The master bedroom cantilevers over the first floor, making it both isolated and open to the world outside. The recycled timber beams, natural light and expansiveness of the space make it a perfect retreat for the inhabitant of this residence.
The guest room uses colorful bedspreads and complementary artwork to set the tone. The chocolate brown shag rug and curtains match the floors, accessories and bed headboard. Photograph by Geoffrey Hodgdon.
The study/guest bedroom was sparsely furnished with a trundle daybed that sleeps two when extended. It's covered in custom canvas covers and bolsters.
From the custom white waffle-weave draperies that are banded with dark green corduroy to the tapestry and satin pillows resting on a woven coverlet, textural contrast can be seen throughout this bedroom. A yellow glass lamp gives the space a bit of panache to a crisp and fresh guest room designed for a turnkey vacation home.
Cocktails, anyone? Who wouldn't want to relax in this sophisticated island oasis? Natural woven shades soften afternoon sunlight and provide necessary privacy because this bedroom faces a golf course. The faux-finished accent wall, conceived and painted by the designer, complements custom sea-foam green bedding featuring durable, contract-quality fabrics.
The custom bed headboard with the side floating nightstands has pendant lights above each nightstand. A white shag rug defines the area under the bed and provides a contrast to the dark wood floors. Commanding views of the city from the balcony beyond and southwestern light pouring in make for a dramatic setting.
Clean lines and geometrics create the perfect backdrop for a fantastic city view in this master bedroom.
The combination of a sleek-lined chair and collection of glass vases with ethnic masks and puppets over the bed makes a worldly contemporary statement in this bedroom.
A custom TV armoire was designed and built to match the sleek furniture in this bedroom. Pocket doors allow unobstructed viewing of the television.
Used as a guest bedroom, this space overlooks the pool and expansive view of the San Bernardino Mountains. The floors and architect-designed furniture are made of sustainably harvested vertical grain Douglas fir. Clean lines, warm hues and natural light make this a serene and inviting space.
This sophisticated master bedroom was created by infusing natural textures, such as a grass cloth wall covering, with elegant and soothing color tones in the fabrics of the custom bedding and draperies. The homeowner desired a comfortable and softly contemporary place to relax and unwind.
The view in this master bedroom looks north on the Big Sur coast. The exaggerated Berber rug adds texture and a swath of color to the stained concrete floor.
Sleeping in a blue room creates a calming feeling helping one to relax. Inexpensive white molding is added to the wall to for a sophisticated framing detail. Organic white bed linens are spiced up with splashes of color from throw and pillows.
A pair of platform beds feature tall Douglas-fir headboards that play off the angles of the room, adding warmth and texture. All furnishings designed by Steven Miller Design Studio. Photograph by Matthew Millman.
An eclectic mix of spicy colors adds an exotic flair to this charming young girl's room that also doubles as a guest bedroom. Silk fabrics, a coral bedside lamp and a hand-carved painted wood armoire exude tropical ambiance and stylish fun. Photograph by Roy Quesada.
This client loved blue, chocolate and orange and needed to fit existing furniture into a pleasant design. Blue is always a good choice for a bedroom because it is calming.
This eclectic bedroom is a mix of contemporary and traditional styles. Sumptuous fabrics and a handpainted mural of clouds on the ceiling help create an inviting environment. Photo by Miki Rakicevic.
The neutral color palette is enriched by the use of red accents throughout this space, which quickly converts into sleeping quarters for the occasional guest. The use of crisp white linens completes the calm and restful look.
Black and White All Over
Floor-to-Ceiling Simplicity
Style Combination
Pillow Talk
Calming Retreat
Sleek and Fresh
Bold Prints
Confident Color
Understated Elegance
Class and Comfort
Geometry is inherent in every aspect of this symmetrical master bedroom. The shapes and colors of the patchwork bedding add visual interest and are balanced by the simple horizontal lines of the headboard and the antique Burmese artifact hung above it. Photo by Ralph Alswang.
Minimalism is a key component of the Asian style. By placing a bamboo plant next to this antique rocker with a natural colored throw and pillow, the sitting area feels calm and inviting.
Five antique Chinese carvings create a dramatic headboard for the queen size bed in this room while cobalt blue tiles frame the bed as the focal point. The bed's side and end rails give balance to the height of the headboard and eliminated the need for any skirting.
A special faux wall finish, custom bedding, drapes and cornice give this master bedroom some serious Asian style.
The neutral color palette of the guest room’s bed linens and pillows contrasts with the richness of the red wall; carefully selected art and accessories create a memorable vignette.
This bedroom exemplifies how to make guests feel truly special! The green color scheme provides relaxing qualties and helps bring the outdoors in. Window treatments with simple lines enhance the view of the gardens while adding elegance.
Chinese wall hangings helped provide the color theme for this guest bedroom. The daybed was designed using two antique Chinese carvings in the head and footboard. While silk fabric allows the wall hangings to become the focal point in the room.
The wood bolection molding around the fireplace and the unique doors into the library area are calming elements in this master suite.
This corner in a bedroom creates a comfortable spot to rest and read in the afternoon. An interesting mix of objects and color produce a warm modern sensibility. Art was hung below the window sill to be enjoyed at eye level while seated.
Rustic faux beams in a contemporary setting enhance the ocean view. Custom painting over the double doors creates interest, while other accessories add to the comfort and easy use of the space. Photo by Gary Silk.
This teenage girl's bedroom was designed around the artwork. Influences from Europe, Asia, Africa, India and the Americas were used to give the room a "world beat." Photo by Daniel Furon.
In this master suite the main attraction is the custom bed. Its inspiration came from an iron Moroccan candle. The bed's footboard has illuminated spires. The antique rug was the catalyst for the color scheme in the entire suite.
This bedroom is serene with a neutral palette. The wild silk, hand-knotted Tibetan rug is a luxurious texture for bare feet in the morning. A modern graphic on a primitive sign adds interest to the monochromatic color scheme.
Taupe, black, white and brown rule in this master suite. The toile bedding coordinates with the paper on the accented wall. An Asian element is introduced in the rattan reading chair and accessories. Photo by Sam Gray.
The silk upholstered wall replaces the need for a traditional headboard in the bed area of this warm and inviting master suite.
This master bedroom provides a serene, calm environment surrounding through the use of subtle fabrics and a neutral palette to create dimension in the room. Photography by Bruce Van Inwegen.
Perched above a lake, this bedroom evokes a treetop pavilion. The peaceful space is enhanced by custom-designed window casings and natural materials (unbleached linen and textured limestone). Photograph by Beth Singer.
At night, this bedroom is illuminated from beneath a hidden wall cove behind the bed. Orange and rich browns spice up the bedroom design.
Bold geometric patterns combine with a lot of black to create a strong feeling in this previously nondescript guest room. The custom window shutters resembling a tight lattice admit soft light during the day and provide enough privacy at night. Photo by Daniel Furon.
The master bedroom suite has a custom built-in bed with pearwood bookcases on each side and a fabric headboard. Custom pearwood cabinets across the bed hide closets and a flat screen TV. Modern detailing and reupholstered antique lounge chairs complete the soothing getaway.
The custom-made English bedspread is the perfect complement to the carved four-poster bed in this traditional space. A warm Oriental carpet, large overstuffed chair and original artwork add the finishing touches.
Set of 2 Wooden Pedestals
Chubby Birds - Set of 2
Mercury Glass Covered Jar
Ring with Base/Medium
Green Canaries
Hawthorne Frame
Wing on Stand
Paperwhites
