Walk-in wonder

Inside the glamorous renovation of one Gloucester home

KEY CONSIDERATIONS

After purchasing the home, this young family approached West of Main for some custom touches. They sought out a warm, welcoming, Hamptonsinspired abode, perfect for both entertaining and their work-from-home lifestyle. Here, we look at the elaborate walk-in closet areas attached to the master bedroom.

For this project, the team modified an empty bedroom to connect it to the primary suite — and transform it into a truly dreamy space.

LIFE MADE BETTER

Renovating, furnishing, and styling this home has improved life in many ways for the homeowners. “This couple travels quite a bit, and we wanted to make sure they had a beautiful space to come home to after their travels,” says West of Main co-founder Sascha Lafleur.

The mirrored doors are mainly practical, but they also reflect the natural light coming in from the window, giving the space an airy feel. “We love mixing open and closed storage in our closets to allow for display of the client’s favourite items, but also to hide away the inevitable clutter when you don’t have time to fold and hang everything perfectly.”

Under the window sits a vanity with drawers and shelving specially chosen for the client’s products. It’s also a practical counter-height surface to lay out outfit options, for folding, or to place luggage when packing for a trip. Quartz was chosen to ensure easy maintenance.

FAVOURITE FEATURE

In this space, texture is emphasized not only through the furniture and textiles but also through the finishes, such as the grasscloth wallpaper on the exposed walls, the reeded drawer fronts on the cabinetry, and the plush, hand-woven, wool carpet. “We love installing high-end wall-to-wall carpet in our closets,” says Lafleur.

The chandelier in the closet is hand-made with banana bark, adding an organic element to the space, and referencing another chandelier in the bedroom lounge, which features hand-cut coconut shells (not shown).

The blush-coloured velvet on the castered ottoman, paired with the delicate gold hardware and custom linen roman shade, add a touch of glam.

FOR FUN

A drawer for hair tools was built, complete with hidden outlet, to the right of the vanity. By pinning three drawer fronts together, the designer maintained a clutter-free look.

“Before we design any closet for our clients, we take a detailed inventory of all of their apparel items, fashion accessories, and beauty products to make sure that everything has a spot and there is room to grow,” says

Sascha Lafleur, West of Main co-founder and principal designer