Decorist: DJ’s Master Bedroom

Happy November! I hope everyone had a happy and candy-filled Halloween! My baby dressed as my other baby, so my heart was basically a melted puddle all day!

In other news, I just finished up an awesome project with the nicest client! After completing a long and gorgeous renovation on their home in San Francisco, DJ wanted help creating a perfect master oasis worthy of the time and energy they had already put into the home. They both earned a place to finally relax! The room was a blank slate except for a fresh coat of a blue-based gray paint, meaningful piece of artwork she got in Mexico, king mattress with a new white duvet, and some beautiful new hardwired sconces for over the bedside tables. She wanted the space to have a relaxing, cozy feeling with an airy, uncluttered sophistication. Color-wise, she was drawn to layered neutrals with pops of serene colors (like blues or rosy beige/blush), pops of bolder colors like chartreuse and orange, and a hint of contrast (like a great navy blue). Once again, I selected a few options with DJ for the main pieces and then put together two concepts for her review:

Concept 1: Navy, Gray, Blush & Chartreuse

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“Inspired by the gorgeous palettes of dynamic neutrals with pops of color and contrast in your inspiration photos, this design embraces the elegance of layered neutral tones (bright white, warm ivory, cool gray, and natural wood) with pops of high contrast navy and vibrant chartreuse, as well as metallic accents in brass. The existing blue-based gray paint color on the walls creates a crisp, serene backdrop for the entire space and keeps the warmer ivory tones feeling fresh. In addition, bright white accents throughout make the room feel light and airy, as well as tie the warm and cool neutrals together. The star of the show is the gorgeous navy velvet bed, complete with a pleated fabric headboard and brass legs. It is flanked by pretty white and brass nightstands, as well as your beautiful existing sconces. Giving the room personality, coziness, and visual interest are the array of amazing printed and mudcloth pillows in hues of white, ivory, chartreuse, blush, and gray, as well as a gray oversized tassel blanket draped across the bottom of the bed (which has your existing white duvet). Grounding the bed wall is a stunning gray and blush rosette rug, while an amazing piece of large-scale abstract art keeps the eye moving upwards. Opposite the bed is an incredible carved wood console with a complementary art piece centered above and a white ceramic bullet planter with a fiddle leaf fig tree ready to soak up all of that lovely light coming from the door and window on the west wall. Not to be outdone by the incredible bed, a jaw-dropping pair of blush and brass chairs float in the alcove with the view of Golden Gate Park, creating the perfect seating area for working or enjoying a cup of tea. A small geometric concrete accent table is positioned between the chairs to allow a small surface for laptops or beverages. To really bring this seating area to another level of luxury, a divine freeform faux sheepskin rug makes the whole space feel like it is resting on a cloud, while the unbelievable piece of artwork you got in Mexico (hung vertically) brings a rustic, down-to-earth quality to the moment. A pair of brass floor lamps sit behind the chairs for reading and working as well. The third vignette in this space is the dressing area, complete with a rustic, oversized mango wood mirror (can be mounted on the wall or leaned against it), stunning acrylic bench with a chartreuse cushion, another lovely complimentary piece of abstract art, and a perfect little catch-all brass & navy accent table located right at the entry for convenience. Finishing it all off, wall-to-wall white blackout drapes run along the west wall, adding an airy elegance and luxury. This design walks the fine line between modern & eclectic, colorful & refined, elegant & fun, and luxurious & humble with an elegance that makes it a perfect oasis for you to finally enjoy after a long renovation!”

Concept 2: Indigo, Rust, Blush & Gray

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“Sparked by your inspiration images with colorful yet sophisticated color palettes, this design embodies a refined modern vibe with a hint of a bohemian spirit, complete with a beautiful color palette of indigo, rust, cognac, blush, ivory, and gray, as well as natural wood tones and metallic brass accents. Once again, the existing cool blue-based gray creates a serene and crisp backdrop for this dynamic color palette. Setting the tone for the entire room, the lovely gray upholstered bed is outfitted with the most amazing dyed indigo, cognac, blush, and rust (mudcloth, velvet, and leather) pillows, in addition to your existing white duvet and an amazing ivory pom pom blanket at the bottom of the bed for layers and layers of texture. On either side of the bed sits two breathtaking modern navy & brass nightstands that feel regal and refined. Bringing a bit more of a free-spirited vibe to the space, a wonderful gray and ivory block printed rug has been placed under the bed. Hanging over the bed is a marvelous large-scale piece of abstract art that captures the color palette of the room perfectly! Opposite the bed is an elegant geometric white lacquer console with another lovely piece of artwork (same artist as the one over the bed) centered above it and a gray floor planter with a monstera plant to bring the outdoors in. Once again, not to be rivaled by the wonderful bed area, a magnificent indigo velvet love seat creates a little seating area in the south wall alcove. Complete with amazing hand-stitched leather wrapped pillows, a brass overarching lamp, a Carrara marble oval tulip coffee table (which is perfect for having extra space to work or read the paper over tea), a luscious white square shag rug, and your incredible piece of artwork from Mexico (hung horizontally), this seating area is as functional as it is unbelievably show-stopping! Just in case the whole family wanted to come enjoy the master suite (or if you wanted to really kick up your feet and relax with a book and a perfect view), the dressing area has an additional stunning rust & brass chair, indigo pillow, and gray pleated ottoman for ultimate comfort! Conveniently located next to a wonderful rustic white wood full-length mirror, the chair is also a perfect place to put on your shoes or rest your ironed shirt while you get dressed for the day. A third wonderful piece of artwork is hung above the chair to complete the moment. Once again, an entire wall of bright, fresh, airy floor-to-ceiling white blackout drapes make the room feel tailored, elegant, and soft. Calming, fresh, modern, packed with cozy texture, and complete with a punch of contrast and color, this elegant design creates a perfect relaxing sanctuary that has been a long time coming in your new home!”

