Thursday, May 22, 2014

Some Finishing Touches to Our Gray Guest Bedroom


In the last couple of weeks we have finally gotten around to adding a few small details to our gray guest bedroom. First, we did kind of a rug switch-a-roo. We moved this rug up from our living room and into here. Then we took the playroom rug and moved it down to the living room (it's larger than this gray and white rug and therefore fits much more nicely in the living room than the gray and white one did - it was a little too small for the living room even though I really loved how it looked). And then lastly we moved the rug from our other extra bedroom into the playroom. So, now that guest room is in need of a rug instead of this one. 

Another thing we did was add some roman shades to the windows which I think our guests will appreciate. And then we added some photos on one of the bare walls. Other than that we didn't do much else in here. Here are some before and afters: 
























You can read more about the process of making this room over here.

Source List:

Wall Color - Graystone by BM in Matte Finish
Trim Color - Simply White by BM in Semi-Gloss
Door Color - Mopboard Black by BM in Semi-Gloss
Bed - Skyline Furniture about five years ago
Mirrored Dresser - Haynes Furniture about five years ago
Silver Chest - TJMaxx about five years ago
Lamp - Aiden Gray on clearance about 7 years ago
Sheets - Amelia Embroidered Sheet Set from Ballard Designs
Duvet Cover and Euro Shams - Jardin Toile from Ballard Designs
Quilt and Standard Shams - Audree Pom Pom from Ballard Designs
Two Square Pillows - Home Goods
White Linen Center Bed Pillow - IKEA
White Framed Mirror - Savvy in Williamsburg, VA
Tall Mirror - Home Goods
Urn - Had for Years
Metal Sphere - Home Goods
Chalkboard Print - Written by myself and sold in our shop here.
Frame - World Market
Smaller Frame - Home Goods
Chair - on clearance at The Loft Outlet in Williamsburg
Knit Pillow - Joss and Main
Geometric Pillow - Target
Drapery Panels - Ritva Panels from IKEA
Curtain Rods - Home Depot
Lamp Shade - World Market
Horse Bookends - Savvy in Williamsburg, VA
Chandelier - Restoration Hardware Baby and Child
Rug - Rugs USA
Shades - Lowe's
White Frames with Lillie and Lola photos  - IKEA
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53 comments:

  1. Calypso In The CountryMay 22, 2014 at 10:26 AM

    It's absolutely perfect! You will have a hard time getting rid of your guests with a room like that! I love watching you magically transform you home.
    -Shelley

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  2. AnonymousMay 22, 2014 at 10:28 AM

    Do you happen to remember the name of the center Ikea bed pillow? I am trying to find it at ikea. I love it!

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    1. Dear LillieMay 22, 2014 at 1:22 PM

      Thanks! The pillow itself is FJADRAR and the pillow cover is the VITFJARIL. Ours are the 16x26" size.

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  3. colleenMay 22, 2014 at 10:33 AM

    must have been fun getting that wall paper off. love the ikea pillow

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  4. AnonymousMay 22, 2014 at 2:09 PM

    It's a gorgeous room - I do covet it! I love the silver chest with the mirrored chest across the room. However, I think a lamp by the reading chair or on the mirrored piece would be helpful. That must be a dark corner at night or even on a cloudy afternoon. Not to suggest anything decor wise - you're very talented. But just something useful.

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  5. JustineMay 22, 2014 at 4:01 PM

    I wish I could be your guest;) because it would be great to stay in such a wonderful room;) Great job you've done to it:)
    All the best:)

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  6. Michele M./ Finch RestMay 22, 2014 at 5:02 PM

    Looks GREAT - what a serene clean wonderful space. Well done, Jen.

    Have a wonderful safe and fun holiday weekend coming up.

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  7. ShirleyMay 22, 2014 at 6:09 PM

    Love it!!!

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  8. JulieMay 22, 2014 at 8:57 PM

    Great job especially with the removal of the wallpaper.

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  9. Laura EyhornMay 22, 2014 at 9:57 PM

    Did you remove the wallpaper or paint over it? If you removed it, how? Any secrets or hints to make it easier?

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    1. Dear LillieMay 23, 2014 at 9:59 AM

      Hi Laura! We just painted right over the wallpaper. Theres a link at the bottom of this post that will take you to the room makeover post for more info.

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    2. Laura EyhornJuly 16, 2014 at 1:02 AM

      Perfect. Thank you!

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  10. UnknownMay 23, 2014 at 9:21 AM

    Beautiful! It's amazing how much larger the space looks! Love it!

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  11. UnknownMay 23, 2014 at 9:22 AM

    Beautiful! It's just AMAZING how much larger the space looks! Love it!!!

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  12. MonteeMay 23, 2014 at 10:04 AM

    Thanks, I was just about to ask the same thing about the wallpaper. There are a couple of rooms in our 1972 split level that we just purchased where I want to get rid of the wallpaper and hopefully just paint over it.

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  13. KateMay 23, 2014 at 10:21 AM

    I just love how this room turned out, it is beautiful!! Love your style! xo

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  14. GinaEMay 23, 2014 at 12:15 PM

    This room is soooooo pretty, no one visiting will want to leave!!! I'm trying to decide to remove wallpaper in my bathroom and paint or hang new wallpaper. I'm going to look at the link you suggest. Any furthers words of advice?

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    1. Dear LillieMay 24, 2014 at 9:23 AM

      Thanks! If its not peeling anywhere (and really flush to the wall) then priming it twice and painting it is what I would personally do, although I am not an expert!

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  15. SandiMay 23, 2014 at 8:28 PM

    Wow! What a transformation! I love it!!

