Serene Retreat

Soothing colors in large expanses are relaxing; the walls and the rug envelop you in calming greens. Bedding is all one lavender-cream thought. Symmetry feels upscale and organized. Wall sconces keep night tables uncluttered, minimizing visual stress. Shiny surfaces add glamour; mirrors, satiny bedding, and silver fixtures reflect light. Tactile luxuries, like quilted silk-blend bedding and a faux-fur throw, signal sumptuousness and elevate the scene.
 
To buy: Natura paint in Sea Mist 2147-50, $50 a gallon, benjaminmoore.com for stores. Giacosa boudoir sham, $40, and standard shams, $75 each: designersguild.com for stores. Dolo wool-and-silk rug (6 by 9 feet), $2,268, dolmarugs.com for stores. Oval chair-side table, $279, ethanallen.com. Bentley sconces (unfortunately, this product is no longer available, but find similar products at wshome.com). Calvin queen bed, $1,199, and six-drawer dresser, $1,449 (shown throughout this story): roomandboard.com.