PHOTOGRAPHY BY JASON HARTOG
JASON _ HARTOG _ PHOTOGRAPHY
Taking a small space and making the best use of the square footage always thrills me . This teeny-tiny bedroom had a dramatic makeover that stunned the homeowners . Given the limited footprint of this room , I opted for bunk beds . They are always a great feature in a small space to help get the most out of the square footage .
In any design project , I start with the color scheme . We transformed the walls , ceiling and closet door with paint . I wanted it to be fresh and bright so I used Benjamin Moore ’ s Chantilly Lace OC - 65 on the walls . I also wanted to tie in a traditional cottage color , so on the ceiling and barn door I used Benjamin Moore ’ s Smoke 2122 - 40 . Painting a ceiling adds a twist to the space when you walk in and really adds a WOW factor . Once the bones were in place , the real fun began ! No bedroom is complete without a supple , comfy mattress ! I used an Emma Sleep mattress on both beds . This is the world ’ s most awarded mattress for a reason , combining quality comfort , pressure relief , motion isolation , cooling , and zoned support .
I topped the beds with coordinating threelayer foam pillows that are perfect for any type of sleeper . For the bedding . I turned to eco-friendly , Canadian made Envello . This premium quality bedding is designed with the finest and strongest thread count . For the sheets , I used Premium Percale sets in Ciel and topped them with a white duvet cover for a dramatic contrast . I also love setting up a guest suite with throw blankets and towels so I included Envello ’ s bath towels and light weight alpaca throws to add the ultimate luxury for any guest .
Let ’ s talk smart lighting ! I really wanted to add some special lighting that tied into the cottage theme , but it was the bulbs that really wowed me ! I used the Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Starter Kit . The light bulbs use smart technology where you simply download an app ( or use the remote control dimmer switch ) and you can instantly set the mood with millions of shades of white and color light . There is even a really cool feature where you can use ' Wake Up With Light ' for a relaxing simulated sunrise on your schedule .
Finally , the icing on the cake ... the accessories , artwork and décor . I headed to HomeSense where I found the perfect assortment of furniture and décor at amazing prices . From the artwork and rug to gorgeous natural wood wall hooks , a side table , and throw pillows , they had the perfect finishing touches to pull the space together .
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