Going Neutral

I was asked to help neutralize this master bedroom.  The furniture was

a match set in a cherry finish that had a smooth shiny finish.  The

linens were a red brocade "bed in a bag" and the windows were

dressed in drapery from a package as well.  I had my work cut out 

for me.  There wasn't enough money in the budget to purchase

new furniture and the lines on the furniture were good.  It was just 

too "matchy" and dark.   

 The bed was a pretty sleigh bed with deep side rails.  

There was a beautiful foot bench with radius corners.  

 The master chest was a great scale for the room and

had beautiful bronze hardware.  

I decided that we needed to create a restful suite and calm

down the color.  The furniture needed to be painted to

give the room a more restful feel.  I chose "The Painted Door"

to paint the furniture.  The color used was Sherwin Williams,

Rice Grain.  Subtle distressing was done to authenticate the

painted finish.  

I upholstered the square insets in the headboard and

used a jute braided gimp to finish the edge.  This

also helped to soften the look of the bed.  

The fabrics were purchased at Calico Corners.  I combined

a linen solid, an Ikat in gray, cream and gold,  a multi color paisley 

in shades of gray, gold, cream and tan,and an embroidered 

 dot in a deep gray linen with a cream dot.

The room has taken on a restful neutral color palette.  The

client was thrilled with the way the furniture turned out, especially

the cost savings of not having to replace it.  

I hope you are inspired to start a decorating project today.