Most of the monograms here on Houzz are on pillows. I think this bed's a good example of how monograms work well in a room. The monogram, starburst, and floral pillow are all feminine, but not overly so, and they're balanced by the stark lines of the bed.
In a room with many interesting things happening, this sunburst mirror still stands out. he thin delicate lines of the sun's rays combine to provide a beautiful graphic pop on the wall.
The pillow in the forefront of this photo has a great damask design. The velvety texture of the fabric practically leaps off of the pillow's soft background. The effect is particularly dramatic because of the black-on-white color choice.
This is exactly what I want to do with my four poster bed, to place a starburst mirror over the head board, and to have simple lamps at each side. Beautiful!
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