Boudoir – Wikipedia

ARCHITECTURE:
– A boudoir was historically part of a lady’s private suite of rooms.
– It was adjacent to her bedchamber and used for bathing and dressing.
– In later periods, boudoirs were used as private drawing rooms.
– They were also used for activities like embroidery or spending time with a spouse.
– Boudoirs were generally found only in grand houses.

FURNITURE:
– The term boudoir now denotes a style of ornate bedroom furnishing.
– It is described as traditionally ornate or busy.
– Boudoir styles are often Renaissance or French-inspired.
– They can also describe a country cottage style with whitewashed walls and heavy bed furniture.
– Boudoir styles are characterized by deep bedding.

GALLERY:
– Boudoir at the Hôtel de Besenval in Paris.
– Boudoir of Marie Antoinette in Fontainebleau Palace, France.
– Illustration of a boudoir in the style of Louis XVI by Frederick Litchfield.
– Boudoir of Empress Maria Alexandrovna in the Winter Palace at the State Hermitage.
– Various historical boudoir designs are showcased in different locations.

SEE ALSO:
– Harem.
– Ladyfinger (biscuit), which translates as boudoirs in French.

REFERENCES:
– Boudoir – Collins English Dictionary. Collins. Retrieved 2015-08-21.
– Definition of BOUDOIR from Merriam-Webster.
– Definition of boudoir from Dictionary.com.