Floating shelves began to appear a few years ago t o rave reviews.

Not only does this type of shelf l ook sleek and modern, it reduces the appearance of clutter and turns a shelf into an opportunity for display. Early versions of this shelf had strong weight limitations and the shelf or box was often tiny in comparison to the needs that most people h ave for display and storage. [XNEWLINEX]A single m an's bed is an interesting thing. You would think that they would need nothing larger than a twin, b ut must single men enjoy having as much space in t heir bed that they can get. Most men's bedrooms wi ll have a full-size bed and some get really luxuri ous and get a queen or even a king sized bed! When it comes to men and beds, bigger is always better . [XNEWLINEX]The definition of an antique varies f rom source to source; however, it is generally agr eed that antiques are decorative or functional ite ms that show a degree of craftsmanship or special attention to design elements. Customs officials in most countries deem all items, including furnishi ngs, art, accessories, and personal possessions ov er 100 years old to be antique and, therefore, dut y free. Most collectors use 50 years as a benchmar k. Cars in the United States are considered antiqu e if they are 25 years or older. [XNEWLINEX]If you enjoyed this article, subscribe to this column by clicking the "Subscribe" icon above. For more ide as from Elaine Williamson, visit her Web site, Ela ine Williamson Designs. [XNEWLINEX]The noble look of the canopy bed is probably derived from its fou r posters at each corner of the bed. Flowing fabri cs in sensuous colors and materials are sometimes draped over, lending an aristocratic touch. A cano py bed with drapes is a great idea if you're very sensitive to light. No longer must you go to sleep with a mask over your eyes-just close the curtain s over the canopy bed and revel in the darkness. L ighter fabrics like linens in soft colors just cre ate a pretty silhouette worth looking at from insi de the bed and outside. [XNEWLINEX]Southwestern-Rich color

rmth and joyful spirit to this style. Furniture is more basic and naturalistic and makes frequent us e of mortise and tenon joints. The look is enhance d by turquoise or silver accents. Full achievement of a Southwestern look may require some Navajo ru gs and other indigenous accents. [XNEWLINEX]There is no being quite like the single man. Single men live an entirely different lifestyle than any othe r type of human on the planet. They live for the d ay, focusing on anything that catches their fancy, often switching their interests more frequently t han they do their underwear. Most men do not enjoy decorating their house. Sometimes they decorate w ith things that were purchased for them, often by a parent, and sometimes they live with whatever an ex has left. Most often, however, they throw a fe w things in a room and consider that their master bedroom furniture. [XNEWLINEX]Although Bloom is no t available in brick & mortar stores in NE Ohi o, a very short trek to Columbus, OH could garner a bounty of fabulous modern baby style. [XNEWLINEX]