Interior designers create rooms that are both beautiful and functional to reflect their clients’ tastes and needs. But what happens when there is no client involved? Three local designers describe their favorite rooms in their own homes, offering insights into their design philosophies.
Living Room by Diane Luxford D-Lux Interiorsr
Why is this room your favorite in your home? In my living room and dining room, I love the soft gray-blue and gray-purple colors and accents of citrus lime green. I selected the furnishings for a contemporary feeling. The dining table and chairs are from a Danish furniture manufacturer—a favorite, as my heritage is Danish. I added a classic 1950s fabric, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, to the chairs.
What makes the room unique? I have great flexibility in the room. I can remove the cocktail table, extend the dining table and add another table to seat 18 people for Christmas lunch or holiday dinners.
How does the room accommodate your lifestyle? Two glass-front curios and an armoire give me plenty of storage, which allows me to indulge in my love of various styles of china and stemware.
Master Bedroom by Patti Rosholm StageAura
Why is this room your favorite in your home? My bedroom stands out over all the other rooms in my house because it's quiet. It's not a big, rolling master bedroom like many, but it's serene. I think women gravitate toward smaller spaces in their homes because smaller spaces feel cozy. My little dog Joanie loves the bedroom, too; she is always with me.
What makes the room unique? The master bedroom is unique because it's simple in design and space. The walls are a mink gray in color, complemented with white accents. The floating shelf above the white linen headboard gives the room some extra dimension and a place to display some special pieces of artwork and personal keepsakes. The contrast between the espresso-stained furniture and white accents, accompanied by dark walls and an abundance of natural light, makes it all come together. There is also a sitting area that I love. It brings in a feeling of warmth and coziness.
How does the room accommodate your lifestyle? We have no TV in our bedroom. The bedroom is for quiet reflection and a sense of winding down from a busy day. It's where I go to pray and rest from a very demanding world.
Master Bath by Pam Stanek The Interior Design Firm
Why is this room your favorite in your home? The master bath is one of my favorite spaces. It’s the first and last room I see every day.
What makes the room unique? When updating the bathroom, I chose to remove traditional elements such as round columns and white raised panel cabinets. By removing the columns, I opened up this space to allow more light and highlight cleaner lines. Tile, cabinets, and countertops were selected to coordinate with the original custom-colored wallpaper. Luxe gold plumbing and hardware create a more sophisticated feel.
How does the room accommodate your lifestyle? Changing the whirlpool tub to a therapeutic bath, improving the efficiency of the lighting throughout, and the aesthetics of the details make this space perfect for our everyday needs and expectations.
This article was printed in the January/February 2018 edition of Omaha Home.
