High contrast

Do you like dramatic colour schemes? They have too much energy for me to live in, but I certainly find them attractive and I love the edgy a dramatic combination  produces. Contrast always demands attention and there's nothing like a combination of white and black to add high drama to a room.  Getting the colour balance right and finding interesting textures are challenges that must be overcome when you set out to command interest in any room. There can be degrees of contrast in a white/black scheme;  some are toned with the addition of grays or are heightened by the addition of a bold accent colour, some are white with a little black and some are black with a little white..<br /><br />Perhaps you will be inspired to take the leap and create a white and black decor.  These rooms should provide lots of inspiration.  <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/60341/front-door-view-to-stair-contemporary-entry-san-francisco"><img alt="front door view to stair contemporary entry" border="0" height="400" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/60341_0_8-9732-contemporary-entry.jpg" width="276" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/professionals/313/Mark-English-Architects-AIA" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Mark English Architects, AIA</a></small><br /><br /><small><span style="font-size: small;">What an entrance!  Don't you wish you could visit this  house?  </span></small><small><br /></small><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/60347/dining-room-contemporary-dining-room-san-francisco"><img alt="dining room contemporary dining room" border="0" height="400" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/60347_0_8-4835-contemporary-dining-room.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary/dining-room" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/professionals/313/Mark-English-Architects-AIA" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Mark English Architects, AIA</a></small></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><small><span style="font-size: small;">And now for the view from the opposite end.  </span></small><br /><br /><small><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></small></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHND7wXIwWZNVEKc-mAPjD6v9Yy0ELF3zO3Ux6Rnmt0_HZwRRcd3icHUiAt6kFIDyRudgy9fkNxiQTOvag9nu7Cxp3ABKeDrdj7NlZxjHLUDBKSs1DyfxqFLdGP2iWHBNnsBY1AHcOZmGW/s1600/Tom+Stringer+Decorati.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHND7wXIwWZNVEKc-mAPjD6v9Yy0ELF3zO3Ux6Rnmt0_HZwRRcd3icHUiAt6kFIDyRudgy9fkNxiQTOvag9nu7Cxp3ABKeDrdj7NlZxjHLUDBKSs1DyfxqFLdGP2iWHBNnsBY1AHcOZmGW/s400/Tom+Stringer+Decorati.jpg" width="272" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.tomstringer.com/">Tom Stringer </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There's no doubt that the geometric rug is the eye catcher in this design . Even the patterned drapes are forced to play second fiddle! The simple hotel bedding calms down the energy of the room and adds a splash of brightness. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4L1hLGfx5f1Xz2SPdd325i_e5hkj5ICzs-EYvoqWrAgPVYgTEYdNSDdgmCD96Y6UKTZ387pkU7X2AD-ib_3g7nuGI8IEE30JqgLsc5zX0vZw7PXzJWsjGNswG12iwLRgx_-xCab6qsDC_/s1600/The+Lennoxx.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4L1hLGfx5f1Xz2SPdd325i_e5hkj5ICzs-EYvoqWrAgPVYgTEYdNSDdgmCD96Y6UKTZ387pkU7X2AD-ib_3g7nuGI8IEE30JqgLsc5zX0vZw7PXzJWsjGNswG12iwLRgx_-xCab6qsDC_/s400/The+Lennoxx.jpg" width="400" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.kelleyinteriordesign.com/">Kelley Interior Design</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Kelley Proxmire of Kelley Interior Design  creates tailored traditional interiors.  Many of her designs show an "appreciation for the fresh sophistication of white and the daring elegance of black". Strong black walls set the tone for this dramatic bedroom with colourful shell patterned accents.   </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And now for the other side of the room.... