Spacious Bedroom in Airy Metallics

Luxurious linens from Leron in cream, ivory, and gray bring together the trio of hues that harmonize beautifully throughout the rest of this spacious bedroom in the Lake Forest Showhouse. The early-20th-century four-poster features a fretwork headboard and silver-leaf finish for added shine and texture. Wool sateen drapery panels decorated with geometric borders and backed by ivory shades hug the matching bedside tables.

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Creamy Toile Bedroom

Sepia-toned “Harwood Toile” from Cowtan & Tout covers the walls and curtains in this European-inspired guest bedroom. The homeowners’ collection of German Black Forest carvings includes the vintage table lamp, a charming detail that is echoed in the toile’s pastoral scenes.

Photograph: Jonny Valiant and Joseph St. Pierre
Design: Nancy Gould

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Neutral Bedroom with Floral Patterns

A large-scale floral wallpaper designed by Ted Taylor adorns the walls of this master bedroom in shades of muted gray. A velvety ottoman and love seat are upholstered in lovely beige tones, while the custom headboard from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams injects a sophisticated powder blue into the scheme.

Photograph: Joe Standart
Design: Mariette Himes Gomez and Brooke Gomez

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Light and Bright Neutral Bedroom

Crisp linens from Matouk dress the custom bed by Leonards. The painting by artist Kerri Rosenthal is evocative of a windswept coast and includes a similar palette of blues and grays.

Photograph: Tria Giovan
Design: Lynn Morgan

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Lovely Canopy Bed

A beautiful canopy cascades down to meet a plush waffle weave bedspread. An elegant chandelier and parquet flooring add gravitas to the stately space.

Naturally Classic Bedroom

Crisp chartreuse and cool blues on the bed pillows make a statement against the fair backdrop.

Earth Tone Bedroom

The natural hues continue at the fireplace, which is surrounded by stone, seashells, and bleached-wood walls.

Serene Guest Suite

Warm wood tones are introduced through the serpentine bedside table. The pair of tables is from elFurniture, a Chicago-based business that uses sustainably harvested woods and non-toxic finishes.

Soothing Canopy Bed

A canopy bed offers a luxurious nest in this master bedroom. The rich wood of the bed frame and neighboring furniture complements the caramel hues of the satiny linens.

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Light-Filled Master Suite

Wheat-colored bed curtains add height and drama to this master suite. Coffee tones balance bright whites in the light-flooded space. A painting by Christina Marie Long mirrors the color palette.

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Spa-Like Guest Bedroom

This showhouse bedroom offers a breathtaking view of San Francisco Bay, inspiring designer Cathleen Gouveia to model the bed after the Golden Gate Bridge. She suspended the bed using manila ropes fastened to the ceiling. “I wanted guests to feel immediately relaxed and experience the serenity of sitting on a dock—feeling the tactile, organic surfaces, the movement of the sea, the waves, and the kinetic forces of nature,” Gouveia explains.

Lofty & Natural Master Bedroom

Delicate details on the pillows, a studded silver table lamp, and a waffle bedspread all contribute to the textural variety that homeowner Keith Recker was aiming for. “I’m much more of a texturalist,” he admits. “Actually, I’m a textile freak.”

Relaxing Bedroom

Here, clean lines, a restrained palette, and antiques create a restful haven. The custom headboard features Grey Watkins fabric. Signed Murano glass lamps complete the bedside symmetry. Schumacher silk goblet-pleated draperies on gold-leaf traverse rods from J.L. Anthony add quiet pattern. Artist Kelly Cutter’s quartet of tulip paintings hangs over the bed in mirrored frames by Trowbridge Gallery in England. An antique crystal chandelier illuminates modern chairs by TRS Furniture & Textiles.

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Stately & Subdued Master Bedroom

Dark woods prevail in the master bedroom but are balanced by soft colors, delicate lines, and soaring proportions.

Beautiful & Serene Bedroom

The bedroom’s sitting area introduces a touch of gold to warm the space. Tall French doors allow ample sunlight to illuminate the room, while gauzy drapery provides privacy.

Modern Guest Room

The guest room takes a modern and masculine twist with dove gray and charcoal black. Crisp lines maintain a smooth, timeless appeal. Sisal carpet and corals on the window ledge create an organic feel, while bedside tables, lamps, and straw ottomans maintain symmetry.