DJ loved both concepts and decided to mix and match a bit! She wanted the color scheme of concept 1 (chartreuse accents), but with the overall layout of concept 2 (sofa seating area and dressing area with the chair & ottoman). We mixed and matched a couple pieces, as well as reselected a blush loveseat and gray accent chair since we decided on the navy bed.  Here is the final result:

FINAL DESIGN

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“Setup Instructions:

For specific product placement, please refer to your floor plan and renderings.

• The star of the show is the stunning navy velvet pleated king bed that is centered between the sconces on the bed wall. However, if you can cheat the bed away from the window without it being noticeable, I recommend you try, as we want to leave as much room as possible for the drapery. Flanking the bed on either side are lovely white & brass nightstands.
• Since the sconces will not be centered over the nightstands due to the width of the bed, I added matching planters on the outside of the sconces to balance everything out. The plants are mismatching, however, so the whole arrangement feels balanced but not perfectly symmetrical. The left nightstand has an ivy or pothos hanging plant and the right has a jade succulent (ask you local nursery which types are best for the light in your space, which I imagine is a lot of sun being a West facing wall).
• Giving the bed personality, texture, and coziness are an assortment of printed and textured pillows (please see the rendering for recommended placement), as well as a gorgeous ivory pom pom blanket. These all sit on top of your existing white duvet.
• Grounding the whole bed wall is the gorgeous gray and blush rosette rug, which floats centered under the bed and pulled out away from the wall so that the bottom of the rug roughly aligns with the edge of the balcony door just in front of the console (see floor plan for clarification).
• On the wall opposite of the bed (centered with the bed) is a show-stopping white geometric console with a lovely piece of artwork centered above (though I know you mentioned possibly using your own art or family photos here). The console is accessorized with four pure white sculptural ceramic vases, a navy lacquer tray, and a small succulent.
• On the other side of your closet door from the console is a perfect dressing area, complete with a full-length mango wood mirror, heather gray chair for additional seating or relaxing, a pleated blush ottoman, and chartreuse lumbar pillow. I included art centered above the chair, though I know you mentioned wanting to do your own artwork or family photos here as well.
• Finally, the last special moment in the space is the seating area meant for work or hanging out! The space is grounded with a square white shag rug (measures 6′-7″ square so it will just fit the space! Center it on the art/sofa wall, as well as under the window on the South wall). If you choose the freeform sheepskin instead, that is 6’x6′, so it will have plenty of room. I recommend pulling it out a bit from the sofa wall so it is only partially under the sofa so you get more that extends beyond the coffee table.
• A stunning blush loveseat is centered on the wall, with the magnificent art piece you bought in Mexico hung horizontally and centered above. I recommend hanging the artwork so that the center of the piece lines up with the center of the window on the adjacent wall so they feel connected and intentional. A navy mudcloth pillow and chartreuse pintuck velvet pillow adorn the sofa and tie in the color palette.
• The piece of jewelry in the space, the jaw-dropping freeform gold table is the perfect amount of glamour in the space, as well as being a practical surface for work and tea! I recommend turning the piece fully horizontal so that the widest length of the table runs parallel to the loveseat. This gives you the narrowest depth possible, leaving plenty of room for access to the second closet.
• Finally, adding the last bit of luxury and elegance to the space, you have wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling white linen/cotton blackout drapes on the west balcony wall. Since the measurement from the top of the window trim to the floor is 6′-11.75″, I have selected 84″ (or 7′) long curtain panels, extended and inch or two for slight puddling on the floor by installing them with curtain rings (rather than right on the rod, which is how the panel length is actually calculated). The adjustable rod is to be installed centered height-wise in the very narrow space between the bottom of the beams and the top of the window trim, as close to the wall as possible with the adjustable mounting brackets. The adjustable rod should almost run wall to wall (leave an inch or two for breathing room though, as it shouldn’t touch the wall.) so that there is plenty of room for the curtain panels to gather beyond the outer edges of the windows so that your window view and door access are not blocked. The curtains should be able to fully clear the door and hopefully the window (though the space here with the nightstand is tight, so it may overhang a tiny bit depending on the thickness of the curtain. There are two extra-wide panels for fullness, one for either side when opened.”

Both DJ and I were thrilled with the results, and know that this new space will be the tranquil, cozy retreat her and her husband were dreaming of when they began the long renovation adventure. It is a space not just for sleeping, but for hanging out with her family, enjoying the stunning views of Golden Gate Park (!!) with a cup of tea, and finishing up some emails away from the hustle & bustle. I always love working with such sweet, fun clients, and hope DJ will enjoy this space for years to come with her whole family! And as always, if anyone is interested in working with me on one of their rooms, you can purchase a package on my Decorist page using my friends & family promo code Designer233073 that allows you 30% off!

Have a great weekend everyone! :)