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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.”
Rug: Tibetan collection in ivory, beige and silver, Safavieh; nightstands: Axiom collection, Bernhardt; bed: Morgan leather shelter bed in Smoke, king size, Bernhardt; chandelier: Baum in brushed oak, Four Hands; bench: Tribecca, Pasargad
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2. Pink Glow
Designer: Katie Bromley of Spaces by Katie
Location: Bethesda, Maryland
Size: 224 square feet (21 square meters)
Homeowners’ request. “This southeast-facing bedroom gets amazing light, which begged for a wow color,” designer Katie Bromley says. “While pink isn’t always an easy sell, pink is a universally flattering color — when done right — and would create a mood and ambiance perfect for a bedroom at any time of day: cheerful and energizing in the morning while warm and cozy in the evening. It feels like sunset in the room at dusk.”
Special features. “Benjamin Moore Odessa Pink covers the walls and is enhanced with Cole & Son’s Nuvole mural in Pearl on the ceiling, creating a dynamic and unexpected space,” Bromley says. “The leaning mirror, mother-of-pearl bedside lamps and Lulu & Georgia Lockwood bed covered in a rich olive linen keeps the room relaxed and inviting.”
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3. Equestrian Escape
Designer: Rachel Mehl of Mehl Home Designs
Location: Dallas
Size: 95 square feet (8.8 square meters); 9½ by 10 feet
Homeowners’ request. “This particular client loves to host out-of-town family and needed a space that out-of-towners could feel comfortable in for a small weekend stay,” designer Rachel Mehl says. “An unused office space-turned-storage room begged us for a little facelift. I suggested we close off the adjoining larger office space and create a small closet area for additional storage by borrowing space from the adjoining room. As we were clearing away some of the clutter, I noticed an antique cabinet hidden under Christmas decorations. The client told me the story behind this little gem and how it housed an early-edition collection of Dickens’ novels. We ended up using this as our inspiration for the room makeover and went with an ‘English equestrian escape’ as our theme.”
Special features. “We designed a unique armoire-style closet made from mahogany wood to mimic the antique book cabinet housed in the room to bring warmth into the space,” Mehl says. “Due to the room’s smaller size, we opted for a soft white on the walls (Sherwin-Williams Alabaster) with contrasting trim (Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black). To create a more English feel, we went with a paneled wall behind the bed to add texture to the space and paired that with oversized, dramatic sconces from Regina Andrew in place of bedside lamps.”
Designer tip. “To create a more dramatic look in a smaller room — or any room for that matter — paint your walls a lighter color than your trim,” Mehl says. “Don’t be afraid to paint trim a deep, moody color. It creates an elevated, refined touch without much effort.”
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4. Moody Luxe
Designer: Dora Dmitriev Design
Location: New York City
Size: 190 square feet (18 square meters)
Homeowner’s request. “The client wanted his bedroom to echo the luxurious European hotels he stays at during his travels,” designer Dora Dmitriev says. “Additionally he wanted a beautiful backdrop to display his books and art collection.”
Special features. “The apartment was originally painted in a stark white and had harsh lighting, so we repainted and added a dark, moody wallpaper so that it would feel cozy and luxurious,” Dmitriev says. “We added layered lighting with an incredible silk pendant as well as vintage floor lamps and nightstand lamps. The custom bed’s vibrant red silk fabric picks up the red flowers in the wallpaper, making it pop. We mixed vintage elements with luxurious silk and velvet fabrics to complement the historic building. A variety of wood tones and metals bring interest to the space, while antique rugs and textiles add a layer of visual interest that complements the wallpaper without competing with it.”
Designer tip. “To elevate a plain room, adding a darker wallpaper can drastically transform the mood of a space,” Dmitriev says. “Using layered lighting will create a more luxurious feel to any space. And always make sure that all your lights are on dimmers.”
“Uh-oh” moment. “The apartment is located in an old historic building, so the walls had many years of caked-on white paint,” Dmitriev says. “The walls of the entire apartment required heavy-duty sanding and smoothing out to allow the doors and windows to close properly and to access the electrical outlets. Wiring the pendant light took a very experienced electrician due to the old wires of the building and an incredibly shallow junction box.”
