Oct 5, 2006

House Calls

by Terri Sapienza

Featured Item

Beaded rattan jewelry box, 'Oval Blue Day'

Fatimah Mateen and Steve Royster moved into their Falls Church condo two years ago and have had a difficult time figuring out how to arrange their master bedroom, which measures 10 feet 9 inches by 13 feet 7 inches. They'd like a comfortable, organized retreat that provides storage and display. Lisa Cannon of Condo Cool in the District (www.condocool.com) has a solution.

Illustration by Laura Salarano

...Lisa Cannon says:

To prevent a small space from feeling smaller, resist the urge to put too much on the walls. Artwork can be changed from time to time (like a changing exhibit), so an entire collection can be enjoyed. In this space, hang one large piece over the bed and a smaller piece on either side of the window.

...Keep top-of-the-dresser clutter to a minimum with colorful storage. Cannon likes the Oval Blue Day beaded rattan jewelry boxes available from Novica ( http://www.novica.com/ , $38.95 each).