#bedroom-design

#bedroom-design

First gaining popularity in the 15th century, four-poster frames have given bedrooms a striking focal point for hundreds of years. Named for their quartet of corner posts, they can be as simple as a short, turned wood knob on each end, or as extravagant as a ceiling-height canopy frame (drapes are optional). Beloved for their craftsmanship, these silhouettes are traditionally made in solid wood with turned, bobbin, and hand-carved details.

One thing about me: I love a feature that fills a home with character. Wood-paneled ceilings? Yes! Sunken living rooms? Sign me up! Crown molding? Please, please, please! The house my parents moved into after I graduated college is a split-level ranch meets mid-century modern home in Texas that isn't overwhelmed with this level of character but does have some very fun quirks - including a pocket door that leads to one guest bathroom.

"Choosing a dominant hue, such as on the duvet or quilt, sets the mood," she says. "This could be a soft neutral for a calming look or deep tone for a more dramatic look."

A half-tester bed is a type of canopy bed where only the headboard is covered with fabric. Half-tester beds have been around for centuries and are excellent choices for rooms that may be overwhelmed by the size of a traditional canopy.