Sasha Bikoff’s Offi-Shell-y Inspiring Design

Labeled the “go-to decorator for Manhattan’s well-heeled millennial set” by the New York Post, Sasha Bikoff is no stranger to being bold. She made her Kips Bay mark in the 2018 house with a “kaleidescope” staircase design and, five years later, took her talents to the bedroom. While the centerpiece—and focal point—is certainly the bed, it’s foolish to let your eyes settle there when the room presents so much to see. From floor to ceiling, no surface was left untouched by Bikoff. Natural light brightens the playful colors, the windows adorned by treatments that matched her vision exactly. She gave us a behind-the-scenes look at her project and some insight into her decision-making process.

Sasha Bikoff Interior Design

Tell us a bit about the room you worked on. Did it present any interesting challenges or opportunities?

The room posed some challenges, as all the original millwork was there from the 1980s. I kind of liked the room because of that, but it needed a refresh. One moment that was really great was that we knocked out all of this cabinetry, which was originally a closet with doors, and we created a fuzzy nook. We also created a glam bar around the back-of-the-room divider.

What was your source of inspiration?

My source of inspiration came from this fantasy of nature. I thought about the sky and the sea and how they blend together in this kind of fantasyland in the midst of this summer sunset. I was also inspired by rococo and this French decorative style with its pastel damask silk tassels and bows.

What brands did you choose for the window treatments?

The window treatments were done by The Shade Store. The fabric was from S. Harris and the style was based on an image I found in an antique French draperies book.

How do the window treatments connect to the rest of the design?

The window treatments offer this glamorous pudding silk moment that brings together another layer to the space. It’s all about juxtaposing the old and the new to create something completely unique.