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Architecturalwisdom says that a good designmust be well built and useful- and offer alargemeasure of delight. This tiny warm-weatherbedroom, built asa permanenttenr with removablecanvas walls, incorporates much to delight in, with all the comfortsof its indoor equivalent.Despite its smallsize, the room conveysa remarkablesense of spaciousness,thanks to its useof efficient organization, small-scale furnishings, and whimsicaldecor.

To makeany room appearlarger than it reallyis, the first trick is to useeffe ctive lighting anda pale,subtly varied color palette.Fitted with glasswindows and a Frenchdoor, this tent alsoreceives plenty 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 sheercurtains or shadesin anyroom with good sun exposure.The daytimeeffect of light filteredthrough wallsrepeats at night, when lamplightfilters gently through the canopyof mosquitonetting hung abovean iron bed. A kerosenelantern, hung outsidefrom the eaves,lights the entry and servesas a welcomingbeacon to visitors.

Quiltsare the perfectsmall-room accessory, /eft. Offering layers of warmth and bringingcolor and patternto the room,they're a cheerfulreminder of countrystyle. Extend a small space,right, by annexingan entryway.This deck istreated like a room in itself,with chairsand pillowsset up for lounging.

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::.:-', ln l.rsma1l space, the right plan can .ritiully incorporate more furnishings :han vou might expect.Stacked white .rol'age cubes dras. attention upward .rn.inake an under-eavespace appear :.rller,u.hiie providing ample room :,, :tore clothing.Camp furnishings. .',rchas folding tables and chairs, are ' . rihlc and havea slirlmer prolile :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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\lrrch of this room's specialappeal .it lives lrom its surprisingstructure, :-r-rtvou could easily replicate its ,.isLral punch in an attic room or loft. I,rkeit literally (seeRoom Resources, :'.is.e182. for inl:ormatiotton :.urchasingthese tents), or adapt lhc idea to suit your ou/n setup.

Decoratedfor comfort,/eft, this guest tent i -. '- otsof ameniries: electriciry, plenty o'space ':' books,and room for a displayof vintage glass * ,:t es.A paintedwooden sign is fitted with -:oksfor hats. A nettingcanopy, lght, creates an -.imate,light-filtering enclosure over an iron bed.

ZJ Where spaceis limited, it might seem like accessoriesu'ould be, too, but this is not necessarilythe case.If you lookcarefully. you'll find plentyof cornersin u,hichto tuck favoritefinds. i In fact, the smallsize of a room draws more attentionto collectibles,especially if you usethem daily.Mirrors area wonderfulexampie. Choose a vintage pair and usethem to flank a door in a smallbedroom. They visuallyexpand the spaceand become a keypart of the decorat the sametime.

.-*"'.::"&, Evenu.hen necessities take up all the availablesurface areas in a small bedroom,there's no reasonthe ffi necessitiescan't alsobe fun. In this room, a rough-hert"nAdirondack table and stoolaccessorized with a wooden rreenmirror create a compactvanity. A vintagehairbrush set and luxurious toiletriesplay againstthe room'smore utilitariandesign elements.

A window shade,ieft, is cleverlyfashioned from a painter'scanvas drop cloth with rawhide lacing andgrommets set in bindingtape irim. A mottled I950s-stylemirror, right,subtly reflects light. The !F. 'is',rg creel rucked lnder fre w'rdowp aysLp -g: -:.* t"e 'ust;cook and n-a(es a greaLsto'age bas\et.

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ColorPalette

Thespirit of thisoutdoor bedroom harks backto childhoodsummer camp. A pure and naturalcolor palettereinforces the atmosphereof a relaxedBetaway. The removablecanvas walls and sheerfabric curtainsare a naturaloff-white that turns a warmershade when illuminatedwith the lightof dawnor earlydusk. A blue- gray,whrte-edged lloor Brounds the n structurewith a senseof permanence. The tent's honey-coloredwood frame harmonizeswith woodfurniture and brightlycolored accents. :

Materials

Canvasln allits waterproof and durable glorycanvas is a suresign of warm-weather : ,:r iter.nin a sma1lspace must u/ork hard to make activity.Commonly used for manufacturing sportinggoods, awnings, and outdoor '. .rr)s[of the floor__-.'_ olanand to addto the overall - r furnishings,this hearry-duty material .. :::.. of space.The simple painted gray floor here is connoteslun and relaxation.

