Since the ceilings were so low, there wasn’t room for traditional swing-arm lamps, but Robinson wanted the headboard highlighted. Her ingenious solution was to use a set of IKEA LED under-cabinet lights. “These were glued to the underside of the dust board on the valance and because LEDs don’t put off heat, there’s not a problem with them damaging the fabric or heat-buildup,” she said. The cords were threaded through and behind the fabric of the bedhangings—a simple and affordable solution for both a tight space and tight budget. She consciously chose to use ‘Brown’ furniture in her room even though it’s not currently fashionable. “Many clients already have quality, dark wood furnishings,” she said, “and I like to show how you can still use these lovely pieces while updating with more trending color combinations, then adding a few contemporary accents, like the mural and the table lamps.”
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