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  16. AnonymousMay 26, 2014 at 9:53 PM

    Will you be selling more of the 11x14 chalkboard print of "Start All Over"?

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    1. Dear LillieMay 27, 2014 at 11:25 AM

      Absolutely! We will restock our fall prints sometime during the middle of this summer!

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  17. Elisabeths BorgMay 28, 2014 at 4:12 AM

    WOW, just love love love this room!!
    I´m reregulary looking at your blog for inspiration.

    Have a nice day:-)

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  18. ChristineJune 12, 2014 at 10:47 AM

    Where did you put that wall cabinet in the 2nd picture? I think that's a fantastic piece.
    Your room is lovely. Warm yet cool with those lovely color combinations. Much more polished, as well.
    Love your work! :)

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    1. Dear LillieJune 12, 2014 at 12:13 PM

      Thanks, Christine! The cabinet was damaged pretty badly in the move so we no longer have it :(

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  19. amandaJuly 15, 2014 at 4:18 PM

    What size is the rug?

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    1. Dear LillieJuly 16, 2014 at 12:01 AM

      I'm not positive, but it is a little smaller than 8x10.

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  20. Valerie CasadyJuly 15, 2014 at 10:20 PM

    The choice of color is absolutely perfect; gray-shade matches very well. I certainly love the style it looks so modern and elegant. Great work!

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  21. UnknownJuly 23, 2014 at 12:50 AM

    do you happen to know the name of the rug from rugs usa?

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  22. UnknownJuly 23, 2014 at 12:51 AM

    do you happen to know what the name is of the rug from rugs usa?

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  23. Dear LillieJuly 23, 2014 at 9:37 AM

    Hi Jillian! Its the Edison Rug in the color Nickel.

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  24. gwenJuly 25, 2014 at 11:15 AM

    thanks

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  25. Dear LillieAugust 8, 2014 at 1:08 AM

    It's white!

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  26. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2014 at 8:08 PM

    What color are the curtains? White, off white, or cream?

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    1. Dear LillieSeptember 9, 2014 at 10:19 AM

      Hi! They are sold as white, but in real life they definitely have a hint of off-white to them.

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  27. UnknownNovember 7, 2014 at 3:09 PM

    I'm in love with your room! I've been searching months for some inspiration and I found it! I see you listed the wall color below, but I've never heard of the brand BM before. Do you happen to have a link to where I can purchase it from or the store you bought it at?

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    1. Dear LillieNovember 7, 2014 at 9:35 PM

      Thanks, Nataly! The brand is Benjamin Moore. They are one of the largest paint brands, so there should be a retailer near you. I believe they have a store locator on their website.

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  28. AnonymousNovember 19, 2014 at 1:52 PM

    Came across this pin today, 11-19-14. Exactly the inspiration I was looking for, for my guest room. You have excellent taste. Thank You for sharing. Have a Blessed Day.
    Margo.

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  29. Cheryl B.December 14, 2014 at 9:06 AM

    I'm so excited to have stumbled on your pin and found your site. You've created what I have been trying to express for my guest room. I even have a chest similar to yours in the room and have been trying to find the "just right" duvet cover. Thank you for having a list and answering questions people have asked in the comments. Extremely helpful!
    You have a new fan and customer! Merry Christmas!

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  30. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2015 at 10:06 PM

    We recently had weather damage to our home and I am in the process of completely re-doing our master bedroom! I found this pin today and will be using many of your ideas to re-create this amazing room. Is this a king size bed, and if so, what is the size is the area rug you use?

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    1. Dear LillieJanuary 26, 2015 at 12:06 AM

      Hi! The bed in this room is a queen, and I think the rug is 7x9.

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  31. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2015 at 6:05 PM

    Does the Graystone paint ever look greenish at night? I'd like a gray, but don't want any green undertones.

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    1. Dear LillieFebruary 1, 2015 at 1:52 PM

      Hi! We haven't ever noticed any green undertones before.

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  32. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2015 at 12:44 PM

    Love everything about this, I saw that you previously said the bed was queen size, so does that mean both the duvet cover and Pom Pom quilt you have are both Queen size? The quilt falls just right!

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    1. Dear LillieFebruary 24, 2015 at 12:53 AM

      Thank you! And yes, they are both the Queen size.

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    2. AnonymousApril 29, 2015 at 4:31 PM

      LOL. I was just coming to your blog to ask the same question. The Duvet Cover looks smaller, but maybe it's just folded over? Love the entire bedroom!!

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    3. Dear LillieApril 29, 2015 at 11:56 PM

      Hi! They are both Queen size :)

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    4. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2016 at 8:22 AM

      Did you just use the Duvet cover on top of the quilt? or does it have the comforter inside?
      I would like to do the same look for my room

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    5. Dear LillieJanuary 6, 2016 at 12:43 PM

      Hi there! There is a duvet inside the duvet cover.

      -Jason

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  33. PamApril 30, 2015 at 3:26 PM

    What a fantastic job...and lots of work.

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  34. LindaSeptember 1, 2015 at 5:26 PM

    What color is your duvet? It looks like it has many colors but the Ballard Design website only have single color choices. Love your room!

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  35. AnonymousJune 16, 2016 at 3:23 PM

    Wow, looks gorgeous! What duvet insert are you using in the duvet cover?

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  36. AnonymousAugust 9, 2016 at 8:49 PM

    I am in love with this room...just want to keep looking at it!! I want to try to recreate the look in my bedroom on a budget. It's so calming and pleasing to the eye. Wonderful job and thanks for the inspiration!

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