Hey everyone!! If you’re new to Love Your Abode, welcome! I’m so happy you’re here. I’m excited and a bit terrified to share that my guest room will be undergoing a dramatic makeover for the next 6 weeks. I have never posted pictures of our guest room because honestly, there isn’t much to show. Since we house many guests, I decided it was time to finally tackle this room. What better time than joining in the One Room Challenge right?! The ORC was started by Linda at Calling it Home. Every April and October, 20 design bloggers participate in this challenge to transform one space. It’s not a competition but a way for the designers to share inspiration and sources. Along with these designers, all other guest bloggers are welcome to participate and join in the challenge with their own room makeovers. It’s a great way to push yourself to finish that one area in the home that you’ve been wanting to complete.
For me, this is our guest room. Our guest room is located on the main floor just off the main family room and full bathroom. The room naturally becomes a catch all place for random things since it’s on the main floor. Once in a while when Jimmy works from home, he uses the guest room as his office and for conference calls. The walk in closet used to house all of my craft supplies until a few months ago. I cleaned it out when we thought my parents were moving in with us. My dad was diagnosed with cancer and thankfully, he has fully recovered! Since he is physically well, they decided to stay in their home. I think God just wanted me to make my closet into a prayer closet! Anyhow, I would love to create a comfortable guest room for our friends and family who visit us.
Are you ready for the BEFORE pics????
This room is a hodge podge of unmatching furniture. We have our old queen headboard and footboard, antique desk with a missing handle, ugly office chair that Jimmy loves, wicker furniture, and an antique dresser from our in laws. It has functioned well for some time now but I really want to cozy it up and make it beautiful and comfortable for all our guests. Instead of it being the room where we compile all of our old furniture, I want it to be room that welcomes people in who stay with us. I believe our home is a safe haven and retreat away from the world and I want to carry that same sentiment right into the guest bedroom.
One of the big changes will be to paint over the yellow/beige wall color and make it bright white. I’m envisioning a white bright, neutral room. I’m also getting rid of the builder grade, “boob light.” I’m not making that up. It’s really what most people call it. Thanks to Lighting Design Company, I’m getting a gorgeous chandy in here! It’s going to be a showstopper. When transforming a room, designers always place lighting at the top of the list.
Look, I didn’t even make the bed for this picture! I’m truly keeping it real folks. The kids love coming in here and playing on the bed and in the closet. I’ve had that stool turned into nightstand next to the bed forever and it was probably my very first painting project more than 10 years ago.
I’m taking part in another challenge in May and restoring a piece of furniture with some chalk paint provided by Velvet Finishes. Since I’m on a budget, I’ll be keeping this head and footboard and updating it with some paint just like I did with my master bedroom furniture.
I’ve already moved that printer into my office and will be switching out this desk with another one in the house. Instead of donating, I’ll have to find another place for this ugly office chair. Yes, I love my husband and sometimes that means compromising. ha!
This antique dresser will receive an updated look with some paint.
Extra chairs need to be removed and I’m waiting for a comfortable accent chair provided by Lamps Plus. Yes, they sell decor and furniture too!
Here are some inspiration pictures I’ve gathered together. If you have pinterest, be sure to follow along with me here. I’m dreaming of a guest room that is true to my style which is a rustic modern glam.
Master bedroom by my Instagram friend, Bree at Z Design at Home. I love the neutral tones of this room.
I pinned this one because I’m thinking of moving the bed against the window. Most people think to place the bed away from the window but depending on the size and layout of the room, placing it against the window can be a great option.
I love this neutral bedroom by another Instagram friend, Jennifer at Decor Gold Designs. I love all the added textures in her bedroom. A white, neutral room doesn’t have to be boring. It still exudes warmth with thick, cozy linens like this one.
Here’s another beautiful, neutral bedroom from Chocolate and Creamz.
I’ve got my work cut out for me as you can see! I’ll be posting every week and linking up with the ORC to showcase my progress. I’ll also be sharing the sponsors who have partnered with me as well as the sources to all the products . Be sure to check out all the other makeovers going on during the next 6 weeks too.
If you’re new to Love Your Abode, you can check out a few room makeover links I’ve completed.
