3 Interior Designers Transform The Same Bedroom | Space Savers | Architectural Digest

Summary

In this design challenge, three interior designers—Alvin, Laura, and Lula—transform a spacious, empty bedroom according to their unique styles. Alvin envisions a cozy, luxe, and modern space with organic textures and soft lighting. Laura incorporates classic modern touches with tailored fabrics and custom details, focusing on functionality and warmth. Lula introduces soft yet bold elements like hanging beds and sculptural plants, creating a relaxed, cloud-like atmosphere. Each designer uses their creativity to personalize the space, offering a variety of techniques, such as arches, soft lighting, and functional separation to craft distinct, inviting environments in the same room.

Takeaways

• 😀 The designers are given complete creative freedom to redesign a spacious, empty bedroom.
• 😀 Alvin's design style is cozy, luxe, and modern, while Laura prefers tailored, layered, and classically modern designs. Lula blends softness with roughness in her designs.
• 😀 The original bedroom is very white, large, and features carpet and recessed lighting, with an entertainment space for a television.
• 😀 To make the space feel cozier, the designers focus on adding features like arched openings, softer lighting, and a more intimate atmosphere.
• 😀 Lula plans to add a circular arch and large French doors to connect the bedroom to a new sunroom, enhancing both privacy and natural light.
• 😀 Laura's design involves creating a sky-inspired bedroom with Azul Cielo marble and constellation patterns on the ceiling, inspired by Grand Central.
• 😀 The designers focus on selecting materials and finishes that are soft, tactile, and inviting, including tadelakt plaster, Moroccan rugs, and luxurious bedding.
• 😀 The room's privacy and natural light are carefully considered, with the addition of Roman shades, drapes, and custom-made curtains.
• 😀 Alvin introduces sustainable elements like reclaimed hardwood flooring and a hammock in the alcove for relaxation and character.
• 😀 The bed designs include unique features, such as a hanging bed elevated by chains for a floating effect, while creating a strong visual impact and offering scenic views.
• 😀 Each designer emphasizes functional lighting choices, using fixtures that provide warm, layered light while avoiding harsh, overhead recessed lights.

Q & A

What is Alvin's approach to designing bedroom spaces?

Alvin's design style focuses on creating cozy, luxe, and modern bedroom spaces.

How does Laura describe her design style?

Laura's design style is tailored, layered, and classically modern, emphasizing sophistication and structure.

What is Lula's design philosophy when it comes to mixing elements in a space?

Lula tries to bring a mix of softness and roughness in her designs, balancing contrasting textures and feelings.

What design change does Lula make to the room's back wall?

Lula suggests blowing out the back wall and adding a circular arch that matches the circular window, creating a more intimate atmosphere.

Why does Alvin find the bedroom space too large, and how does he plan to address this?

Alvin feels the space is too large, and to address this, he plans to add furniture thoughtfully, ensuring each area feels unique and functional.

What is the significance of the marble 'azul cielo' that Lula proposes for the room?

The azul cielo marble from Brazil mimics the sky and creates a serene, sky-like atmosphere, helping define the room's concept of being like the sky.

How does Laura plan to enhance the ceiling's appearance?

Laura intends to add a tray ceiling and beams across the room to make the ceiling more interesting and dynamic.

What flooring option does Alvin prefer for the bedroom, and why?

Alvin prefers a white oak wide paneling floor to bring natural warmth to the space. He also recommends adding a Moroccan rug to soften the floor.

What is the design idea behind the bed in Lula's plan?

Lula envisions a hanging bed suspended by chains, which elevates the bed off the floor, creating a floating effect and allowing a better view of the fire and windows.

What kind of lighting does Laura choose for the bedroom, and why?

Laura chooses layered lighting with sconces in alabaster and brass, along with a star feature light fixture from Kelly Wearstler, to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere.