This post has been in the works for quite a while, and I’m so happy to finally share it with all of you.
Here’s a synopsis of the project:
The Challenge: Take a 1990’s master suite and bring it into today while retaining the home’s character and honoring the homeowners’ style preferences.
Pain Points: 1. The clients are busy with careers, classes, and a new baby on the way. They simply didn’t have the time to make a new plan for these spaces and do all of the leg work involved. 2. Although they have style preferences, they weren’t sure how to pull it all together to create a master suite they could enjoy for this phase of their lives.
Style Preferences: The clients were smart in that the highest priority was to blend the new design with the architectural style of the home and their mountaintop location. They love the outdoors and kayaking and wanted some nature inspired touches in their new suite.
The Plan: We decided to work within the existing footprint of the bedroom while updating the decor and a few of the architectural features. They wanted refined but not formal, clean lines, and a few rustic touches to speak to their love of nature.
The Before: Well, let’s just say the 90’s were looking a little tired in here, and definitely not a reflection of my clients preferences or lifestyle. Observe:
What we Did: My client wanted a pretty bedroom, but not necessarily girly or feminine. She wanted a handsome room that felt quiet and restful. Nothing sets the tone quite like the perfect paint color, and we landed on a rich, dark charcoal/brown for the walls. See that fireplace? It got a major makeover with some gorgeous marble slabs that make a statement in the most simple form. The brown cabinet behind the wing chair was removed and a custom built in cabinet was installed to display personal collections and cherished family photos. We kept the rice carved bed - it is such a high quality piece and will be forever stylish, so it was an easy decision.
The Result:
Hello, tall dark and handsome! The bedroom is restorative, timeless and restful for a busy couple with a new baby. To further meet the clients’ needs for functionality, we added natural linen blackout lined curtains trimmed in a luxe navy velvet to provide the perfect sleeping environment.
Mixing a few modern design elements with classic pieces always nets a curated and personalized look. Bed linens are neutral and textural, with a playful infusion of color and nature found in the bunny tapestry pillow.
Remember the old fireplace? It’s been replaced with this stunner in the most chic marble imaginable!. The simplicity of the design allows the veining to shine - and it does just that. The antique chair is a family piece that was updated with a watercolor floral fabric.
We had so much fun styling the new bookshelves. We made no new purchases for this area - everything we used was already in the client’s home!
And just for fun, here is an iphone shot from photography day. We brought in some greenery to add life to the fireplace photo.
In my next post, we’ll take a look at the attached sunroom/office space. You’ll want to be sure and check it out - it’s so good!
The Green Room Interiors is currently accepting new work for early 2023. We’d love to help you live joyfully through great design. Email us at thegreenroominteriors@gmail.com and tell us about your project!
