Master Bedroom & Master Bath
“Achieve an oasis for the soul” ...
This was the basis for the Dream Room Entry for 2008. The client’s goal then became my own...to have a peaceful and inviting master bedroom and bath that could be a space to retreat, meditate and restore the spirit!
Everything in the master bedroom was outdated. We needed to replace the furniture, but also to create the space that would fulfill the client’s vision.
After completing renovations throughout the first floor of their home, my clients asked for help with the master bedroom and bath.
The husband had recently retired from a very stressful job that required prolonged business trips. Right before his retirement, the husband finished a six month stay in China!
The clients were also experiencing “empty nest” for the first time. With the eldest son serving in Iraq, a daughter in college and the youngest son in culinary school, they were alone for much of the time. Making this room special meant they could spend time there and not feel so alone as they would in the large family room or kitchen.
The furniture was outdated and not functional. A walk in closet was to be created, which meant the dresser, armoire and chest could be eliminated. This opened up the space for a seating area.
The client’s taste leaned towards the modern edge with 'one foot' in the traditional style. I took my time to make sure each piece selected kept the proper balance between the two styles and had relevance to the theme of the room.
Looking through fabrics first gave me an idea for the theme of these two rooms. You can see the egg shape repeated in the fabrics, the bed frame and the curtain trim. What is not seen in the after photo is where we replaced the ceiling fan with a pendant centered in a faux iron medallion that also repeats this shape.
The egg/oval pattern, which represents renewal and rebirth is meaningful to the client since she embraces the restorative powers of yoga and meditation.
Using neutrals in cream, brown and green adds to the peaceful feeling the client’s envisioned. To assure this sensibility of a calm, serene space, the accessories were kept to a minimum. A few live plants and other organic shapes were added to the space. These items included faux painted fonds in a corner, a water fountain and a single piece of artwork opposite the bed.
It was important to both the designer and the client’s to select “green” materials wherever possible. The bed sheets are bamboo, the paint is low VOC and the table for the fountain is made of recycled wood. The majority of the fabrics and furniture were made in the USA, therefore reducing the environmental impact of shipping.
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