Lodge Bunk Room

It's common for people to mistake interior design for decorating. Interior design is the art and science of understanding people's behavior to create functional spaces within a building, while interior decorating is the furnishing or adorning of a space with decorative elements to achieve a certain aesthetic. In short, interior designers may decorate, but decorators do not design.

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This project perfectly illustrates the difference. My challenge was to create a functional 360 sq. ft. space for a hunting lodge or fishing camp. The room can be shared by four people (five if someone sleeps on the couch). By creating bunks on one wall, I was able to free up space for storage and a separate social space for sitting and relaxing. I also added a double sink vanity in order to cut down on bathroom overcrowding.

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Happy accident: I hadn't originally planned to do a modern interpretation, but I found the cool walnut bunks and the design took off in another direction. I'm pleased with the way the traditional rug, crisscross chair and nature-inspired artwork makes a nod to the classic style.