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really special and luxe despite the fact that it’s not such a huge space.” The solution? Inspired by the millwork, she created an accent around the oatmeal upholstered bed and added “exquisite wallpaper” in seafoam. “To have this wallpaper detail really gives the oomph,” Sauer says, while silver silk drapes reflect luxury. The clever use of mirrors helped max the space as did petite nightstands bearing acrylic lamps. The couple looked to their master bedroom and bath for a five-star-hotel feel. The latter delivers with a cast-iron, claw-foot tub by Barclay that guarantees comfort in a cozy nook elevated by Carrara tile walls. To accomplish this, the homeowner, while nine months pregnant, made it her mission to test each tub, Sauer recalls. The winner not only was the
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pinnacle of relaxation, but a “beautiful statement piece,” she adds. For a spa effect, custom bookshelves flanking the tub lift the spirits with candles. Marble is this room’s stone feature and problem solver at the same time. The designer united different areas in an elongated bathroom with Carrara and Thassos inlaid to mimic carpet. Then she let her dedication to detail carry the effect to the recessed ceiling. It may have been a challenge to create a castle where kids can be kids, but the couple can testify that the fabric has stood up to everything from chocolate to slime. In fact, homeowner “Mom” says, “It’s exactly what we had envisioned: bright, rustic but also able to bring our image to life.”
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