MASTER DECOR SETS SCENE FOR RELAXATION
Gone are the days when the master bedroom was simply a space to rest your weary head.
Today’s masters are multi-purpose hideaways where you can escape in luxurious retreat. From lounging areas, reading nooks, the obligatory walk-in closets and spa-like private bathrooms, today’s master suites are spacious and welcoming and almost as big a selling feature as the kitchen and main living area.
Here are four different styles of master retreats and how to achieve them.
THE POWER OF HYGGE
Inspired by the snow, mountains and fiords of the Nordic countries, Scandinavian interiors are gaining popularity across the world. It’s an interior style that lends itself to any room, but it’s especially lovely in a master bedroom. You can combine coziness, clean lines and textures to create a dreamy getaway.
The Danish concept of hygge is largely defined as a feeling or mood that a space creates. You can experience hygge with a hot bath, a glass of wine and a few scented candles lit nearby.
These master bedrooms and baths use a combination of Scandinavian style and the concept of hygge to create a state of being. Bold black metals, hearty woods and glass provide the foundations of the style, often contrasting the textures and palette of the walls and floor. Add in a variety of fabrics such as fur and wool and the space has a different ambience.
In the master bedroom, this could mean white fabrics paired with hardwood floors, velvet couches, patterned pillows, textured rugs and an enormous window that floods the space with natural light. In the ensuite, this could translate to white walls, countertops and tiles, a collection of mirrors, framed artwork, metallic hardware and bright millwork.
CONTEMPORARY: FLUIDITY AT ITS FINEST
The contemporary interior style is constantly evolving, What’s considered contemporary now will likely change over the course of the 21st century and evolve into something new. The style is current, modern and always adapting.
Today’s contemporary interiors feature clean spaces with minimal decor. Furniture often has legs to lift it above the floor, creating the illusion of space. Mixed metals and glass are also popular accent choices.
This style of decor works because it uses clean lines to open up a space. Contemporary interiors are all about balance, using straight lines to balance the curved edges, soft fabrics to balance heartier surfaces and mix the old with the new.
For master bedrooms and ensuites, this could mean using simple furniture that is both practical and beautiful. It could mean creating contrast with textures and colours and balancing light and dark elements. Introduce a vintage piece to add a sense of history and personality to the space.
COASTAL: RELAXATION BY THE SEA
Traditionally, coastal interiors are characterized by seaside accessories, nautical motifs and distressed woodwork. However, these days the style is more about subtlety. Opt for natural materials, glasswork and light-coloured fabrics to create a breezy coastal escape. When it’s done right, it’ll look perfect in any space, whether it’s an apartment downtown or a cottage by the river.
When creating coastal decor, keep things light and airy. Draw a palette from the sand and sea, shells and sky. Layer white rooms with creamy beiges and baby blues. If you need more natural light, hang mirrors on the wall opposite to the window.
To create an oceanic getaway in your master bedroom or ensuite, choose natural materials, soft blues and beiges and lots of white. Use colour to evoke a light and airy feeling in your space, similar to the one you’d experience while on vacation in the tropics. Pair understated prints with wooden floors, and let the natural light from the windows in.
MINIMALIST: LESS IS MORE
Minimalism started out in the 20th century as a reaction to the traditional, over-the-top details that people were embracing in their homes. By eliminating clutter and unnecessary objects, we can focus on the room’s function and purpose and choose pieces that showcase exceptional, functional design while adding simultaneously adding beauty to create a simplified lifestyle.
At its core, minimalism embraces simplicity to create a serene and balanced environment. Monochromatic palettes with pops of colour and layers of textures such as wood and wool work well in most spaces. It’s easy to find everything you’re looking for in a minimalist environment as there’s no clutter to search through.
To create a minimalist-style master bedroom or bathroom, focus on function. Choose a palette of two or three colours, layering different textures of the same colours and throwing in a pop of colour here and there. Use furniture that’s small and serves a purpose, to eliminate any potential clutter. After that’s all done, enjoy your bright and spacious master retreat.