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9YIlvZpQw1RFyYxOVdUo-Iv8ICi22d5NFffgrRy1Jk-Q8uVdyG_nyBCgIdlNJAsZq4e_mXPFJjwMeqRzjyDYcj9DKouQhbKjSVF5kMf92pXrMJzieoCvQJW8wKyA2TK1URaPWcu3x1HVk/s1600/23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="287" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9YIlvZpQw1RFyYxOVdUo-Iv8ICi22d5NFffgrRy1Jk-Q8uVdyG_nyBCgIdlNJAsZq4e_mXPFJjwMeqRzjyDYcj9DKouQhbKjSVF5kMf92pXrMJzieoCvQJW8wKyA2TK1URaPWcu3x1HVk/s400/23.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kelley Interior Design</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/60341/front-door-view-to-stair-contemporary-entry-san-francisco"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><small><span style="font-size: small;">Christine Ralphs and Michelle Lloyd make up a dynamic design team (Ralphs Lloyd Design) as you can see from the high contrast rooms I've highlighted below. </span></small> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdB8oaVxF2O3VCUYm0bgFls5aOBoetAbFqGtOPG1mS5_bLDtwPlf7jE7x9u9MlgEcOuWQQ6iOLJq2-JflZUmOlCGHsSX3wpTY9NGh0uTUUmX8LYrQLE24Dn7KwFEzWiNLJVjHMN9esc6_u/s1600/ContrastKitchen_Jan07.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdB8oaVxF2O3VCUYm0bgFls5aOBoetAbFqGtOPG1mS5_bLDtwPlf7jE7x9u9MlgEcOuWQQ6iOLJq2-JflZUmOlCGHsSX3wpTY9NGh0uTUUmX8LYrQLE24Dn7KwFEzWiNLJVjHMN9esc6_u/s400/ContrastKitchen_Jan07.jpg" width="385" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbiW1Tc8xd2GiqI4KE-oclW0bN2wDMnjLVUGs-PAjGffOI3U6fJ188I1p3K3Hvnr2aJ-8tFtHpzuvqaxFAfFvIz6jfPt66GlJH7LKzPKNn_cSpyKtHBT2eokRfO59QJSTiAULrkXl428jY/s1600/Tamara+Magel+Home.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><small> <a href="http://s63784.gridserver.com/live/lrd/">LLoyd Ralphs Design</a></small></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><small><span style="font-size: small;"> In this one white is the predominant colour with just enough black to provide contrast. The addition of the yellow flowers adds a simple but commanding touch.</span></small></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><small><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></small></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9vXVzJZaISIFWaBsKFKw9C3VlXSJRW3yI4SpDWqzMR203RNqfMNKF8_b6h6AY2JfVxNiaFRteblwzi8w0mYN6EUo3gDSXHnWr3zW4AzdTiEIKpWGLF2cOrHjMOpKYTIyixy3TLHKMd6PP/s1600/Lloyd+Ralphs+design+HH.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="337" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9vXVzJZaISIFWaBsKFKw9C3VlXSJRW3yI4SpDWqzMR203RNqfMNKF8_b6h6AY2JfVxNiaFRteblwzi8w0mYN6EUo3gDSXHnWr3zW4AzdTiEIKpWGLF2cOrHjMOpKYTIyixy3TLHKMd6PP/s400/Lloyd+Ralphs+design+HH.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><small><span style="font-size: small;"> </span>Lloyd Ralphs Design</small></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><small><br /></small></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><small><span style="font-size: small;">The addition of soft gray white on the walls  of this bedroom provides a soothing backdrop for this mostly white design. The splash of yellow again - just enough to provide a touch of energy.  </span></small></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><small><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></small></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGAiw9RD5pfGxqE_ESBXHsm-jEZhUvG8K7o7cORJIg3qWUanSRswlYWVEyCa_ut2ry5coYoGCMQzwngBdQYuQny1o4Ww8lQhSaBVxfcfhsjf57Zfj7ANT_Us0z1NCQq6tUNuN3nCyKJ5y_/s1600/res0301.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGAiw9RD5pfGxqE_ESBXHsm-jEZhUvG8K7o7cORJIg3qWUanSRswlYWVEyCa_ut2ry5coYoGCMQzwngBdQYuQny1o4Ww8lQhSaBVxfcfhsjf57Zfj7ANT_Us0z1NCQq6tUNuN3nCyKJ5y_/s400/res0301.jpg" width="393" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><small><span style="font-size: small;"> </span>Lloyd Ralphs Design</small></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><small><br /></small></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> This is another room anchored by a dramatic area rug.  When you choose something this strong you've already established your future selections.  Note the touch of yellow  in the paintings. