The master bedroom suite continues the neutral color theme started in the common area, but this retreat takes these colors and makes them bolder, richer for the private space.The bed is made from recycled lumber by a local craftsman – some is even recycled from the Green Home job site. The mattress is made of eco-friendly foam. On the bed, interior designer Linda Woodrum used high-quality sustainably-manufactured linens, with crisp white sheets and a drift of white pillows. The duvet and quilt are cotton and the throw across the end of the bed is silky bamboo.
The crewel-work pillows are adorned with flowers, which mirror the linens and art throughout the home, which all look like flower and plant cuttings. Woodrum says, "The subtle story is the organic shapes, the flowers. These are very low-key, but it appears everywhere."
Extra storage was added by using two chests of drawers next to the bed. Woodrum used pine chests and antiqued them in white to create a visual frame for the bed.
The bedside lamps are made of recycled tin and aluminum, and their fun look is enhanced by the lotus-leaf finials on top of the shades.
Woodrum used real plants throughout the house, with a particular emphasis on the local flora, such as orchids, which grace the bedside tables. She says, "They suit South Carolina's semi-tropical environment."
Across from the bed is a reading area, with two slip-covered arm chairs flanking antique wicker shelves. The apple green chairs add a pop of color in what would otherwise be a subdued room. Above the shelf unit Woodrum hung a flat-screen TV, which eliminates the need for a bulky armoire.
The curtains are simple linen drapes over rattan blinds. The room feels like a nest or a hideaway – the perfect place for a busy couple to relax.
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