Guest Bedroom Makeover
4 Materials
When I decided to give our guestroom a makeover, I knew I wanted to create the feel of quaint and romantic Bed and Breakfast. A serene space with soft hues, romantic fabrics and a few vintage accents. I also had a budget to keep.
And as you all know, when you are doing a room makeover on a budget, one has to be really creative. So when I am make plans to refresh a room, my go to places are thrift stores, antique shops and garage sales. I do invest on good quality foundation pieces for our home too but for the most part, I try to re-purpose furniture, art and decor items whenever I can. And who doesn't love a bargain or the thrill of the hunt right?
And as you all know, when you are doing a room makeover on a budget, one has to be really creative. So when I am make plans to refresh a room, my go to places are thrift stores, antique shops and garage sales. I do invest on good quality foundation pieces for our home too but for the most part, I try to re-purpose furniture, art and decor items whenever I can. And who doesn't love a bargain or the thrill of the hunt right?
The room served its purpose. But it was just your four walls. It lacked charm and personality.
For starters, we selected a light cream color for the walls. This one is an antique white.
My inspiration came from this pretty Waverly fabric that I purchased from my local fabric store. I made this no sew scarf and bed canopy with the double sided sticky tape. At took a little time but it was totally worth it.
Since I was on a budget, I did not have a lot of extra funds to invest on a crystal chandelier so when I came across this gorgeous and acrylic chandelier at Home Depot for only $99.00, it was love at first site. And you won't even notice the difference. It is stunning and a quick way to add elegance and romance to a room. (if you re interested, here is the info for it: Hampton Bay Maria Theresa 6-Light Chrome Chandelier)
For the bedding, I used a textured Matelasse coverlet in cream, vintage linen pillow covers found at an antiques shop and a floral Ralph Lauren comforter set I already had.
These vintage pillow shams are lovely. I love the raised detail. Such a sweet detail and I only paid about ten dollars for the set.
Here you can see the mirror that had a gold frame transformed by just applying a few coats of paint. It is truly beautiful. I am so happy with the results.
The chair was my most expensive purchase for this makeover. I found it at Home Goods for $129.00 but I just could not pass it up. It was the perfect color and style.
This room combines my personality, style, creativity and appreciation for history. In short, it celebrates the my romantic heart. My little jewel box. And everyone that comes to visit loves the room. In fact, the stays usually last a little longer. My family has to come call our home The Rosemary & Thyme bed and breakfast and I love it.
A shot of the room before the makeover. You can visit my blog for a few more before photos. Just follow the link below.
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
Comments
Join the conversation
2 of 3 comments
-
beautiful and so inviting! well done!
-
It turned out beautifully, love, love love, the swag over the bed!
Frequently asked questions
Have a question about this project?
Where did you find your swag hangers?