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/24888/Showhouse-contemporary-family-room-atlanta"><img alt="Showhouse contemporary family room" border="0" height="400" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/24888_0_8-4354-contemporary-family-room.jpg" width="293" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary/family-room" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/professionals/3360/Dillard-Design-Group-LLC" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Dillard Design Group, LLC</a></small><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><small><span style="font-size: small;">Red is another colour frequently seen as an accent with white and black. This room has just enough of it for my taste.  Judicious use of red with black is important to prevent that bordello look you probably wouldn't want to have in your house.  Love the artwork. </span> </small></div></div><br /><div style="color: #444444;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF6_SqcaoPxEnDJbLEdgei_DmwlAWN5qIaCmfA3jMCWDpnC6amgHay0bzP5DxBobWE9b_ir0CvQ3-_HfX4eKYatiaKkSi7bLzaESkm1idCg4PQRHtWF__KIIMNUAQ1QF3Kn9bcF-vD2QzB/s1600/uten-navn2lennoxx.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF6_SqcaoPxEnDJbLEdgei_DmwlAWN5qIaCmfA3jMCWDpnC6amgHay0bzP5DxBobWE9b_ir0CvQ3-_HfX4eKYatiaKkSi7bLzaESkm1idCg4PQRHtWF__KIIMNUAQ1QF3Kn9bcF-vD2QzB/s400/uten-navn2lennoxx.jpg" width="317" /></a></div><small><a href="http://tobifairley.com/">Tobi Fairley</a></small><br /><small><br /><a href="http://s63784.gridserver.com/live/lrd/"></a></small><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><small><span style="font-size: small;"> Black with a hint of green in accents is one of my favourite combinations.  Designer Greg Natale  has created beautiful rooms black and white rooms with just touches of green.  </span></small></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY0sHbMOVEu4S7W2UhT3uEZjGeh7Ej4dilNMzYtSLmuIFk0gHZ8BlY0WprLXp6KDLr5mS3Rzg5xY2DXtTbQJCOoTaRdSdlBym2HZV3f0jWskdm3GHBbX5kFJoyMC-vCAXCp4L_VbymRzBK/s1600/24_768+Greg+natale.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY0sHbMOVEu4S7W2UhT3uEZjGeh7Ej4dilNMzYtSLmuIFk0gHZ8BlY0WprLXp6KDLr5mS3Rzg5xY2DXtTbQJCOoTaRdSdlBym2HZV3f0jWskdm3GHBbX5kFJoyMC-vCAXCp4L_VbymRzBK/s400/24_768+Greg+natale.jpg" width="300" /></a></div> <a href="http://www.gregnatale.com/index.php?id=8">Greg Natale</a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZgFUPt0Vkzq6br9cR1UdFQU7t13MnBZrUU3F722oS_DjbLuKtV_cw4V51lbyhSK8Ja1EmDvk1uPPkRgSQC-5RgMjju_uVTtDr0669N0ZBJY-7BRtSW10i1RhHWEwDt1aYoO39BPmrPMI9/s1600/13_768.greg+natale.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZgFUPt0Vkzq6br9cR1UdFQU7t13MnBZrUU3F722oS_DjbLuKtV_cw4V51lbyhSK8Ja1EmDvk1uPPkRgSQC-5RgMjju_uVTtDr0669N0ZBJY-7BRtSW10i1RhHWEwDt1aYoO39BPmrPMI9/s400/13_768.greg+natale.jpg" width="400" /></a><br /><small> </small><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><small><span style="font-size: small;">When you view the portfolio of Sydney designer Greg Natale  you quickly recognize that he has a way with using black and white and subtle accents of colour.  In this  room it's green in the rug and repeated again in the ferns. </span></small></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCd5Q5GkKJfvf1T4Bdvz3sb99ir5R-Rwgt_cp138-e-LYodXJ9Ad7zxbPDfKZPg7wzw3uXgRL-aZgWJodd8nrh0AkxT9sGTttNkmzBrgQq9s5oh643fJj9upzBpLR2QARxrXEDb_f9M3Ct/s1600/2_1200.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCd5Q5GkKJfvf1T4Bdvz3sb99ir5R-Rwgt_cp138-e-LYodXJ9Ad7zxbPDfKZPg7wzw3uXgRL-aZgWJodd8nrh0AkxT9sGTttNkmzBrgQq9s5oh643fJj9upzBpLR2QARxrXEDb_f9M3Ct/s400/2_1200.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small><span style="font-size: small;"> Greg Natale</span></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></small></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWC4QBCcsydit7-y_q6ZuMWXZNINlxVtbSao7ZCdHjiywVf1Jyfz8Gsgf_ttjm81gvaN8BVzMoOnm3cnJmpAnRFYLfumBJzAwy6JBkqssZuQCy68NtlYLdRJ-Ku7_Ah9mdNRWIUag4gCqt/s1600/33_768.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWC4QBCcsydit7-y_q6ZuMWXZNINlxVtbSao7ZCdHjiywVf1Jyfz8Gsgf_ttjm81gvaN8BVzMoOnm3cnJmpAnRFYLfumBJzAwy6JBkqssZuQCy68NtlYLdRJ-Ku7_Ah9mdNRWIUag4gCqt/s400/33_768.