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Created and Written by Barbara J. August
Graphic Design by Elizabeth Milnes

Take window, wall and room design ideas from these cozy nooks and bedrooms settings that welcome friends and family with warmth and charm.
Whispering soft gentle breezes caress this welcoming white bedroom adorned in Hunter Douglas Window Fashions Duette® opaque honeycomb shades. Shown in a 3/4-inch pleat size, the shades provide total darkness when lowered, stack neatly under the cornices when raised while offering superior energy efficiency
Whether at home in an urban or country setting like this, Croscill's Porcelain Gardens appeals to all with romantic blue bouquets on white ground. The ensemble is teamed with Filigree patterned linens.
Creating this charming cottage-like bedroom ensemble is Croscill's Coventry puffed comforter which combines patches of multi-colored floral and small green Coventry Check and Filigree scroll fabrics accented by fine white eyelet embroidery trim for a crisp finish.
To highlight the antique chandelier and draw attention to the room's dramatic height, designers at Ann Cooper Interiors, New York, NY, draped the entire ceiling in fabric. The window treatment, made of ADO 7888, reflects the elegant mood of the ornate paneling and upholstered sleigh bed. Photography by Philip Ennis.
In this guest bedroom where light control and privacy are paramount, LightLines[TM] mini-blinds from Hunter Douglas Window Fashions provide optimal results with no visible rout holes and a clean, stylish look. The all-in-one valance and Dust Shield[TM], a protective paint coating system that reduces static electricity and inhibits dust from collecting, add to the fashion and function appeal of the treatment.
This bedspread features Triple Self-Portrait, part of the Saturday Evening Post/Norman Rockwell Home Furnishings Collection from Carole Fabrics. The design features Rockwell at the easel painting himself from a mirror. The Cantonniere top treatment and pillows carry the motif throughout the room.
Solid cherry wood construction is shown in this Renaissance finished bedroom furnishing collection by Harden Furniture. Blending the old with the new, this bedroom design offers something for everyone, from the antique furnishings style to the casual contemporary cotton fabrics.
Sunworthy attracts a visitor's eye with its charming Sante Fe wall coverings and coordinates collection. The room's antique style creates a homey, inviting place for guests to enjoy.
Cozy quarters are what Houlès creates here with its Suzon fabric and Toinette trim which is hung over the bed canopy and draped around the sides for an intimate, private setting. The solid blue accents add color and contrast to the rich golden tones of the Suzon pattern.
Floriade fine-gauge lace curtains from Heritage Lace welcome friends and everyone with a cheerful, soft floral pattern that is scalloped down the sides of each panel. Half of one tier pair is gathered with a decorative clip at the center and placed over a 62-inch panel. Floral accents and an upbeat comforter complement the delicate curtains with color and texture.
To create this luxurious space for guests to relax in style and comfort, Eisenhart adorned this room in its Shades of Home collection. Tones from a sunny climate provide a soft, transitional style bringing traditional and contemporary together. The walk-in bay window is treated with the graceful lines of a tapered valance to frame the outward view.
Faux Finish Encore II wall coverings from Seabrook cast an antiqued golden glow throughout this bedroom, adding to the soft colors of the floral bedding and window covering. Lace sheers add the finishing touch to window and Old-world style of the room.
Toni Raczkowski of Colorworks Interior Fashions, East Longmeadow, MA, created this guest room around a ready-made bedspread from Spiegal. Raczkowski designed with window treatment in matching fabric also from Spiegal. The tropical motif softens the hand-painted walls and furniture. The bedside lamp is covered with fabric and tied with raffia, which she also used to hold up the corners of the swagged scarf valance.
Capturing the appeal of a northeastern seaside cottage, Covington's Treillage Collection, features the country garden designs of Basketweave, Ivy Trellis and Packed Floral (not shown) wall coverings and border with coordinating fabrics. The deep scalloped edge of the comforter, extra-full dust ruffle and mixture of lace, stripes, floral and solid fabrics adds interest and variation to complement the antique white and brass bed.
The motorized drapery system by BTX Window Automation is the perfect addition to add comfort to any guest room. The system provides guests with complete blackout, even for curved applications, with the convenience of wall switch or remote control operation.
The soft glow of light on a sunny morning is invited into this guest room setting through soothing colors of Symphony® double honeycomb cellular shades from Comfortex. Warmer when the day is cool, cooler when the day is warm, these shades provide ideal comfort control whether in Maestro[TM] white or the dark jewel tone of Serenade[TM].
In this bedroom, which relishes American handiwork and craftsmanship, Country Woods[TM] wood blinds with one-inch slats from Hunter Douglas Window Fashions extend the warm, rustic look to the windows. Custom-crafted from fine grade-A basswood, these blinds are available in one- and two-inch slat sizes, are easy to maintain and backed by a lifetime limited warranty.