Beauty in the Bedroom(17)

Refined Rusticity

Venetian plaster walls and warm desert light bathe the master bedroom of this Arizona house in a gentle golden glow. The design pays tribute to its Southwestern locale with a Native American-style kiva fireplace and displays of pottery, but elements like the wing chair, Oriental rug, and nailhead-studded antique leather trunk provide a traditional appeal that’s more universal.

Tip: In any region with a strong decorating style of its own, it’s fine to honor that style but it’s even better to enlarge it, including more universal features to help the style wear well without becoming tiresome or clichéd.

Interior design: Patty Burdick