MId-CITY MASTER

One of my favorite clients (ahem, people) ever. We worked together on his previous home, so the rapport and delight was well established by the time this project began. 

To my pleasant surprise, he mentioned wanting a more moody vibe for this space. I dug into it a bit and uncovered that some of his recent travels abroad surfaced a new appreciation for deeper color palettes, unexpected pairings, and layers.

“Nothing Light”, he said.

What I heard was “sophisticated” and “sensual”.

I immediately conjured 19th century ottoman influences of saturated jewel tones, layered patterns, and scents of amber… oh my

The concept

a sophisticated curation of bold jewel tones that saturate the Master bedroom, evoking feelings of mystery and sultry desires. The primary color is a deep teal, which, will be applied to all wall surfaces and serve as the backdrop to the additional jewel tones throughout the room.

the palette

Close-up of a dark blue, textured rocky surface with sharp, jagged edges and layered patterns.
Colorful Moroccan-style tile pattern with interlocking shapes in shades of blue, green, black, red, pink, and gold.
A close-up of a rainbow of folded fabric in various colors including yellow, green, turquoise, light blue, dark blue, purple, and magenta.
Close-up of a beige fabric with small yellow thread loops arranged in a regular pattern.
Close-up of layered fabric in teal color with visible stitches.
Close-up photograph of a colorful, patterned area rug with intricate geometric designs in shades of blue, orange, and black.
Close-up image of a purple fringed throw blanket draped over a green fabric surface.

The genesis of this transformation lay in a single fabric swatch, a relic of past encounters carefully preserved, awaiting its destined moment to shine. And shine it did, becoming the cornerstone upon which layers of sumptuous textures and hues were artfully intertwined, each element a stroke in a portrait of elegance and sophistication.

A woman in a beige robe arranging colorful decorative pillows on a green velvet sofa.
A person arranging vibrant velvet pillows on a bed, including large pink pillows and an embroidered floral pillow with multicolored flowers and leaves on a dark background.
Close-up of a patterned area rug on hardwood floor beneath furniture legs.
A vibrant green velvet sofa with floral pillows, next to a bed with dark blue bedding and colorful throw pillows in a cozy bedroom.
A woman standing next to a bed with large pink pillows, in a bedroom with vibrant artwork, floral arrangements, and a small framed picture on the bedside table.