Looking closely, the space is really very neutral, with white and beige furniture, and walls that just whisper of yellow. The vignette's outgoing personality stems from the fresh blue, red, pink, and green accents strewn across the surfaces.

9 -Limelight

Imagine this room with exactly the same furniture and accessories -- except the bed frame is stained brown or painted white. Sure, the bedding is still chic and there's the stylish striped bench, but the space would have no oomph, no attitude. Sometimes all a room needs is one bold stroke of color for it to morph from dreary to dramatic.

10 -Fresh and Crisp

The sharp, classic combo of blue and white is a perennial crowd-pleaser. The addition of lemon yellow with twists of lively green gives this charming nook a fresh and modern point of view. The daring mix of color and pattern is grounded by soft walls, a wood floor, and clean white accents.