An old opium bed design introduces Asian opulence in a bedroom. Framing pictures between two pieces of glass allows the wall color to show through as the mat.
Gold leaf is applied in a broken pattern to give an opulent patina to molding.
The Royal Treatment Designer Edward Turrentine shows Kitty Bartholomew how to make Asian decorating elements in a bedroom suite flamboyant and colorful. The design of the opulent chinoiserie bed is a copy of an old opium bed. He recommends using an exaggerated piece, like the opium bed, to help carry off a theme. The walls received a glamorous treatment in keeping with the tone set by the bed . This technique has the added benefit of being easy to clean.