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Room of the Week: A Luxury Makeover for a Main Bedroom
A big but dated main bedroom in a Victorian terrace is transformed with genius spatial planning and sumptuous finishes
In a Q&A format, we talk to the designers – and examine the creative thinking – behind some of Houzz’s most loveable rooms.
Artwork by Joanna Logue
Two new walk-in wardrobes are set into the walls on either side of the verandah doors (one seen above)
Brief
The client asked us to create a luxuriously appointed bedroom and ensuite, scaled to suit the high ceilings and grand feel of this Victorian terrace. The room needed to incorporate new walk-in wardrobes, a new ensuite, a new ceiling and custom furnishings to add texture and a sense of luxury.
Two new walk-in wardrobes are set into the walls on either side of the verandah doors (one seen above)
Brief
The client asked us to create a luxuriously appointed bedroom and ensuite, scaled to suit the high ceilings and grand feel of this Victorian terrace. The room needed to incorporate new walk-in wardrobes, a new ensuite, a new ceiling and custom furnishings to add texture and a sense of luxury.
What was the room like originally?
The room wasn’t in great shape. The original ceiling was beyond repair and had to be completely removed. The existing built-in wardrobes didn’t have enough storage, and the paint and carpet were both due for an overhaul.
Size-wise, the room was large, but there was no existing plumbing for the new ensuite.
Did the owners have any existing pieces they wanted to incorporate?
No. The owners had lived here for many years and were open to completely changing up the space.
The room wasn’t in great shape. The original ceiling was beyond repair and had to be completely removed. The existing built-in wardrobes didn’t have enough storage, and the paint and carpet were both due for an overhaul.
Size-wise, the room was large, but there was no existing plumbing for the new ensuite.
Did the owners have any existing pieces they wanted to incorporate?
No. The owners had lived here for many years and were open to completely changing up the space.
What were the client’s must-haves?
The client wanted the furniture and furnishings to be cohesive with the decor of the rest of the house, but was open to using a different colour palette and introducing new furniture and fittings.
The client wanted the furniture and furnishings to be cohesive with the decor of the rest of the house, but was open to using a different colour palette and introducing new furniture and fittings.
What was your starting point?The grandeur of the room – its fireplaces, scale and mouldings – provided the initial inspiration for the room’s design.
The colour, fabric and soft furnishing choices came afterwards and were chosen to enhance the architecture and add texture and layers to this large space.
The colour, fabric and soft furnishing choices came afterwards and were chosen to enhance the architecture and add texture and layers to this large space.
What was your thinking behind the arrangement of furniture and fixtures?
I needed to build an ensuite, his and her wardrobes and a dressing area into the room’s footprint. To achieve this, I moved the fireplace, which was on the far wall, to accommodate the new ensuite. I then installed two new walk-in wardrobes into the walls next to the verandah doors.
The ceiling was replaced and custom furniture and furnishings were made to complete the fit-out, plus new carpet and paint colours.
I needed to build an ensuite, his and her wardrobes and a dressing area into the room’s footprint. To achieve this, I moved the fireplace, which was on the far wall, to accommodate the new ensuite. I then installed two new walk-in wardrobes into the walls next to the verandah doors.
The ceiling was replaced and custom furniture and furnishings were made to complete the fit-out, plus new carpet and paint colours.
Why do you think this room works?
In addition to being highly functional, the space is inviting and luxurious. It’s not just a sleeping space, it’s a relaxing retreat.
What challenges did you work around?
The layout was a challenge, but I really enjoy decorating classic rooms such as this one, and feel that I succeeded in creating a timeless, classic and comfortable space.
In addition to being highly functional, the space is inviting and luxurious. It’s not just a sleeping space, it’s a relaxing retreat.
What challenges did you work around?
The layout was a challenge, but I really enjoy decorating classic rooms such as this one, and feel that I succeeded in creating a timeless, classic and comfortable space.
What was your thinking behind the colour palette?
The use of grey-blue walls with white trims and charcoal carpet provides a dramatic but neutral base from which to layer deep sea greens and warm-toned highlights.
The colour palette complements the architecture of the room, and it’s neither overtly feminine nor masculine, which appealed to both clients.
The use of grey-blue walls with white trims and charcoal carpet provides a dramatic but neutral base from which to layer deep sea greens and warm-toned highlights.
The colour palette complements the architecture of the room, and it’s neither overtly feminine nor masculine, which appealed to both clients.
Key design aspects
Colour palette: Grey-blue, sea green, charcoal, walnut, white and touches of eggplant. The walls are painted Porter’s Paints Dusty Mule and the ceilings and trims are Dulux half-strength Antique White.
Materials palette:
Fixtures and furniture: Walnut bedside table and bedside lamp, both by Danielle Trippett. The vintage Venetian mirror is the client’s own.
Your turn
Which ideas seen here would you steal for your own bedroom? Tell us in the Comments, like this story, save the images and join the conversation.
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Colour palette: Grey-blue, sea green, charcoal, walnut, white and touches of eggplant. The walls are painted Porter’s Paints Dusty Mule and the ceilings and trims are Dulux half-strength Antique White.
Materials palette:
- Oakford Elegance wool carpet in Grantham.
- The bedhead is upholstered in deep sea-green velvet.
- Sheridan Canfield velvet/poly/rayon bed cover.
- Floral cushion on bed upholstered in Designers Guild printed velvet.
- Linen & Moore bed linen.
- Curtains, bedhead and soft furnishings all custom designed by Danielle Trippett (and available to order).
Fixtures and furniture: Walnut bedside table and bedside lamp, both by Danielle Trippett. The vintage Venetian mirror is the client’s own.
Your turn
Which ideas seen here would you steal for your own bedroom? Tell us in the Comments, like this story, save the images and join the conversation.
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Missed last week’s Room of the Week? Catch up here with Room of the Week: The Genius Makeover of a Dark and Poky Kitchen
Answers by Danielle Trippett, principal at Danielle Trippett Interior Design
Who lives here: A couple and their two children
Location: Albert Park, Victoria
Room purpose: A master bedroom for the owners
Room size: Approximately 16.8 square metres (excluding the wardrobe and ensuite)
Budget: The bedroom was part of a full home renovation that included building works, which cost approximately $125,000 plus fees
Styling and interior design: Danielle Trippett
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