As always, thank you for reading!
*EDIT: Here’s Week Two, Three, Four, Five and the Final Reveal.
<><yuni
Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ. Romans 10:17
This post is also linked up with Poofing the Pillows, Decor to Adore, At Home with Jemma, White Spray Paint Blog, Pieced Pastimes, and the Inspiration Gallery.
Yuni, I’m so excited to follow along with this! I love the One Room Challenge. Your room will turn out great – I have no doubt!
So glad you shared with Thoughts of Home on Thursday. 🙂
Thank you so much for the encouragement because I need it!! 😀
Can’t wait to see the finished space – It’s going to look amazing! I love that you’re working with pieces you own to make it all come together too 🙂 Best of luck!
Thank you so much, Jodie! I see it in my head and am hoping it will turn out okay in reality. Thanks for your kind encouragement!
I am so going to enjoy this! I just know it will be beautiful when it is all completed!
Great to have you join us at Thoughts Of Home On Thursday.
Jemma
Thank you so much for the sweet encouragement, Jemma!!
Your inspiration pics are so pretty, can’t wait to see what you do!
Thank you so much, Katy!!
Your inspiration is so pretty and calming! Can’t wait to see how it turns out.
Thank you so much, Sarah! I’m excited to see the progress too!
the vintage dresser is heaven! it’s going to be great! fun inspiration! good luck!
Thank you so much, Lianna! I’m crossing my fingers it will turn out the way it looks in my head 😀
I can’t wait to see how your room turns out! Your post is such a happy addition to Thoughts of Home on Thursday. Thank you SO much for sharing the joy.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Thank you so much, Laura for having me! Hope you have a great weekend too!
That is wonderful news about your dad. So happy for you!! Live your inspo pics and can’t wait to see you rock this!!!!
Thanks, Jessica!! Thanks for having confidence in me!! 🙂
If you’re working on it, it’s going to be amazing! I am so excited to follow along with this makeover Yuni!! Have fun!
Aww thank you, Iris! That means a lot coming from you!
Your inspiration photos are really nice, and all those beds look extra comfy (I feel like I need a padded headboard now!). Looking forward to seeing how it turns out 🙂
Thank you, Nicole! I’m thinking of changing the existing headboard to another one of our old vintage ones that needs updating. I guess we’ll see!
Oh my gosh, those inspiration photos are gorgeous! Can’t wait to see how you transform the space!
Thank you so much, April! That means a lot!!
I am in love with your ideas for your challenge. They are so elegant and chic! Its going to be beautiful hen you are all finished. I love the shingle, i have several in my living room that i just put against the wall.
This is my first OCR, Good luck!
Maria
Thank you so much, Maria!! I’ll have to visit you to see what you’re doing! Good luck!!
Yuni – Your guest bedroom is going to be beautiful! You have such wonderful style and taste. We love that vintage set of drawers and can’t wait to see what you do with it! Best wishes!
Thank you, Vicki and Jennifer!! You are too kind and I’ll be following right along with yours too! I know it will be amazing!
It’s going to be just beautiful, Yuni! Can’t wait to see the finished room!
Thank you so much, Kim!! I appreciate you stopping by!
Yuni, this room is going to be GORGEOUS when you’re done with it. I can’t wait to follow along. Your ideas are beautiful for this guest room space.
Thank you so much, Carrie! You’re too kind!
Yuni! First of all, thank you so much for linking my bedroom! I’m so glad you felt inspired by it;)). And secondly, I can’t wait to see what all you do with this space!! I know it’s going to be amazing if you have your stamp on it, as is everything you do my friend! Hugs! Xoxo!!
Hey Bree!! Of course, I am inspired by everything you do. I actually love all of your bedrooms and couldn’t decide the direction until later. Thanks for sharing your talent with the rest of us. Thanks for the support, sweet friend!!
Thank you so much for sharing my room Yuni! I am so flattered and grateful to you. I just know you will create something absolutely gorgeous and I can’t wait to see! So glad to have found your blog and your Pinterest! xoxo
Thank you, Jennifer!! Everything you do is FAB-U-LOUS!! I’m inspired by it all and so thank you for sharing it with all of us!