Today, I'm here to feature the first design, Emilee's Master Bedroom. Be sure to go check out her blog Sweetly Made (just for you)- she has some great ideas and projects!
Emilee decided to get a design for her Master Bedroom. She and Hubby have a young son, so they need a romantic retreat!
Their space has some great architectural features, but a lack of personality. They've fallen into the trap most young marrieds do- they get so focused on the public areas of the house and then the kids rooms, they forget to focus on their bedroom- the escape from the hustle and bustle of life.
Here's a few before pics:
Look at the awesome vaulted ceiling- and the builder's grade light fixture. This room is just calling out for some romantic style!
Emily responded in her questionnaire that they liked contemporary lines, dark woods, and their new blue sheets. She and her husband are also looking for some romance in this space. Looking at their pictures, the room also functions as a home office, and one of them is a big reader. They'd like to keep this re-design around $5,000 total. They love the style of Pottery Barn and Restoration Hardware. Emilee hates clutter, so integrated storage is a plus.
Here's their E-design board:
The big feature item in this room is a new bed. I recommended they splurge and invest in a bed they both love- like the one shown above from Pottery Barn. The rest of the room is budget-friendly, and as they can, they can upgrade to more investment pieces.
Both Pottery Barn and Restoration Hardware feature beds with lots of layers, so I recommended adding in a coverlet and a throw blanket on top of a white duvet cover with some detail- like the one from Target. Matching the coverlet to their existing sheets will really make the blue pop.
Other features of the room are a reading nook in the window alcove, and a steamer trunk to hold linens and serve as a place to put laundry. The computer stays in the same location, but hides away in a computer armoire. A white Ikea chair adds a pop of freshness to the room. I also recommended they start a gallery wall by enlarging photos that have meaning to them.
The design finishes out with soft blue paint for the walls, a large rug for the floor, and a chandelier on a dimmer for mood lighting. I always recommend putting ceiling lights on dimmers- it makes so much difference to be able to adjust lighting to fit the activity taking place in the room.
At $3,800, there is still plenty of room in the budget for Emilee to hire painters, seamstresses, and electricians if she so desires.
So there's Emilee's Master Bedroom. I can't wait to see how they take the design plan and run with it!
If you're interested in your own E-design, click on the "Interiors" tab at the top!
Thanks again Margaret! That was so much fun. Now, I need to get our budget ready, convince my husband that I NEED the orange chair and new bed frame and then I'll let you know. It will probably be another year or so.
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