What Every Guest Room Needs
A few months back a long-time client called me to ask if we could do a makeover on her oldest daughter’s bedroom. The daughter had graduated college, moved across the country to start her career, and didn’t know that any changes would be made. She asked if we could please keep the wallpaper so it wouldn’t be quite so jarring for her daughter when she came home to visit. Everything else could go. Here is the room BEFORE:
EVERY GUEST ROOM NEEDS SERENITY . . .
We took all the old posters and magazine covers off the walls, removed the mismatched furniture, added an iron headboard and solid colored linens and pillows to tone down the busy wallpaper (OK–there is one little stripe on a pillow).
EVERY GUEST ROOM NEEDS A NIGHT STAND WITH A LAMP . . .
A new night stand and lamp means the guest can read in bed. Repositioning the bed so it isn’t wedged into the corner against the wall makes it so much easier to make the bed. When possible, I like to have nightstands and lamps on both sides of the bed, but this room didn’t allow for it because of the closet door.
EVERY GUEST ROOM NEEDS BEAUTIFUL WINDOW COVERINGS . . .
Here is what the window wall of the room looked like BEFORE:
The old curtains in this room looked as tired as the furniture, so we replaced them with ivory sheer draperies on a decorative traverse rod so they can be closed over the venetian blinds for extra privacy. I like drapery mounted as close to the ceiling as possible, and just touching the floor.
EVERY GUEST ROOM NEEDS A COMFY CHAIR AND OTTOMAN . . .
We added the finishing touches of flowers and botanical prints that echo the colors in the wallpaper. Now this room feels welcoming and refreshed. If you have a space that is in need of repurposing, give Emery & Associates a call. We would love to work our magic for you!
There are 6 Comments to "What Every Guest Room Needs"
Lovely, Kathia! The room is restful and cozy now. And restful!
lovely, comfy, and very warm.
Looks great! Just simple changes can make a huge difference.
A successful change. The solid colors create a calm contrast to the lively, pretty wallpaper. The iron bed swirls with the flowers.
Lovely solution for turning a teen’s bedroom into a peaceful guestroom. You’ve managed to turn the flowery wallpaper into a plus and given the furnishings the perfect grounding needed to make the room welcoming. Could definitely pull up a book and read in that comfy chair. Brava.
Another beautiful and restful yet practical solution. No room for two nightstands? Go with one! I always travel with a mini-reading light yet greatly appreciate a host helping me out.