CHT WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DESIGN ELEMENT IN THIS
SPACE?
CE My favorite design element in this space is the photo above
the bed. When I presented the design plan to the homeowners,
they told me that the photo of Piazza del Campo in Siena was the
location where the couple celebrated with friends after the husband
proposed! I had no idea! My second favorite design element is the
wall treatment. It is such a simple treatment but really makes the room
feel grand.
CHT WHAT IS A COMMON MISTAKE PEOPLE MAKE WHEN
DESIGNING A MASTER SUITE?
CE Sacrificing beauty for function instead of incorporating both.
People often believe that because the master suite doesn't often
get seen by guests, it doesn’t need to be decorated. A master suite
should have a feeling of calm and relaxation, and nothing does that
better than a beautiful, well put together room.
Before you consider buying another dresser or designing a closet,
do an inventory of what you own. When designing a closet, I ask
homeowners to fill out a checklist indicating the number of specific
pieces they own. For example, how many suits, pants, or dresses
do they own? How many pieces are hung and how many things are
folded in drawers? After they complete this exercise, they usually tell
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me that they ended up sorting and purging many of their existing
items thereby leaving us with more room to work with! The same
exercise can be done in your bathroom. When designing a custom
vanity, decide what the function of each drawer and cupboard will
be. Organize it in a way that you will have storage and easy access to
all of the items you need regularly. This will keep your countertops
clear and tidy.
CHT WHERE DID YOU SAVE AND WHERE DID YOU SPLURGE?
CE We were able to save and create the additional closet space
needed using the IKEA PAX Wardrobe Planner. By building the
cabinets in, it appears like they have always been there. We splurged
on the fabrics. They are such an important element of the design.
They bring the space to life with texture and pattern!