As designer Katie Bromley says, the bedroom shouldn’t be an afterthought. “It’s worthy of all the same care and attention as the more public spaces in your home. Having a beautiful and enveloping bedroom creates joy, fosters creativity and supports rest and relaxation.” Here, Bromley and seven other pros share bedrooms they recently refreshed with thoughtful details like soothing colors, hand-painted wallcoverings, custom lighting and durable performance fabrics.
1. Modern Retreat
Designer: Laurie DeCredico of DeCredico Design
Location: Dawsonville, Georgia
Size: 270 square feet (25 square meters); 15 by 18 feet
Homeowners’ request. “They wanted a modern, peaceful retreat with neutral colors to highlight the view,” designer Laurie DeCredico says. “After years living in a Craftsman-style home in the city, with dark wood furniture, they wanted a light, airy, sleek space. It was a complete fresh start, except for paint color. I needed to keep the current paint from the previous owner.”
Special features. Oversize oak wood hoop chandelier. Custom-made textured fabric Roman shades. Gray leather upholstered bed. Blue velvet chair.
Designer tip. “Have someone lay out the room for you so that items are to scale and fit together properly,” DeCredico says. “Many people call me after they have made purchases they regret and can’t return that don’t fit the style or size of the space or the look that they are trying to achieve.”