Wallpaper: Les Baobabs Amoureux, Zak + Fox; pendant light: Scheherazade 2 tiers Silk lamp Geometric, Fortuny; headboard fabric: Damask Pierre in red, Brunschwig & Fils
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5. Tropical Haven
Designer: Michelle Miller Design
Location: Tampa, Florida
Size: 785 square feet (73 square meters)
Homeowners’ request. “Coming from New York to Florida, they requested an exotic tropical feel in the space,” designer Michelle Miller says. “They wanted items that were durable and that they didn’t need to worry about when laying around in bathing suits, etc. We used all performance fabrics and had several of our vendors add a protective finish coat to the case-good tops for water stains from glassware.”
Special features. “Keeping the space light and neutral, our contrast was in the darker wood finishes of the beams and furniture frames,” Miller says. “We used a dark walnut stain on the furniture frames, layered with performance fabrics in boucle, linen, wool, flannel and cotton. When you enter the space, the room is impactful immediately. However, it does not detract from the amazing views of the water and beach.
“The drapes are sheer with subtle threads of dark and neutral beiges and browns running through them. The headboard wall is a paper that is an oversized ivory-on-ivory palm dimensional print. It’s very subtle but makes a strong impact. The two oversized pendants really set the tone for the spaces.”
Designer tip. “I really like pendants over nightstands,” Miller says. “They allow you to utilize the entire top of the nightstand for space and look nice and balanced with a higher headboard.”
Bed: Vanguard Furniture; chairs and ottomans: Rowe Furniture
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6. Edgy Elegance
Designer: Heather Hilliard Design
Location: Gramercy Park neighborhood of New York City
Homeowners’ request. “The clients are based in California and I designed their primary home in Hillsborough years ago,” designer Heather Hilliard says. “They travel to New York City a couple of weeks each month for work, and now that their kids are grown, they decided that having a second home in Manhattan would mark a new chapter and adventure in their lives. Since they had nothing to bring to the new place, it was a dream project and a blank slate for my team and me. They wanted something more edgy, metropolitan, colorful and distinctly different from their California residence. We incorporated many unique, handmade and vintage pieces to add a sense of softness and soul to the space.”
Special features. “Our goal was to create a space that felt fun and inviting,” Hilliard says. “The custom Capitan bed from Lawson-Fenning is upholstered in a Rose Tarlow fabric, which provides a warm, tactile anchor to the room. We paired it with Hanks nightstands from Crump and Kwash, topped with Studio Dunn’s Linden table lamps. To introduce a graphic element, we wrapped the walls in a Porter Teleo hand-painted wallcovering, creating a striking backdrop. The handmade rug grounds the room, softening the space underfoot. The sculptural ceiling light by Lambert & Fils adds playful geometry overhead. A vintage sculptural lounge chair reupholstered in Rogers & Goffigon fabric introduces both comfort and a sense of individuality.”
Designer tip. “We layered lighting at different levels, including a sculptural ceiling fixture paired with bedside lamps and a floor lamp,” Hilliard says. “This approach creates flexibility and atmosphere, ensuring the room feels warm and welcoming whether a guest is reading in bed or relaxing.”
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7. Verdant Calm
Designer: Pamela Sandler Architect
Location: West Stockbridge, Massachusetts
Size: 263 square feet (24 square meters)
Homeowners’ request. “The clients wanted a restful yet inspiring bedroom,” architect Pamela Sandler says. “The house is nestled in the verdant Berkshire mountains, so they asked that their bedroom be open to the lush views. They wanted to be able to see the sun rise and set from their bed. They requested the furnishings be comfortable, relaxed and have some curves to soften the linear architecture of the room.”
Special features. “We painted the walls and trim a custom mixed green with just a hint of gray to make it feel ethereal and calming,” Sandler says. “We kept the wood tones light and the window treatments simple and practical. The intent was that the outside views would inspire the interior materials and color selections.”
Designer tip. “We played with the scale of the furniture and lighting,” Sandler says. “Deciding to use just a few pieces to furnish the room, we wanted to make the selections bold but proportionate. Nothing too refined or fussy.”
“Uh-oh” moment. “We first installed a much larger paper lantern,” Sandler says. “So large that the clients hit it when they were getting in and out of bed. Whoops.”
Bed: Wyller, Arhaus; nightstands: Alora, RH; lamps: Gaios, Visual Comfort; paper lantern: Akari, Noguchi; rug: Cambridge Season, Rugs Direct
8. Coastal Chic
Designer: Diane Bianchini of Dream Interiors NY
Location: Quogue, New York
Size: 275 square feet (26 square meters)
Homeowners’ request. “The original bedroom felt dated and lacked both style and function,” designer Diane Bianchini says. “The client envisioned something entirely different — a space that felt like a coastal chic retreat with the relaxed comfort of a high-end resort. Our goal was to reimagine the room with a more thoughtful layout, furnishings that balanced scale and functionality and design details that brought in an airy, sophisticated coastal vibe.”
