Europe-inspired textured primary bedroom
Have you ever noticed spending time in different places and cultures can cause you to see your own home differently? When I spent a month in Europe last summer, I was so moved by the textures, architecture and unique use of subtle colors in design. I kept seeing dusty, muted pinks I kept seeing repeated in interior and exterior features - from hotel lobbies, to outdoor showers, to a multi-unit family home to restaurant nestled in the hills of Paros, Greece.
One of things I was drawn to the most is the depth that the weathered and aged features. We typically think of baby pink as something that would be in a nursery or ballet studio. Instead, these old, cracked and clay-like finishes shattered this ultra-feminine, untouchable quality that blush can have with textures that gave this color a more interesting story.
Selecting paint colors
I wanted to take the colors home and replicate the same rugged, rough-around-the-edges quality in a traditionally soft color in this primary bedroom.
I chose White Truffle (Sherwin Williams 6029) for a dusty blush accent wall behind my headboard. It’s a nice muted, desaturated pink that would be a really comfortable pick if you typically favor neutrals and are hesitant toward color. During the time of day when this room gets the least light, it shows the most subtle lavender undertones. We used venetian plaster in broad, wide strokes to create the texture.
For the rest of the walls, I used Extra White (Sherwin Williams 7006). Typically, Chantilly Lace is my go-to white but I wanted something with more cool undertones to create a “newer” feel and offset the weathered, rustic quality of the pink wall.
Furniture and decor
I found these statement lamps first from Crate & Barrel and planned the rest of the room around them. I went with this upholstered wingback bed in Zuma white, which is a pretty off-white linen. The room still feels very much “in progress” - and would like to do two light oak, oversized nightstands bookending the bed.
Linen duvet and pillowcases are from HMHome’s premium collection, which I now swear by. Think The Citizenry quality at a third of the price. Evocative black throw pillow is from Kristen Giorgi’s line at CB2. She is a local to Atlanta and her whole collection, derived from figure paintings, watercolor and abstract expressionism, is an ethereal dream. Floral fabric box is from Denmark-based Søstrene Grene. Candle holder is vintage - from the long line of crystal-loving women in my family. x
Future vision and inspiration
I’m getting more comfortable showing progress as I go rather than waiting for a final, end state to share a project. While the color inspiration came from Greece, I found Las Perelli at the beginning of this design process and have drawn from their projects. Based in Mallorca, they have a gorgeous, simple-yet-distinct touch that integrates old Spanish design elements with crisp textures and fabrics to create timeless spaces.
In addition to new nightstands, I’d love to keep evolving the room with pieces like a vintage, oversized natural floor length wood mirror, large wood beams installed in the ceiling and some oil paintings. (Not included in these images - there’s a lovely little settee, olive tree and linen curtain vignette adjacent to my bed).
Sharing the progress as we go.
