Q:

Tobi – I’m looking to add detail and interest to the drapery panels in my son’s bedroom.  What would you suggest?  I can’t find anything that doesn’t look “girly”!
Anne, Chicago

A:

Thanks for the question Anne!  I like to add a wide grosgrain trim to draperies for a clean, masculine look.

In the photo above, you can see the grosgrain added just the right amount of color and interest.  I hope this helps!

Happy decorating,
Tobi

p.s. Just for fun…why don’t we have a look at the rest of this fresh and bold–yet masculine–suite: