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A BackyardBedroom
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Architecturalwisdom saysthat a good designmust be
well built and useful- and offer alargemeasureof delight.
This tiny warm-weatherbedroom,built asa permanenttenr
with removablecanvaswalls,incorporatesmuch to delight
in, with all the comfortsof its indoor equivalent.Despite
its smallsize,the room conveysa remarkablesenseof
spaciousness,
thanksto its useof efficient organization,
small-scalefurnishings,and whimsicaldecor.
To makeany room appearlargerthan it reallyis, the first
trick is to useeffectivelighting anda pale,subtlyvaried
color palette.Fitted with glasswindowsand a Frenchdoor,
this tent alsoreceivesplenty of illuminationthrough its
fabric walls, which fill the spacewith light during the day.
Although fabric isn't generallyan option for indoor walls,
you could achievea similar effect with pure white walls and
sheercurtainsor linen shadesin any room with good sun
exposure.The daytimeeffectof light filteredthrough canvas
wallsrepeatsat night, when lamplightfilters gentlythrough
the canopyof mosquitonettinghung abovean iron bed.
A kerosenelantern,hung outsidefrom the eaves,lights the
entry and servesasa welcomingbeaconto visitors.
/eft.Offeringlayersof warmth
Quiltsare the perfectsmall-roomaccessory,
and bringingcolorand patternto the room,they'rea cheerfulreminderof
countrystyle.Extenda small space,right,by annexingan entryway.
Thisdeck
is treatedlikea room in itself,with chairsand pillowsset up for lounging.
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.ritiully incorporate more furnishings
:han vou might expect. Stackedwhite
.rol'age cubes dras. attention upward
.rn.i nake an under-eavespaceappear
:.rller,u.hiie providing ample room
:,, :to re c lot hing.Cam p fu rn i s h i n g s .
.',rch as folding tables and chairs, are
' . ri h l c and hav ea s lirl m e r p ro l i l e
:ir,in indoor items. A secretaryserves
.rsboth desk and nightstand, and
restored
-ltrsesto hide clutter. A
>:rillrer trunk offers seating and
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.i t l i ve s lr om it s s ur pr i s i n gs tru c tu re ,
:-r-rtvou could easily replicate its
,.isLralpunch in an attic room or loft.
I,rkeit literally (seeRoom Resources,
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:.urchasingthesetents), or adapt
lhc idea to suit your ou/n setup.
for comfort,/eft,thisguesttent
Decorated
-. '- otsof ameniries:
plenty
o'space
electriciry,
':' books,
glass
ofvintage
androomfora display
wooden
signisfittedwith
,:t es.A painted
-:oksfor hats.A nettingcanopy,
an
lght,creates
-.imate,
light-filtering
enclosure
overanironbed.
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Where spaceis limited, it might seem
like accessories
u'ould be, too, but
this is not necessarily
the case.If you
look carefully.
you'llfind plentyof
cornersin u,hichto tuck favoritefinds.
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In fact, the smallsizeof a room draws
more attentionto collectibles,especially
if you usethem daily.Mirrors are a
wonderful exampie.Choosea vintage
pair and usethem to flank a door in a
smallbedroom.They visuallyexpand
the spaceand becomea key part of
the decorat the sametime.
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take up all
the availablesurfaceareasin a small
bedroom,there'sno reasonthe
necessities
can't alsobe fun. In this
room, a rough-hert"n
Adirondacktable
and stoolaccessorized
with a wooden
rreenmirrorcreatea compactvanity.
A vintagehairbrushset and luxurious
toiletriesplay againstthe room'smore
utilitariandesignelements.
A window shade,ieft,is cleverlyfashionedfrom
a painter's
canvas
dropclothwithrawhidelacing
andgrommets
setin binding
tapeirim.A mottled
I950s-stylemirror,right,subtlyreflectslight.The
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ColorPalette
The spiritof this outdoorbedroomharks
n
summercamp.A pure
backto childhood
and naturalcolor palettereinforcesthe
The
of a relaxedBetaway.
atmosphere
removablecanvaswallsand sheerfabric
curtainsare a naturaloff-whitethatturns
with
a warmershadewhen illuminated
the lightof dawnor earlydusk.A bluegray,whrte-edged
lloor Broundsthe
with a senseof permanence.
structure
The tent's honey-coloredwood frame
with wood furnitureand
harmonizes
brightlycoloredaccents.
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Materials
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floor olan
and to add to the overall
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u'ith a narro\v band of u.hite offering
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-:,,orsu.ith outdoors v".orksespeciallyurell to
. .:..inclsmall spaces,r,vhetherthrough a rvindou',
. :.h. or entryway. Bomowing spacefrom the outside
..,:: inake a smail spacefeel larger and more gracious.
