MODERN TRADITIONALIST
BEDROOM
A SANCTUARY BUILT ON CRAFT AND COMFORT
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The Modern Traditionalist bedroom is a retreat that takes the same approach as the rest of the home. Rich materials, considered layering and a sense of permanence that comes from choosing well rather than choosing often. A bed that commands the room, bedding that feels as good as it looks and lighting that makes the end of the day feel like a reward.
UPHOLSTERY
An upholstered headboard in a rich fabric, a bench at the foot of the bed, a pair of comfortable reading chairs in a sitting area if the room allows. Choose fabrics with texture and depth, velvet, linen, leather, that add warmth and character to the bedroom's most important pieces.
CASE GOODS
A pair of matching bedside tables, a substantial dresser and a wardrobe or armoire if the room needs additional storage. Rich wood tones, brass or bronze hardware and traditional joinery details give the Modern Traditionalist bedroom its sense of quality and permanence.
RUGS
A large area rug under the bed with enough width to extend well beyond both sides creates the warm landing that a Modern Traditionalist bedroom needs. A Persian or traditional pattern in warm tones ties the room together and adds the layer of color and texture the space requires.
LIGHTING
Bedside table lamps in a warm finish, a statement ceiling fixture centered over the room and perhaps a pair of wall sconces flanking the headboard for a more formal and layered approach. Warm bulb temperatures throughout make the bedroom feel genuinely restful.
ART & MIRRORS
Art above the bed, a pair of framed pieces flanking a window or a gallery arrangement on a longer wall. The bedroom art should feel personal and calm. Traditional landscapes, botanical prints or abstract pieces in warm tones and considered frames work beautifully in this space.
DRAPERY
Bedroom drapery should do two things well. Block light effectively and look beautiful doing it. Lined or interlined floor to ceiling panels in a rich linen, velvet or patterned fabric bring the Modern Traditionalist bedroom together and make the windows feel as considered as every other element in the room.
