Guest Bedroom Reveal, the Before and After!
It’s taken months, but we finally have the guest bedroom ready for it’s final reveal. We finished putting the flooring down and painting the walls several months ago, and then the renovation stalled when we started on the powder bathroom and laundry room. The the holidays came along and we stopped working on all projects to enjoy time with family, but once the holidays were over I finished pulling the guest bedroom together, and it’s now ready for a before and after reveal!
As in all reveals, it’s fun to look back and see where we started with the before.
The room originally had turquoise carpet that we had already removed when we moved in, and we’ve lived with the sub floor in here for awhile. The walls were wallpapered in a green stripe, and it also had the never ending popcorn ceiling. The guest room also had the original electrical baseboard heating units, but we had already upgraded to a new gas heating system in the home, so those were removed as well.
While we were renovating the rest of the house, this room had turned into a place to store random items as you can see in this before picture.
And now, here is the after.
The guest bedroom is so much lighter now, and though it was already a good sized room, it now looks even larger.
The first thing we did was scraped and then painted the popcorn ceiling.
We stripped the outdated wallpaper and then installed wood floors. Thankfully, unlike some of the other rooms, the wallpaper in this room came down pretty easily.
Once the wallpaper was stripped, and before we painted, we wrote blessings on the walls. You can see that post HERE.
A small crown moulding was added to the ceiling for a custom detail, and all of the blonde stained wood was painted in Sherwin Williams Snowbound. The walls were painted in Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray.
Agreeable Gray has been my “go to” color for the entire house. It’s such a great color with a warm undertone so it works with perfectly with our decor.
I found this great upholstered panel bed from Wayfair. I loved it’s curved lines and the linen like upholstery.
I fell in love with this rug from Boutique Rugs. It has the prettiest colors in it and it works perfectly in this room.
I pulled the mirror, chest, lamp and accessories from other areas of the house, and the bedding is made up of bits and pieces that I’ve had in storage.
I have my eye on some fabulous linen bedding that I may bring in later to dress the bed up just a bit more, but for now, using what I have works and it doesn’t break the bank.
The chair and ottoman are pieces that I’ve had and I have plans to reupholster them at some point.
The Italian table is one that I found at my favorite estate sale several months ago. Originally, I had intended to paint it, but for now, I’m enjoying it with it’s original finish.
Hanging above the Italian table is an antique mirror that belonged to my mother in law, Evelyn, and accessorizing the table is an antique French clock and altar candlesticks.
I’m sure I will be doing a bit of tweaking to this room over the next few months. Like I said, I have my eye on some gorgeous linen bedding, and I would like to bring in a couple of pieces of artwork, but for now, I’m happy with it!
Don’t forget, today is French Country Friday! Be sure and visit my french loving friends to see what they are posting about this week!
Cheers, Cindy
I love what you did to all your doors! I was wondering what color you painted them?
Thank you, Beth! The doors are painted in Sherwin Williams Pussywillow, and the trim is painted in Sherwin Williams Snowbound.
I saw that you said the drapes were drop cloths and I’ve read how you make them, but I’m wondering if you still use the same brand, and if so, have you had any problems with seams, shrinkage, or 100% cotton fabric content recently. Thanks for all of your posts!
Hi Julie! I haven’t had any issues with the seams or shrinkage. This is the drop cloths that I usually use: https://amzn.to/2NRYTAT
I saw that you said the drapes were drop cloths, and I’ve seen your post on how you make them, but I’m wondering if you still use the same brand, and have you had any problems with seams, shrinkage, or 100% cotton fabric on that brand recently? I love the look and that they’re so affordable, but hoping not to have to run into these issues. Thanks so much for all of your ideas, info, and tutorials!
Hi Cindy. Can you give me the source of the table lamp on your chest? If the height works for me, I would love to order one. Thank you.
Hi Linda! The lamp is from Soft Surroundings!
Congratulations Cindy! Another absolutely gorgeous room, you always amaze me. I love everything in your guest bedroom however the chest is my favourite. The burlap pieces just pop!
Of course I cannot forget to say that RubyLou looks beautiful as always, she’s just a doll.
Take care Cindy.
Thank you, Maria!
Hi Cindy! I love how your guest bedroom turned out!! It is so pretty with the turquoise blue green rug and accents. Soft and pretty. I have looked at Wayfair’s beds and do like their upholstered pieces. Not too expensive in case one wants a change down the road.
Enjoy this new room!
Hugs,
Barb
Thank you so much, Barb!
Cindy, your guest bedroom make over turned out AMAZING! You and your husband did a fantastic job! And as always, I love your decorating style. I would be a very happy guest if I would be aloud to sleep in there and I hope your guests feel the same! Happy weekend to you!
Warm regards,
Christina
Thank you so much, Christina!
Oh Cindy, what a beautiful transformation! The room looks beautiful and anyone would be lucky to stay in this room. I love the hem on the coverlet! Is the bedskirt burlap?? It makes the hem really visible! I’m sure you both are glad this job is over.
Thank you so much, Pinky! Yes the bedskirt is a fringed burlap skirt from Ballard Designs!
I knew this guest bedroom would be Gorgeous! Very pretty. I like that table as is but I know it would look great if you paint. I’m drooling over that French clock!!
Thank you, Nancy!
Hey dear Cindy! This room is truly beautiful! I love everything that you have done to it ! Your renovations are always so beautifully rendered. You have the magic touch sweet Cindy! I love it! Take care sweet friend!
