Vintage Cottage Guest Bedroom Makeover
We are officially ready for company at The Little Cottage! The guest bedroom is done. It’s cozy cottage, and a little bit farmhouse, with a splash of vintage. Vintage can be translated as antique or… junque I thrifted. Whichever works for you. Now that we have checked off the Entryway [here] and the Living Room [here] (both are getting new looks for Fall) and just last month, the Bathroom [here]… the guest bedroom makes the transformation complete for all the guest spaces.
Welcome to The Little Cottage Guest Bedroom. Please come in…
It’s light & airy – With freshly painted walls.
Soft gold accents – Vintage touches.
Fluffy layered bedding – Light floral draperies.
And what I hope, are comfortable touches for our guests.
You can stop reading now, if you like. I’ve shared all the sources and product links for your shopping convenience at the bottom of the post, like I always do. But if you want to humor me… you can continue reading along.
I’m going to gush now…
I am in love with this room – I mean, in l o v e.
Occasionally when I complete a project, I find it hard to stop taking pictures. This was one of those occasions.
Most of the time when I decorate or re-fluff something… I really like it.
But this? It just feels so right. I adore it.
I’m so happy that my guests will have a place that I hope feels very special to them, to get to stay when they visit.
Keeping the surfaces lightly decorated, means that my company will have room to set their things.
I added the bench at the foot of the bed to provide both a place to sit, or lay out clothes. I opted for this, instead of a single chair. Especially useful when couples visit.
The bed is all about lofty layers.
I was so excited to work on this space this month for my Better Homes & Gardens challenge. The beautiful bedding I selected is exactly what I wanted to set the tone for the rest of the room!
Starting with buttery soft sheets & topped off with a ruffled quilt.
And while it might be a bit of a room hog… I am so happy I went big, and decided on a king size bed in this room.
To dress the bed, I paired grey paisley sheets, with a pure white down comforter, and put the quilt with the delicate ruffles on top. I feel like the color story flows nicely from the bath to the bedroom, and I’m really happy with the direction the cottage is going in.
The petite wardrobe was rescued from it’s moldy doom. (You’ll get that reference if you join me on Facebook) Thankfully, I was able to fix the paint job gone wrong, and it got some sweet gold accents to coordinate with the chandelier. I hope to have a more in-depth feature for you on that soon. And to share the inside.
The vintage gold touches in the room make it feel so warm, and keep all the white from feeling sterile.
The frame, the mirror, the vintage glass doorknobs as finials… all sprinkled throughout the room add not only warmth, but some soft, understated vintage glam.
Thanks to my hubby for helping make the doorknob post toppers into a reality. He ground down the inner workings so they would sit flush in the depression at the top of the posts. He is always helping to make my dreams & schemes come true.
And then, there is my sparkly beauty. She waited patiently, for over a year, to be hung.
Her crystals were cleaned, and she was given a nice massage with some Antique Gold Rub N Buff. Her brass finish had lost its luster, and this was the perfect way to renew it!
Still here? Thank you so much for celebrating me!! Lots of rooms are exciting to makeover, but this one just felt extra special when I was done. I think it’s going to be my favorite for a long, long, long time.
xo Shannon
As always, I’m including links below to all my Better Homes & Gardens items, so if you can’t get to a Walmart, or find what you are looking for at your local store, you can shop online! If you follow me on Instagram, you may have caught my live stories where I shared all the great lanterns that are now available in the stores!
SOURCES:
- Better Homes & Gardens Sheets [click here]
- Better Homes & Gardens White Ruffle Quilt [click here]
- Better Homes & Gardens White Ruffle Pillow Sham [click here]
- Better Homes & Gardens Water Hyacinth Hurricane Large [click here]
- Better Homes & Gardens Farmhouse Lantern Large [click here]
- Better Homes & Gardens Woven Fringe Throw in Gray Herringbone [click here]
If you have a question about anything I didn’t cover, please leave a comment and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can!
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UPDATE: I’ve got a comprehensive post all written up for you, complete with costs and all the additional details (like the wall color and how I painted the floors) broken down.
You can just [click here] to read all about it!
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Everything looks comfortable and cozy. Colors are relaxing, bed looks inviting…it’s gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.
Awe. thanks SO much!!
Wow with a room like that, your guests may be permanent house guests! Beautiful.
I might have to charge rent for extended stays 😉 hehe
Oh Shannon! This is so beautiful!!! Everything is soft and comfortable looking! Thanks for sharing your room:)
Thank YOU for the lovely comment!! 🙂
The room looks so comfy and inviting. What a wonderful space for guests!!
What type of plant is sitting in the crock on the little stool in the corner?
Hi Samantha.
That is a faux olive topiary.
I stole it from the bathroom 😉
I like it everywhere.
I definitely need another… or 3.
Beautiful, Shannon. Knowing your guests will be comfy is such a blessing. Sweetness!
It is! I’ll have goodies stashed in the drawers and the bathroom is fully stocked with extras too.
Stunning! Like a 5 star hotel but cozier!
May I ask your sources for the bench at the end of the bed and the dust ruffle please?
Oh my gosh. Five stars huh? Well thank you!
You sure can, I got the bench at Birch Lane (online) and the dust ruffle, I’ve had it forever and ever. I’m sorry I don’t have a source for that.
Are you taking bookings yet? Wouldn’t you just schmidt if I said I was coming for a week and we were going to take over the world!
My mom might not share. It’s ‘her’ room. hahaha
So pretty and your guests will never leave! I love that chandelier.
Thanks Kim! I’m soooo happy to have it hung.
Hi Shannon Beautiful and cozy room. Your decor style is always so fresh. Can you tell me where you got the candle stick that is on the wardrobe. Loving it!
Janet, I got that at Good Will for $1.99 – not even kidding. It was a lucky find for sure 😉
Lovely! I have many of the same things in our guest room too. And a chandy nearly the same as yours too! I’d happily spend an evening here.
Lucky you! I am in love with the chandy… alas, our bedroom has low ceilings, so I need to just enjoy this one. lol!
What a beautiful and serene room! Any guest would feel like royalty staying here. You have outdone yourself, Shannon. Truly an amazing space! Thank you for sharing it with all of us. (Now, are you taking reservations?! Ha!) ??
I sure hope so. It feels great having it complete and I’m hoping my mom can come soon.
Thank you so much!!
Shannon, you’ve outdone yourself!! It’s gorgeous. I would be the guest who never left if I stayed in that room!
I might sneak down there and never leave 😉 lol
So beautiful my friend….I’d love to book a date!
You’ll need a vacation! I hope you are hanging in there. I’ve got other friends that are on day 7 now with no power. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. xo Shan
The guest bedroom is spectacular! The gold touches do lend so much warmth!
Thank you sweet Jane!! Sometimes it takes me a bit to fit things how I want them, and I like the gold in here much better than I did in the living room. So I stole a few things 😉 I’ll be tweaking that next.
The PERFECT GUEST ROOM; so inviting, soft, relaxing. I would feel like a queen in this room. All your special touches have done wonders here. Love it.
Thank you so much Carol. I secretly want to move in now 😉 haha