A lady's bedroom (where money can be commanded) may be a very charming retreat. Bedsteads of great elegance may be purchased, and should if possible stand back in an alcove. We have seen them of carved ivory, dating from Queen Elizabeth's days: of carved oak, of polished mahogany, of very pretty manufactured brass. One very splendid bedstead, of Louis XIV.'s time, we have seen, the centre of the top of which was lined with looking-glass, surrounded by a painted ivory frame of great beauty; fluted blue satin sloped from it to the sides, and from thence fell blue satin curtains trimmed with lace. It was a couch fit for a princess.

The bedstead of modern days is less splendid but far more healthy, for curtains are very generally eschewed by the wealthy class of our day, and the light but elegant brass bedstead is wisely preferred. The pillows are edged with lace, the coverlet an embroidered or Marcella quilt, on it a coloured silk duvet. On the pillows an embroidered case, lined with same colour, for the night-dress.

Bedroom carpets should not be fixed to the floor, a margin of polished wood may be left round the room, so that the carpet may be taken up and beaten frequently. It should not be of a large bright pattern: a soft moss carpet, or some general tint of great delicacy, is best. By the side of the bed should be a deep white-wool flossy-looking mat for stepping on when the lady gets up. A similar rug before the fire in winter, and a small one before the toilette-table, are also desirable. Near the washing-stand should be spread;a large square of thick soft flannel, nicely bound, for the bath to stand on. The toilette service should match the washing-stand china, and both should harmonize with the carpet and walls. In some houses you will see lace curtains fastened with a crescent to the ceiling above the toilette-table, and floating down on each side of it. These are used in old families. In former days, at least about a hundred years ago, it was usual when a death took place in the family to draw these curtains over the looking-glasses and mirrors. In the present day they can be drawn to shelter the toilette-table from dust, but their chief use is adornment, to which they add greatly. A screen round the washing-stand is comfortable and may also be made very ornamental.

A cheval glass, easy-chairs, a sofa, a table for writing, etc., are necessary. On the latter should be placed in every bedroom an inkstand, pens, blotting-paper case, and taper. In many houses a Bible stands beside them.

The curtains of the bedroom should be chintz, we think, both as being more lively to the eye and capable of cleaning more perfectly than satin or damask. The new material, Cretonne, is also well suited to the purpose, A bookcase, fixed to the wall or standing near it, should contain favourite books. Pictures in bedchambers are generally of a religious character, and wall texts are especially suitable as well as ornamental. One general rule may close our hints on a handsome chamber: let everything in it tend to soothe and cheer the inmate, and make it a retreat from the noise and hurry of daily life.

The Gentlemen's Dressing-rooms should have the same carpet and curtains as the adjoining bedroom; easy-chair and couch of the same chintz as the bedroom furniture; the dressing-table must not be a toilette; there must be a good-sized marble washing-stand, a bath, boot-jack, etc.; table with writing materials, and small bookshelves.