Refined Master Bedroom

They weren't sure how to go about achieving a look that would please both of them, so Enid appealed to the Divine Design team, for a makeover with which both Mars and Venus could live.

When we arrived on the scene, it was easy to see why Len just didn't feel at home in the master bedroom. It was a frilly, flowery extravaganza that was decidedly feminine, right down to the picture of Len encased in a flowery frame. So I decided to forgo the florals and opted for a casual French country look that would create the perfect his 'n' hers hideaway.

I mixed and matched a variety of fabrics and patterns in a refined color palette of cornflower blue, lavender and yellow. The key here is that all the fabrics, furniture and accessories coordinate, but they don't match. I wanted to get away from the matching bedroom suite and replace it with an eclectic mix of interesting pieces.

To begin this transformation, we applied a bright buttery-yellow paint to the walls. Once that was done, we installed updated lighting fixtures to highlight the room's best new features. Some recessed lights were positioned to wash down on a full wall of luscious lavender-draped silk, and two decorative swing-arm lamps were installed on each side of the bed.

The lavender silk wall was suspended from decorative medallions, which did double duty by providing a handy place to hang artwork. This stunning wall is complemented by a beautiful plaid drapery treatment in similar colors, with simple eyelet sheers that allow as much natural light through the window as possible.

A bed skirt made from the same drapery fabric was topped by custom linens, but the piece de resistance is a gorgeous handmade custom quilt that combines all shades of our color scheme: yellow, lavender and blue.

This bedroom had two solid doors leading into the adjoining bathroom and closet. Both of these rooms have windows, so to let the natural light in to the bedroom we installed some white French doors and covered the glass in a sheer privacy screen that still lets the light through.

A shaky array of glass shelves was replaced with solid shelving, which now houses Enid's favorite knickknacks and some of Len's preferred reading material. We also recovered the couple's comfy wing chair in a soft blue fabric, which immediately gave this piece a much-needed facelift.

To finish off this picture-perfect space, I brought in a diverse array of furniture. The bed is flanked by a glass-topped table and an antique nightstand. A decorative wire plant stand now takes center stage in front of the window, and an interesting bench with French country flair is positioned at the foot of the bed.

The bedroom received a traditional, classic update that both he and she can love. With a more modern color scheme, a stunning draped silk wall and a selection of coordinating furniture, this room has been de-pouffed, de-frilled and de-flowered.

(Interior decorator Candice Olson is host of Home & Garden Television's Divine Design.)