Heirloom Makeover

Two heirloom pieces—the homeowner’s great-grandmother’s four-poster bed and her grandfather’s writing desk—anchor this room. When it came to updating the antique bed, she started with solid bed linens. She also found a lively fabric for both the bed skirt and canopy. With its well-tailored appearance, the bed now lives up to the distinction of being a treasured piece.

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