Guest Room Makeover Part 3 - Finishing Touches

To finish up the guest bedroom, I threw the pillows on the bed and hung the valences, added a live orchid (one of my favorite accessories!), hung a few paintings, and made a bulletin board with extra fabric.

I stepped back to view the big picture, but something wasn't right. Something was off. I couldn't put my finger on it, but I thought it had to do with the window treatments. That's when my Mama Dukes suggested I try taking the valences down. Voila! Room complete.

I'm one of those people who has to see it to know if its right. Unfortunately, that creates extra work sometimes - rearranging the furniture six times, sewing two valences that you don't end up using, etc. Oh well, you live and learn, right?

Enjoy the photos!

My favorite part of the room? This giant mirror's reflection that makes this tiny space feel roomy!

As with the rest of our house, I'm sure this bedroom isn't completely finished, but it was nice to have a welcoming space for our guests this past weekend.

Guest Room Makeover Part 1 - Inspiration

When Mama Dukes informed me of the family arriving in a measly 3 weeks, I knew I had to give our guest bedroom a makeover. I mean, c'mon - the niece with her own home interior store couldn't exactly welcome the family into her stagnant, ugly guest quarters. After a little convincing, my man gave me the okay (and a budget :/).

Let the frenzy begin...

When designing a new room, there's usually something I just have to have. Whether its a lighting fixture, a texture, a particular style or piece of furniture, there's always something that I'm drawn to and want to incorporate. I'm also one of those gals who likes to take her time on the inspiration stage. Unfortunately, no time for that here!

Thankfully, I currently LOVE ("obsession" is probably befitting) a particular color. It's perfect - not too pink, not too orange. It's traditional and quirky. Fun, yet timeless.

Let's call it papaya. Yes, papaya it is.

I'm loving it for interiors, but I also think it would be a great summer wardrobe addition!

So there you have it - my inspiration. More later...