The home of Karlijn and PieterScandinavian Bedroom, Amsterdam
Photo: Holly Marder © 2013 Houzz
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Floor-length curtains + roller blinds. In the bedroom, where privacy and complete darkness at night are more important than adjusting sun levels during the day, try roller blinds with blackout liners and layer a set of floor-length curtains on top.Tip: Hang curtains on extended rod brackets. Floor-length curtains hung in front of a smaller radiator may be able to close with the help of extended brackets that hold the curtains away from the wall.
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De Jong says she keeps clutter at bay with constant editing. ‘I tidy the house often and edit the space regularly to create a calm space. If I don’t like something, I get rid of it,’ she says. ‘I also use a lot of storage to stash away unsightly things.’Dressers: Malm, Ikea; white vase: Hella Jongerius for Ikea; paper bag: Merci Paris; frame with Finn’s footprint: Ikea; wire stool: Cees Braakman for Pastoe; gray plaid: H&M; rug: House Doctor; prints: “Clean up Your Mess,” House Doctor, Postcard Heart, April and May
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Blinds and Curtains to work around radiators
