I often work with clients who want me to help them design a calming and serene master suite. They long for a peaceful getaway, an oasis to recharge their batteries, yet they don’t have the time or energy to spend frustrating hours searching for all the furniture and finishings and colour choices they need to create it. 

I get it. And I know you might be one of those people who’ve been staring at Pinterest and Houzz and online shopping sites forever without making a decision. I’d like  to help! 

A popular service with my clients is the e-fresh, where I FaceTime or Google Hangout with them for up to an hour to see their space, listen to what they want, and then design a board that contains inspiration photos, all recommendations and sources for purchasing, DIY instructions to repurpose as much of their current furniture as possible, and a room layout so that they know how to arrange their furniture. 

Clients have told me that they love the e-fresh service because it’s a quick and budget-friendly way to get some design help, saves them tons of time searching for furniture and materials, and saves money by getting paint colours and finishings right the first time.

So… I figured, why not share design boards with you all? Hey, all of us need a little inspiration and guidance, right? Enter Essentials Design Boards to help you refresh your rooms with just the essentials that will make them feel warm, calm, and finished. Of course, these boards aren’t personalized like client e-fresh boards and they don’t give you instructions for your space or layouts for arranging furniture. But they do give you a good idea of how to put together a space and where to find the pieces you’ll need to do so. 

You’ll see that I began earlier this week by reworking an older post on Essentials for an Eco-Friendly Bathroom. If you’re thinking about a bathroom renovation any time soon, I encourage you to check out these sustainable ideas and sources.

Today, because of the high demand for a calming, soothing bedroom, here are the Essentials for Serene Master Suite. 

The inspiration for this calming master bedroom and bath comes from a design by Studio McGee. 

1. Roman shade from Wayfair. 

2. Wall colour for both bedroom and bathroom: Sherwin Williams Extra White. 

3. Accent colour to paint bathroom vanity and perhaps a dresser or nightstand: Sherwin Williams Gray Screen. 

4. Blue petal bowl for nightstand from Ten Thousand Villages. 

5. Belgian linen white duvet cover set from Wayfair. 

6. Lapis quilt from John Robshaw Textiles. Or if you need to trim the budget, go for this duvet cover and skip the quilt. 

7. Bedside tables from Wayfair. 

8. Lamps from Wayfair. 

9. Green leaf accent pillow from Etsy. 

10. Indigo accent pillows from Etsy.  (Canadian buyers check out good options from Canadian pillow makers on Etsy)

11. Beach print from Etsy. 

12. Have a small green plant in the bathroom and/or bedroom for colour and to clean the air.

13. Zen tree print from Etsy. 

14. Sconce lights in bathroom from Wayfair. 

15. A tall plant like a fiddle leaf fig works well in the corner to add softness and fresh air to the bedroom. 

16. Hexagon tile for bathroom floor from Home Depot. 

17. Contemporary and slim-lined faucet from American Standard.

18. Large natural fibre rug under bed from Wayfair. 

Note that some of the sources are affiliate links. The companies share a small piece of their profit with me, which helps pay for my time sharing this info on the blog, without any cost to you. In fact, sometimes the prices are lower because they come through a trade link!

I hope this Essentials Design Board helps guide you and save you time sourcing items to create a serene and beautiful master suite! To download a PDF of this and other boards, including a click-through from the photos to all the links, subscribe to my Resource Den. 

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