I have a small confession to make – It took me 9 months to complete my Guest Bedroom Makeover. Ouch, that is the time frame of having a baby and the way I milked this project it sure was a long labor. It is done, completely done, now I can officially move on to the next house project. Mr. DD. is cringing at that statement. He made me promise that I would not tear up or start another house project until the bedroom was 100% complete.
Are you ready?
Ok, let me refresh your memory on how this thing looked before I kicked the baby, I mean the youngest son, to the attic bedroom. You can see by the photo, I did not clean it to take the picture.
Here is a quick recap of what was done: You can click on each of the links below to see more details of that project.
Clutter control – I moved the youngest up to the attic bedrooms
Painted the ceilings, trim, and walls.
Painted the Headboard.
Painted the remaining bedroom furniture and the Headboard again!
Stripped and Stained the Doors –
Made a wall hook out of an old Window –
Hard wired the Hanging Swag Light –
As you can see, I have a lot to share with you. 
I wanted to share the completed project before I share the small project details. I want to show that the room is done even if it takes me 2 months to post the details!
In all honesty, this should have never taken me 9 months to complete, but it took a back seat to life, blogging and the projects that I paint for the shop. Another huge delay was the furniture, I kept changing my mind on colors and finishes and I ran into some small challenges and I just kept avoiding doing the project! Sometimes picking the paint finish for the furniture is the hardest part, harder than painting. I promise a bedroom makeover does not take this long unless you want it to!
This is the first room you see when you walk up the steps to the second floor. Now, I can smile instead of sighing! I smile because it looks great and it is finally complete.
It was well worth the time and headaches -self-induced as Mr. DD. calls them.
My boys told me that it is the nicest room in the house. This is a blessing and a curse to someone like me. This tells me that the rest of my house is not up to par and it all needs a makeover.
It is hard to pick a favorite project in this room because I love so many of the details.
What is your favorite thing about my Guest Bedroom Makeover?
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Paige says
I love EVERYTHING! Especially your light fixture. I’ve been searching for something similar. Mind sharing where you purchased it?
Designed Decor says
Paige, So sorry not to have the light fixture link in my post. Here is the link about the light https://designeddecor.com/hard-wire-light-fixture/. Thanks for asking!
Lauren Gautreau says
Where did you find the accent pillows and coral sheets? I absolutely love this!
Designed Decor says
Lauren, The coral sheets were from Target and the pillows were from Decor Steals. I am not sure if either are still available in those colors!
April says
Where can I get the window curtain and how did you
hang???
Designed Decor says
April, I made the valances and you can read all about them and how I hung them on this post – http://wp.me/p30WfZ-31v
Thanks so much for asking!
Rebecca says
Is there any way you could link where you got that gorgeous bedding and also the color of the main coral frame?!(: I love that bedding and have been looking for a while for something beautiful but not super expensive!
Designed Decor says
Rebecca, I purchased the bedding from Bed, Bath and Beyond, unfortunately, it is discontinued, they only keep bedding for a season and they change it out. The paint is from Country Chic Paint and the color is full bloom. It is one of the best coral colors I have some across. http://www.countrychicpaint.com/pages/colors
Judy H. says
I adore the French accents in the room and I LOVE THE CORAL!!!!
Funky Junk Interiors says
Gorgeous! My eyes zoned right onto that lampshade… that is such a cool design! What a lucky guest! 🙂
Designed Decor says
Thanks Donna! Now to work on the other areas of the house, it never ends!
Randi @FrugElegance says
So warm & lovely! Every touch looks fabulous!
Designed Decor says
Thanks Randi!
Nikki @ Tikkido says
What an amazing guest room! Our guest room is where furniture goes to die; guests would feel much more welcome at your house. 😉
Designed Decor says
Nikki, I so understand the space where things go to die! I think we all have one of those spaces!
kathleen says
That coral color really pops! Love the towel rack and amenities for guests. It’s like a spa!
xoKathleen
Designed Decor says
Thanks Kathleen, I wanted people to feel welcome and comfortable when they stay!
Kris {Driven by Decor} says
Well I can see why it took you nine months – every little detail of that room is new and refreshed! Your guests are so lucky! 🙂
Designed Decor says
Kris, Thanks so much! It does look so refreshed!
Dianna L. says
love the colors and that light fixture!
Designed Decor says
Dianna, Thanks so much! I love how the colors turned out!
cynthiamurdoch says
What a transformation! I love the frames and I can’t believe the furniture refinishing! No wonder it took you six months@ Great job. You should be proud of you new room!
Designed Decor says
Thank you Cynthia! I am very happy how it turned out!
Jeanette says
Love, love, love the color scheme. I’m gearing up to redo my master and want to use grey on the walls and a darker grey comforter. I’ve got two schnauzers and I just know that if I used light grey that I would have a constant battle keeping it clean. You did a fantastic job on all the little details that go in to making a fabulous guest room. Are you accepting reservations yet? Bet they go fast!
Designed Decor says
Jeanette, come anytime! I love the grey. I have tans and green throughout my house so I am glad I changed up my color tones!
Amy | Canary Street Crafts says
So pretty! I love the furniture and the 3D frames are really neat!
Designed Decor says
Thanks Amy!
Susan says
So very lovely and welcoming, DeDe! Now I have to schedule a visit to come see you 🙂
Designed Decor says
Susan, you can come for a visit anytime! We can paint some furniture!