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Bedroom Decorating Ideas: Cabana Canopy

Feel like you’re on vacation every morning when you wake up under this deckchair-striped fabric.

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas: For the Birds

A delicate aviary-themed mural highlights the feminine beauty of a whitewashed carved bed.

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas: Light and Bright

Dandelion-patterned bedding, wallpaper and artwork give this cheery room a pulled-together look and sunny vibe.

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas: Posh Patterns

Navy and white chinoiserie fabric used throughout a bedroom feels sophisticated and fresh when mixed with a sisal carpet, crisp white bedding and white walls.

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas: Yellow Fever

A white carved bed, upholstered in mustard-yellow linen, pops in a soothing gray room.

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas: Coming Up Roses

Rose-patterned wallpaper and textiles get a youthful lift with the help of red and blue accents.

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas: Cottage Chic

An ornate wooden headboard fits in with cottage decor when it’s painted white and upholstered with a softly patterned fabric.

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas: Switched Up

Select bedding that coordinates but doesn’t match exactly for an effortlessly chic look.

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas: Eclectic Design

Exaggerated elements—like the oversized lighting and the bold bed upholstery—pop against modern geometric wallpaper.

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas: Lightening Up

Pompom-fringed bedding and cheerful, oversized artwork add colorful and playful touches to a bedroom.

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas: Traditional Take

A tall mahogany chest of drawers and tailored white bedding complement the traditional look of the toile wallpaper and upholstery.

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas: Accented Space

Painting an accent wall behind a bed helps to anchor the room and tie in bedding and decor.

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas: Sweet Sentiments

Floral upholstery, ruffled pillows and a small carved mirror create a delicate and feminine bedroom.

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas: Hide and Seek

A floral-patterned upholstered storage bench creates a hiding place for extra blankets and is a charming visual element.

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas: Zest for Life

The lively combination of bright pink and orange looks sophisticated when presented in tailored bedding and classic patterns.

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas: Display Worthy

Photos and artwork look artful when displayed in matching frames on a long shelf above the bed.

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas: Fluffy and Warm

A shaggy sheepskin adds a layer of texture to white sheets and keeps the bed warm on chilly nights.

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas: In the Spotlight

Yellow pendant lights brighten pale blue and tan bedding.

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas: Touch of Class

Adding a velvet blanket and damask pillows to this carved bed gives the room a luxurious feel.

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas: Graphic Design

A yellow shelf and bedsheets provide pleasant contrast against strongly patterned black and white decor.

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas: Flexible Arrangement

Counter simple symmetry with a diverse collection of art in mismatched frames.

Scroll white matelasse coverlet, $218 (queen) at Pine Cone Hill. Similar table: Queen Anne end table, $90 at Overstock.

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas: Spring Awakening

Fresh hues—grass green, sky blue and sunny yellow—bring to mind a bright, clear day.

Monella chrome capiz shell pendant, $258 at Bellacor. Similar throw: Patagonia Synchilla blanket, $35 at Patagonia.

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas: Formal Geometry

Circle motifs can soften the edge of a boxy room.

Similar wall covering: The Wallpaper Company Beige Grasscloth wallpaper, $90 per bolt at Home Depot. Similar lamp: Meurice square table lamp in Nickel, $325 at Jonathan Adler.

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas: Stars and Stripes

Textiles and lampshades in bold-colored stripes take their cue from a framed flag.

Cotton U.S. flag in mahogany frame, $243 at Flag and Banner. Similar bed: Modern-Weave headboard, $329 (full) at West Elm.

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas: Return the Compliment

Complementary colors always play well together: Orange accents pop against ocean-blue walls.

Martha Stewart Living Aegean Blue interior paint, at Home Depot. Similar bed: Modern Country Classics high-low poster bed, $1,129 at Broyhill Furniture. Zebra decorative pillow, $20 at Target.

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas: To the Letter

Monogrammed bedding gives this room a tailored look that plays off the vivid color palette.

Italian Hotel satin-stitch white Euro sham in Chocolate, $79 at Restoration Hardware. Solid cashmere throw in Autumn Glaze, $298 at Williams-Sonoma Home. Similar bed: Jameson bed and headboard in Natural Canvas at Pottery Barn.

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas: Opposites Attract

Prevent fussy florals from looking overly feminine by mixing them with something unexpected—like chunky plaid shades.

Bed of Roses in White by Lulu Guiness, at Just Linen. Similar bed: Oak Park bed, $500 (queen) at Ballard Designs.

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas: Architectural Elements

Keeping a space pure and white draws attention to interesting room details.

Belledorm 100 percent Egyptian cotton waffle blanket in Blue, at London Linen Company. Similar bedding: Havana floral 300 thread-count sheet set in Water Blue, $60 at Target.

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas: Bed of Greens

A monochromatic color palette can be anything but dull with an eye-catching mix of hues and textures.

