The designer cites her reasons for transforming the bedroom into a dressing
room as being both passionately and practically inclined: "We have always
dreamed of a dressing room, one where we store and see all our clothes. It is so
great to know what you have, so you don’t keep buying similar items."
Gabriele proudly dubs their walk-in closet as one of her favorite elements
of the redesign. "Having lots of space for our clothes is heavenly. I love to be
organized, so having all our clothes sorted by color and type makes me happy!"
While the main floor of the home was kept original to its 1964 finishes, Gabriele
referred to the bedroom on the upper floor as a "blank slate." Here, she made
a rather unconventional choice, when she chose to go dark. "We have always
loved dark colors, and though the trend now is for lighter, fresher colors, I felt a
dark purple almost black, wall would create a very cozy and restful space for a
bedroom retreat."
When asked where they saved and splurged during the redesign, Gabriele
cites the millwork, construction, walnut flooring, and the light fixture in the
bedroom. "These are long-term items that we don’t want to change again for
many years," she says. "Since we have waited so long to do this renovation we
really did not look to save on much. We wanted it to be fabulous so we could
enjoy the space for many years."
For Gabriele and her husband, renovating their family home was a labor of love.
"We had a plan and we were prepared for the inconvenience. Honestly, it is
all a distant memory now. We love our home and it works so well for us. Short
term pain for long-term gain!"
As for Gabriele's two cats, the transformation was a welcomed one. "They love
the new dressing room – it's their cuddling room!"
Space Designed by Gabriele Pizzale, www.pizzaledesigninc.com;
Photography by Mike Chajecki, www.mikechajecki.com; HALL;
Wallpaper, JF Fabrics, www.jffabrics.com; Built in, Icon Kitchens, www.
iconkitchens.ca; Hardware, Schaub, www.schaubandcompany.com;
MASTER BEDROOM; Bedding and Chair Fabrics, Kravet, www.
kravet.com; Drapery, Telio, www.telio.com; Light Fixture, Currey, www.
curreycodealers.com; Nightstands And Dresser, Geovin, www.geovin.
com; Hardware, Waterstreet, www.waterstreetbrass.com; Art And Mirror,
Renwil, www.renwil.com; Rug, Minster Interiors, www.minsterinteriors.com;
Stools, Uttermost, www.uttermost.com; Table, Crate and Barrel, www.
crateandbarrel.com; DRESSING ROOM; Millwork, California Closets,
www.californiaclosets.com; Light Fixture, Artcraft, www.artcraftlighting.
com; Ottoman, Designer Upholstery, www.designerupholstery.ca;
Hardware, Waterstreet, www.waterstreetbrass.com