It's time to get away without leaving the house. Our designers are creating a relaxing bedroom escape for some busy parents. But will they love their quiet sanctuary? 7's Lauren Przybyl tells us in today's "Room For Improvement."
There's not too many quiet moments in the Adduci home anymore. Kevin and Austin keep mom and dad very busy. That's why these parents want to make sure their bland bedroom becomes a sophisticated retreat.
Bill Adduci, homeowner
"I want the room to be a relaxing oasis."
Janet Adduci, homeowner
"Somewhere without a lot of toys."
To help create the room of their dreams, designer Linda Merrill of Chameleon Interiors took charge.
Linda Merrill, Chameleon Interiors
"They've lived here a couple years, but they've had two kids and careers and busy and they just had not had a chance to do anything with the bedroom."
First, Nelson Painting covered the walls with a pale purple.
The furniture stayed, but the bed was updated with a comfy custom-made headboard. A light green comforter was laid down, and lots of decorative pillows enhanced the contemporary look.
Linda Merrill, Chameleon Interiors
"We brought in the colors, the blues and greens and teals and a little purple."
To accentuate the mood the bare windows were draped with matching curtains, candle sconces added a calming feeling and a green runner and fresh flowers gave an adult touch to the bureau.
Then turquoise accessories added an extra burst of color while still maintaining the soothing feel.
Linda Merrill, Chameleon Interiors
"With just these, little hits of a brighter color just to add some punctuation to the various spaces of the room. So, the eye travels around the room and not just on one focus."
Did our busy parents love their new hideaway?
Janet Adduci, homeowner
"Wow, what do you think? Looks great! Looks awesome. We love it."
Bill Adduci, homeowner
"Very nice!"
As you can see, they aren't the only ones who like this room. This cost $1,100 to redo. Now, all this couple needs is a little alone time.
DESIGNER:
Linda Merrill
Chameleon Interiors
P.O. Box 1206
Duxbury, Massachusetts 02331-1206
phone: 781-585-0275
fax: 781-846-5857
http://www.chameleon-interiors.com
Linda's Blog
http://chameleon-interiors.blogspot.com/search/label/Room%20for%20Improvement
PAINTER:
Nelson Painting
Commercial and Residential
273 Long Pond Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
508-746-6432
Paint: Benjamin Moore's Oriental Iris
ACCESSORIES & SUPPLIES:
Heller Furniture
http://www.hellerfurniture.com
Custom Made Upholstered Headboard
Upholstery Work - $350
Fabric - $60
(A big thank you goes to Walter Heller, owner of Heller Furniture at 45/47 Washington Street in Norwell, MA, who generously gave the Adduci family the base frame for their custom made headboard.)
Chameleon Interiors
Custom Made Window Treatments, Throw Pillows (6), Table Runner and TV Cover
Materials and Supplies only (labor donated by Linda Merrill of Chameleon Interiors) - $336.00
((materials and supplies purchased from Robert Allen Fabrics, Jo-Ann Fabrics, The Fabric Place))
HomeGoods
Duvet/Sham Set - $52.49
Picture Frame, Vase, Candle Holder and Candle, Decorative Vase - $43.00
Christmas Tree Shops
Curtain Rods - $10.48
Jo-Ann Fabrics
Curtain Rings - $15.00
Country Curtains
Woven Window Shades - $68.04
Target
Candle Sconces and Candles - $27.00
Linens-n-Things
Bed Skirt - $30.00
Tangent in Duxbury
Flowers - $45
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