Bea Pila recommends that the use of toile be big and bold, not limited -- and she proves her point by using the same pattern on the windows. Each window in the room receives a traditional swag-and-jabot treatment mounted on simple wood rods with finials and brackets. As the perfect complement to the toile-swathed windows, white louvered shutters are attached to the bottom half of the windows. The shutters, which add another traditional touch, let in plenty of light while at the same time providing privacy. The changing table is actually a hutch that could also be used in a breakfast area or as an entertainment center (figure A). Here, however, it serves as an elegant and functional space for diaper changes. The rich cherrywood finish provides a striking contrast to the red-and-cream toile, and the ample storage -- shelving as well as drawers -- make it multifunctional enough to serve the baby well in years to come. The finish of the sleigh-style crib matches that of the hutch and serves to tie the two sides of the room together (figure B). Angled in a corner, the crib adds interest as a focal point. Seating is essential in a nursery, and for this one Pila has chosen a classic wicker rocker -- a great addition to any traditional style -- placed in a corner beside a window (figure C). Although the chair doesn't match the other two pieces in the room, Pila says that it complements them with its color as well as its texture -- and the placement adds yet another focal point to the room. She explains that because she is using only three pieces of furniture in the nursery, she wants them to be bold and important. The overhead lighting is provided by a simple domed glass fixture, which Pila replaces with a four-armed pewter chandelier to which she adds simple, traditional shades (figure D).
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