Since we moved into our house, I have tried to be very patient with decorating. I have a very specific taste and I didn't want to just fill the house with random chotchkies. For this reason, my house is not decorated completely, quite yet. My mom once told me, decorate your house room by room. If you don't you will end up with incomplete thoughts in each room. I can understand why she said this. It's very easy to get on a "kick" and if you don't stay focused, that "kick" will travel.
Until last week, our 2nd guest room was completely empty...well, except for our ironing board and bike trainer, ha! The bed is a beautiful antique bed and sits in the room quite nicely. Now that I have this large piece of the puzzle, I want to start gathering some inspiration to complete the room. I have guests coming in February and would love the room to be completed for them!
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| http://acountryfarmhouse.blogspot.com/ I love the contrast of dark wood with naturals and white...basically most of my house is this idea. I think white bedding in a guest room creates an inviting, peaceful feel. It resembles an old Bed & Breakfast to me. |
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I also love the use of natural linen for bedding. It's light and creates a comfy, less formal look.
Keep the room "clean" is important for a guest room. You don't want to clutter the room or the bed with unnecessary items.
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I <3 Buffalo check!!! I think my eyes are always drawn towards it...balance of french country, traditional yet functional. This resembles my master a little too much though... ;(
I am NOT very patient, but I'm trying to gather all my inspiration so that I make the perfect choice for the room. It's is always worth the wait!!!!
Stay tuned for Guest Room feature COMING SOON!
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You know I can totally relate to this. I have lived in my house for a YEAR now and the living room and dining room are ALMOST done. The breakfast room still doesn't have a table in it and the upstairs is a disaster- a bunch of random furniture that I don't want. But I told myself when I moved in that I would do one room at a time. I'm not shopping for a headboard for the guestroom because I want to finish the downstairs first. I also refuse to buy crap furniture. I love antiques and they're just made so much better than the cheap stuff from big box stores. I'm sure you can relate to that. So that's another hurdle- I can't just run down to Target and buy a table...I have to wait for the right piece to come along. But I have to say, even though it's taken a YEAR to get a living room full of furniture, it's so worth it. So take your time! Get a bed for the guestroom but don't bother with trying to race to find all of the perfect pieces. Put some really cozy fluffy white bedding on it with some fluffy white towels in the bathroom and I'm sure it'll be just fine!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I'm in good company :) I hate not having everything just right...but it is soooo worth the wait! We should go antique-ing sometime!!! Thanks for reading my blog (feel free to spread the word :))
DeleteBeautiful inspiration. Can't wait to see the finished product. I'm guessing Wells was the 1st person to sleep in that room :)
ReplyDeleteLittle Wells was the first (and only) person to sleep in there to date!! Come back and visit soon!!!!
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