Thank you, Adele!
Cindy what an amazing transformation…I love the bed and chair with the ottoman, you really did an amazing and gorgeous job…but how precious is your sweet model Ruby….soooooo beautiful…..TFS…
Smiles~
Mari
Thank you, Mari!
Trying to figure out what I love most about the room-it is so gorgeous! What a make over! I knew it would be terrific since YOU were doing it, but still….I guess the BEST thing would be Miss Ruby Lou! Her sweet face makes even the best room even better! 🙂
Thank you, Constance! Miss RubyLou says, “merci beaucoup”!
Are you sure that’s the same room? Ha! What an amazing make-over. I know it was a huge amount of work but it certainly paid off. As I was scrolling through the post, I kept thinking I recognized some of the pieces from other areas in your house and sure enough, that’s just what you said. Isn’t it fun to shop our own homes? Well done my friend. Hugs, Pat at Bringing French Country Home
Thank you, Pat!
Once again another lovely room. I love that you can shop in your own house. Everything looks so pulled together. Great job!
Thanks, Linda!
I so love recognizing the pieces/accessories from other areas of your home….and seeing them ‘reinvented’ in terms of use in other rooms! The blue comforter picks up the color in the rug so nicely, as does the chair despite it being worn in spots. I just love the way the whole room came together…and of course, there is ‘my’ girl Ruby Lou!!! (BTW….can you provide the source of the burlap/linen pillow w/pom poms????)
Thank you, Susan! I actually found a pair of the linen pillow w/pom poms at a local thrift store! They are fabulous and they don’t look like they’ve ever been used!
The new flooring, the trim above the doors, painting the closet and removing the wallpaper… All daunting undertakings! Love your vision and amazing results! Truly inspiring.
Thank you, Brenda!
It turned out wonderful! What an amazing transformation.
Thank you so much, Penny!
Loved the new room. I think that is the white spread on my bed. I just love it, so versatile. They knew about closets years ago, awesome. Please don’t paint your dark table, it’s gorgeous as it is.
Thank you, Deborah!
Everything looks lovely Cindy! The extra mouldings at the top of the door and closet makes such a difference too. Where did you find the curtains and rods? I’m looking for something similar with the thin rods and small rings. I love the length of yours also. Thanks!
We found the rods and rings at Lowe’s. The curtains are drop cloths!
Beautiful transformation. Love the detail you do on top of your doors and here on the closet it makes an incredible transformation! Do you use a ready made drape? If so, would love to know the source? Thanks, Kim M
Thank you, Kim! Actually…….the drapes…..they are drop cloths! They have the look and texture of linen, and it’s so easy to pleat them using the ring hooks!
Love, love love this pretty new guest room! I’ll be over next weekend I love that you are able to fill your home with so many beautiful vintage and antique furnishings, and it doesn’t look like a museum. That takes design talent. Hope to see you and John soon. Xoxo
Thanks, sweet friend!
What a beautiful room! I love it!
Thank you, Julie!
So beautiful ! I love it !! Do you ever touch anything that DOESN’T turn out absolutely gorgeous, dearest Cindy ? Everything you touch transforms into something elegant, classy and decadently exquisite. Can you please send some of that magic touch my way ? I would love to have your sense of style ! Take care dear friend, sending you big hugs ! xxx
Aw, LindyLou, you are so sweet, and always, always so supportive! Thank you dear friend!
So pretty, but why oh why would you re-upholster that gorgeous green chair in the guest room? I my eyes were immediately drawn to it. I have a couple of very similar chairs in need of a change…..hmmmmm. Ideas, ideas, ideas…..my mind is spinning.
Hi Lynn! You can’t see it in the photos, but the upholstery is very worn in places, especially in the seat.
Absolutely beautiful, stunning! May I know the color and technique PLEASE on that gorgeous chest? I really love it! As usual everything is amazing!
Hi Jann! Here is the link to the post on the painted chest: https://wp.me/p5Xug9-Qp
The guest room came out beautifully Cindy! I actually love the gilded chair in its green fabric, it looks perfect in the room!
Thank you, Amy!
Another beautiful post and another item to check off your list! So many pretty details and any guest would feel welcome and delighted to stay in that room. I really like the chair and the bedskirt(?). It makes the decorative edge of the white bedspread pop. The detail would be lost if used with a white bedskirt and the burlap color complements the blues and aquas that you’ve used throughout the room. Brilliant!
Thank you, Kim!
Happy Friday Cindy! Beautiful as always. Such a serene room! Can you tell me the brand and style of the flooring you are using? I am looking for flooring now and I really like yours!
Blessings!
Susan
Hi Susan! This is the flooring that we have used: https://www.lowes.com/pd/allen-roth-Marvino-Hickory-6-14-in-W-x-3-93-ft-L-Handscraped-Wood-Plank-Laminate-Flooring/1000404359
Great job,as usual.. Wasn’t that pretty chest somewhere else?? Love everything,especially Miss Ruby the model❤️
Thank you, Diane! Yes, the chest has been in the foyer, and then my office!
My goodness, what a transformation! As is everything y’all do, it is perfection! My daughter and I went to The Vintage Peddler in Sprinfield yesterday. It was fantastic . We had a delicious lunch , enjoyed shopping and then drove on to St Louis. Any favorite shops here?
That’s wonderful, Claire! Yes, I have a shop that I love in St. Louis. It’s Warson Woods Antique Gallery! https://www.missouriantiquemalls.com/warson-woods-antique-gallery/