At Calico, we have a special love for redecorating bedrooms. We help customers transform tired spaces with dated window treatments and furniture—or a room stuffed with a basket of laundry, exercise equipment, television, electronics and even a home office area. In short, a bedroom that is anything but a sanctuary!
Several designers who participated in the One Room Challenge chose a new bedroom as their big project. As Rachel Moriarty noted, “I remember having a conversation about our bedroom with my husband during the early days of the pandemic. I told him that I didn’t think I could stay in our bedroom for two weeks straight if I got sick and had to quarantine!”
What is the One Room Challenge™? This biannual event, sponsored by Better Homes & Gardens, challenges 20 design influencers to transform a space in their home within two months. Several of the One Room Challenge (ORC) designers chose fabrics from Calico and worked with their local store to have custom window treatments and/or bed ensembles made for their room. Let’s meet our designers!
1. Rachel Moriarty of San Diego completely re-did her master bedroom
As the Principal Designer of Rachel Moriarty Interiors, Rachel is a “maximalist” who loves color and pattern. She calls her design concept “Dream in Color”.
Rachel Moriarty in her BEFORE bedroom. Photo credit: Deborah Shields Photography
“Everyone thinks that bedrooms have to be neutral and serene,” Rachel notes. “And while that may be true for some people, I like bold and dramatic.”
AFTER images of bedroom. Photo Credit: Deborah Shields Photography
To see the full reveal story, visit Rachel’s blog post.
2. Rasheeda Gray of Philadelphia turned an “okay” bedroom into a stunning master suite
“My husband and I need a special place to call our own—no kids,” says Rasheeda Gray of Gray Space Interiors. “Just our special retreat!”
Rasheeda and the BEFORE bedroom. Photo Credit: Brian Wetzel
AFTER image of the finished room. Photo credit: Brian Wetzel
“The team over at Calico and I worked together seamlessly to determine my fabric needs and to really help bring the spaces together.”
To see the full reveal story, visit Rasheeda’s blog post.
3. Nile Johnson of Kennett Square designed this luxurious bedroom
Interior designer Nile Johnson chose his bedroom to re-do. “This bedroom will be a place where I can go to relax, turn the music up and turn the world off.”
The finished bedroom schematic view.
To see more of his bedroom plans, visit Nile’s blog posts.
4. Mansa Krishnamurthy chose Calico Quick Ship draperies
Mansa added character with a DIY dark-stained accent wall. Mansa writes about simple modern life in her blog.
Mansa and her BEFORE guest bedroom.
AFTER guest bedroom. Photo credit: Mansa Krishnamurthy
To see the full reveal story, visit Mansa’s blog post.
5. Fariha Nasir created a modern cottage guest bedroom
Fariha chose Tonya Floral in Oyster for the draperies. “The French pleat detail really takes them to the next level.”
Fariha Nasir and her BEFORE room.
AFTER image of the room. Photo credit: Fariha Nasir
To see the full reveal story, visit Fariha’s blog post.