The Front End Became Her Bedroom Retreat
Mila started with the far end of the carriage, transforming it into a bedroom that feels tucked away from the rest of the world. She liked the idea of sleeping at the “end of the line,” as she jokingly calls it, and turned the compact space into the softest room in the house. Instead of trying to cram in too much furniture, she kept the layout simple: a bed framed by layered blankets, a narrow side table, a reading lamp, and a vintage mirror she found at a flea market. The walls were finished in warm, earthy tones that made the room feel less like a train carriage and more like a tiny retreat hidden in the woods. She even kept some of the original structure visible, letting the train’s history remain part of the atmosphere rather than covering up every trace of it.
What makes the room work is not its size, but its mood. Mila understood early on that this house would never feel luxurious in the traditional sense, so she focused on making it feel intimate instead. Linen curtains soften the windows. Hooks for jewelry and scarves double as decoration. A little bench at the foot of the bed holds books, candles, and a folded knit throw. Nothing feels random. Every object looks as if it belongs there, and that careful curation is what gives the space its quiet magic.
She says this room changed the way she thinks about comfort. In her old apartments, she kept buying more furniture, more storage, more things to fill empty corners. Here, she had to be pickier. And in the process, she discovered that a room can feel fuller when it contains less, as long as what remains has a purpose and a bit of soul.