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><small><span style="font-size: small;">Greg Natale</span></small></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><small><span style="font-size: small;">Have you noticed that one of the elements present in many of these  high contrast rooms is a strongly patterned area rug?</span></small></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><small><span style="font-size: small;">White with some black, black with a little white, white and black with a colour accent... Which do you prefer? </span></small></div><div style="text-align: left;"><small><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></small></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div></div>

High contrast

Do you like dramatic colour schemes? They have too much energy for me to live in, but I certainly find them attractive and I love the edgy a...

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Choosing bedside tables

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8it6fj4OqNlUBvCqz-voFXJ_fG0xT-toPZkwsV8VF1cxezDuRWtkV402l7AYHI4qAOKMwEJHbOpKzzsIIBxtyqkBkCQQsLtMZKW3ZAbKjBX9SaSQ_TNAsA5VMSIy_2tG3IDMMYIlmplrb/s1600/92adef8802a6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I am not fond of bedroom suites  or sets of anything really.  It is so much more interesting to see a well collected room where individual pieces have been thought out  with each piece adding individual notes to the overall design.  The minute you decide not to buy a  complete set you  have to start thinking about what, how many, how high, what colour,  etc.   Wonder no more!  Here are pointers that will help you choose interesting and design friendly furniture for your bedside.  </span></span><br /><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>How High?</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Your bedside tables  should not be so low that they look dwarfed by the bed  or so high that you have to reach way up to turn on a lamp. When your tables are the same height as your mattress (my preference) they provide a pleasing visual line all the way across.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/33977/AbbeyK--Inc--traditional-bedroom-boston"><img alt="AbbeyK, Inc. traditional bedroom" border="0" height="300" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/33977_0_3-3137-traditional-bedroom.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><div style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/professionals/4384/Abbeyk-Inc" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Abbeyk, Inc.</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">These mirrored cabinets make great bedside tables.  They reflect the colours around them adding additional interest and provide plenty of storage.  The height makes them easily accessible from the bed with tops wide enough to hold lamps and other objects.  Although they are large they do not look large because of the mirrored surface - a great addition to any decor.   </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">  </span></div></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The most important thing to consider is the scale of the table when compared to the bed. If you have a king size bed you need a larger bedside table ranging from 20" - 40" wide. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">A table should not be dwarfed by a bed.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/43996/Malibu-Mediterranean-mediterranean-bedroom-los-angeles"><img alt="Malibu Mediterranean mediterranean bedroom" border="0" height="520" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/43996_0_8-2472-mediterranean-bedroom.jpg" width="362" /></a></span> </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/professionals/2253/Tracy-Murdock-Allied-ASID" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Tracy Murdock Allied ASID</a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">When you don't have much space it if often better to go without a table .  In this situation the table isn't functional because there isn't any room to place anything on it.  </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> A three drawer chest usually works out well as a bedside table for beds that have a higher headboard.  It would not be visually pleasing to have the top of the chest and the headboard the same height. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8it6fj4OqNlUBvCqz-voFXJ_fG0xT-toPZkwsV8VF1cxezDuRWtkV402l7AYHI4qAOKMwEJHbOpKzzsIIBxtyqkBkCQQsLtMZKW3ZAbKjBX9SaSQ_TNAsA5VMSIy_2tG3IDMMYIlmplrb/s1600/92adef8802a6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8it6fj4OqNlUBvCqz-voFXJ_fG0xT-toPZkwsV8VF1cxezDuRWtkV402l7AYHI4qAOKMwEJHbOpKzzsIIBxtyqkBkCQQsLtMZKW3ZAbKjBX9SaSQ_TNAsA5VMSIy_2tG3IDMMYIlmplrb/s640/92adef8802a6.jpg" width="480" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.decorpad.com/photo.htm?photoId=86307&index=10&currentPage=1&searchQuery=bedrooms&searchType=photos&spaceId=3">via  Decor Pad </a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs9uz9SkRrsN0kIMZuFkohfRg7kdS43z8W_Uj-8zgeSq4Dv1cVVQXPXUVLtVCITSbU0lZeIdGiArjTiq-t42s8KAo3XTdPT4xZz2sOJ-E3J_2IXHs68qd6ABbJC6sX3iTdTJnA97DSaTPp/s1600/d557d320c05a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="342" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs9uz9SkRrsN0kIMZuFkohfRg7kdS43z8W_Uj-8zgeSq4Dv1cVVQXPXUVLtVCITSbU0lZeIdGiArjTiq-t42s8KAo3XTdPT4xZz2sOJ-E3J_2IXHs68qd6ABbJC6sX3iTdTJnA97DSaTPp/s400/d557d320c05a.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.decorpad.com/photo.htm?photoId=85323&index=21&currentPage=3&searchQuery=bedrooms&searchType=photos&spaceId=3"> via decor pad</a></span></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/96615/Bedroom-eclectic-bedroom-other-metros"><img alt="Bedroom eclectic bedroom" border="0" height="667" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/96615_0_8-4655-eclectic-bedroom.jpg" width="500" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/professionals/12854/Atypical-Type-A" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Atypical Type A</a> </span></div><br /><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/121302/Habachy-Designs-contemporary-bedroom-atlanta"><img alt="Habachy Designs contemporary bedroom" border="0" height="333" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/121302_0_8-2343-contemporary-bedroom.jpg" width="500" /></a></span></div><div style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/professionals/16567/Habachy-Designs" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Habachy Designs</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Modular furniture usually has a  bedside table lower than the mattress but the lines of the platform integrate the tables into a cohesive unit.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Do they have to match?</b></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Not in my book.  I think it looks more interesting when bedside tables don't match, but it is more difficult to know what to put together.  </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/165244/Bedrom-traditional-bedroom-minneapolis"><img alt="Bedrom traditional bedroom" border="0" height="333" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/165244_0_8-3078-traditional-bedroom.jpg" width="500" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/professionals/21399/Stonewood-LLC" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Stonewood, LLC</a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;">If you  choose matching bedside tables consider using a padded headboard to break up the matching wood tones. </span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/41198/Our-Home-contemporary-bedroom-seattle"><br /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_2089405769" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfnVkBZXaf1RVQZ2no2eNBIxV15GjzDbX4gPjVLVx5SpJZCDFKeTVGxU7zu-x_fFnNpR-zAqXUUVwNgQ-bBXsYLt6_Tttqg11zAy0upj1kH4EhxgMy-kzAiZvzx3_YMsTTZpoObjFU5R_3/s400/adams_Hartl_Bedroom2_lg.