,1.. :r1rinformal approach inside and out, u,ith
- .,.ir.rlpiecesthat set the tone before you enter.
palmfronds,
table,
andanantique
left,form
a leggy
entryway
,','' -.ht rronminorbytheFrench
a fauxwindow.
doorcreates
.1colorful
obove,line
uponthe
foldingchairandIantern,
' -: :orchandinvite
to comecalling.
company
anddurable
Canvasln allitswaterproof
glorycanvasis a suresignof warm-weather
usedformanufacturing
activity.
Commonly
goods,awnings,
andoutdoor
sporting
cottonmaterial
furnishings,
thishearry-duty
lun andrelaxation.
connotes
cottonis
Sheercotton Sheer,lightvueight
ln pure
reminiscent
of warmclimates.
fabricreveals
itsweave
white,thisnatural
drapeor room
whenhungasa breezy
permitting
lightto shinethrough.
screen,
Linenoffersa similarlook
quiltgivesa
QuiltA colorfulpatchwork
rooman instantsenseof traditionand
mayhavebeen
homeyness.
Patchwork
to recyclescrapsof
bornol a necessity
fabrigbut sewingtogetherdifferentfabrics
artformanda
soonbecameanAmerican
giftof loveandremembrance.
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RoomResou
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i.: DofteryBarn,we believethat casual,relaxedstylers
s:-ething you canweavethrougheveryspacein yourhome,
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frontroomto bedroom.Forthisboo( we scoured
-,:Creds of locations
to find the perfectsettingsto create
--.<p cnp.i:lrnnmc\A/eexperimented
with colors,
furnishings,
'-:: drapes,
andaccessories
to findthe bestcombinations
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Basics
of Bedroom
Style
A Backyard
Bedroom
=:-e n ts thatm ak eeac hd e s i g nti c k .
This shingled hillside guest cottage
Several guest tents like this one dot
and a slightly larger main cottage
a mountainside property with a
: -:ie aboutcolor:whereverpossible
in thislistof resources,
have small footprints that allow the
main house and a communal long,
beauty of the surroundings to star.
house with a kitchen, fireplace,
The bedroom overlooks a vineyard.
patio, pool, and outdoor shorvers,
SpaceBuiltin 1940 from mail-order,
SpaceThe tent restson a permanent
'13'
5" x I l' 3" wooden platformthat
^:-es we visited,
the stylerdeaswe created,
andthe individual
.'.e.e offeredthe actualpaintmanufacturer
and paintcolorthat
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in
-sed the roomshown.We alsolisttheclosestBenjamin
for eachroom.
'.':.:'e paintcolormatch(in parentheses)
preJabkits,the 600-square-foot
guest-
3e::-se photography
and colorprintingprocesses
can
houseand the 85O-square-foot
matn
includesa smallentryporch.lt has
:-:-::ically changethe waycolorsappear,
it is veryimportant
housewere remodeledin 1998.
electricity
and operablewood-framed
:: :esis\\'atches
of anypaintcoloryou areconsidering
in your
:,.,.- :oire whereyou can see how the lightaffectsthem at
C ol orWal l s,tri m,and cei l i ngB enj ani n
windows.The interior'sexposedwood
MooreSwissCoffeeOC-45satin.
structureprovidesledgesfor storageanc
::e'eit timesof the day.
FurnishingsPB Basichemstitchsheets,
duvet,and shams;fauxJurthrow and
pillowshams;charcoalchenillethrow;
Metropolitanleatherchairsand ottoman;
Color Paintedplywoodfloors(Benjamin
MooreP rovi nce
B l ue2135-40s emi -
rug;and PB Basicwhite towels,all from
gloss).
PotteryBarn.King bed with button-tufted
FurnishingsPlantation
patchworkquilt,
leatherheadboard,
tortoise-finish
rattan
Kauaiplaidsheetset,jeweledorgandy
and bamboosidetableand bureau,
canopy,X table,wall cubbies,and can-p
primitivebenchfrom New Mexico,
Ianterns,
all from PotteryBarn.Vintage
ship'sprism(on mantel).
ironturinbed, secretaryand Adirondack-
LightingBuiltin overheadlighting.
styletableand stool.Antiqueiron-lashed
Vintagealabaster-base
table lampswith
woodenchest.Vanityarea:treenshaving
silkshades.Antiqueiron-scroll
floor lamp
mirror,1950sgilded-back
minor panel,
with PotteryBarnaccordionshade.
galvanized
marinelantern,Englishiron-
chalkboard
wall shelf,all from Pottery
Barn.Photoof olives(on mantel)by
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slone platter,and ltalianceramicpitcher.
Florist'sbucketas wastebasket.
LightingBedsideindustrialpendants.
.Jeffrey
Cibson.Salvaged
architectural
"steak
DisplayRedhand-painted
n cd i m p n i
dinners"signfrom flea market.
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