From Nightmare to Dream Bedroom Makeover

Welcoming Guest Bedroom Ideas kellyelko.com

I’ve been decking and trimming and baking and wrapping …

My house is holiday ready …

even my guest room has gotten a revamp with the most amazing affiiliate vintage-style bed known to man.

Love this black vintage style bed kellyelko.com

Remember when I turned my attic guest room into an office?

Since I never set foot in there, the dust bunnies were multiplying so I decided to turn it back into a guest room …

but this time, I was determined to turn it into a dream instead of a nightmare.

 

When I spotted this gorgeous, vintage style vintage style metal bed, I may have shed a tear of happiness!

Now my guest room screams, “make yourself comfortable and stay as long as you want (within reason).”

The cowhide rug with metallic flecks gives it a modern touch and a textured matelesse bedspread and wool throw from HomeGoods add texture and color.

Cozy guest bedroom with a gorgeous vintage style bed kellyelko.com

Welcoming Guest Bedroom Ideas

1) Comfortable bedding (think layers), extra pillows, throws (I’m in the process of choosing a fluffy duvet)

2) books

3) good lighting (to read those books)

4) water – set out a pitcher (I use a cocktail shaker) with fresh water and a couple of glasses

5) alarm clock

6) mirror – to check for spinach in their teeth

7) storage – keep at least one dresser drawer empty and some room in the closet

8) pizazz – put your stamp on the room by adding fun seasonal touches, flowers and punches of color

Love this bed - it's got the look of an antique! kellyelko.com

Love the brass pharmacy style lamp and the vintage typewriter table as a nightstand kellyelko.com

Antique style bed - love the striped bedding too kellyelko.com

Such a fun idea - set out water for overnight guests in a cocktail shaker! kellyelko.com

Cozy attic bedroom with charm kellyelko.com

Love this little bedroom nook and the harlequin pattern chair (and Cheers pillow)! kellyelko.com

Guest room dresser TV stand - love the vintage style TV kellyelko.com

Antique shoe form remote control holder! kellyelko.com

Love this antique architectural piece turned into a mirror kellyelko.com

Beautiful bedroom - love the cozy striped flannel sheets kellyelko.com
Love this vintage style iron bed - look at the footboard! kellyelko.com
Vintage style iron bed can mix with any design style kellyelko.com

I’m getting sleepy.

Think I’ll take a nap.

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  1. It looks great! I love the vintage ornaments in the clear vase!:)

    I peeped the 55 downing street site, and I love the VALETTI 2-TIER NICKEL PLATED CUPCAKE STAND! very cool!!

    Thank you for the chance to win!! Happy Holidays!

    Joey

  2. There isn’t anything in that room that I don’t absolutely LOVE. That brick wall with the funky mirror and that BED. Wow. 55 Downing has so many things that I could use in my country style home, but the UTTERMOST ELLSWORTH 29″ WIDE AGED WALL CLOCK would look great in my kitchen : ) One question: when can I come stay in that fabulous guest bedroom : ) Happy holidays!!

  3. I love the Uttermost Argento Champagne Silver Clock, but then again, there were so many lovely things it’s hard to choose! : )
    The items on the Holiday sales event are just TOO tempting to pass up.
    Thanks Kelly for sharing with us. Your guest room looks so cozy!

  4. Loved the site! So many things were calling me, like the pale pink glass trumpet vase, to place my pink birthday roses in…Thank you for the introduction, and the opportunity to win!

  5. I can’t say everything right? I’m going to pick the BLAIR FAWN LARGE KIDNEY SOFA because I miss our kidney sofa so much and it’s beautiful!

  6. I just saw their awesome wall paper and pretty sure I will be stuck on that page all day trying to decide where I want to put it!
    Hugs,
    karin

  7. I love that bed! It is so similar to the one my parents had…Mom painted it a dark purple and I thought it was so cool! Memories…
    At 55 Jump street…any of the bedding would make me happy and loved the vintage style ornaments!

