Cozy bedrooms, whimsical bathrooms and playful nooks make these custom spaces as functional as they are fun. Designers Ashley Sussman of Ashley Sussman Interiors and Jody Kurtz and Sydney Mesi of Kathryn Lilly Interiors have created rooms with pops of color, plenty of storage and pieces to grow alongside their clients’ children.
High-end pieces blend with budget-friendly finds, and personal touches like a Taylor Swift poster or a vintage record player make each room feel unique. The result is a collection of spaces that will be lived in and loved for years to come.
Opposite page: Kurtz wrapped the girls’ lounge in oversized stripes to create a bold, graphic moment. The delicate, floral-patterned wallpaper offsets the stripes, and the pearl necklace chandelier is reminiscent of vintage jewelry. Paint: Sherwin-Williams’ Snowbound and Sherwin-Williams’ Rose Colored. Lighting: Vakkerlight. Wallpaper: Love Shack Fancy.
Above: The geometric wallpaper makes a bold statement, while the oak bed frame with wood-backed cane arches adds texture. Mirrors on either side of the bed give the space symmetry and make it feel larger without competing with the patterned wall. Wallpaper: Schumacher. Bed and Nightstand: Four Hands. Bedding: West Elm. Accent Pillow: Etsy. Rug: Surya.
Left: Kurtz and Mesi carried the soft blush palette from the bedroom into the bathroom. Patterned wallpaper and a curved-front vanity add dimension, keeping the space from feeling flat. The hexagon marble floor tile brings a feminine, refined look without feeling overly fussy. Cabinetry: Walker Woodworking and Greenbrook Designs. Wallpaper: Spoonflower. Mirror: Surya
Kurtz and Mesi opted for muted green cabinets with scalloped edge detail. Pink grout sets off the white penny tile floor and complements the wavy bubblegum-hued mirror frame. Cabinetry: Walker Woodworking and Greenbrook Designs. Cabinet Color: Sherwin-Williams’ Jasper Stone. Lighting: Hudson Valley. Mirror: Cooper Classics.
Above: The bed, upholstered in turquoise velvet and grounded by brass legs, is both playful and timeless. An accent wall with floral wallpaper adds softness and depth, while the pink scalloped valance conceals an electronic shade. Wallpaper: Scalamandré. Bed: Anthropologie. Nightstands: Worlds Away. Light: Crate & Barrel. Rug: Well Woven. Secretary Desk: West Elm.
Right: Unexpected details like the butterfly wallpaper on the ceiling and ombré shower tile keep the bathroom lighthearted but elevated. The soft white walls create a subtle warmth and let the bolder colors shine. Walls and Trim Paint: Sherwin-Williams’ Creamy. Wallpaper: Spoonflower. Tile: Surface Studio.
Sussman took advantage of the room’s high ceilings and opted for an upholstered canopy bed. The glass chandeliers incorporate some art deco influence and the girl’s love of pink. Chandeliers: Dekoor. Nightstands: TOV Furniture. Bedding: The Company Store. Lamp: Pooky Lighting.
The semi-custom drapes have patterned trim tape and pinch pleats for a polished finish. To energize the space, Sussman positioned a pair of color-blasted paintings above the chaise. Chaise: West Elm. Art: Uttermost. Drapery: Two Pages.
Left: The team at Siteline Cabinetry installed the custom-built-ins; Sussman added gold knobs and pulls for some sparkle. The blackout shades have pink trim tape to play off the bed frame. Roman Shades: Two Pages. Hardware: Anthropologie. Desk Chair: One Kings Lane. Pillows: Pepper Home.
Above: A ribbed bubble chandelier softens the sharp lines of the trim and bookshelves, and the pink upholstered bed grounds the room with softness and playful color. Drapery: Two Pages. Chandelier: Joss & Main. Bed: Skyline Furniture. Nightstands: Ballard Designs. Bedding: Pottery Barn and Pottery Barn Teen. Lamp: Regina Andrew. Art: Uttermost.