Dreamy Blue Bedroom
Cottages and Bungalows|August - September 2023
Surround yourself in soothing lake colors to drift off to sleep in a serene sanctuary.
LISA ROCCO
Dreamy Blue Bedroom

Just over four years ago. we moved to the lake to retire and renovate our 1990s waterfront home. What an adventure it has been! Slowly but surely, we have tackled our list of projects that included painting, flooring, landscaping, wallpapering and a full bathroom remodel.

This year, my focus has been our master bedroom: to create a cozy retreat and seating area to enjoy the natural views and have a place to read and begin each day ... a bedroom sanctuary!

The first step in designing this space was choosing a wall color that would add a calm and cozy ambiance to the room, giving it a feeling of peace and comfort for unwinding at the end of the day. After painting the walls a soft blue-gray and freshening up the trim and ceiling with bright white, I began changing the outdated light fixtures and searching for the perfect area rug to layer over our carpet until we can replace it with hardwood.

Spotlight on Lillian August

Lillian August for Hickory White, a member of the Sherrill Furniture Brands family, is a long-established lifestyle brand. What began in the 1980s with Lillian has continued with her two sons and their seamless blending of classic, traditional and modern styles in vibrant colors and patterns has endured. With a vast array of sophisticated product offerings, they make it easy to fulfill their mission statement to "love how you live." To learn more, visit lillianaugust.hickorywhite.com.

Feather Your Bedroom Nest

Lisa shares her essential elements for creating a cozy retreat.

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