Cute, Budget-Friendly Guest Room

Surprise! I have a whole new room to share! This was actually a styling assignment for Sauder, for use on their blog and social media channels, but I thought I’d share it here too (because it’s pretty darn cute).

I’ll pull together a ‘get the look’ at the end of the post. The style here is a little more on trend than the rest of my home with the white on white, boho fringe pillow, and mod lamps, so this was a fun space to work on! I approached it as I would for a client, creating a budget-friendly guest room.

The attic’s roofline makes this a tricky space. The only options for turning this into a bedroom would be a pair of twin-sized beds, one on either side under the eaves (which I adore), or a larger bed directly in front of the window. In this case, I would be incorporating a queen-sized bed, so that set the layout. I liked the way this headboard mimicked the angles of the room, and the perforated metal lets line shine through — a must if you’re going to block a good portion of the only natural light source.

Also, a note on safety! I installed window guards on the third floor’s lowest windows. I don’t love the bars, but I feel better knowing they’re there.

There’s a little more headroom on the other side, but it’s a small space. There is no closet, so a small dresser is kept empty — ready for guests. An armoire or chifforobe would be a nice alternative if you host frequently and want to offer some hanging space, or you could bring in a freestanding garment rack. A little accent chair and side table fill the corner on the other side.

Instead of a pair of nightstands, there is an upholstered bench on one side, standing in as a luggage rack. It also works well at the foot of the bed — the usual placement in a bedroom.

The Moroccan rug was from my trip to Marrakech a couple of years ago. The wall-to-wall carpet in the room was nothing special, but it’s neutral with a low pile, so layering a rug on top works well. The walls, bedding, and curtains are all in white, and that long pillow makes the bed, perfectly playing off of the subtle embroidered pattern of the duvet cover and shams.

Be our guest! Be our guest!

Get the Look

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1. Viabella Queen Headboard and Footboard — $200 each, plus bed frame

2. Open Market Pillow — $128

3. International Lux Night Stand — $140

4. Round Sorrento Mirror (similar) — $200

5. White Grommet Curtains — $20

6. Erin Gregory, Blooms III — $189

7. Viabella Accent Bench — $155

8. Collins Brass Sconce — $64

9. Embroidered Diamon Duvet Cover and Shams — $80 (queen)

10. International Lux Accent Storage Chest — $245

11. Gold Desk Clock — $15

12. Metal Table Lamp — $43

13. Faux Fiddle Leaf Fig with Pot — $295

14. International Lux Round Side Table — $80

15. Maya Accent Chair — $155

16. Brushstrokes Throw Pillow — $22

17. Vintage Luggage — price varies

18. Marrakech Inverted Zigzag Wool Rug (similar) — $552 (7’6″ x 9’6″)