m of particular charm was all
in yellow. The molding had been dropped three feet from the ceiling,
giving the impression of a low ceiling and that snugness which goes
with it, and up to it ran the satin-striped paper, while over frieze
and ceiling ran a riot of yellow roses. And here was asserted the
ingenuity of its occupant, who had cut out some of the roses and draped
them at the corners and by door and window casings, where they seemed
to cling after being spilled from the garden above. This same idea can
be worked out with garlands or bunches of different flowers, bow knots,
or other distinct designs. No large figures of any description should
be introduced into a small room, and the whole effect of the decoration
must be cheerful without being boisterous, gay, or striking. If the
ceiling is low, the wall paper continues up to it without a frieze, the
molding--which corresponds with the woodwork--being fastened where wall
and ceiling join. Backgrounds of amber, cream, fawn, rose, blue, or
pale green, with their designs in soft contrasting colors, are the
strictly bedroom papers.

BEDROOM WOODWORK

The very prettiest bedroom woodwork is of white enamel, which has that
light, airy look we so want to catch, and never quarrels with either
furniture or decorations. But of woodwork painted in any color beware,
take care! Finely finished hardwood has the honesty of true worth and
needs no dressing up; but its poor relation, that hideous product of
old-time dark stain and varnish is only a kill-beauty, and should be
wiped out of existence with a dose of white paint.

BEDROOM DRAPERIES

In selecting bedroom draperies, two "don'ts" must be strictly observed:
don't use flowered drapery with a flowered wall, and don't buy heavy,
unwashable hangings of woolen, damask, satin, or brocade, which not
only are out of harmony with the whole idea of bedroom simplicity, but
shut out air and sunlight, make the room seem stuffy, and collect and
hold dust and odors. The patterns of chintzes, cretonnes, and
silkolenes are manufactured to follow closely the paper designs, and
where flowered ceiling and frieze are used with a plain wall, the same
color and design may be carried out in bed and window draperies, and in
couch and chair coverings. With a flowered or much-figured wall snowy
curtains of Swiss, muslin, or net, with ruffles of lace or of the same
material, are prettier than anything else; and for that matter, t