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after before - Floral and stripes for bold focal point ADULT ESCAPE Designer Karla Amadatsu turned a drab space into a serene getaway with coastalinspired design and floral finishing touches. Bedroom Makeover Giving mom and dad a serene space to call their own TEXT KRISTEN HILDERMAN PHOTOGRAPHY TRACEY AYTON the final product. "They didn't want to repaint, so we worked with that," says Amadatsu. "Paint is always the last aspect to be picked. I always warn clients, 'Let's not let that small detail limit what we do for the rest of the space.'" It's easy to get carried away with esthetic details, but the functional requirements are paramount to creating the perfect end result. Considerations like bed size, storage needs, lighting and floor plan all play into the type of furniture and decor you will purchase. After settling on a much-needed kingsized bed, Amadatsu anchored the room by creating a custom upholstered headboard with a striped Robert Allen fabric and nailhead trim. "It's kind of bold, but it's classic at the same time," she says. "I love how the florals and the stripes work together." Once the mood and primary function were established, Amadatsu began sourcing items and selecting fabrics – like the floral Kravet print adorning the pillow shams – to see how they relate to each other in the environment and to bring the vision to life. "We prioritized where to spend the money," she says, adding that bedside tables should be on the top of the list. "You're going to have them for a long time, so it was important that we get the right pieces." June 2013 BC HOME & garden | 29 p28-31_Bedroom MakeOver.indd 29 13-05-01 3:59 PM