Special features. “The walls were refreshed in a crisp Benjamin Moore Feather Gray, perfectly balanced by Sherwin-Williams Snowbound on the trim for a clean, coastal contrast,” Bianchini says. “To elevate the overall look and add depth, the vaulted ceiling was painted Benjamin Moore Pike’s Peak Gray, creating a subtle yet dramatic backdrop. A wooden accent bench introduced warmth and texture, softening the cooler tones of the palette.”
Designer tip. “By relocating the bed to a larger wall, we were able to introduce more substantial and functional nightstands — a simple change that immediately improved both the layout and usability of the space,” Bianchini says. “This adjustment not only created better symmetry but also allowed the room to feel more open and thoughtfully designed.”
“Uh-oh” moment. “Moving the bed area in front of an offset window presented a challenge, which we mitigated by adding draperies behind the bed, thus mimicking a ‘wall,’” Bianchini says.
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“Hallways and landings are vital circulation spaces that ensure safe and comfortable movement throughout the home,” architect Thomas Mullally says. “As architects, we keep all of this in mind with our design process. As mobility may decrease with age, these areas need to be designed to minimize obstacles and hazards, promoting ease of use in daily life.”
We’re not talking ugly institutional additions that would ruin the aesthetic of your stylish home. When ideas are incorporated from the outset of a renovation, you have the power to streamline them aesthetically. Whether it’s thoughtful custom cabinetry, careful flooring choices or flexible lighting, there are many simple ideas you can consider incorporating into your project to ensure your house is fit for living long into the future.
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3. Uncurved Seating
Although chairs have been adopting comforting, wraparound shapes with domed curves for a few years, this fair saw the return of sharp, straight lines. That’s one of the things we noticed in creations by young designers, including Hugo Charlet, the young graduate selected by Paris Design Week Factory to showcase his designs for the first time.
The initiative chose to put the spotlight on his Pixa collection, a line of robust, rustic furniture designed for outdoor spaces. Their thick legs and oversized proportions are intriguing, but the manufacturing method also deserves attention. The collection is designed using a unique type of board made from pressure-treated pine for optimal resistance, making manufacturing as straightforward as possible while minimizing off-cuts and waste.
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8. Curves and Sculptural Forms
Curves are making a strong comeback, whether in furniture, cabinetry, tile or mirrors. Fluted finishes, curved sofas and bubble silhouettes soften hard angles, add sculptural interest and create a sense of calm. These rounded forms also bring visual flow and comfort.
“Furniture and decor are taking on more sculptural shapes,” designer Whitney Ray of Wyeth Ray Interiors says. “From curved sofas to asymmetrical mirrors and stone tables with softened edges, these forms add visual interest while evoking a sense of calm and connection to nature. This trend bridges art and function, often blurring the line between furniture and sculpture.”
In this Los Angeles living room by Mark Design, curvy furniture, organic-shaped mirrors, a ribbed coffee table and arched console accessories highlight the trend. The shapes, palette and boucle sofa fabric also contribute to the room’s organic modern style.
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6. Decide the Types of Fixtures You Want
It isn’t just about the style and finish of your fixtures, though these decisions matter. One of the most important things to figure out is what kind of shower head, and how many, your shower will have. Most showers have one shower head, while some have two or three. Some homeowners install rain heads to give their space an extra spa-like feel. Others love the convenience of a handheld shower head. Choose the best option for your needs and lifestyle.
That said, the finish and style of your fixtures can make or break your design. Sleek fixtures can maintain the simplicity of modern and contemporary designs. Ornate fixtures will complement details in traditional, rustic or farmhouse-style showers. Stainless steel, chrome and even brushed nickel are considered contemporary styles, though any can work in traditional and rustic spaces. Oil-rubbed bronze typically works best in traditional spaces.
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3. Think About the Details
Even bathrooms with the most expensive fixtures can end up looking disjointed if the details aren’t carefully considered.
One example, successfully avoided in this bathroom, would be a glass shower screen that comes too close to the side of a vanity. This might look fine from one angle, but what do you see of the vanity through the glass? Will dirt get between them and be difficult to remove?
Another pet peeve is tile that stops halfway up a wall, leaving a horizontal ridge that will collect dust. Either tile the whole wall or set the face of the tile flush with the wall above by adding an extra layer of plasterboard above the tile before the skim coat of plaster.
