SE ASIDE REFUGE
A Short Hills, New Jersey–based interior designer reimagines a primar y waterfront bedroom for a New York couple, with a calming palette and winks to the adjacent ocean in Long Island Beach.
1. Danford Rug by Stark. “Made of jute, the flatweave rug adds a natural, laidback vibe to the primary bedroom.”
2. Moonbeam Field Tile, Artistic Tile.
“One of my favorite tiles and not usually found around a fireplace, this white matte Moonbeam field tile in 3x9 is reminiscent of milky white sea glass. Laid delicately in a herringbone pattern, its subtle glow adds a layer of soft sheen to the room.”
3. Capiz Shell Art Panel, RH Teen. “This Capiz Shell art from RH Teen was a surprising find. Backed with linen and beautifully handcrafted, the art glows at all times of day.”
4. Eli’s Epic Abaca in Lilac Legend wallcovering, Phillip Jeffries. “It casts a dreamy warm-blue hue to the bedroom that changes mood from day to night. A natural fiber with a subtle sheen, this Phillip Jeffries paper is meticulously laminated and panels beautifully.”
5. Paulette Sconce, Ro Sham Beaux. “From my favorite coastal lighting line, these sconces fuse east-meets-west style.
The center of the sconce showcases hand-strung mother of pearl beads on a linen shade.”
6. Terza chandelier in white Litob shell and silver metal by Made Goods.“This is the first piece we started with when designing the primary bedroom. Lighting can often be a challenge for clients as function and aesthetics need to converge.
In this scenario, we said fashion first and supplemented around the room with functional recessed cans.”
7. One-of-a-kind artwork above the bed. “The homeowner absolutely loves mother-of-pearl.
Every room in the house has a touch, whether in lighting, art, or décor.”
8. Coastal cotton palm tree cushion cover, Suksma. “We paired the duvet with oneof-kind palm pillows from Suksma, an Australian company that specializes in Balinese imports.”
9. Bamboo bed linens in white and duvet cover in Driftwood, Cozy Earth. “There is a reason Cozy Earth’s bamboo bedding is so highly rated. Perfect for this understated but elevated room, the 100-percent viscose bamboo duvet and sheets are luxurious, soft, do not pill, and keep you cool at night.”
10. York Upholstered Platform Bed, Pottery Barn. “The scale of the headboard and open sides make the room feel larger and inviting. A modern take on a classic wing bed, this is a perennial fan favorite from Pottery Barn.”
11. Roscoe Nightstand, Worlds Away. “Small scale but loaded with style and function, these nightstands are wrapped in natural grass cloth and finished with lacquer. I love the petite brass knobs and natural variation inherent in the wrap.”
12. Lafayette X-Bench from Thom Filicia Home
Collection, Vanguard Furniture.
“A classic nautical design with a modern twist, the benches help show the room’s intent and add a recognizable form to the space. They are finished in brushed linen with a natural linen fabric seat.”
“We designed the bedroom as a quintessential resortstyle escape for our New York homeowners who relished their unobstructed full ocean views. The bedroom is a nod to Upper East Side tradition with a timeless nautical palette in periwinkles, coral, and sand reminiscent of the bay sunsets and ocean sunrises famous at the Jersey Shore.”
—Karen B. Wolf, Principal, K+Co Living, Short Hills, New Jersey