How a Dormer Was Transformed Into a Thoughtfully Designed Bedroom

Designer Julia Bortnevsкая decorated a dormer measuring 25 square meters for a married couple. The space originally had only walls and a roof with a height variation from 68 cm to 2 meters. Everything was clad in boarding and looked dull. The designer explained how she breathed life into the interior.

Layout

The dormer was initially used as a sleeping area. I managed to divide the space into several zones: a walk-in closet, a relaxation zone with a bed and a soft sofa for reading books, a workspace transforming into a dining area, and a fireplace to create an atmosphere of comfort and tranquility.

Color Palette

The color accentuates the form. Famous artists like Kandinsky, Malevich, and Mondrian created form and geometry in their works through color. In my case, color serves to vertically divide the space — thus enhancing the perception of height in the dormer. Color also zones the dormer room, killing two birds with one stone.

Windows, like light, are highlighted in black. This adds strictness and a defined proportion to the space. Black is used in moldings, partitions, decor, and lighting — it runs as a unifying motif throughout the entire interior.

Finishing

The room was finished using paint, soft wall panels, a rail system, and a special touch — a plant wall. The soft zone was decorated with wall panels. The workspace-dining area is decorated with plants framed by rails, with backlighting in them. The closet is highlighted with a contrasting color, and the fireplace is framed with moldings that connect the bed area with the fireplace, creating a feeling of solitude and coziness.

Originally, we wanted to use decorative stucco to make the interior more interesting, but this type of finishing is more expensive and time-consuming. We only had a month for the entire project and renovation.

Storage Systems

The dormer has its own walk-in closet, separated by a partition rather than a wall to avoid overburdening the interior. Ample storage space is provided under the soft zone near the window. The facades were custom-made, adding a refined touch to them.

Furniture and Decor

Furniture was selected according to the room’s style. The bed has a custom-made soft headboard. The decor includes the collected edition “Russian History in the Lives of Its Greatest Figures” by N. I. Kostomarov, tableware, and plants matched to the main accent colors of the interior.

Blinds were used instead of curtains. The bed has a custom-made soft headboard, designed and made to order. Therefore, the bed only has a frame, which is cheaper.

Brands Featured in the Project

Finishing: paint, Mons
Flooring: Finefloor
Decor: fireplace, Dimplex; plants, realtouch-flowers
Textiles: cushions, Elena Drozdova
Lighting: Arte lamp

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