Master bedroom
Design ideas for a large transitional master bedroom in Sydney with blue walls, carpet, a two-sided fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, grey floor and wallpaper.

This is an example of a large beach style master bedroom in Sydney with blue walls, carpet, no fireplace, beige floor and planked wall panelling.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bedroom in Melbourne with blue walls, carpet and grey floor.

Contemporary bedroom in Wollongong with pink walls, carpet, grey floor and decorative wall panelling.

Photo of a country bedroom in Brisbane with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

"I adore blue, says Haleh, "it's the color of life, from a vein twitching under skin to the cerulean of a hot sky." The furnishings are Habersham; the rug is an antique Tabriz.

Alison Gootee, Studio D
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bedroom in New York with blue walls.

Beach style bedroom in Little Rock with blue walls.

La teinte Selvedge @ Farrow&Ball de la tête de lit, réalisée sur mesure, est réhaussée par le décor panoramique et exotique du papier peint « Wild story » des Dominotiers.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bedroom in London with pink walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and brown floor.

[Our Clients] We were so excited to help these new homeowners re-envision their split-level diamond in the rough. There was so much potential in those walls, and we couldn’t wait to delve in and start transforming spaces. Our primary goal was to re-imagine the main level of the home and create an open flow between the space. So, we started by converting the existing single car garage into their living room (complete with a new fireplace) and opening up the kitchen to the rest of the level. [Kitchen] The original kitchen had been on the small side and cut-off from the rest of the home, but after we removed the coat closet, this kitchen opened up beautifully. Our plan was to create an open and light filled kitchen with a design that translated well to the other spaces in this home, and a layout that offered plenty of space for multiple cooks. We utilized clean white cabinets around the perimeter of the kitchen and popped the island with a spunky shade of blue. To add a real element of fun, we jazzed it up with the colorful escher tile at the backsplash and brought in accents of brass in the hardware and light fixtures to tie it all together. Through out this home we brought in warm wood accents and the kitchen was no exception, with its custom floating shelves and graceful waterfall butcher block counter at the island. [Dining Room] The dining room had once been the home’s living room, but we had other plans in mind. With its dramatic vaulted ceiling and new custom steel railing, this room was just screaming for a dramatic light fixture and a large table to welcome one-and-all. [Living Room] We converted the original garage into a lovely little living room with a cozy fireplace. There is plenty of new storage in this space (that ties in with the kitchen finishes), but the real gem is the reading nook with two of the most comfortable armchairs you’ve ever sat in. [Master Suite] This home didn’t originally have a master suite, so we decided to convert one of the bedrooms and create a charming suite that you’d never want to leave. The master bathroom aesthetic quickly became all about the textures. With a sultry black hex on the floor and a dimensional geometric tile on the walls we set the stage for a calm space. The warm walnut vanity and touches of brass cozy up the space and relate with the feel of the rest of the home. We continued the warm wood touches into the master bedroom, but went for a rich accent wall that elevated the sophistication level and sets this space apart. [Hall Bathroom] The floor tile in this bathroom still makes our hearts skip a beat. We designed the rest of the space to be a clean and bright white, and really let the lovely blue of the floor tile pop. The walnut vanity cabinet (complete with hairpin legs) adds a lovely level of warmth to this bathroom, and the black and brass accents add the sophisticated touch we were looking for. [Office] We loved the original built-ins in this space, and knew they needed to always be a part of this house, but these 60-year-old beauties definitely needed a little help. We cleaned up the cabinets and brass hardware, switched out the formica counter for a new quartz top, and painted wall a cheery accent color to liven it up a bit. And voila! We have an office that is the envy of the neighborhood.

Navy blue grass cloth and navy painted blue trim wraps the master bedroom. A crystal chain chandelier is a dramatic focal point. The tufted upholstered headboard and black stained wood with blackened stainless steel frame was custom made for the space. Navy diamond quilted bedding and light gray sheeting top the bed. Greek key accented bedside chests are topped with large selenite table lamps. A bright nickel sunburst mirror tops the bed. Abstract watery fabric drapery panels accent the windows and patio doors. An original piece of artwork highlighted with a picture light hangs above a small brass bench dressed in the drapery fabric.

Photo by: Daniel Contelmo Jr.
Photo of a large beach style master bedroom in New York with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Complete master bedroom remodel with stacked stone fireplace, sliding barn door, swing arm wall sconces and rustic faux ceiling beams. New wall-wall carpet, transitional area rug, custom draperies, bedding and simple accessories help create a true master bedroom oasis.

Fiona Arnott Walker
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic guest bedroom in London with blue walls, a standard fireplace and a metal fireplace surround.

Inspiration for a small contemporary master bedroom in Milan with blue walls, brown floor, no fireplace and medium hardwood floors.

It was time for a new style for this teenager’s bedroom. She desperately needed more room for clothes while dreaming of a grown-up room with drapes and a velvet bed. Too busy with teen life to focus on working with a designer, her mother offered the general guidelines. Design a room that will transition into young adulthood with furnishings that will be transferable to her apartment in the future. Two must haves: the color “millennial pink” and a hardwood floor! This dark walk-out basement-bedroom was transformed into a bright, efficient, grown-up room so inviting that it earned the name “precious”! Clarity Northwest Photography: Matthew Gallant

Christian Garibaldi
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional guest bedroom in New York with blue walls, carpet and grey floor.

Nathalie Priem Photography
Design ideas for an eclectic master bedroom in London with blue walls, no fireplace and medium hardwood floors.