Westmoreland Project Reveal | the Master Bedroom

Its hard to find the words to express how much we enjoyed designing this home. Gracious in scale and with good bones, we were given an empty palette to create something beautiful and meaningful that would live on with this family for years to come. Taking note of the home’s location - Southeastern Virginia - the style of this project could be described as a sort-of Southern, coastal, new-traditional style.

Trading their old home for one right across town, our clients - a young family of seven - were ready for something with a bit more space! Having helped with the design of their last home, the Stoney Creek Project, they were kind enough to ask us to help them with their interior design of their new home, the Westmoreland Project. Focusing on the: foyer, living room, dining room, kitchen, home office, and master bedroom, we were able to take what was once a dark, dated house and turn it into something beautiful, warm and light.

The inspiration for this master bedroom really came from the fact that I wanted to create an “oasis” for our clients. Both working full-time and with five kids, they manage a lot and needed a place where they can could come and recharge.

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You step into the master bedroom suite and immediately feel transported on “holiday”… the color palette, the textures and the thoughtful detailing all speak to the parent’s retreat that this is. Our incredible photographer (Jenna) even commented when she was shooting this project that, “I could just stay here forever…”

As you can see, one of the first changes that we made was to update the wall color to Benjamin Moore Shoreline 1471, and painting the entire ceiling white. Not only did this make the room feel even more expansive than it already is but it also made it feel more contemporary. Shoreline is one of our favorite gray paints to use because its gray but not gray in your face. It will age well over time, and look good no matter your style. Updating the ceiling fan made a significant difference as well. It’s all of these elements - seemingly small and large - that matter to the overall design of a space.

When speaking with the majority of our clients, we find that often, they don’t feel comfortable having a lot of family pictures placed throughout the main living area but rather, keep them more private. This wall next to the bed was the perfect opportunity to place these special family photos, in a structured gallery wall style.

Due to the height of the ceilings, we knew that we wanted to bring in a tall, upholstered headboard. This light-gray one was the perfect find - adding some “weight” and coziness to the space, as it sort of “hugs” the bed. On either side, we placed a set of small, wooden console tables with woven baskets underneath for storage.

Carrying the coastal elements, that you’ll note throughout the home, we brought these into the master bedroom largely through the styling. The shell art on stands (seen above), woven area rug, wicker-style ceiling fan, and the preserved palm fronds (below) really add to the “on holiday” type feel.

This area in front of the windows was calling for a sofa. Bringing in the one that was in the client’s previous living room, we created an entire seating area with a coffee table, and accent tables on either side. We love the fact that this one is slip-covered not only for the function but for the relaxed-vibe that it brings. To bring in some color and texture, we threw some patterned, Turkish-pillows on top.

No matter the size of the home, everyone deserves their own “oasis”. We were so honored to have been able to create on here.

INTERIOR DESIGN: Making Room for Peace | PHOTOGRAPHY: Jenna Miller Photography