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windows and accents
IN THE HOME

by Kathryn Weber their half-moon shape creates
a pleasant visual balancing the
straight lines of the bed and
A demilune table speaks headboard.
to French style and adds
SPACE-SAVERS
a classic touch to any
decor. With its half-moon shape, a Demilunes are most often used
demilune table makes a statement in as consoles at entryways or in small
elegance and sophistication. For small spots or corners to add that little
spaces or tight entries, a demilune’s something different. But in a small
curved shape is just the thing to keep living room, demilunes make a
you from knocking against it as you DEMILUNE terrific side table. The soft half-
walk by. And for a piece that exudes round shape means that they won’t
have harsh corners, making their
loads of style? These little tables never smooth silhouette perfect for small
have known you needed. When TABLES hallways. If your hallway is extra-long,
cut corners.
spaces.
OUT FLANKED
They also make an excellent accent
A demilune table is one of those
piece for stairway landings or narrow
decorative accessories you may never
add a pair of tables for more interest.
you’re looking for something to help At the end of a hall, a demilune table
anchor a window, simply flank it on is the perfect accent piece to anchor the
either side with a demilune table. end of your hallway.
Their arc-shaped appeal helps to ADD BIG Need something for entertaining
manage the straight lines of a square purposes? For the open look of a bar cart
window and make the look come into SOPHISTICATION but the sleek style of a demilune try My
an aesthetic balance. Better Half Console by Caracole in gold
Demilune tables also make a great and glass (www.laylagrace.com) to serve
statement when paired on either side of your drinks with Art Deco appeal.
a fireplace or entry door. Using a pair IN A SMALL Need a small table for your kitchen? A
of tables adds interest and panache to demilune table with a small side chair can
your room’s look. To create a seating turn your plain kitchen into a cozy eat-in
space, try flanking one demilune table PACKAGE nook. If you enjoy antiques, search for
with a couple of chairs that can be pulled the wall-mounted or wall-hung demilune
together to share a cup of coffee or to table. These are even more space-saving
simply look stylish. and add a unique touch to your home.
You’ll find varieties such as the two-legged
STORAGE style and that are affixed to a wall while other
A demilune table can also add beautiful makes an elegant statement, and its small top demilunes without legs are mounted directly to
storage with charm in any room. Try adding a drawer can hold cocktail napkins and corkscrews. the wall. n
demilune table in the dining room as a pleasant In the bedroom, demilune tables can be used
change for the standard bar cart. The Veranda as side tables and won’t have any sharp corners ©2020 Kathryn Weber.
Braken demilune storage table (www.wayfair.com) to bump as you get into and out of bed. Plus, Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
CREATE A COZY

WINDOW SEAT

TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF VIEWS

by Kathryn Weber in bookshelves can create a window seat
that looks like a custom build and gives
D reamy and romantic, window you an extra display or storage area with
seats are the perfect spot to surrounding bookshelves. The Aubrey
enjoy a cup of tea on a winter window seat and bookshelf combo from
day, simply take in a pretty view or make Pottery Barn is an easy to install and
a cozy spot in the sun for your cat to readymade window seat just waiting for
nap. Window seats are inviting, creating a book and a cup of tea. The Ryland
a comfy spot to read a book. It’s also banquette, also from Pottery Barn, is
a great way to add some architectural another window seat that’s ready to
interest to your home. install and, with a few cushions, can turn
a simple window and dining table into a
BAY WINDOW space-saving banquette.
When there’s a bay window in a
home, it beckons for a window seat. WINDOW BENCH
These windows have space that often If you’re renting or simply want to
goes unutilized, so a seat that has added make a window seat in a pinch, adding a
storage is a terrific way to use the space, window seat bench below a window will
add charm and build in extra storage. encourage you to sit and linger. Add a
However, because the bay window has bench under a foyer window to create a
a unique shape, it will require a built-in
cabinet to pull off the look. cozy spot for a guest to wait or for you to
Your local cabinet maker or put on shoes before you leave the house.
craftsman can build a seat, and by Of course, not all built-in window
adding doors at the front or a hinged lid seats need to be enclosed. A window seat
up top, you can squeeze in some extra bench can be built under a window that
space to store cushions, blankets or other has room beneath. These make good
items. If you’re handy, adding a window spots to store books, shoes or backpacks.
seat isn’t that hard if you can handle the Better still, a window seat bench such
angled cuts. Bay windows in a dining as this can be made easily from some
area are natural for a window seat, so antique corbels, topped with a sturdy
adding one here will give you a unique plank and then topped with a cushion.
seating option for your dining table and Love long naps? Create a window seat
a view to boot. bench bed for a snuggly spot to linger
or an impromptu bed for overnight
STANDARD WINDOW guests. n
A window at the end of a bedroom
also makes a terrific spot for a seat. If the ©2020 Kathryn Weber Distributed
window is centered on the wall, adding by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
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