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.hgtv.com/designers-portfolio/room/eclectic/bedrooms/713/index.html#/id-439/room-bedrooms">HGTV</a></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlfFMVK5mtKXsA8CLDrjtUPIdj4wLpFm-m_yIA37wU0lthWq6hmwqgZ6lxFikPfzP7tvcIaYb-Ms70v0gTg-Hgmtznzow64DuxF40kKO9ySn9gXiotXTJkMLVzUkyDJDMDDUT2L966Xskq/s1600/DP_Griffin-traditional-guest-bedroom_s4x3_lg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlfFMVK5mtKXsA8CLDrjtUPIdj4wLpFm-m_yIA37wU0lthWq6hmwqgZ6lxFikPfzP7tvcIaYb-Ms70v0gTg-Hgmtznzow64DuxF40kKO9ySn9gXiotXTJkMLVzUkyDJDMDDUT2L966Xskq/s400/DP_Griffin-traditional-guest-bedroom_s4x3_lg.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.hgtv.com/designers-portfolio/room/contemporary/bedrooms/4608/index.html#/id-3797/room-bedrooms">HGTV </a></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">I like to pair a rectangular table with a round table especially if the bed is near a corner on one side. </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/72810/LAS-VEGAS-home--bedroom-other-metros"><img alt="LAS VEGAS home bedroom" border="0" height="333" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/72810_0_8-9869--bedroom.jpg" width="500" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designer/" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;">AB Home Interiors </span></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"> In this room one of the bedside tables is a  desk which could also convert into a dressing table. Multi-functional furniture provides many options in a smaller home. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><b>What else could I use?  </b></span></div><div style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/professionals/2253/Tracy-Murdock-Allied-ASID" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"><br /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/31985/Centsational-girl-traditional-bedroom-other-metros"><img alt="Centsational girl traditional bedroom" border="0" height="599" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/31985_0_8-7530-traditional-bedroom.jpg" width="500" /></a></span></div><div style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/professionals/10907/Centsational-Girl" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Centsational Girl</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">The covered table has been around for years but with a glass top it continues to look soft and elegant when paired with more traditional  furniture. </span></div></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/106714/Guest-Bedroom--eclectic-bedroom-other-metros"><img alt="Guest Bedroom. eclectic bedroom" border="0" height="333" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/106714_0_8-7333-eclectic-bedroom.jpg" width="500" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/professionals/14152/Michelle-Hinckley" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Michelle Hinckley</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Shelves attached on either side of a bed is a real space saver in a small room.  </span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/44424/Boys-bedroom-traditional-kids-other-metros"><img alt="Boys bedroom traditional kids" border="0" height="750" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/44424_0_8-6942-traditional-kids.jpg" width="500" /></a></span></div><div style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional/kids" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Seaside Interiors </a> </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpetXKtegqDUMNjV4FdiEKOHl1SHBNDaJu_SsZa8s4hIA1SV4Mih_W9kaN0ridsZyCnyYvbOoHfJJHjg9rfOJ3EJZZb0mW1yLpIH_YinaOPdwY66Gcvtpc0jh8Ot4Arzou0bV1Ogtdilcp/s1600/Louis+Vuitton+Bedroom.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpetXKtegqDUMNjV4FdiEKOHl1SHBNDaJu_SsZa8s4hIA1SV4Mih_W9kaN0ridsZyCnyYvbOoHfJJHjg9rfOJ3EJZZb0mW1yLpIH_YinaOPdwY66Gcvtpc0jh8Ot4Arzou0bV1Ogtdilcp/s640/Louis+Vuitton+Bedroom.jpg" width="499" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Trunks and suitcases make great bedside tables. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbI5WhjQ2y9_bSU0_5-hqVGMT6-EBEr-N9XmhgL5xs-FIrQM8nDBwuakxm3vxO3Ru6gzoNH1attEWZX2o9HLG3qcbsBu-iCepS0lqIdS7Bz8h0vscddDxVbrNnBM53f9UBseAtvU1oWUgP/s1600/nighttable_19ST2_lg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbI5WhjQ2y9_bSU0_5-hqVGMT6-EBEr-N9XmhgL5xs-FIrQM8nDBwuakxm3vxO3Ru6gzoNH1attEWZX2o9HLG3qcbsBu-iCepS0lqIdS7Bz8h0vscddDxVbrNnBM53f9UBseAtvU1oWUgP/s400/nighttable_19ST2_lg.