62 LONGISLANDPRESS.COM • FEBRUARY 2019
INSIDE JOB
BEDS TAKE CENTER STAGE
By TAMMY SCILEPPI
The bedroom should be a peaceful,
inviting sanctuary.
Whether a minimalist, cozy retreat
for two or a sumptuous, beautifully
appointed boudoir that’s perfect for
one, this special space should reflect
its occupants’ lifestyle as well as taste.
According to one local designer,
these key elements make for a
super-romantic, Cupid-approved
bedroom: silk, velvet, wired music,
and layers of lighting.
FIT FOR A QUEEN
With an eye for detail, seasoned
design pro Wendy Lepkoff of Wendy
Interiors recently revamped her
client’s mediocre sleeping space using
high-quality materials, opulent
fabrics, and rich textures along with
elegant vintage-inspired furnishings
to create a master boudoir that’s to
die for.
In this Rockville Centre redo, the
fabulousness extends to the master
bathroom as well, as seen in the custom
vanity and patterned tile walls.
Since this is an older construction
it’s not as large as some master baths
designed today.
“After my client Freya T.’s husband
had passed, she wanted a more functional,
feminine and formal master
bedroom,” says Lepkoff, who has 25
years of industry experience under
her belt.
“With brand-new cream curvilinear
furniture, greenish-gray
cinderblock wallpaper and damask
broadloom, custom bedding for
her queen-sizee bed and window
treatments as well as closet systems,
new framed artwork, lighting and
accessories, she was given a retreat
fit for a queen.”
After creating a design dialogue,
Lepkoff fulfilled her client’s wish
list, which also included reading, TV
and dressing areas, and more storage
space.
Pouring her creative energies into
space planning, furniture design,
and renovations, her full-service design
studio took this lucky lady from
consultation to “wow” in six weeks
for the renovation and four months
for the interior design.
“For the bedroom, it is smart to look
for bedding and window fabric first
and then coordinate carpeting, paint
and wallcovering,” Lepkoff explains.
“The last step: Select furniture according
to the floor plan and be sure
to create balance in the space. For the
bathroom, select wallpaper and tile
first, then vanity and fixtures.”
While making her clients’ visions
a reality, Lepkoff also works with
charities and takes time to give back
by making design dreams come true.
Here, a custom
vanity from All
materials, opulent
fabrics, rich textures,
along with vintageinspired
furnishings
County Millworks and
larger custom medicine
cabinet allow for more
storage.
Use quality
to create a romantic
boudoir.
Select furniture
according to the
floor plan and be sure
to create balance in
the space.
Add a glam vibe
to any bathroom by
hanging a chandelier
or, a fancy sconce over
the medicine cabinet.
Enhance the look
with framed artwork,
lighting and unique
accessories.
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