  8. I am looking for a new coffee table, and I like the Lido Wrought Iron cocktail table, even if it is a little too long for my space. Lots of pretty things!

  9. Just went back to find the ornaments (pictured on the table) and apparently they aren’t for sale 🙁 New favorite thing is the gun metal grey clutch! But seriously, it could be anything in the catalog!

  10. On 55 Downing Street I can’t live without the clear end table I’ve been looking for for months–so glad I waited for just the right contemporary acrylic accent piece to go between a light brown and a black leather reading chairs in our predominantly Mission style living room. So excited–I will be ordering it as soon as I get home to confirm the measurements. Thanks for the tip!

    CLARENCE CLEAR MAGAZINE RACK ACCENT TABLE

  11. How do you choose what you can’t live without when everything is so beautiful at 55 Downing …amazing site….thanks for the tip and the opportunity!!!t I really do love the cake plate with the crystals…, lots of goodies, oh my!!!

  12. Oh wow, AND I just found the glass bathroom shelves I’ve been looking for as well–hooray!

    PEACOCK 4.75″X18″ BRUSHED STEEL FLOATING GLASS SHELF

  13. Oh Wow, thanks for sharing about 55 Downing St.. I’m drooling over their sofas. Your guest room is so inviting, has everything a guest would love!!

  14. I LOVE your website – and LOVE LOVE the guest room……. I checked out 55 Downing (for the first time) and it’s great! I especially love all the tabletop serving pieces, layered cake and dessert plates and such! Now I want to throw a party!

    Thanks for sharing and the opportunity to win.

  15. Wow, Kelly! An awesome giveaway, thank you! As a gardener, I’m a bit partial to the statues and planters, but I also like the lanterns and bell jars. I don’t instagram, so I hope my one entry is lucky !!

  16. Well, crud, I got so excited about the giveaway that I didn’t tell you how much I like the guest room. I really like the small red travel case as a pretty red accent for the holiday!

  17. Thank you for hooking me up with 55 Downing Street website! I had to sign up for all their news, offers, etc. I can see numerous items I need, but tis the season for giving & my needed queen size bed must wait. Thank you, now off to do a little gift shopping!

  18. I love their Shaylene sideboard for my entryway! I’ve been looking for something along the same lines (height and style)

  19. I am TOTALLY digging the bed… May have to get one for MY attic guest room! As far as 55 Downing goes… After drooling through 12 pages of GORGEOUS, well-priced tufted furniture it was almost impossible to choose just one thing! I finally narrowed my choice down to a pair of “Cora Natural Line Accent Chairs” to go with my newest thrift store score- a navy/ivory gingham couch! Thanks for the post and the cool giveaway!

  20. Thanks for the recommendation to 55 Downing Street! So many incredible things, but I’m drooling over that Cloud Velvet Chaise Lounge! Absolutely perfectly luxe!!

  21. Your guest room looks awesome!
    I shopped around on 55 Downing Street, and loved so many things – especially the Arnau Birdsong Sea Mist Reclaimed Gray Armchair.
    Looking forward to seeing your work on instagram! 🙂

  22. I’m following both 55 Downing Street and Lamps Plus on instagram! Can I have one of everything at 55 Downing Street? What a great find…thank you so much for sharing. I love their area white sheepskin rugs! Beautiful!

  23. I went to 55 Downing Street and was surprised at all the cake and cupcake stands. I could choose any of them. My Christmas party is desserts and you never have enough stands!

  24. I am following 55 Downing Street on Facebook and Instagram. Am also following Lamps Plus on Instagram.

    I absolutely love everything about your guest room. Also thank you for introducing me to 55 Downing Street!

  25. I really need a new comforter set for my room and one with a bit of color! I think the Plaza 3 Piece Cotton Sateen Duvet Set might do the trick – King size!

  26. I love this store, I absolutely adore the Lauren Taupe Linen headboard, their is so many choices. Wow.
    Thank you!