Velvet tufted headboard in Verdigris, $348 at Urban Outfitters. X-Bench UB004 in Microfiber Sage, $251 at Ballard Designs. Similar shams: Bohemian Medallion shams, $28 at Urban Outfitters. Coqo floral rug, $398 (5x7 feet) at Anthropologie.

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas: Float in Space

Trade a fancy chandelier for a clean sculptural mobile.

Black-and-white striped designer sheets, from $106 (queen) at Hotel Luxury Collection. Similar mobile: “The MCM” in Black (24x26), $120 at Atomic Mobiles. Similar duvet: DwellStudio for Target Celery Baroque duvet set, Full/Queen $69.99 at Target.

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas: Color Splash

Be bold! One quick DIY touch—like glue-gunning red ribbon to a lampshade—can give a big boost to any room.

Similar lamp: Polished Silver Stacked Three Ball Lamp, $377.90 at Bellacor. Red ribbon, 7/8" Grosgrain Ribbon Style 00306 in Red, 98 cents per yard at M&J Trimming. Similar table: Meurice butler tray table in Nickel, $595 at Jonathan Adler.

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas: Gray Area

An elegant carved bed holds court in this simply decorated bedroom.

Similar bed: Sophia bed with shell, $1,288 at Layla Grayce. Similar pillows: Floral pillows, $195 at Pooter Olooms.

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas: Warm Glow

Make a basic bedroom more magical with an over-the-bed arrangement of fairy lights.

Similar bedroom suite: Shaker-style bedroom, $1,399 at Gothic Cabinet Craft. 

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas: Palm Beach Prep

Pink and green stripes are a perfect match with resort-inspired textures like rattan and bamboo.

Similar bed: Padmas Plantation basket weave headboard in Natural Antique, $689 at Bedroom Furniture. Similar tray: Two-tone lacquer serving tray in Fuchsia/Lime, $44.50 at Pearl River. Cabana-stripe window panel, $64 at Pine Cone Hill.

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas: Blanket Statement

Luxurious textures—piles of pillows, a silky bedspread and furry rug—make a bedroom cozy.

Similar bedspread: Plush Blush throw, at The French Bedroom Company. Similar lamp, $150 at Neiman Marcus. Rens sheepskin, $25 at Ikea.

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas: Boho Chic

A small space can be personal without heavy decorating. Layered textiles, a plug-in pendant and tacked-up postcards show an eclectic sense of style.

Similar bedding: Bohemian Stripe patchwork quilt, $128 at Urban Outfitters. Similar bed: Victorian metal bed, at Roomings. Garland light by Tord Boontje, $75 at Lamp Lust.

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas: Trim and Proper

Painting trim a darker shade than the walls can add depth and interest to a large, open space.

Irvington nickel-plated bed, (price upon request) at Martha Stewart Furniture with Bernhardt. Chinoiserie duvet set, $280 at Dwell Studio.

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas: Color Theory

Persimmon is the perfect shade of red to soften a palette of steel gray and mahogany.

Judy Ross Fauna pillows, $190 at Pillows and Throws. Similar sconce: Dolce capiz shell 18.5-inch high wall sconce, $351 at Lamps Plus. Fortress screen in Brown, $390 at Target.

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas: Tall Order

Choosing an armoire instead of a dresser adds height to a small, confined room.

Similar armoire: 5800-05K armoire, (price upon request) at Henredon.

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas: Sleeping Beauty

Gilt French furniture and girlie pink prints give this bedroom a fairy-tale feel.

Similar bed: Gilt five-foot upholstered bed, at Sass and Ben Home Boutique. Similar chair: Isabelle Relax chair in White Wash, $836 at Layla Grayce.

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas: Dark Drama

Animal skins and furs add exotic touches to a glamorous boudoir.

Similar bed: Architecture queen bed, $1,000 at Room & Board. Black and white cowhide, $380 at Pure. Similar bench: Maison bench, $1,395 at Modern Dose. Similar chandelier: C181-Silver/621/12 Murano Venetian-style chandelier, $737 at Gallery 803. Waverly Green and Ivory awning-stripe Roman shade, at Quality Roman Shades.

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Bedroom Decorating Ideas: White on White

Get a lush look with an upholstered headboard that blends seamlessly into the sheets.

Tall Fairfax queen headboard in White Brushed Canvas, $1,350 at Williams-Sonoma. Similar lamp: L1 task light in White, $179 at YLighting.  

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Best Rooms of 2010: Flexible Arrangement

Counter simple symmetry with a diverse collection of art in mismatched frames.

Scroll white matelasse coverlet, $218 (queen) at Pine Cone Hill. Similar table: Queen Anne end table, $90 at Overstock.

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A small space can be personal without heavy decorating. Layered textiles, a plug-in pendant and tacked-up postcards show an eclectic sense of style.

Similar bedding: Bohemian Stripe patchwork quilt, $128 at Urban Outfitters. Similar bed: Victorian metal bed, at Roomings. Garland light by Tord Boontje, $75 at Lamp Lust.

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