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Old-world charm gets a fresh and contemporary twist in Alberta's Chateau Lake Louise.



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1 Artwork
If you don't have a great view, frame your favourite print of the Canadian Rockies. Busby suggests working from the palette of your artwork to determine the colour scheme of the room. If your own photos don't make the grade, consider buying from a professional photographer in the area. Try canadianrockies.net/photogal.html

Image at left: Hoodoo Ridge, Banff National Park 1995 by Craig Richards
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2 Floor lamps
Lighting is key to creating the elegant ambience of the room. Use a couple of incandescent floor lamps in the corners of the room to provide warm light, perfect for reading. Choose a classic-style stand in a dark tone. The shade should be off-white with traditional lines and simple trim. Try the Hampton Bay Oakton Traditional Floor Lamp (at left) available at homedepot.ca.
3 Entertainment armoire
Tastefully hiding your 21st century technology in an old-world room requires just the right armoire. Look for one with a rich finish and aged hardware to evoke the character of the past. Cherry wood in particular offers timelessness and durability. The Provence armoire by Lane Home Furnishings (at left) fits the bill and features drawer pulls modeled from 18th century pieces. lanefurniture.com.
4 Wallpaper
Give your walls a stately aesthetic by applying textured wallpaper. Mimic the Chateau's yellow hue with a grey leaf pattern (Cole & Son's Waldorf Fern Trail at left) or go with a tone-on-tone print. cole-and-son.com (available through Lee Jofa showrooms across Canada; leejofa.com).
5 Side table/nightstand
Store your favourite bedside reading in a cherry side table with clean lines to complete the look of the regal Chateau bedroom. The Blake Side Chest by Bombay Company (at left) offers just the right look. bombaycompany.com

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