Is your guest room a hot mess like mine? I keep saying that we just moved in, ha! We’ve been here for 18 months, it was past time to decorate my guest room. Today, I’m sharing affordable ideas for a guest room refresh.

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We moved in and just tossed the necessities in! We’ve been working all over the house, it’s time to tackle the guest room.

This is what it looked like before:

Minimal and blah.

This room was driving me crazy. I had the bed against the wall where the door is located. The room is so small and there’s a window on the other wall, I had thought about rearranging everything to the window wall but just had not gotten around to it. A Facebook live, prompted me to take the plunge and get it done!

Now when I walk in the door, this is how the guest room looks!

Steps for Guest Room Makeover (I included links at the bottom of the post to all the Better Homes & Gardens items used.)

1. Remove everything from the room.
2. Re-Arrange furniture – optional
3. Add a rug.
4. Change out the bedding.
5. Rework the wall art and add Mama’s quilt.
6. Add new Lamps (The other lamps were too large.)

• I removed all the decor that I was not adding back to the room. I used this opportunity to clean and dust. Moving the bed was easy, I just pushed it around.
• The bed is not that heavy and there are pads on the bottom of the legs.
• I recommend getting help when placing the rug (I did it myself, not doing that again!)
• The bedding really helped to freshen up the space, while I loved the gray quilt, it just wasn’t right.
• I shopped the house and closet for the artwork. I knew that I wanted the quilt that my Mama made for me to have center stage. With this style bed, it was so easy to drape the quilt on the headboard.
• The lamps I chose are perfect for the bedside, they also have a USB port, iPhones or other devices can be charged while my guests sleep.

As you know, I’m a country girl, always have been so my whole house is decorated in cozy farmhouse style. I do love adding color here and there and turquoise, aqua, any shade of blue is my favorite. I also don’t mind mixing lighter shades. There are varying shades of white in the room from pure white to off white. The collected over time look is my favorite.

I kept the decor clean and simple. The dresser was a past project and I love it in here with the mix of blues. The luggage rack was a thrift store find that got a makeover, it’s waiting patiently to hold luggage 🙂

Here’s a closer look of the rug, it is beautiful. I love the color, texture and softness. Guest pampering, that’s my goal!

The storage ottoman from the living room makes a great place to sit and put your shoes on. The lightweight pompom throw it perfect for snuggling under for an afternoon nap.

Just a few changes, adding new items and moving the furniture created a fresh look. The lighter bedding and colorful accessories make the room more inviting, keeping the decor to a minimum leaves breathing room.

Better Homes & Gardens Items Used, just click on the name:

Better Homes & Gardens Polyester Textured Area Rug 

Better Homes & Gardens Hello Heart Crewelwork Decorative Throw Pillow

Better Homes & Gardens Solid Ruffle Stripe Quilt

Better Homes & Gardens Glass and Rope Large Lantern Pillar Candle Holder

Better Homes & Gardens Bronze USB Lamp

Better Homes & Gardens Knit Pom-Pom Throw Blanket 

Better Homes & Gardens Colette Tufted Ottoman

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