At-Home Sanctuary
Your most lived-in space deserves a new look and better feel . BY EDELINDA BAPTISTA
Your bedroom is the first and last place you lay your eyes on after your long , busy day . Revamping your bedroom is more than just changing your bed frame . Upgrading your most lived-in space has the ability to improve everyday routines from sleep to tidiness , and these local interior design and decorating studios dish on how to create your own personal safe haven .
A revamped bedroom sanctuary designed by Pickle and Board .
PILLOWS “ We love pillows so we recommend adding not only your four standard pillows but adding euro sham pillows or other pillows to make a really pretty bed . I ’ ve seen a few folks who like cooling pillows or they need something special for their neck , some love down pillows , some like the latex pillows , I think it ’ s a very personal choice but from a decor perspective , choose white pillow cases , then for decor we like to do two twenty-by-twenty pillows with a lumbar pillow as accents .” – Erika Twohig and Julie Sanfilippo , co-founders of Pickle and Board Interiors , pickleandboard . com
TOP : COURTESY OF PICKLE AND BOARD ; RIGHT : COURTESY OF BARBARA PERRINO .
“ The size of the bed determines the number of pillows . For a queen size bed , it ’ s recommended you use two euro shams against the headboard , two queen size pillows with regular shams , then add about two or three throw pillows . If your headboard is higher , you could increase the size of your euro shams . Don ’ t overwhelm , do four pillows then a couple of throws for a pop of color .” – Kate Martinelli , founder of Interior Decorating NE , interiordecoratingne . com
Looking for a local artist to add character to your bedroom ? Look no further than Barbara Perrino . Barbara Perrino ’ s designs come in a variety of color combinations and sizes with 100 percent cotton threading and batting . Her modern artwork is ready to be used but can also be a wall hanging . etsy . com / shop / bperrinohandmade
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BEDDING AND SHEETS “ White sheets are always a recommendation . I like soft cotton that ’ s crisp and cool , 500 to 600 thread count or more . Brooklinen has a great line of sheets , Sunday Citizen as well . Anything white and crisp reminds me of jumping into a hotel bed . You can have beautiful bedding but if you don ’ t make your bed in the morning , it ’ s not as exciting to climb in at night . Making it a habit to make your bed every morning can make your space . For layering , we love duvet inserts , whether it ' s a down or down alternative , and one of our favorites is from West Elm . Then add a duvet cover ; you can ' t go wrong with white and neutrals but then also adding and being a little bit risky with color on your duvet cover . Layering allows it to feel very luxurious .” – Pickle and Board Interiors
“ I would say 500 thread count at least , and 100 percent cotton . Don ’ t skimp on the thread count . As far as bedding , it should be neutral colors . Do a white base and white pillows , then you can pop of color , with decorative pillows of your preference , but avoid bold colors in the bedroom . No red , yellow , orange – they ’ re too stimulating . You want something that ’ s softer and calmer . Neutrals look very clean .” – Interior Decorating NE
BEDROOM WALL COLOR “ Definitely blues and greens tend to be more calming colors , darker tones also help give that cozy feel , although some people like to be in a brighter space to help them wake up in the morning and feel ready to go . We ’ ve been seeing the ceiling go the same color as the bedroom , especially if you have a ceiling treatment like nickel gap , shiplap or beadboard , it can be really pretty to develop the whole room in the same color .” – Pickle and Board Interiors