A Tour Of A Master Suite

Here we are again at my in-laws place...this time I'm taking you for a tour of their master bedroom and bathroom which I designed. Did I ever mention that this entire home was completely taken down to the studs and built back up again? The original house was a mess. It's come a long way!

My mother-in-law loves pale green and pinks - very subtle and soft colors for the bedroom. The gorgeous four poster bed is a new piece and is perfect to bring the eye up to the cathedral ceiling in the space.

I love the hardware on this chest used as a nightstand.

The window treatments are linen embroidered in pale green. They filter the light perfectly.

Now on to the bathroom...

Another photo of the view of LI Sound. Oh, how I'd love to soak in this tub (maybe when I house sit the next time I'll get my chance!).

The In-Laws Living Room

Wow, two posts in one day! I have a babysitter, can you tell? I've been dying to share some of the projects that have kept me busy these past, ooooooh 10 months.

This is my in-laws open living room facing the LI Sound. They were craving a serene, traditional space with a hint of coastal chic without the kitch. I specifically remember my mother-in-law saying "please, no lighthouses".

It's a mix of repurposed furniture from their previous home (the gray sofa used to be the ever-so-popular seafoam green from the 80's and the white armchairs matched). The walls are the perfect pale blue/gray named Oystershell from Benjamin Moore. The three sets of french doors open outward to let in the coastal breezes. It's quite lovely in the summer!

The velvet covered daybed and leather wingback chairs are from Baker. The octagonal ottoman is from Hickory Chair covered in a pale blue Beacon Hill fabric. It's a long narrow space, so the daybed creates a nice bridge between the two seating arrangements (it's also a great place to catch a nap)

The fireplace surround is a gray/blue slate.

I'm obsessed with these pretty (1930's Italian) wall lights courtesy of 1st Dibs.

This is a view from the dining room. The main foyer is to the right and the living room is to the left.

Still more to come!

A Suite Retreat: My In-Laws Guestroom (part 2)

Here is the adjoining bathroom to the guestroom in my in-laws place. I just thought I'd share the details of this little bath with you.

We chose a beautiful slab of Calcutta Gold for the counter top and the shower 6"x12" shower tiles. The faucets are by Jado (Hatteras) in antique nickel.

I don't know why I don't have a photo of the floors, but the same hardwood that is throughout the house is carried into the bathroom.

Nothing crazy, but just a cozy, little bathroom. Simple and clean.

A Suite Retreat: My In-Laws Guestroom

My mother-in-law wanted a cozy room for guests to relax in while staying at her home.

We reused the bedroom furniture that used to be in her master bedroom in their previous home.

The cozy English armchair was reupholstered in an embroidered silk.

New/vintage marble based lamps were found on Ebay.

A European inspired chandelier was installed. (I couldn't decide what throw pillows I liked best)

Printed linen roman shades were installed rather than drapes.

The view of Long Island Sound (and the neighbor's pool)

See the work-in-progress of this room here.

Sweet Master Suite

Back to the Inlaws house...today it's the master bedroom.

My mother-in-law loves soft, feminine bedrooms that aren't too frou frou, so we chose a soft pallete of pale green (walls are BM Paris Rain) and pale pink.

The antique armoire and the chair (reupholstered in a fabric by Kravet) are from their previous home.

Window treatments are on coming! The balcony overlooks the Sound.

Through a set of french door is their bathroom.

The same pale green is carried through with the wall color and the marble (it's color isn't true in my horrible pictures).

A large "L" shaped walk-in shower is somewhat hidden to the left of the double vanity.

The WC is hidden behind a frosted glass door.

Built in cabinets/shelving flank both sides of the jacuzzi tub. I have no idea why the marble on the tub deck looks brown? It's pale green, I swear. : )

**Update: Per a request...here are some close details of all of the tile (photos taken in the showroom) The floor is a classic basketweave pattern.

Summer

I hope to have a rainbow of hydrangea someday. Until then, I'll be a "freeloader" and enjoy my in-law's garden!

Powder Room

Here is a little powder room from my In-laws house. I have to say, this might be my favorite room in the house! It's just a sweet little space. Just like the rest of the house, I am still working on a window treatment for this room too. There will be a tailored roman shade (eventually).

The antique ventian style mirror (which I love!) was from their previous home.

The vanity was an antique/vintage store find (purchased for much less than a new vanity would have cost!). We had a carpenter retrofit it for the space. The countertop is a honey onyx, the faucet is from Waterworks (Opus) and we decided to go with a frosted glass sink.

The wallpaper is Farrow and Ball Ringwald pattern

The crystal light fixture is vintage

Be Their Guest

My Inlaws house is coming right along...we're ordering window treatments and still tweaking some things, but it's getting there. This is one of their guest suites...

All of the furniture is from their previous home and is either antique or an older reproduction. I scored the alabaster lamps on Ebay for pennies compared to what they are selling for locally...and they have a little "age" to them which I love.

There is a small balcony outside of the french doors.

This is the view!

Sometimes I wish I didn't live so close...I never get to spend the night in this room.

Looking towards the bathroom. As you can see, I still need to accessorize the antique dresser!

It's fairly simple, but the calcutta gold marble is a classic statement. I decided to have the shower tiled with large tiles just for a little update.

The wood flooring also carried into the bathroom which adds a lot of warmth to the space.

More rooms to come!