My sister Kim has a spare bedroom which to me has always felt a wee bit like a box. She has one beautiful chest of drawers and another lovely piece she purchased at a yard sale for $10. Now that the holidays are here and our parents are up from Florida visiting for 3 weeks, it was time to do a little interior redesign on this forgotten space! So with a little help from me a couple Saturdays ago, along with Kim's eagle eye for yard sale finds, we were able to transform this ho hum spare bedroom into an elegant and comfortable guest room retreat.
Here are the Before photos....(sorry if some of them appear a little on the "glowy side"...Kim's room only gets the early morning sun and I hate shooting pictures with a flash)
As you can see there is very little furniture and absolutely nothing on the walls! So using almost all yard sale finds we created this...
The bed frame and small bureau across for the bed we got when we were up in Brimfield this past September. The throw carpet, mirror and lamp are more yard sale goodies.
And our mother's hand me down Queen Anne chair which was originally a mauve color, received a new look by using a simple pre-made slip cover.
The small ottoman is also from Brimfield...I think it was only $20. And the comforter set was a cast-off from one of Kim's co-workers...not too shabby eh?
This room is really beautiful now, and the best part is that the only thing Kim had to purchase was the chair's new slipcover.
I'd say this is yet another successful interior redesign!
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Very cozy Barbara! Great job and thanks for sharing. If you are still under the six months, even if you go over 100 you can still join in as long as you are not over 6 months, keep going up until then. Thanks for the support of the party.
ReplyDeletefabulous redo!
ReplyDeleteAll the details are perfect and work so great together! Would love love love for you to share this at our party going on now http://space46.blogspot.com/2011/12/co-hosting-pinteresting-link-party-week.html. Happy holiday! My
ReplyDeleteWow what a difference and your parents are going to feel so special in a space just for them. I love the top of the dresser with the small lamp and pictures. Merry Christmas
ReplyDeleteWow! What a cozy room! It looks like a room in a small English B&B I once stayed at. Your guests will love it!
ReplyDeleteThe room turned out beautiful! It looks great! I'm your newest follower from the debbidoos newbie party. If you get a chance, I'd love you to stop by my blog & maybe follow along too!
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Absolutely gorgeous. I saw this post over at Debbie's party. I am your latest follower. The room has absolutely gorgeous touches all over the place. Each and every item is perfectly elegant. You did an awesome job.
ReplyDeleteWhat a warm and cozy guest room! Great job!
ReplyDeleteThe bedroom turned out beautifully! How nice to decorate using yard sale finds! That's my favorite way to decorate! Following back!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Janet
Barbara, what a great transformation!! This is a lovely retreat!! You and your sister did a wonderful job and did it all on a budget!! I love it!!
ReplyDeleteI love the end result-- so warm and cozy!!
ReplyDeleteI'm your newest follower!! I found you through Debbiedoo's Newbie Party. I'd love for you to come visit and follow me back if you get a chance!! :)
Merry Christmas!
Very tastefully done! Makes me want to come for a stay:) Thanks,Deidre~ Im your newest follower please come visit me wont you?http://simplysimplisticated4.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bedroom! Yard sales are a wonderful resource when you want to redecorate or decorate a room. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! You both created a warm and welcoming place to retreat. Hope your parents have a joyful visit with your sister.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,Audrey
Barbara that room looks fantastic! So much more warm and inviting :) You and your sis did a wonderful job, how sweet of you both to prepare for your parents visit so beautifully!
ReplyDeleteVery well done. Amazing what can be done with second hand finds. We did our entire yellow yellow in yard sale finds too. I really love that rug.
ReplyDeleteWow! The room is very elegant. No one will ever know you and your sister put this together largely on garage sale and thrift finds. Great job!
ReplyDeleteSharon
What a warm, cozy and elegant room. You did a great redo. Your parents are going to be very welcomed in this room. Thanks for sharing over at Sunday's Best and happy holidays!
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful change and on a budget! Way to go!
ReplyDeleteDee Dee
AWESOME! Barbara, you made this room fabulous! I'm so impressed! So HAPPY you linked up at Overflowing with Creativity!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you again for adding this to BeColorful's Motivated Monday. I was able to tweak my post a bit today to feature you more properly. :0 Have a Happy New Year,
ReplyDeletePam
Wow, Barbara, what a transformation! I need (want) to come and go yard-saling with you. I LOVE the mirror with the black frame. Visiting from Pamela's party, happy new year!
ReplyDeleteOh so beautiful. Thrifty decorating at its best.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely makeover! There is nothing better than thrifty buys.
ReplyDeleteThanks fo sharing at Restyled Sundays!