With summer almost here, you might have friends and family coming to visit. Today I’m sharing some ideas to help you create a beautiful guest room without having to do an entire bedroom remodel!
After my daughter left for college in Idaho, I wanted to transition her high school looking bedroom into a classic and timeless guest bedroom. My Texas girl loved her country gray and yellow themed room, but it wasn't quite the sophisticated look I wanted. I didn’t want to repaint her light gray walls or replace the white drapes, so I decided to keep the gray color pallet and swap out the yellow accessories for white ones - like new white pillows.
The first thing we did was sell her old shabby chic distressed bedroom set. Then I shopped for a new bed since that is the focal point of the bedroom. I knew I wanted a tufted headboard and I immediately fell in love with this one from Brookside.
I also knew I wanted light colored night stands to help brighten up the room. I found a set and they are great quality and even have an outlet built in the back with a USB port for easy phone charging. I keep brand new bright white towels in the nightstand drawers ready for guests when they come visit.
I love neutral decor and bedding, so even though the bed is gray, I decided to go with gray comforter and shams. To brighten the space up and add texture, I chose white faux fur euro shams, gray plaid pillow covers, and an ivory knit blanket from Beddy’s. These pieces are part of the Boujee Bundle. I originally ordered this bundle for my son’s room to go with his gray Beddy’s Boujee Luxe line bedding, but loved these pieces in this room too! White accent pieces are so versatile! (Use code NISSA LYNN for 15% off your entire purchase at Beddy’s.)
The middle pillow in the photos is my favorite because of the design and texture. Can you believe it’s from Walmart? It’s super affordable!
The next thing I wanted to do to refresh this room was to get a new mattress. My daughter had been sleeping on an old queen mattress for some time, and a new one was definitely needed. When my husband and I upgraded to a king sized bed eight months ago, we chose the Tranquilium mattress from Bed in a Box. This mattress is made up of a 12" multilayer firm, foam construction, which feels so much better than a spring mattress. It also has a memory foam top layer making it super soft! I love it so much, I definitely wanted to get another one for my guest bedroom! (You can save money by using code NISSALYNN25 for $25 off!) #sponsored
Since it is a guest room, I wanted to keep the decor to a minimum. I bought these two wildflower wreaths and placed them on top of two shiplap boards to hang above the headboard. (Use code NISSA LYNN for 10% off your entire purchase Krumpets!)
I attached a ribbon to the top hooks and attached the board to the wall with a nail. I used command strips to attach the wreath to the shiplap boards.
I found a pair of gray lamps that now I wish were a little taller, but I at the same time, I didn’t want them to tower over the bed and become the focal point of the rooms. I also added a fabric bench at the foot of the bed to make the room feel cozy. Then finished by adding some faux floral arrangements I found at Marshalls.
Hopefully this helps you get some ideas for refreshing a bedroom in your home. Below are the links to products or similar products I used.
