A four-poster (
above) adds grandeur but also the potential to dominate. So Mitchell mixed the room up with bright blue lamps, a velvet bench and mismatched tables (including one cloaked in a custom floral slipcover).
WORLD TRAVELER
This is a kantha quilt. Women in India and Bangladesh layer old saris or scraps to create a quilt-like fabric embellished with embroidery. The term kantha comes from Sanskrit for rags. Pro Tips Designer Notebook
THINK ABOUT HABITS
Mitchell always starts by asking clients about their routines, then designs to fit their rhythms. For example, if you read in bed, you need directional lighting, plus room for a stack of books (because there’s never just one!). If you always empty pockets on the bedside table, have a tray or bowl waiting to catch the clutter.