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pink By Alecia Humphreys Photos provided by Laura Lee Home
When Laura Lee of Laura Lee Home was tasked with creating a sophisticated space that could withstand the college years (and beyond) for a soon-to-be high school senior, she delivered sophistication imbued with femininity.
Lee cites the black-and-white desert print as, perhaps, the most important part of her design. “In a very pastel room, we need to anchor the space with some neutrals,” she says. Lee cites Greek key detailing on the white bedding, the geometric gray-and-white area rug and the vintage fashion print as the balancing components. Lee’s color palette, cited as her starting point, was inspired by the ‘Lady of Shalott’ rose – a beautiful citrus yellow with shades of blush and light coral. “We loved the color combination and began pulling other ideas to
The Alexis Walter painting above the bed was hung in a floating copper-colored frame from a chain to add texture and interest to the room. “The dark copper-colored chain adds a little edginess to the design,” Lee says. “The heavily textured painting adds great depth to the overall design.”
support the palette,” she says. “Mixed metals are often a part of my work, as they help a space feel more collected than decorated,” Lee says, referring to the statement ceiling fixture that was chosen to add a modern element to the space. “The warm tones of the brass spikes and funky shape are a good juxtaposition to the tailored design,” she says.
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Lee says these funky tricolored tassel earrings inspired the lambswool fur pillow added to the bed.