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Bedroom

Your bedroom, your rules. This is the only place in the house designed for you and you alone—so take full advantage!
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Unlike the common spaces in a home, bedrooms should be individual havens for the people who occupy them. Comfort is key, of course, so we say be as indulgent as you want to when personalizing your space. Sleep sounder under luxurious linens? Go ahead and splurge on those Egyptian cotton sheets! Outdoor light make you wake up cranky? Don’t hesitate—get those blackout drapes! The important thing is to create a retreat where you can leave the stresses of the day behind and settle in for a night of sweet dreams.

Go Minimal


It’s true that the bedroom is your sanctuary. As such, it should reflect who you really are, so make sure the space represents what is peaceful for you. Here, these rooms create the perfect environment
for restful sleep with their clean aesthetics and soft tones—no distractions to be found. 



If You Love a Pattern, Go All In


Those who say less is more have no sense of adventure. In the right hands, we adore a maximalist approach. These three bedrooms embrace repetition, incorporating the same patterns in bed linens, drapes, wallcoverings, and even lamp shades for a uniform look.

LEFT Designer Joseph Minton layered this intricate Turtle Creek bedroom with Genziana Paisley by Lee Jofa, Lake House Stripe by Minton, and linens by Porthault.
RIGHT Marilyn Porter’s Bluffview bedroom, designed by Martha Sweezey and Katie Collins, is toile heaven.

Where to shop for bedding:


Casa di Lino
Dallas Luxury Beds
Duxiana
Peacock Alley
The Linen Boutique
The Pillow Bar



Head of the Class


Headboards can really set the tone for your bedroom, but don’t think you have to go with a standard four-poster. These rooms present a wide range of eye-catching pieces, from antique screens to delicately carved woodwork and intricate fabric panels. Remember, your headboard can make a showcase statement, too.



Clockwise from top left:




  1. Designer Tyler Cobb used a 19th-century Chinese court painting as a headboard in antiques dealer Carter Bowden’s Fort Worth home. Why it works: The ornate detail work of the painting steals the show. May/Jun 2007

  2. Homeowner Regan Carlile has used this 19th-century Portuguese church artifact—found in Round Top—as a headboard in three homes. Why it works: The drama of the piece is too good not to find new ways to incorporate it with each new space. Mar/Apr 2011

  3. Designer Rob Dailey constructed this plush headboard for his Kessler Park home. Why it works: The wine-red tone plays off the otherwise neutral space. May/Jun 2010

  4. Handley Drive creative director Rick Janecek used a bright Gracie mural in the master bedroom of his North Dallas home. Why it works: The eye-popping hue matches perfectly with the bedding and allows the rest of the space to take a backseat. Jul/Aug 2012


All Kidding Aside


This is no joke—kids’ rooms can be just as sophisticated as adults’ and still allow for play. Create a space with room to grow by selecting hallmark pieces that aren’t too saccharine. A signature bed or interesting wall decor can be conversation starters that will outlast their elementary school years.




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