A young girl’s bedroom should be a haven, a space to crash and create. To dream and yes, to do homework. It should grow with her, allowing self-expression and sanctuary. Ideally, when the door is open (optional!), the design will flow with the rest of the home, complementing the other bedrooms and family living space.
When a family with THREE girls called designer, Andria Parker of Haven Lane Design Studio + Home Boutique, they worked together to find a happy solutions, soothing colors and accents that would best represent the girls.
The youngest is a competitive gymnast and loves crafting. Her parents want to support her and allow her space to spread out and do her thing. They called on Andria, a friend from church who also designed the spacious living room in their new home on Alabama Road. She met with the family to talk about function, budget and preferences that would best express the girl’s personality and dreams for an absolutely adorable room.
Andria presented a palette of color choices for the large bedroom and Jack and Jill bathroom (shared with a playroom) and they decided on a muted pink for the walls and custom soft sage green for the bespoke bookcases and desk. The built-in corner unit stealthily hides crafts, school supplies and girl stuff. Andria showcased a growing collection of hard-earned gymnastics medals by framing them in the functional cabinets. She added a glass topper to the desk to allow free-flow crafting.
To optimize the natural light, her team crafted a lower headboard on the custom upholstered bed that fits beautifully under the window.
“We wanted to continue using quality materials and high-caliber furnishings to match the rest of the house while staying true to the little girl’s personality,” says Andria who founded Haven Lane x years ago, opening her brick and mortar boutique in Johns Creek a year ago October. “She picked the color scheme and put her stamp of approval on the drapes, furniture and other choices. We had a lot of fun.”
The windows are dressed in a French pleat custom drape of blush pink floral with a touch of taupe and shimmer by Thibaut. “We didn’t want to go full pink so offered designs and soft furnishings that would grow with her into her teen years without screaming ‘little girl.’”
Cozy, high-thread-count bedding and a boucle bench at the foot of the bed ensure a restful sleep and effortless dressing.
She credits the parents for setting a generous but realistic budget for the project. “Many parents have a hard time spending money on a child’s room design. So, our choices were classic, pretty and functional.”
They picked a vinyl wallpaper so the steam won’t distort the dyes or soften the color. Polished nickel hardware provides a shine and the lamp-shaded sconces on each side of the framed mirror are sophisticated but restrained.
In everything she does, Andria is thoughtful in her interactions and considerate of her client’s tastes and budget. Her calm demeanor, decades of experience and extensive interior design portfolio instill confidence so they can dream big and let their colors fly.
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