You open your hotel room door.
You somehow find the light switch that is mysteriously hidden in the darkness of your awaiting home.
Well, home for the next few days.
And you see it.
The fluffy, squishy, down-filled (or maybe synthetic down-filled, but who’s counting) bed.
Is there anything better than not having to clean the room, worry about the perfection of it?
To feel free enough to really enjoy it….to live in it.
I want nothing more than these same feelings to come over my guests when they enter the space they’ll use while staying in our home.
Way back in August, I did this room while Matt was in China for 3 weeks. I told you about my newfound fear of stepping on the top rung of the ladder, and how much of a pain it was to paint the 10 foot walls…yikes.
It’s finally time for you guys to see it. I still have a few things I’d like to add, but for now, it is finally on its way to becoming a real guest suite.
Before:
(p.s. this is sort of an unfair shot since this was immediately after we laid the flooring a few years ago and painted it…the red just never suited it for me. there was actual bedding, etc., but this was the bones of it)
After:
I really, really love it, and I hope my guests do, too.
The elements I wanted to incorporate:
white bedding
interesting headboard
a chest, trunk, and side table
the drapes were staying!
color palette of white, aqua, silver, and natural textures
The first thing I envisioned was a soft, soothing blue-green on the walls. I had done much research on the subject as it’s my new fav color and I had considered it for the writing room bath.
We chose Valspar’s Misty Surf and added two pumps of white to lighten the intensity a bit. It really is the exact shade of a mermaid’s tail.
I’ve seen one, you know.
We also incorporated some darker metals, like the oil-rubbed bronze chandelier from CSN and the oversized wrought iron sconce.
Along with the ORB, the natural textures like the twig wreath, seagrass baskets, the burlap-style bedskirt (already owned), and the natural linen keep the space from feeling too sweet.
The bedding (minus the sheets found at Walmart) was all from Pottery Barn, but I saved big bucks by buying it on Ebay. The two shams were $9.99 and I cannot remember the collection name, but it is discontinued now. The “Candlewick” duvet cover was $24.00!! I believe the sheet set was $11.95. All the bedding: $45.94.
(lumbar grain sack pillow-Ticking and Toile…love!)
You saw the side table makeover earlier in the year….this really was the perfect find for this spot. The bottom shelf is perfect for holding a basket of guest’s goodies…magazines, coasters, and a couple of books.
You know me and books.
The Wisteria-inspired chest is without a doubt my favorite piece of furniture in our home.
I like this cutie, too.
The antique pressed-back chair that I intended to sell really has found its home in here.
I found some salvaged trellis pieces and made them into a headboard. I also love the antique trunk I painted to give us some serious blanket storage. And I may have flipped the top of the bedspread down to the foot to get that lovely puddling on the floor.
Interesting headboard….check.
Soothing sand and sea inspired palette….check.
Beautiful and functional furniture….check.
White, fluffy bedding….check.
Dreamy escape for my friends and family….check.
Well, at least I hope so.
What do you think?
You wanna come hang out in our guest room?
You can Netflix a movie with me, too.
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Gorgeous!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE it! I would totally want to stay there for a week or two…or three… it's BEAUTIFUL!
Amazing job! First off, thank GOD you got rid of that red!
lol What a drastic difference!
Love the feel of this room, so light and airy. Unfortunelty our spare room is full of furniture finds waiting to be repurposed.
ok, YUM-eeee!!! You must be an amazing hostess, because I would snag this as MY bedroom if I were you. They will love it, I'm sure of that! -diane
I think that your bedroom makeover is gorgeous and welcoming! The color is beautiful – you are sure to have people want to be your guest!!! Great job on the bedding too! Love the look and the price!
Wow, it's beautiful! When can I come stay?
BTW, what is the framed letter behind the photo of your cutie pie?
Your guest room turned out wonderful! I love every little detail. Really lovely!
Stunning!! Love the colors the style everything. Super job..
I love it! Great inspiration as I am working on my guest bedroom as well. Liz
It is absolutely beautiful !!!
Just beautiful! It is so wonderfully put together. I LOVE the lantern light and the framed script letter. Great job!!
Great Job Shaunna! It is beautiful, relaxing, not to feminine, and cozy. Way to go on getting a guest room completed. That has always been the neglected room in my house. You inspire me to try to make-over mine so that I will stop throwing things on the bed. (:
Just gorgeous Shaunna!! I love the soft colors along with the brown and that chest is absolutely beautiful, I can see why it is your favorite! You touches are so perfect and anyone is going to LOVE staying there!
It is gorgeous! That is an amazing transformation!
Wow! that is an incredible difference. Love, love, love the new look and everything about it.
Beautiful Shaunna! Love the way you flipped the comforter to get the puddle on the end! Love the colors 2!
It's very Pretty and Inviting Shaunna! I love it!
Ok, i'm sitting here breathless…it is just so lovely in every detail. I chose that same color palette for our master bedroom, but you have NAILED it!
This is so incredible, seriously! How you get all your elements to tie together perfectly I simply can't understand! You Rock!
Your guests will never want to leave. What a beautiful room! I'm in the midst of making over our Master so I love looking at "After" photos. I love all the colors and furniture choices you made. Beautiful room!
Swoon!
Beautiful! You're guests will definitely definitely love the bedroom.
What time is a good time? I will make my plane reservations now. LOL Wonderful job on that room, so calming and inviting. What guest is going to want to leave? Not me!
This is a beautiful, beautiful makeover. Everything about it is perfect. I just wrote down the wall color to get a sample. I'm your latest friend and follower and so happy to be here!
Oh how I LOVE that guest room of yours!
it looks beautiful, shaunna! i love the drapes and am glad they stayed! they add more drama and elegance. and the chairs, dresser, bedding, all if it- just wonderful! i'll be coming to stay soon!
Wow, wow, wow! It turned out absolutely gorgeous!
Gorgeous! That is quite the transformation … can you come live with me? LOL
Beautiful!!! I am off to check out E-bay…who would have thunk it! I need so much for the new house!
Wow. Just wow. You did an amazing job. It looks beautiful!
Never befriend me and invite me to stay in your home, because I can assure you that I just might never leave. My fellas will just have to move in with me. I sigh a dreamy sigh of deep joy over how much I love that room. I want to lay down on that bed, wiggle my toes, read a few chapters of Jane Eyre and smile. Nicely done. Nicely done.