Design Happens

The serenity captured in the design of this bedroom in a villa in Phuket, Thailand featured in The New York Times this week is blissful.

Basil Childers for The New York Times

Using this much wood in a bedroom — the floors, the ceiling and the molding — could make for a gloomy space. However, having it all balanced by the white, white walls and open, uncluttered space removes any potential imposing darkness. The pop of pink on the bedside tables add just the right amount of color.