3 Small Ways to Give Your Bedroom a Big Boost

Photo: Eric Piasecki/ Time and Place, Abrams BooksBy Abbe Wright

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"I've noticed that people often use bedside tables that are too small. The most liberating thing you can do is remove the small table and opt for something larger, even asymmetrical. For instance, use a chest of drawers on one side and a tall round table on the other side. This way, you have more space to keep the things you need close to you." -- Steven Gambrel, author of Steven Gambrel: Time and Place

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Photo: Aimee HerringStart a Paper Chase

"Wallpaper is really great for dressing up a forgotten zone: on closet doors, inside an armoire, inside the backs of bookshelves, or to create a statement wall. If you're afraid of commitment, order from tempaperdesigns.com, a site that offers temporary peel-and-stick designs." -- Janet Lee, of livinginanutshell.com, and author of Living in a Nutshell: Posh and Portable Decorating Ideas for Small Spaces

Photo: Noah WebbFind Yourself a Little at Sea

"To bring the calm of the seaside into the bedroom, incorporate something from the beach into the room. Whether sculptural coral or a collection of shells, it evokes the spirit of the coastline, even if you live in the middle of the country." -- Tim Clarke, author of Coastal Modern: Sophisticated Homes Inspired by the Ocean

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