-:: Llr-raclorned,u'ith a narro\v band of u.hite offering Sheercotton Sheer,lightvueight cotton is reminiscentof warmclimates. ln pure ' . .'.rlt:l Jcfinition.rltasummcr "rug. Connecting white,this natural fabric reveals its weave -:,,orsu.ith outdoors v".orksespecially urell to whenhung as a breezydrape or room . .:..inclsmall spaces,r,vhether through a rvindou', screen,permitting light to shinethrough. Linenoffers a similarlook . :.h. or entryway. Bomowing spacefrom the outside QuiltA colorfulpatchwork quilt gives a ..,:: inake a smail spacefeel larger and more gracious. rooman instantsense of traditionand - ,1..:r1r informal approachinside and out, u,ith homeyness.Patchwork may have been bornol a necessityto recyclescraps of - .,.ir.rlpieces that setthe tone before you enter. fabrigbut sewingtogether different fabrics soonbecame an American art form and a palmfronds, left,form aleggy entryway table, and an antique traditionalgift of loveand remembrance. ' ,',' -.ht rronminor by the French door creates a faux window. .1colorful folding chair and Iantern, obove,line up on the ' -: :orchand invite company to comecalling.

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i.: DofteryBarn, we believethat casual,relaxed style rs s:-ething youcan weave through every space in yourhome, '':- frontroom to bedroom.For this boo( we scoured -,:Creds of locationsto find the perfectsettings to create --.

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l::- iocationchosen for this book was unique, and each :e qhtfulin its own way.Here is a littlebit moreabout the Basics ^:-es we visited,the stylerdeas we created,and the individual of BedroomStyle A BackyardBedroom =:-ents thatmake each design tick. 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: wherever possible in thislist of resources, have small footprints that allow the main house and a communal long, beauty of the surroundings to star. house with a kitchen, fireplace, .'.e.e offeredthe actual paint manufacturer and paint color that The bedroom overlooks a vineyard. patio, pool, and outdoor shorvers, .'.:s in -sed the roomshown. We alsolistthe closest Benjamin SpaceBuilt in 1940 from mail-order, SpaceThe tent restson a permanent '.':.:'e paintcolor match (in parentheses)for eachroom. '13' preJabkits, the 600-square-footguest- 5" x I l' 3" woodenplatform that 3e::-se photographyand color printing processes can houseand the 85O-square-footmatn includesa smallentry porch. lt has :-:-::ically changethe way colors appear, it isvery important housewere remodeledin 1998. electricityand operablewood-framed windows.The interior's :: :esis\\'atches of anypaint color you are considering in your ColorWalls, trim, and ceiling Benjanin exposedwood MooreSwiss Coffee OC-45 . structureprovides ledges for storageanc :,.,.- :oire whereyou can how see the lightaffects them at display.To buy a similartent, contact FurnishingsPB Basichemstitch sheets, ::e'eit timesof the day. sweetniaterBungalows (800/587-505a ; duvet,and shams;fauxJur throw and wl vv.sweetwaterbungalows.com). pillowshams; charcoal chenille throw; Metropolitanleather chairs and ; Color Paintedplywood floors (Benjamin solidvoile drapes; colorbound seagrass MooreProvince Blue 2135-40 semi- rug;and PB Basicwhite towels, all from gloss). PotteryBarn. King bed with button-tufted FurnishingsPlantation patchwork quilt, leatherheadboard, tortoise-finish rattan Kauaiplaid sheet set, jeweled organdy and bambooside table and bureau, canopy,X table,wall cubbies, and can-p primitivebench from New Mexico, Ianterns,all from PotteryBarn. Vintage ship'sprism (on mantel). ironturin bed, secretary and Adirondack- LightingBuiltin overheadlighting. styletable and stool.Antique iron-lashed Vintagealabaster-base table lamps with woodenchest. Vanity area: treen shaving silkshades. Antique iron-scroll floor lamp mirror,1950s gilded-back minor panel, with PotteryBarn accordion shade. galvanizedmarine lantern, English iron- sloneplatter, and ltalianceramic pitcher. DisplayParis print, gallery frame, and Florist'sbucket as wastebasket. chalkboardwall shelf,all from Pottery Barn.Photo of olives(on mantel)by LightingBedside industrial pendants. .JeffreyCibson. Salvaged architectural DisplayRed hand-painted "steak ncdimpni lahmre ha,]\ dinners"sign from flea market.

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