BEDROOM BEAUTY

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 227, 14 December 1927, Page 7

BEDROOM BEAUTY

LATEST NOTIONS IN FURNISHING The newest idea for arranging twin bedsteads is to join them at the back by means of a large, semi-circular headboard. The beds are placed against the wall, a little apart, and the board is slipped behind them. At eaclr side of the board are little shelves for favourite books, the tops of the shelves forming srpall tables to hold the bedtime candlestick or lamp, and the early-morning cup of tea. These headboard fitments are, naturally, somewhat expensive on account of their novelty and decorative value. But the idea might quite easily be carried out by the home carpenter, using' ordinary divan beds as a foundation for the scheme, and having the headboard oblong in shape instead of semi-circular.

The counterpanes for the divans might well be fashioned of one of the cheap but fascinating artificial silk materials now obtainable; border them with silver braid, or embroidered flowers in gay hues. Circular pillows of silk or velvet, embroidered to match, add graceful finishing touches. ... ~ , Another coverlet idea: The Squares of Chinese embroidery, that can be bought quite inexpensively, are used to fashion the latest bedspreads. The squares are joined together, patch-work-wise, on neutral-toned silk, with gold or silver galon braid between them. Alternatively the squares may be arranged to form a border on a dark silk quilt, instead of covering the whole surface. This notion certainly makes for economy, and the finished effect is just as pleasing. Dressing-tables and bed-tables are very attractive if topped with similar squares, covered with sheets of plate glass for protection. The lamp-shades and toilet ware must, naturally, he kept as plain and unobtrusive as possible.