- Quiet Patterns
“People underestimate
small-scale patterns,” says
Berry. Here, two different prints
on the banquette and chairs set
up a subtle blue-and-yellow
palette that unites the fabrics
and keeps them from clashing. - Refined Bedding
A spa blue ceiling-height
valance over the head of the bed
helps the large master bedroom
feel more personal. A pale blue
upholstered headboard, plush
coverlet, and lightly patterned
duvet prove that a serious
sleeping zone doesn’t need to
be overwhelmed by fussy or
fluffy bedding. - Tone on Tone
Working with a single palette is
one of Berry’s biggest calming
design tricks. “I love pink,” she
says. Dressing the bed in pink
plaid (an unusual find in this
ladylike colorway) that’s slightly
darker than the walls adds
depth and texture to the space
without looking busy. - Lounging Around
In lieu of a more formal sofa-
and-chair arrangement, Berry
centered the living room around
four club chairs, creating a
conversation zone. She
covered the chairs in a tonal
geometric pattern and worked
in several airy but earthy
elements. The blue carpet and
the velvet, fringed ottoman
warm up the room, while the
landscape painting clearly
alludes to the outdoors. Â
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Borrow Berry’s tips to
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