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When Anu Jain is working on a project for a client, she’s not only considering how they’re going to enjoy the space once her job is done, she’s thinking about their guests. When friends spend the night, the founder of San Francisco-based Atelier Oleana wants them to feel just as at home, and that starts with a bed frame that screams rest and relaxation. The Diana at CB2 has become her go-to. “It’s a masterclass in understated luxury,” says Jain.
Upholstery is key. The Diana, a collaboration with interior and furniture designer Ross Cassidy (who is also behind bestsellers like the Plaza bed frame and Bacio lounge chair), comes in a whole range of fabrics, from dusty blue velvet to charcoal linen. But for Jain, there’s no better choice than the camel bouclé: it’s tactile and warm, earthy yet elevated. The piece rings in at right under $2,000 for a queen.
“The color evokes a sense of grounded sophistication, like a perfectly tailored camel coat,” she says. And when the light hits the nubby textile just right, the sculptural headboard—a nod to 1930s Italian design—really shines. “It makes you want to curl up with a book and stay awhile.”
Jain’s other must-haves for a cozy bedroom? Crisp percale sheets, a velvet throw, and a ceramic table lamp. “Each surface should invite touch,” she says. But her signature move is to bring in one slightly eccentric element, whether that’s a funky vintage chair, an artful sconce, or an unexpected sculptural object.
Scent and sound also matter: “I always include a candle with an unexpected fragrance (something herbaceous or smoky) and a little speaker or curated playlist,” she says. “It transforms the energy of the room and makes the experience feel immersive.” When you see them in the morning, they’re bound to be in a chipper mood.