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Make bedrooms special with color and wonderful details

* Bright light: Add a quick touch of character to your bedroom with the porcelain urn-shaped Brixton Table Lamp. Its glossy red finish lends some understated interest without making a fuss.

* Southern standout: For an ultra-dramatic look, start with the canopied Plantation Poster Bed, then drape it with sheers. Pineapples adorn the rope-turned posts.

* Bedside beauty: Equipped with a convenient drawer and shelf for storage, the Round Lamp Table is an elegant nighttime resource.

* Garden spot: The gorgeous flowers and herbs of Colonial Williamsburg were the design inspiration for this Somerset Botanical bedding: an abundance of florals on a bright and sunny background.


* Revive worn porcelain tubs and sinks by reglazing.

* Hang art in multiples. Make sure framing is moisture-proof.

* Use old objects in new ways: a candy dish for soap, a small garden urn for trash.

* Turn dead wall space into found storage with pretty shelves, interesting brackets.

* Create that spa feeling with dimmer switches and speakers hooked up to your CD player.


* Pretty and playful: Chris Madden's Somerset Accent Chair appeals to our feminine side with its paisley patchwork fabric and gracefully curved lines.

* Classic three-seater: Gather friends and family for an evening of games and snacks on this spacious Sonoma sofa. Contrasting accent pillows play off its solid-colored upholstery.

* How convenient: The Cortland Pharmacy Table Lamp comes in three antiqued finishes - nickel, bronze and brass - and is adjustable three ways: You can move the bulb higher, rotate the arm or turn the shade for just the right amount of light.

* Mix it up: The combination of marble and metal in the Crosby coffee table makes it not only good-looking but also versatile - it works smoothly with many decorating styles.