Cozy quality time with loved ones was the inspiration for Ashley Higgins’s My Rowe Design, evoking rainy days and snowy evenings spent snuggling up with a book or a deck of cards. “I pictured this room never being allowed to house a television,” the designer describes her space, imagining instead a playful gathering place for family & friends. Ashley’s design is both relaxing and invigorating, with a vivid palette that draws inspiration from a favorite film. “As I dreamt up this space, I kept being drawn back to the movie Emma…each room holding pastels and bright walls, colors melting into another.” A brilliant pink and red floral wallpaper strikes a bold note in this space, as well as a pair of Brooke Chairs in vivid pistachio with an unexpected pop of contrast from dark red piping. The comfortably chic Boden Sofa in apricot velvet is a particular favorite of Ashley’s, bringing another pastel into the mix along with the luxe yet kid-friendly appeal of velvet.

Iconic elements abound in this space, from the timeless elegance of basketweave and chinoiserie prints — seen here on the Finch Dining Banquette and Tinsley Chair — to the familiar symbols of playing cards in the artwork. Even the curvaceous sides of our Adobe Spot Table make it resemble a game piece just waiting to be placed on a board, the perfect accessory for this fun yet elevated family space.