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by K R IS T IN E K E N N E D Y
pho tos LA U R A M O SS
p roduced by E LA IN E G R IFFIN
S u it e
R e t r e a t
the challenge
Too much wood— on the floor, furniture, and trim
King-size bed loomed large
No seating for snuggling, talking, and movie watching
Not enough lighting
the plan
I t ’s a c o m
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p r o b l e m :
H o w t o
m a k e a s p a c i o u s
m
a s t e r b e d r o o m
a n
i n v i t i n g a n d
u s a b l e
g e t a w a y ?
D e s i g n e r
E l a i n e
G r i f f i n t u r n s t h i s
a u s t e r e
r o o m
i n t o a
g r o w n - u p s a n c t u a r y .
Add color and downplay wood tones
Soften the room with layers of textiles
Create a cushy seating area
Personalize with art and accessories
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