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.hgtv.com/decorating/5-unique-bedroom-nightstands/page-4.html">HGTV</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">A coffee table  is a great idea.  I like the way the three photos mimic the three pillows on the bed.  This type of repetition helps to control the scale of the coffee table.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHkzoWbIdbtbp2H7JInoCkiqgBb1Jop6FOgB_61CWQt1BQXIjmpATjQEkpACEipNckuFWGE2eu87OnwSHPZYKoSAsmg54QbutwPSlIZ64mJbXrg9olnSTm9Ll8f5nnoBj0rL_tsEAHxPyW/s1600/high+chair+end+table.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHkzoWbIdbtbp2H7JInoCkiqgBb1Jop6FOgB_61CWQt1BQXIjmpATjQEkpACEipNckuFWGE2eu87OnwSHPZYKoSAsmg54QbutwPSlIZ64mJbXrg9olnSTm9Ll8f5nnoBj0rL_tsEAHxPyW/s400/high+chair+end+table.jpg" width="300" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://sagegoingongreen.blogspot.com/2009/08/unexpected-bedside-tables.html">The Urban Un-Martha </a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">In a country home a high chair does not look out of place as a bedside table. </span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/55880/Canadian-Cottage-traditional-bedroom-other-metros"><img alt="Canadian Cottage traditional bedroom" border="0" height="334" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/55880_0_8-1324-traditional-bedroom.jpg" width="500" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Another great option for an informal look is a small kitchen table  with folding sides.  I like the way the lines support the slanted lines of the roof. If I could change one thing I would have a lamp with a little more volume and height. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/53670/Summer-Home-contemporary-bedroom-chicago"><img alt="Summer Home contemporary bedroom" border="0" height="333" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/53670_0_8-5547-contemporary-bedroom.jpg" width="500" /></a></span></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary/bedroom" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"></a> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/professionals/6678/Nora-Schneider-Interior-Design" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Nora Schneider Interior Design</a></span></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><small><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Attaching peeled logs together once cut to a standard length makes a very interesting bedside table.  Depending on where you live this could be a very inexpensive solution especially for a more rustic/cottagey decor. </span></small></div></div>

Choosing bedside tables

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5 Kids' window treatments with a twist

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">There are so many fantastic ideas for economical window treatments.    Here are 5 of my favouites from Better Homes and Gardens website that could be used for kid's rooms. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTX87bRjY7Rnc_-kEBzAf2DAf6TpDKDQdBM93urLWXLlfIdYASs51LfIaJZLUiZDE0GER5SvbWKLAbo4uD5EbtdmIVXWnTWySDUUXxkb0sCBFtywQY4Ji-4P65iHDt8ttQ9kuM-J1EEtN7/s1600/bhg_101178337.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTX87bRjY7Rnc_-kEBzAf2DAf6TpDKDQdBM93urLWXLlfIdYASs51LfIaJZLUiZDE0GER5SvbWKLAbo4uD5EbtdmIVXWnTWySDUUXxkb0sCBFtywQY4Ji-4P65iHDt8ttQ9kuM-J1EEtN7/s400/bhg_101178337.jpg" width="300" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTX87bRjY7Rnc_-kEBzAf2DAf6TpDKDQdBM93urLWXLlfIdYASs51LfIaJZLUiZDE0GER5SvbWKLAbo4uD5EbtdmIVXWnTWySDUUXxkb0sCBFtywQY4Ji-4P65iHDt8ttQ9kuM-J1EEtN7/s1600/bhg_101178337.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTX87bRjY7Rnc_-kEBzAf2DAf6TpDKDQdBM93urLWXLlfIdYASs51LfIaJZLUiZDE0GER5SvbWKLAbo4uD5EbtdmIVXWnTWySDUUXxkb0sCBFtywQY4Ji-4P65iHDt8ttQ9kuM-J1EEtN7/s1600/bhg_101178337.