a bedroom is the most intimate and personal room in the house and the objects that decorate it should reflect this display old family photographs cherished possessions and favorite books bedrooms also offer an opportunity to indulge a passion for exotic textiles spangly embroidered or mirrored Indian cloth richly colored or boldly patterned African fabric or intricate Indonesia batik can all be used as bedcovers while swathed and draped lengths of muslin bring a hint of colonial charm on the floor choose a nature fiber such as jute or sisal or scatter handmade rugs or kilims that are soft and warm beneath bare feet