i n d o o r s
d e c o r a t in g
5. make it livable it
wasn’t the designer in Carrie that
led her to add a seating area at
the end of the bed— it was the
parent “Its a cozy place for the
family to sit,” she says. Her 3-year-
old has another idea He likes to
vault off the settee onto the bed
to wake his parents. To satisfy
her need for style, Carrie chose
furniture with curves and details
such as tufting and nailhead trim.
6. be practical
Tough
Ultrasuede covers the bench. “Its
totally indestructible,” Came says.
“W hen I use white or cream
fabrics, I try to find ones that are
durable with a stain guard.”
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