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.bhg.com/decorating/window-treatments/window-projects/bargain-window-treatment-ideas/?page=5">BHG</a></span></div><b> Fun and Funky Buttons</b><br /><br />You can buy jars of mismatched buttons for very reasonable prices and have a field day decorating drapes for kids'  rooms.  Glue them on rather than sewing them which is time consuming. This idea would not work in a young child's room for safety reasons. <br />buttons                                                         <a href="http://www.bhg.com/decorating/window-treatments/window-projects/bargain-window-treatment-ideas/?page=5"></a><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsyr9XHgvqmVISQhcwzp2fNIHzzOIrnLj_htfAKUf5bkM4H_JvQicJYpkjWrJWkCjy2QdgEbc7svPiXQ98SMsAtW7MGDWqw0Li1ZeVeMcutcgC3dPj9uNn9unuf7f5Pgj9aMyNyPyI5Uya/s1600/ss_101178351.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsyr9XHgvqmVISQhcwzp2fNIHzzOIrnLj_htfAKUf5bkM4H_JvQicJYpkjWrJWkCjy2QdgEbc7svPiXQ98SMsAtW7MGDWqw0Li1ZeVeMcutcgC3dPj9uNn9unuf7f5Pgj9aMyNyPyI5Uya/s400/ss_101178351.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> <a href="http://www.bhg.com/decorating/window-treatments/window-projects/bargain-window-treatment-ideas/?page=13">BHG</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Geometric Borders </span></b></span></div><br />Follow the link under the photo for ideas on how to apply these fabric diamonds to a plain panel. <b> </b>You could also make a diamond stencil from cardboard and paint the diamonds with fabric paint. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnu_NVY4pJME_IKm5t2DutVWcqSTYlQtY0d4wiufnPQcdDrk1OArP4kfYeD7wsr_yTrB7Ot5QUAOidBXBfjuZiJg1OIT9jsbYW0vvgqVVkN5b34THjy6O-ts7cPFD3wp8DuAjSK-WQ1wJS/s1600/ss_101178343.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnu_NVY4pJME_IKm5t2DutVWcqSTYlQtY0d4wiufnPQcdDrk1OArP4kfYeD7wsr_yTrB7Ot5QUAOidBXBfjuZiJg1OIT9jsbYW0vvgqVVkN5b34THjy6O-ts7cPFD3wp8DuAjSK-WQ1wJS/s400/ss_101178343.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.bhg.com/decorating/window-treatments/window-projects/bargain-window-treatment-ideas/?page=19"> BHG</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Princess Sheers </span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">This is such a cute idea for a little girl's room to  add richness and softness to plain drapes. I like the application of the diamond belt buckle for that extra bit of glitz. .  Check the Better Homes and Gardens  link for directions. </span></div><br /><b><br /></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvuqnFOsrRtlkn18HcLV9jeRAcJlvV-8T-CDavc-aPZbkD6VaOAUTam6SNrJ_mwC9a9xClXORYvNnbd93RWwTnuXPVG97-d_xzyRjKerGhvOoIePCk8nnqLTy-IoQ5u14rSBEDDiC48ZB4/s1600/ss_100077303.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvuqnFOsrRtlkn18HcLV9jeRAcJlvV-8T-CDavc-aPZbkD6VaOAUTam6SNrJ_mwC9a9xClXORYvNnbd93RWwTnuXPVG97-d_xzyRjKerGhvOoIePCk8nnqLTy-IoQ5u14rSBEDDiC48ZB4/s400/ss_100077303.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.bhg.com/decorating/window-treatments/no-sew-windows/easy-no-sew-window-treatments/"> BHG</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"> <b>Velvet Ribbons </b></div><br />Dress up any draperies with velvet ribbon applied using washable fabric glue.Nothing beats white for a fresh crisp look and lots of colour options.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifjy2DdKNFoCc4UhUriOgnxg_99qNBt4yq38FoOCniTzVtpHqtJSQxIZr9TEMp9M1HO3YHxJE1HCexAzJPEdtOiWd8O1fYaF66s9187KnF4dqRLrvoqIFk4inBdfDLTP6J_3bWAI5KHaes/s1600/ss_101178346.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifjy2DdKNFoCc4UhUriOgnxg_99qNBt4yq38FoOCniTzVtpHqtJSQxIZr9TEMp9M1HO3YHxJE1HCexAzJPEdtOiWd8O1fYaF66s9187KnF4dqRLrvoqIFk4inBdfDLTP6J_3bWAI5KHaes/s400/ss_101178346.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bhg.com/decorating/window-treatments/window-projects/bargain-window-treatment-ideas/?page=3"> BHG</a></div><b> Name stencils</b><br /><br />Purchase large letter stencils to decorate draperies.  The vertical application on one side is interesting and unexpected. Trace the letters with a pencil and paint inside the lines. Great for a boy's room.

5 Kids' window treatments with a twist

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