Just in terms of paint (while I'm thinking about it) pale colors with white trim seem to brighten a room nicely. I used a white semi-gloss for Gwydion's bedroom ceiling and it really helps reflect the light. Might be an option for you to consider.
Also, I have seen people use open backed shelves as room dividers- they can be nice if you keep the books down low and the pretty stuff up top- lets more light through. A canopy bed might not be too bad if you had sheer hangings, but I think a low platform bed would be awesome. You can even find them with drawers underneath.
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Date: 2009-07-22 02:57 am (UTC)Also, I have seen people use open backed shelves as room dividers- they can be nice if you keep the books down low and the pretty stuff up top- lets more light through. A canopy bed might not be too bad if you had sheer hangings, but I think a low platform bed would be awesome. You can even find them with drawers underneath.