Project Heights: A Peaceful Retreat for a Deserving Mom

Midland Park, NJ

THE STARTING POINT

Project Heights was such a special one. It was for the mother of a high school friend—truly one of the sweetest women you’ll ever meet. Her bedroom hadn’t been updated in decades, and she was longing for a space that finally felt like her—cozy, peaceful, and a little more elevated. Her daughter Alyssa, who referred her to me, was so excited to give her mom the chance to finally pour into herself after years of putting everyone else first. It felt like such an honor to help refresh the room of someone I’d known growing up and to create a space that celebrated her warmth and generosity.

A cozy bedroom with a vintage white metal bed, beige walls, two windows with floral valances, and a ceiling fan with light fixtures. There is a small table with picture frames and a small plant near the window, and a closet with wooden louvered doors
A cozy bedroom with a white bed, a window with a valance, a small table with a potted plant, and a wooden dresser.

THE TRANSFORMATION

To bring this room to life, we started with a dramatic accent wall in a rich, earthy green and balanced it with soft, calming neutrals throughout the rest of the space. We selected beautiful new furniture—durable, solid pieces that she could enjoy for many years. With fresh paint and updated furnishings in place, the true showstopper became the oversized chandelier, a stunning focal point that immediately draws your eye the moment you walk in. A few thoughtful functional touches and decor pieces rounded out the room, creating a space that finally feels reflective of her warmth and personality.

A tall, oval mirror with a thin gold frame leaning against a white wall in a bright, airy bedroom. In front of the mirror is a woven basket filled with pink and white flowers, with a striped cloth draped over the side. A window with sheer curtains is
Bright, minimalist bedroom with a large white bed, beige bedding, and decorative pillows. Light wood nightstand with vase and lamp, windows with white blinds, and a mirror reflecting part of the room.
A cozy bedroom corner with a white armchair, a small green ottoman, a side table with a potted plant, a standing lamp, and a mirror reflecting part of the room. There's a window with a white roller shade, and a bed partially visible on the left.
A neatly made bed with white bedding, pink patterned pillows, and a long cream decorative pillow in a bright bedroom with a window, a gold floor lamp, and a ceiling light fixture.
A woman sitting in a white armchair in a bright room, smiling, wearing a black top, white pants, and tan sandals, with a floor lamp and a window with a white shade behind her.

THE REVEAL

Revealing this room to such a sweet, deserving woman was incredibly rewarding. She absolutely loved her new space, and later her daughter messaged me with so much excitement and gratitude—it meant the world to them both. So often, as adults and parents, our own bedrooms become the last spaces we invest in. I was genuinely proud of Alyssa and her mom for choosing to prioritize her comfort and create a serene, peaceful retreat she can enjoy every single day.

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