Mellow Master Suite

In the master suite sitting room, knotty pine paneling was painted charcoal gray, creating a sophisticated backdrop for the sink-in armchairs. “It’s a very peaceful room,” says designer Amy Morris.

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Glamorous & Sophisticated Bedroom

Designer and homeowner Barbara Glazer says, “I’m not a cookie-cutter anything.” The same is true for her personal style, evident in the design of her own master bedroom. A luxurious throw plays counterpart to the vibrant silk bolster pillows.

One of the most compelling design components of this master bedroom is the presentation of art above the bed. The repeating mini-squares are framed rubber ducks—a bit of humor that packs a wallop of strong graphics.

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Sweetly Charming Bedroom

A guest bedroom is warmed by brown ticking fabric on the walls and brown toile draperies. Elegant antiques add interesting details, complementing the rich tones and classic patterns throughout: English transferware hangs above the bamboo headboard; a bronze Chinese incense burner floats on an acrylic stand in the corner; an antique magnifying glass sits on a side table.

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Sunny Bedroom

Julio Quiñones designed this master bedroom in a fashionable Dallas home. Michael Jon Designs mohair plush covers the custom headboard. An antique sunburst mirror decorates the grasscloth-covered wall above it. Bedding is Horchow Home. Rose Tarlow draperies are finished with trim from Samuel & Sons. Velvet on the bench is from Coraggio.

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Beach-Themed Bedroom

A fireplace in the corner displays artwork both in its hearth and on its mantel. Its unblemished surface harkens to the white sand beach that lies outside.

Neutral & Nautical Bedroom

The colorful upstairs bedroom has playful touches that say "all boy" while still maintaining the sophisticated tone that is featured throughout the rest of the house. Custom turtle pillows and the draperies hung with nautical rope complete the beach house room.

Classy & Comfortable Bedroom

Designer and HGTV host Monica Pedersen was chosen to design a guest room for the 2011 Lake Forest Showcase House in Illinois. She focused on comfort, incorporating layers of wool damask, silk fabrics, and a soft sisal rug underfoot.

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Relaxing Master Bedroom

A newly remodeled master suite overlooks the home’s beautiful courtyard. “True Moss” from Benjamin Moore covers the walls, providing the perfect balance for the room’s warm woods and understated sheens. The four-poster bed and chairs are from Hickory Chair. Lamps are from Restoration Hardware.

Artsy & Casual Bedroom

“I like mixing collections and finishes within a space, then pulling it together with common fabrics,” says designer Ron Fiore. “It doesn’t look like it came out of a can.”

The sitting area of the master bedroom, calm and quiet, acts as the ultimate neutral zone between the artist’s studio and the sleeping space. Fabric on the “Leigh Armless Sofa” from Hickory Chair is by Groundworks from Lee Jofa. The “Elliott Wing Chair” and “Amsterdam Dining Chairs,” both from Hickory Chair, are covered in a fabric from Beacon Hill. Wall paint is from Benjamin Moore, and the rug is from Serena & Lily.

Cozy Four-Poster Bedroom

A plush chaise longue sits in a corner near mirrored closet doors.

Classic & Elegant Guest Room

A cool palette of soft blues and blanched wood make this guest bedroom seem restful and inviting. A tufted head- and footboard keep the space looking classic, while simple walls, carpet, and draperies add a touch of modern sensibility.

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Rustic French Bedroom

Designer Kay Douglass created this iron bed for the master bedroom, which is draped in white linen organza. She also fashioned the bed pillow from a French vintage burlap bag.

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Fresh & Contemporary Bedroom

Clean, contemporary lines in khaki and white blend harmoniously in this peaceful master bedroom. An antique mirror pulled from a French church and the dark four-poster bed bring some sophistication into the airy space.

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Pretty Master Bedroom

A mélange of pretty fabrics gives this master bedroom visual interest. Silk panels over embroidered sheers at the windows, a quilted coverlet and plaid skirt on the bed, and a cut-velvet upholstered bench all work together for a serene ambience.

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Boldly Patterned Bedroom

In this master bedroom, highly patterned elements—the headboard, covered in "Dora" fabric by Andrew Martin, the "Richelieu" bedskirt by Holland & Sherry, and the "Damask" rug by Michaelian & Kohlberg—continue the home's blue-and-cream palette.

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