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Adding to or remodeling your house is one of the most exciting and creative processes you can go through. But with all that responsibility comes pressure to make informed decisions that will last. How can you make sure to get the right design for your lifestyle, stay within your budget and maximize the return on your investment? Start with a great design for every room in your house — including (or especially) the bathroom.
Bathrooms, whether big or small, should always be well thought out and carefully located, and should function with multiple users in mind. We’re long past the era where there was one bathroom for every three bedrooms in the house, and everyone had all the time needed to use it. Today’s bathrooms need to be beautiful, use space efficiently and serve the users functionally. Avoiding common design blunders, as these rooms nicely do, can help you be happier with your bathroom for the long haul.
1. No View Out
No one likes a dark, damp bathroom with bad circulation — it’s no fun spending time in a space like that. If you’re building or relocating a bathroom, try to site it on an outside wall with windows.
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If windows are not an option, installing an operable skylight can allow for the fresh air and natural light needed to make the space feel comfortable.
2. Clear View in From Public Rooms
I once worked on a large remodel for which the existing design had a bathroom in the dining room — seems kind of like a conflict of interests, right? Whenever possible, avoid locating the bathroom directly off one of the home’s public rooms — like the kitchen, living room or dining room.
This doesn’t necessarily mean you have to put in a long hallway, but create some sort of formal separation to break up the line of sight. The last thing you want is to be sitting in the living room with a glass of wine and looking straight into the bathroom at the toilet.
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3. Making It All About the Toilet
That leads me to my next blunder: Avoid making the toilet the first thing you see in the bathroom, and avoid any sightlines to it from adjacent rooms. I like to put the toilet and shower in their own room while keeping the sink separate. This allows someone to take a shower while someone else gets ready at the sink.
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In the bathroom floor plan here, the wall between the two rooms adds only a couple of inches to the overall size of the bathroom but doubles the room’s functionality.
This design can be fairly easy to achieve in a new bathroom and often in a remodel as well. Just make sure you talk to your architect or contractor about it in the planning stages prior to construction.
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5. Thinking Bigger Is Better
That’s right: Bigger isn’t better; better is better. Whether you’re designing a large master bathroom in your dream home or trying to figure out how to squeeze in an extra bathroom for your growing family, the most important aspect of your new bathroom is that it has a great design that functions efficiently for your specific lifestyle.
The truth is, great design is less about how a bathroom looks (although it’s always nice when it looks fantastic) and more about how it works. Great design translates to a house that functions better, costs less to build, is more efficient to maintain and gets you more for less.
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Przygoda-Montgomery also believes that a thoughtful layout and comfortable seating are essential for creating an inviting landscape, especially if the space will be used for entertaining. “If there’s not a comfortable place to sit or a surface to set down a drink, guests won’t linger long,” she says.
Przygoda-Montgomery, who designed the shaded patio in Oro Valley, Arizona, seen here, says that a way to assess whether your yard is guest-ready is to actually host something. “If people are left standing awkwardly or are unsure where to gather, it’s a sign that the space needs better flow and a better furniture arrangement,” she says.
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4. Just for fun — some have said that Superman’s super dog Krypto steals the movie. Are there any specific elements that you would add to your design to make him happy?
“Being a dog lover myself, I would never dare disappoint my actual favorite clients,” Peterson says. “I always take my clients’ pets into consideration when constructing my designs because they are family too and deserve their special little accommodations just as we do. Although I have yet to work with a super dog, I get the sense that there would be some similarities that compare to some of my furry clients’ needs, such as getting their own pantries, doggy spas and sometimes even bedrooms. However, for Krypto, I would absolutely have to design him his own specialty hangar-style dog hangout. There would be a floating racetrack on the ceiling for flight and agility, laser-proof walls that would hold up during training sessions and a salon with a personal stylist to ensure his flawless demeanor is maintained.”
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2. Merging of Disciplines
A celebration of flexible approaches to design was apparent at the festival this year, with designers mixing mediums and fields of craft.
Ed Ng and Terence Ngan of Tai Ping Carpets, for example, have harnessed the crafts of knitting and crochet to create a beautiful new line of cable knit rugs. The cozy rugs take inspiration from the mountainous landscape surrounding the pair’s countryside home near Tokyo, incorporating needlework and crochet to mirror the undulating scenery.
“I have always been fascinated with craft, and knitting in particular. Ever since I was a child, knitting has been associated with a genuine expression of warmth and caring,” Ng says. “We liked the idea of creating a sense of down-to-earth, relaxed luxury that also embraces values of sustainability.”