3 Ways to Transform Your Master Bedroom
Recently we had the good fortune to transform a client’s master bedroom from lackluster to luscious. There are many ways to do this, but my top three favorites are:
1. Personalize your furnishings. These clients are avid birdwatchers, and recently moved to a condo overlooking the Willamette River that teems with local waterfowl, raptors, and many other birds. They have a large collection of paintings and sculpture that feature feathered creatures of all kinds, and I felt this interest was under-represented in the bedroom. My presentation of the large-scale, watercolor linen by Kravet (“Sparrows”) for drapery was a way to bring their major interest front and center. They loved it, and it kicked off all the other choices.
2. Add color! The “before” shot has a little bit of color (celadon green in the lamps and quilt at the end of the bed), but it’s not enough to make this room feel alive and interesting. I like a limited palette, in this case taken from the printed linen: taupe for the headboard wall, aqua on the upholstered headboard and pair of chairs, and a pop of red with flowers. The luxury bedding echoes the wall color and is a serene contrast to the vibrant drapery.
3. Make sure the headboard is the focal point of the room. In the “before” photo the wooden headboard is mostly hidden behind the bedding, and the art above the bed lacks cohesiveness. We used an aqua chenille for the upholstered headboard (“KravetArmor”), and placed it against the slightly darker wall to create an intimate, cohesive feeling (this figure/ground reversal is something I love to do whenever possible). We also added contemporary night stands flanking the bed in a color lighter than the wall.
Now the room feels inviting, pulled-together, and reflects the clients’ interests and taste. They are thrilled with the results, which makes me very happy. If you feel stumped about how to transform your bedroom, give Emery & Associates a call! We would love to collaborate with you.
My thanks to everyone who worked on this project: headboard/pair of chairs by DFI Custom Upholstery; drapery, Euro pillow, bedskirt by Corby Watkins; drapery installation by Window Coverings Solutions; drapery hardware by Kirsch from Best Window Coverings; nightstands by Woodbridge from Parker Furniture; coverlet and pair of Euro Shams from Manor Fine Wares; painted headboard wall by Peter Weller.
There are 10 Comments to "3 Ways to Transform Your Master Bedroom"
Hello, Kathia: What a lovely, serene environment. So much more inviting for a peaceful night’s rest. Great idea to look past the feathered friends on the drapery to the Willamette where the real aviary awaits. Wonderful job as always.
Thank you, Donna. Your comments are always so insightful. I really appreciate it.
Loved the fabrics and colors, Kathia. Especially the headboard and the bird print. It’s very fresh and comfortable!
Thanks so much, Dinah. I always appreciate your responses to my blog posts.
Lovely Kathia! Holly & Fred
Thanks so much, Holly.
I note how the separation of the drapery rings against the pale wall echoes in a way the openness between the branches on the print. All beautiful of course, and an interesting example of riffing off the birds.
Thank you, Holly, for your thoughtful comments! Very much appreciated.
What a concept this is! You have really emphasized the wonderful aviary print with the muted taupe and blue. I could see a breeze stirring up the drapes for a realistic nature effect, waving the twigs and birds. Well done Kathia!
Merci beaucoup, my musical friend. I love receiving your input!