this time , Shepherd wanted the spaces more defined . She began by separating the No Name Saloonthemed gentlemen ’ s area with a craft beer table , mirror and copper mule cups . Then , she created a line to the girls ’ room using white bookcases on rollers filled with toys , and children ’ s books . “ When you walk through that area , you can see the bunk room ,” explains Shepherd . “ But if you pass that on the left side , you see the ladies ’ area for Traci and her friends with a killer sectional . It ’ s very modular so it can be switched out easily . This defines the three spaces very clearly without cutting off any energy .”
Bold pops of color add playful accents to the neutral-base color palette . “ It ’ s a holiday home ,” she says . “ They don ’ t have to live with it , so the accents are out of the box . It ’ s easy to change the pillows and artwork for each season .” The children inspired the colors . “ I asked each little girl what her favorite color was ,” says Shepherd . “ Purple , pink and periwinkle . The home was a Christmas surprise for them — so I really wanted to dazzle them .”
To amp up the luxe factor , Shepherd adorned the space with lush tactile finishes such as ultra-soft chenille , velvet , fur and Italian leather . “ I wanted to bring some California glitz to the mountains ,” she says . The girls , who saw the home for the first time on Christmas Eve , were overjoyed . “ They flipped out ,” gushes Traci . “ Every detail completely wowed them .” So much so that the Arnstens hired Shepherd to recreate the same magic in their California home .
ABOVE : Creating a sense of calm as well as drama , Shepherd composed a palette of solid , contrasting colors for the master bedroom . The off-white headboard appears to fade into the wall , allowing the drapery-framed view to dominate the elegant room .
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