When Blayne came to us a month ago asking for an elegant bedroom makeover with a subtle Moroccan influence, we planned a design that balanced warmth, texture, and calm. She wanted something refined but with a touch of exotic character—nothing over the top, just an inviting retreat. The result arrived faster than we expected, and she sent a lovely update describing how everything came together.
Well, my room is done and it looks amazing! Even better than I expected. I followed your design plan pretty much to a T (although I found similar chocolate curtains at JC Penney for half the price and I used a slightly different medium brown color behind the bed on the accent wall). Half of the pictures on the walls are actually the same art I had in the room before, I just cut them down and put them in new frames. I love your idea of using the 8 frames on the facing walls and I was able to put a lot of different pictures in them but they still have a cohesive look because they’re all in the same frame. My husband and I are both just thrilled with how it came out! So are you two ready to swankify my living room and kitchen next? Thank you so much for your help! – Blayne
Below is the split-personality before photo showing the room prior to the update:
We created a mood board to guide the concept—focused on warm neutrals, layered textures, and a few Moroccan-inspired details for subtle visual interest. The mood board emphasized an accent wall behind the bed to anchor the space, rich chocolate curtains to frame the windows, a textured duvet to add softness, and a cohesive set of frames for wall art to keep the room visually tidy while allowing for personal touches.
Here are the inviting after photos showing the transformation. The room now feels curated yet lived-in, peaceful, and welcoming.
A few practical highlights from Blayne’s makeover that others can adapt:
- Accent wall: Choosing a medium brown behind the bed anchors the room and complements lighter bedding and trim. It creates depth without overpowering the space.
- Window treatments: Chocolate curtains add drama and warmth while tying into the accent wall; shopping smart for similar, budget-friendly finds can keep costs reasonable.
- Art and frames: Using the same frame style for multiple pieces creates cohesion even when the artwork varies. Reframing existing pieces is an easy way to refresh the look without buying everything new.
- Texture layering: A textured duvet, mixed textiles, and subtle pattern accents bring the Moroccan influence without heavy ornamentation—just a hint of pattern and rich materials.
- Personal touches: Small edits—cropping existing prints, rearranging bedside accessories, and balancing scale—make a big difference in the overall result.
We’re thrilled with how Blayne’s bedroom turned out. It’s elegant, comfortable, and easy to live in—exactly what she hoped for. She also mentioned interest in redesigning her living room and kitchen next, which is always exciting because it means carrying the same thoughtful approach into the rest of the home.
Update: At this time, we no longer have availability to create client-specific commissioned mood boards. Instead, we focus on producing general inspiration boards and design guidance that anyone can use. If our services change in the future, we’ll announce any updates.