Now that I’ve let you all in my not-so-little secret, I feel like I can finally talk about my upcoming plans for my guest room/office.
We have a four bedroom house, which naturally has a master bedroom and then three smaller bedrooms. One is Miss A’s bedroom and the other two rooms have been functioning as guest bedrooms/office/overflowing storage closets. No, I will not show you pictures, because it’s baaaa-aaad in one of the rooms. 
I knew that when the day came that we had baby #2, then one of the bedrooms would be turned into a nursery and we would be down to one guest bedroom/office/storage closet. And I’ve been mulling this situation over since we moved into the house more than 2 years ago. Which room would be a baby’s room and which would we keep for guests and the office?
Well, I finally figured it all out months ago, but haven’t really felt like I should go ahead and pull the trigger on either one. These are the two remaining rooms with the original builder’s beige flat paint on the wall. So, of course, we’ll be painting both rooms at some point!
Since we don’t know the sex of the new baby yet, I’m holding off on the nursery for now. But I can go ahead and get started on the guest room/office!
I want to make the room fun and pretty feminine, since it is my office space. I need to have lots of storage space since I’m losing the closet in the nursery. And I need to have a desk and a bed for guests. I’m really considering going with a day bed and a pull out trundle bed. We don’t have guests very often, but when we do, I think it will meet the needs of those who stay here.
Here’s a view of how the room looks currently, minus all of the paperwork all over the place at the moment. Life has been a little crazy lately!
I know this room probably looks fine just the way it is, but I wanted to paint the walls and just do something a little more fun and fresh.
The inspiration for my room makeover starter with fabric. And then I had to pick paint colors.
I don’t know about you, but I LOVE walking into a paint store and seeing all of the amazing possibilities. It can be overwhelming, though, especially if paint is your first color choice in a room.
TIP: I highly recommend picking out fabric first and then taking a sample with you to pick out your paint. It works much better that way!
Ace Hardware recently released their new amazing line of Valspar paint and The Paint Studio. I am loving so many of their new colors. {You can now browse through them online. Love, love this!} The Paint Studio is user-friendly and has a beauty boutique feel to it with pull out drawers of mood-inspired palettes. There are four different boutique collections: Luxe, Cozy, Carefree and Serene.
I was naturally drawn to the Serene collection, which I thought complimented some of my fabric choices that I brought into the store that day.
After much consideration, I selected three colors to test out from the Serene boutique collection: Pool Tile, Whisper Softly and Cool Sea Air.
I purchased a sample pint of each to take home and test for $4.99/each. I’ll be testing them out on the walls pretty soon!
Isn’t is amazing how you can completely change the look and feel of a room with just fabric, paint and a few accessories? Love it!
And now I want to hear from you which color combination you like the best!
Pool & Coral Guest Bedroom/Office Inspiration Board
Sources:
Pool Tide 410Q from Ace Hardware’s Valspar Collection
Premier Prints Ozbourne Coral/White Fabric from Online Fabric Store
IKEA Billy/Besta DIY shelving from Centsational Girl
Hope 3-Drawer Nightstand, Light Blue from One Kings Lane (event ended)
Clear Glass Prism Pentagon Ceiling Light from Shades of Light
Annabelle Mid-Century Modern Coral Linen Chair from Lamps Plus
Brimnes Daybed from IKEA
Matelasse Duvet Cover and Shams from Pottery Barn
Jiti Moroccan Blue Pillow from Hayneedle
Coral Quilted Pillow Sham from Layla Grace
French Gray Linen Pillow from One Kings Lane (event ended)
White Lilac Flower Arrangement from Hayneedle
Coral Modernist Bowl from West Elm
Bedford Desk Set from Pottery Barn
Carson Table Lamp from Joss & Main
Coral Zig Zag Basket from One Kings Lane (event ended)
X-Back Antiqued White Side Chair from Overstock
Juliaca Ikat Pillow from Hayneedle
Fuchsia & Green Guest Bedroom/Office Inspiration Board
Sources:
Whisper Softly 401Q from Ace Hardware’s Valspar Collection
Braemore Sakura White Tea Fabric from Online Fabric Store
IKEA Billy/Besta DIY shelving from Centsational Girl
Brimnes Daybed from IKEA
Matelasse Duvet Cover and Shams from Pottery Barn
Bedford Desk Set from Pottery Barn
Clear Glass Prism Pentagon Ceiling Light from Shades of Light
Linen Fabric Chair from Hayneedle
Fergano Lime Throw Pillow from Hayneedle
Dark Pink Linen Pillow from One Kings Lane (event ended)
Pink Bamboo Pillow from Zinc Door
Organic Green Night Stand – DIY
Emlyn Basket from Crate & Barrel
Lanzo Green Pillow from Crate & Barrel
Paris Oak Dining Chair from Layla Grace
Cool Sea Air Guest Bedroom/Office Inspiration Board
Sources:
Cool Sea Air 423Q from Ace Hardware’s Valspar Collection
Waverly Damask Duet Robins Egg Fabric from Online Fabric Store
IKEA Billy/Besta DIY shelving from Centsational Girl
Brimnes Daybed from IKEA
Matelasse Duvet Cover and Shams from Pottery Barn
Bedford Desk Set from Pottery Barn
Clear Glass Prism Pentagon Ceiling Light from Shades of Light
Linen Fabric Chair from Hayneedle
Paris Oak Dining Chair from Layla Grace
Emlyn Basket from Crate & Barrel
Carson Table Lamp from Joss & Main
Juliaca Ikat Pillow from Hayneedle
Young America All Seasons Nightstand {no link}
Fresh American Mingled Light Blue Pillow from Dash & Albert
Blue Linen Pillow from Wisteria
I can’t wait to get the paint samples up on the walls to see them in the room. You always test out a color before painting a whole room. Trust me. I’m already leaning toward one color, but I’ll wait until I see them all in action before deciding.
But first, I want to hear from you! Which color combo is your favorite??
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