in d o o rs

CU T BACK

Use fewer patterns

and layers for a

casual, modern

appearance and

arrangement.

SO LID BACKBO N E

The wood frame

of this bed was

painted black to

anchor the bright

colors and fun

patterns.

W ID TH M ATTER S

Because a double

bed is narrow, stick

to two shams, the

bed pillows, and

one or two accent

pillows to avoid

crowding.

CLEAN LINES

To emphasize the

modern look, skip

the bed skirt and

tuck sheets tightly

underneath the

mattress.

EA SY TO SS

A plush throw,

folded neatly at the

foot of the bed or

on a bench, adds

another block of

striking color.

U n d e r c o v e r Show off your sheets by folding back the comforter or duvet. The

colorful striped sheets on this bed were meant to be noticed; the stripe motif is repeated

as wavy lines on the black-and-white duvet and shams. Orange makes a splash as the sole

accent color, drawing from the orange in the sheet set. For a brand-new look, switch out

the orange for another color (try blue or yellow) pulled from the sheets. 6$

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MARCH 2009 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS

PHO TO : ERIK JO HN SO N ; PRODUCED BY JEANNE BLACKBURN