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SETTING THE SCENE
25 Beautiful Homes
|December 2023
This sumptuous bedroom exudes a calming vibe while. capitalising on its grand view of the luscious garden
A couple asked Alexander James Interiors to help with the redesign of their main bedroom. They wanted an opulent yet calming room,' says senior designer Ellie Alexander. 'It overlooks a beautiful garden, so we centred the room around the view.'
1 COMPLEMENT THE DESIGN
Beautiful architectural finishes were among the main reasons the owners bought the property and the bedroom was no exception. Intricate details including cornices and ceiling coffers afforded Ellie a valuable starting point. From there, we added additional interest to complement the existing features.'
This story is from the December 2023 edition of 25 Beautiful Homes.
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