Though generous in scale, this 400-square-foot primary bedroom once lacked built-in storage, architectural interest, and intentional design. Tucked beneath asymmetrical rooflines, the bland, neutral room featured odd drywall lines with no purpose or appeal, and had a traditional, builder-grade vibe.
“We really wanted to update and modernize the bedroom,” says the homeowner, who lives with her husband and their two sets of twins. “We wanted to make the space more functional with respect to storage, and to have it be furnished in an inviting, warm, and relaxing way.”
DMV interior designer Heather Golde of Heather Golde Home knew what she needed to do to achieve her clients’ wish list.
“The architectural elements were definitely the biggest challenge for this bedroom, and they needed major modification,” says Golde. “For example, we reframed the drywall spaces on either side of the fireplace for symmetry, and then created a built-in feature with open display shelves.”
On the opposite side of the fireplace, where a long corridor leads into the bedroom, Golde decided to create beautiful built-in storage on both sides.
“We created utility in an area of the room that not only lacked character and grace, but was completely underutilized,” she says.
After commissioning custom-made shutters for the unusually shaped arched window over the bed, Golde went bold with the palette, saturating all the walls and trim in Hague Blue by Farrow & Ball. The new bed was custom-upholstered in a complementary luxurious velvet in a rose blush.
“Creating a completely new mood in this bedroom was our ultimate goal,” says Golde, who suggested new furnishings throughout, including a pair of plush swivel chairs by the glass wall of windows and door that open onto the balcony.
The result feels like stepping into a deep-blue night, rather than into a rainy, gray day.
“We love the space. It’s become a relaxing, luxe, adult space that we enjoy, especially after putting our young ones to bed,” says the homeowner. “We especially like to have a glass of wine in the seating area to unwind after a long day.”
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