Cozy Cocooning

A neatly decorated bedroom with a king-sized bed, multiple pillows, a gray blanket, wooden nightstands with lamps, and a wooden dresser against a blue-green wall with wall art and decorative items.

The Design Process

Sleeping in never looked this good!!

Our clients, a busy professional couple with two young children, had recently returned in Canada after several years abroad. After purchasing a home with traditional architecture, it became imperative to harmoniously integrate their affinity for Mid-Century Modern and Craftsman aesthetics without necessitating structural modifications.

In this first phase of the project, we focused on the primary bedroom, leaning in on a dark and saturated colour palette to create an atmosphere of warmth and seclusion. The traditional columns were painted in the same rich, deep teal as the walls, allowing them to seamlessly blend into the surroundings, while the ceiling was painted in a subtle grey to soften the transition from the walls. Expansive blackout curtains were installed to shield the room from intrusive morning sunlight, preserving the sanctity of this tranquil retreat.

Taking inspiration from the clients’ existing walnut dresser, we curated a selection of furnishings—bed, nightstands, and a bench—that not only echoed the Mid-Century ethos but also appeared as though they were original to the home. The rich warmth of the walnut pieces, combined with the luminous allure of brass accents and strategically placed artworks, creates a cohesive sanctuary. Balanced by hints of black and enhanced with plush textiles, the space now offers our clients a cozy cocoon away from the chaos of everyday life.

A wooden sideboard with a white lamp, a small green vase with white flowers and green leaves, a framed abstract landscape painting, and a decorative wooden object. The wall above is painted blue-green and has a gold bird sculpture and a framed picture.
Bedroom with a bed, dark wood bench at foot, two matching dark wood nightstands, wall-mounted lamps, and various pillows and throws on the bed; window with light curtains on the left.
Cozy bedroom with a wooden nightstand holding a potted plant, framed botanical art, and bird figurines. There are multiple decorative pillows on the bed and a breakfast tray with fruit, pastries, a mug, and orange juice in the foreground.
A bedroom nightstand with a potted plant, framed botanical art, decorative bird figurines, and a modern wall lamp. Part of a bed with assorted pillows and blankets is visible.
Decorative wall with brass bird sculpture, framed watercolor landscape, table with white hydrangea flowers, black and wood base lamp, and carved wooden decorative piece
Mid-century modern wooden sideboard with a black and gold wall lamp above, decorated with potted plant, two bird figurines, framed botanical print, and small air plant, in a room with wooden floor and textured rug.

Our work is shaped by the people we design for.

Yours will be no exception.