Guest Bedroom Inspiration

October 20th, 2009

Don’t mind all this, just trying to decide which way to go decor-wise with the guest bedroom.

You’ve seen these pics around before – I know, I know. I was just going through my DESIGN! folder and pulling some of the bedrooms that jumped out at me. Apologies for the lack of links, I’m woefully unorganized.

I think this time we might try and “design” the guest bedroom ahead of time instead of just winging it and throwing shiz together, hoping it works out – remember the master bedroom debacle? (“design” means a pathetic attempt at a mood board and all those annoying designy trimmings). I have a feeling there might be a dark paint color going up on the walls. Navy or black perchance?

Color. So Very Scary.
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    13 Comments

    1. Kay* on 10/20/2009:

      how timely! i'm just starting to decide what direction to go with in my bedroom – which is a complete blank slate…i actually have that same photo (the last one) in my inspiration folder too.

      one thing i've decided on – lots of colour via a wild print! would love schumachers chaing mai dragon (yes i know it's 'trendy' but i love it) but may have to find something inspired by it.

      interested to see what direction you go in :) you have great style and a great eye.

    2. marie on 10/20/2009:

      That bear print in the first pic- I feel a little lightheaded I want it so much!

    3. Kasey at Thrifty Little Blog on 10/20/2009:

      I hope you go with dark walls!

    4. Jenn Ski on 10/20/2009:

      Yeah stong colors scare me! I was freaking out when I was painting my red/orange wall. Even if you hate it leave the color up for a few weeks so you can get used to it.

      Me–
      "Yes I like"
      "oh no what did I do"
      "no it's so cool"
      "no, wait, it will drive me crazy"
      "I love it"

    5. Katie on 10/20/2009:

      i loooove the second picture. i saw it about the time i was painting our guest room and it helped to confirm my decision to paint that room a dark navy color… and to convince my husband that it was a good idea. i kept everything else simple and just now added another color with a dark yellow/orange chair. i really like how the room is turning out, and i find it to be more relaxing than our bedroom. good luck, can't wait to see what you decide :-)

    6. Dressmaker 8 on 10/20/2009:

      I loooove the bear pic too!!!!

      I have a dark blue accent wall in my bedroom that makes still smile when ever I look at it. It was a great color choice for me, but I'd be too chicken to do the whole room in that color.

    7. Anonymous on 10/21/2009:

      The bear picture is fantastic, does anyone know it's source?

    8. April on 10/21/2009:

      I really like the fourth one down.

    9. FROM THE RIGHT BANK on 10/21/2009:

      Color is so scary which is why I haven't taken the plunge yet. But I feel it's going to happen and soon. I hope you do it so I can see how fantastic it is.

    10. plaisirs simples on 10/21/2009:

      love the second image/dark walls….so dramatic. also reeeeaally like the tent…SO COOL!

    11. david john on 10/23/2009:

      yes, yes yes! all beautiful rooms for different reasons. what a great collection to choose as inspiration. personally i love the black bedroom out of domino. its a bit much for some poeple, but i would feel cozy in it.

      with my laptop, coffee, and a long morning reading.

    12. Anonymous on 10/25/2009:

      Dark blue….midnight blue…I've nearly repainted our bedroom…cause I'm tired of the paint job I did this summer. It's all about deep blue for me.

    13. Vancouver BC real estate on 10/31/2009:

      Great styles. Thanks a lot for the tips. I guess every house should have a nice bedroom – it should not serve only as a room where all the stuff goes because the guests usually cannot see it.

      Regards,
      Jay

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