Guest bedroom styling
Are you lucky enough to have a spare room that you use for guests or when your partner snores? Is yours looking like a welcoming space for that unexpected guest or is it becoming a storage room or lets just chuck that in there for a moment to sort out later and shut the door type of room? I think we are all guilty as charged on that one. If your anything like me then it’s an ‘oh cripes’ moment and end up dashing around picking up piles of clothes and discarded bags and shoes before your guest arrives.
So its time to turn that room back into a welcoming space that your guests are going to love. Think of it as a little retreat; somewhere that you would like to stay, a home-from-home feel, a little sanctuary of peace and calm with a massive dose of welcome.
First things first, time to get your clutter out. The room needs to be empty and free of your own personal items so either put them away, sell or take to a charity shop – you’re going to feel so good when you have done this part!  A good clean and then the fun begins…
Step back and take a good look. Do you need to give the room a fresh coat of paint? This is definitely a good way to give your room a new look and it’s inexpensive as well. Think about how you want the room to feel and make sure it flows with the rest of the house.
Lulworth Blue has been used in this room and it certainly works its magic to make you feel like you have been on a long meandering walk, taking in the fresh sea air. This mid-blue comes from the shade of the sea at beautiful Lulworth Cove, Dorset. Lulworth Blue sits happily alongside similarly clean Wimborne White and Parma Gray. Despite its brightness, it can promote deep and peaceful sleep when used in low lit rooms, especially when used on both walls and woodwork. www.farrow-ball.com/paint-colours/lulworth-blue.
Sage Green is a beautiful hue to use for a bedroom it has both the warm and cool elements to it and brings the feelings of serenity and contentment to your guests. Instead of painting your walls, add a statement ceiling in the bedroom, as the design duo of 2LGstudio.com did here. It draws the eye up and keeps things interesting. This shade of sage green is Fern Leaf from www.behr.com.
What’s next?
Credit: Sally Tonkin, Green & Mustard
A few other essentials
I will take a lot of selfies in the bedroom if I were your guest. The designs are amazing and elegant. By the way, may I ask where you bought the ceiling lights?
Hi Jake, can you let me know what ceiling light you were after?