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" Photo: Keith Scott Morton What a change! A meshing of graphic blacks and whites puts a modern, bright spin on this space. I love the in-your-face patterns and tactile details\u2014just the right mix of cozy and modern. Photo: Keith Scott Morton To drive home the black-and-white theme, I bought plain white curtains and sewed on black grosgrain ribbon to frame each panel. I replaced Grandma&amp;#039;s chair with a slipcovered one (taken from another room in the house), which lightened up the corner and created a cozy reading spot. (If you can&amp;#039;t bring yourself to part with sentimental heirlooms, put them into storage for later use.) For visual interest and extra seating\u2014and a place to put on your shoes\u2014I placed two glossy, quilted cubes at the foot of the bed. Then it was good-bye to mundane bedside lamps and hello to eye-catching mod picks with cool sensual bases! By adding streamlined accents on the dresser and bedside tables, like new white ceramic vases and a retro alarm clock from the homeowner&amp;#039;s collection, I tied the whole look together. I love how even the white knobs on the dresser look brighter than before! If you&amp;#039;re thinking of replicating this look in your home, keep in mind that too many punchy patterns can be overwhelming. Choose one main piece, as I did with the bedding, and intersperse pared-down elements throughout. Remember\u2014 the goal is a clean, fresh new look! Read on for more budget-wise ideas.    MY THRIFTY TAB   White patent leather cubes (pair)  $330    Complete queen bed set  $180    Table lamps (pair)  $120    Curtains  $100    Styrofoam and artwork  $50    Square pillows (pair)  $40    Vases  $25, $25, $15    Ribbon  $20    Candleholder  $10       Total: $915     Photo: Keith Scott Morton  Photo Finish (left) Create a headboard on the cheap that adds a splash of color to a plain wall and displays your favorite artwork or personal photographs. Talk about multipurpose! Paint a hollow-core door a bright color, layer on prints and top it off with Plexiglas for a polished sheen. Bonus tip: Wicker footstools are an economical alternative to night tables. Spa Sense Transform your sleeping space into a haven by painting walls a soothing shade of blue\u2014an affordable and easy change. Then add on oh-so-touchable textiles, like a furry pillow and three-dimensional area rugs, to cozy up the room. Scarlet Fever Don&amp;#039;t shy away from bold colors! Strong-hued textiles are a great way to add pizzazz. A vibrant rug and daring curtains and linens with large patterns tie into matching accessories. Make your own pillow covers from vintage finds or scraps of fabric from other projects. A fiery hue throughout your room will dramatically change the look of antique pieces. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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