Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Your Sanctuary

The master bedroom should be your sanctuary. The place you come to relax and unwind. This room is a private space that doesn't have to reflect anything but your unique fingerprint. Of course, if you have another half who wishes to get his DNA in there, that is something you have to work out between the two of you.
When creating a flow in the living quarters of the house, we have talked about allowing the eye to wander around to the different rooms and tying them together, cohesively. In the private areas of our homes, I don't believe this rule applies. We each need our little spot on this planet and the room that we call our own is that spot.
Master bedrooms should be the colors that you love, the color that makes you happy every time you see it. This is always the jumping off point. I love soothing colors in a bedroom, soft sage, sea glass blue, mushroom, because these colors give me peace. My world is surrounded with color everyday so when I come home and take off my shoes, these are the colors that relax me. This may bore you to tears, but whatever color you love add it to this room and you will love it.
Then pour on the texture, nubby chenille, brushed nickle, mirrored nightstand, all go towards creating the right ambience. I love a matelesse on the bed with a big fluffy duvet on the end of the bed. Double layering always works but not too many pillows. I think 5 on a king size bed is plenty, but make them different textures and that bed will pop. Intimate artwork also looks great in this room, romantic couples dancing, the sun setting on the beach, all are promoting a peaceful, wonderful feeling that is perfect for your space. Clutter is prohibited in this room, no bills, kids stuff, gym clothes or anything that doesn't have to do with calm and tranquility. Lighting is important in this room and the lower wattage, softer lighting enhances all of your better features. Just have the proper lighting for the nightstand and dressers. We have already discussed what I think about overhead lighting, but if you lose a earring, I guess this is the only time this can come on.
Remember, no matter if you love the jungle theme, bohemian, white on white or rubber duckies, this is the room to have fun with and enjoy your own little spot.
Happy decorating!

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