WHAT DOESN'T WORK?
With its old-world look, ornate shape and traditional shade, the iron-scroll lamp is terribly out of place in this clean-lined bedroom, according to interior designer Robin Strangis.
WHAT DOES WORK?
With a more suitable lamp, this room works because it has:
• Consistency. The subtle pale blue, brown and beige colors blend beautifully, the furniture is of the same scale and all the pieces are clearly contemporary.
• Shape: From the gently curved sofa to the rectangular dresser lamps, shape gives character to the furnishings. There is no added ornamentation.
• Finishing touches: The gold accessories and hardware make a perfect contrast to the dark wood tones, the wood on the framed prints echoes the wood of the night stand and dresser, and the shimmery vases and star-burst mirror add a hint of glitz.
What's in the room: King-size Nocturne bed$1,599
Dresser$1,569
Nocturne nightstand$1,399
