From Business Blues to Company Comfy - Simple Guest Room Makeover
Farley McDougal
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Comments (46)Yes, that room is all sorts of gorgeous sophistication, but again, when I look at many of the Houzz pics, I can never tell if what I am responding to is the elements themselves in a fabulous space or the overall space itself. And this journey isn't quite so fun for me! I confuse myself every day. Point in case, what do you think of something like his chair with a bit of wood around the frame for that corner? Not necessarily in ivory, but I am thinking that the wood frame helps to tie it into the colors in the rug and the sofa, so the addition of another color there wouldn't seem so random. But maybe the style is completely off (disclaimer - I love love love the style) Of course this chair is solid walnut and thousands of dollars, but if I decide I like it perhaps I can find a more reasonable similar option....See MoreGuest room details - WWYD?
Comments (83)I love the hutch. I love the picture. Both look good to me. I am not someone who needs a big mirror, but there are lots of decorative ones you might come across which could be placed anywhere in the room. Even ones that sit on a nightstand, I have one of those in my bedroom. Or a groovy hand mirror. There are plenty of mirrors in other areas of the house for me, don't need one in every room....See MoreLiving room makeover help. Working almost from scratch
Comments (82)Here's a picture of our old layout, minus the rocking chair that we had by the wall unit and the fireplace. And a picture of best layout incorporating all needs/stipulations I had to work with. The new layout has templates with existing tables that I will change as I am able. You can see how much the entry was blocked, I had 1 little picture to the right of the fireplace (sunset was in dining room) and that big honking wall unit with an analog TV and a small hand me down digital TV with a firestick on the coffee table and extension cords running from there to the fireplace wall. I think I've thought of every possible configuration of things and have gone back to the drawing board several times when I've run them by my husband. 100's of media consoles, sofas, fireplaces, floors, layouts. We use the turntable. The Ikea bottom cabinet doors slide....See MoreOur guest room looks like a garage sale!
Comments (37)I think you have great pieces to have a really great room. My problem is more with your current layout. I think if you moved the bed to the opposite wall where the mirror and table is the room would feel larger and more open. I feel that the natural walkway in any room should be from the door directly to the back of a room. I hate that the bed is blocking that natural path. Then you wouldn't have to deal with having the bed off centered so you can open and close the door. It's also a plus to be able to easily see the door from the bed. A queen bed is a plus in a guest room but if it's not in the budget at least get a headboard. You can pick them up real cheap at garage sales, thrift stores and Craigslist. Newer ones have places to use for both full and queen beds. Don't get a bed with a footboard. They tend to make the room feel smaller. I like the color of the sham you bought. fold your quilt in half the long way and place at the foot of the bed so it drapes farther down the sides. I like the idea of placing the mirror between the 2 doors. Full floor to ceiling drapes to soften the look with a nice comfy chair for reading angled in the corner across from the door by the windows to take advantage of the natural light and view. With this layout your rug is the statement piece of the room... the first thing you see when you walk in the room. I love that it is a family piece you want to use. My own guest room has things from my family and we call it grammas room. this picture was taken from the door in my old home showing the layout I'm suggesting with quilt folded at the end of the bed....See MoreFrameMyMirror
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