Bedroom

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Room design, furnishings, art,

accessories: Virginia McCary Lighting: Inline Lighting & Electrical Supply Paint: Rainbow Paint & Decorating Interior doors and windows: Southern Sash Supply

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Details make the difference. Add more dimension to the overall design with thoughtful, secondary layers such as this custom pleated lampshade, the scalloped edge on the coverlet, and the fringe on the drapery and accent pillows.

racticality and durability are necessities in any child’s

Proom. Kids make messes and they grow and change quickly, so the room has to be amenable to each stage of a child’s life. To some, that may mean disposable furniture and lots of plastic, but designer Virginia McCary has a di erent opinion. In this girl’s room, she proves that practical can also be pretty.

To create a space that will evolve, Virginia designed a daybed that can easily be converted into a pair of twin headboards. She also chose fabric in a color that could work well in other spaces. “ e green Cowtan & Tout ticking stripe would also suit a playroom, a boy’s room, or a guest room,” she says.

With green as her base color, Virginia selected coordinating hues, prints, and nishes for other design elements. Pillows and drapery in a oral pattern by Leah O’Connell lend a feminine touch. Multiple coats of high-gloss paint in a terracotta hue bring a sheen to the ceiling and trim. Underfoot, an indoor/outdoor rug from Hiltz-Lauber shrugs o spills. e antique secretary, a nd from Henhouse Antiques, is an instant heirloom. “It’s a place for homework and crafts now but can serve many other purposes in di erent spaces down the road,” Virginia says.

Designer

Virginia McCary Design

205.566.5146 virginiamccarydesign.com IG: VirginiaMcCaryDesign

“I like to balance whimsy with creative function to establish a transitional backdrop that families can enjoy now and also grow with for years to come.”

—Virginia McCary

Based in Birmingham, Alabama, Virginia McCary Design specializes in luxury, full-service residential design. A Southern upbringing influenced by her grandmother’s passion for and knowledge of antiques and heirlooms affirmed Virginia’s design path and lifelong pursuit of finding beauty in unexpected places. Ever taken by “the thrill of the hunt,” Virginia enjoys discovering and mixing unique old and new pieces to bring her clients’ spaces to life. While creating beautiful and inviting spaces is always her end goal, Virginia understands the importance of practical, durable design. As a mother of two, she finds joy in creating spaces for kids that playfully push boundaries with color and pattern while incorporating creative practicalities to match the clever spirit of those who live in each one. Virginia counts it a privilege to take part in setting the backdrop for lifelong memories.