My guest room decorating efforts
Absolutely! Here are some tips to create a guest room that's both stylish and comfortable for your visitors:
Setting the Stage:
- Choose a Theme (or Not!): Decide on a general vibe for the room. This could be anything from a calming spa retreat to a bohemian escape. Even a minimalist approach can be welcoming. If you're stuck for inspiration, browse online for "guest room ideas"
- Think Comfort First: A comfy bed is essential! Invest in good quality sheets, pillows, and a plush duvet. Consider the temperature range you typically have guests in and adjust the blankets accordingly.
Sprucing Up the Space:
- Embrace Color and Pattern: Don't be afraid to use bolder colors or playful patterns in the guest room. This is your chance to take a design risk and create a fun and memorable space for your guests.
- Lighten Up: Ample lighting is key. Include a bedside lamp for reading and a main overhead light. Dimmer switches can also be a nice touch.
- Greenery Goodness: Plants add life and a touch of nature to the room. Opt for low-maintenance varieties that won't overwhelm the space. Fresh flowers are another lovely touch.
Guest-Friendly Touches:
- Storage Solutions: Provide ample storage for guests' belongings. A dresser or a luggage rack are essentials. Consider adding a basket for dirty laundry.
- Guest Amenities: Stock the room with essentials like extra blankets, towels, and toiletries. Think about the little things that might make their stay more comfortable, like a water bottle or slippers.
- Reading Material: Leave out a few books or magazines for guests to enjoy.
Remember: The goal is to create a space that's both inviting and functional. By incorporating these tips, you can ensure your guest room is a haven of comfort and style for all your visitors.
Our house has two finished attic rooms on the third floor (or crow's nest, as my pa has nicknamed this floor, and which has stuck). One is a guest room for empty cardboard boxes and things we don't know where to put yet. The other is a guest room for humans.
Our old living room rug got demoted and sent up here. As did our old bed and a spare duvet cover. Beige, ugh. That's a lot of brown, folks. No fun.
So I spray painted the faux wrought-iron headboard red.
I bought fabric for curtains that 1) looked happy 2) went with brown, and 3) went with red to tie things together. After hemming, I put the panels on curtain rods with drapery hooks so they'll slide easily. I used some IKEA fabric from my stash to sew a couple orange patterned pillow shams, and the pink cushion was a spur of the moment Amazon purchase.
We got this little lamp as a freebie from a furniture store, so I sprayed that, too. It was unsightly before — I'm not a fan of cheap, fake distressed stuff — and now it's slightly less ugly.
This end table was $10 from Craiglist and needs either refinishing or painting, a project for another day. But for now it's doing a fine job of holding up a $15 Craigslist lamp, which got a new embroidered shade from Target.
The chair should have a cute pillow, right? And the bed should have one of those fancy throws that goes across the foot like you see in decorating magazines or hotel rooms. It falls on the floor and you wonder where to put it, and it's totally useless? One of those. It would break up the beige desert. If I ever win the lottery, maybe I'll get one.
It's a simple room, but much improved from when Grandma G stayed here and it contained only an unfolded futon!
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