Inspired by a recent trip to the ancient Roman villa and seaside refuge of Pompeii, Italy, this bedroom by Kari McIntosh Design serves as a tranquil retreat for special guests of the home. Soothing neutral tones—ivory walls and cream bedding—are juxtaposed with a dramatic red Venetian plaster ceiling. Tucked inside the closet is the "Lararia," a lavish fresco with vibrant imagery of trees and snakes, believed by Romans to bring abundance and good fortune. Photo 20 of 50 in Favorites by Brook Sonnenburg from 8 Rooms From the San Francisco Decorator Showcase That Won Us Over

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Inspired by a recent trip to the ancient Roman villa and seaside refuge of Pompeii, Italy, this bedroom by Kari McIntosh Design serves as a tranquil retreat for special guests of the home. Soothing neutral tones—ivory walls and cream bedding—are juxtaposed with a dramatic red Venetian plaster ceiling. Tucked inside the closet is the "Lararia," a lavish fresco with vibrant imagery of trees and snakes, believed by Romans to bring abundance and good fortune.