  27. Following you now 55downingstreet on Instagram! Love the mirrors, accent tables and plush seating! My family and I have lived overseas in Kenya for 17 years and moving back home in Aug (but we have a US address). Like starting over from scratch, as we can’t carry our belongings over the sea…Too expensive! So loving your give away! Thanks for the chance to win and opening me up to your shop! Blessings to you!

  28. I REALLY LIKE THE WAY YOUR ROOM TURNED ESPECIALLY LIKE THE ADDED TOUCH OF THE DEER PILLOW W/THE FLANNEL PLAID NECK SCARF. HOPPING OVER TO 55 DOWNING STREET I REALLY LIKED THE KENNEDY LEATHER SETTEE; IT WOULD GO WITH MY LEATHER SET AND I AM WANTING TO GET RID OF THE ENTERTAINMENT SET AND I WOULD HAVE A FULL WALL TO FILL THIS WOULD BE THE STARTING PIECE. THANKS FOR A CHANCE TO WIN.

  29. Oh man! Found the perfect counter stools! Powell metal and wood counter stools to be exact! Love them and need 4 of them at my house right now. I would love to win the shopping spree.

  30. i follow and get emails from lamps plus, as a matter of fact i am waiting to order a chandelier { a twelve light aged bronze hand blown tulip glass up} for above my dining table.

  31. I love the grey couch and rug in your living room or is that from 55 DOWNING STREET? Where ever its from i love it

  32. Any of the lovely leather arm chairs could come live at my house! The KENNEDY or the CHILI PEPPER one—mmmmm

    Sure there are lots of other things on there I would love as well!

  33. I am soooo in love with the vanities. White, espresso, white, espresso! Oh, it must be a double. I have to get my measuring tape. I hope I have room for the 90 inches but 72 may do. But then there is the furniture, the accessories. Nope I am truly in love with the vanities!

  34. The Amish benches, the Carolyn and McKenna sofas, and the Uttermost antique keyboard wall art! Love!

    And your room looks fabulous! The bed is definitely perfect. I think I would visit and not want to leave…and that totally sounds creepy lol

  35. I love how you mix everything up…..I am always inspired to do things I wouldn’t have done in my decor after visiting your home. I love that bed and the mirror on the brick wall is to die for.

    I am so in love with the Robin 3 light iron and mercury glass candelabra. That is so funky. I am diggin that baby.

  36. OH my goodness. That BED, that is what I cannot live without. That bed frame is so pretty and we are currently looking into upgrading our son into a full. That bedframe would be great in a boy’s room.

  37. I’ve been longing for a globe! Now that I’ve seen their globes, I want more than one. Thanks for your sharing!

  38. I am in love with the Navy chair with the silver nailhead trim. It is in the luxe collection. That would look beautiful in my bedroom! Beautiful!

  39. I am loving the Margaret Spindle Bed. I love being able to see it in your room. I am looking for a bed for my son’s room which also serves as a guest room (he is in college). If I were making a purchase that bed would be it. I had fun looking at the web site. So many great items.
    Thank you for sharing and for the giveaway. Your room is cozy and gorgeous.

  40. 55 Downing Street not only has a tempting name but they also have tempting wares that are very lovely for house and home ! I would choose their Champion Red Willow Picnic Basket ! During the Summer and Autumn months , I will often grab my 3 children and husband for an impromptu picnic . We hike a short distance up the hill behind our house . It’s always filled with the best memories ! I think this picnic basket would help me have all the needed supplies right on hand ..making the picnics easier and even more fun !!!!

  41. I’ve searching for the perfect coffee table and I would LOVE “Leick Furniture Solid Wood Glass Top Round Coffee Table” as it would fit & go perfectly!!

  42. Your guest room looks very inviting! I checked out 55 Downing Street’s site and would love to have the “Avery Metal & Wood Rolling Tea Cart”. 🙂

  43. You had me at the HomeBelle Margaret Full Brown Spindle Bed!!! I can’t believe the price is so reasonable! (And, I like your chippy white mirror on the brick wall!!!) Thank you for the opportunity to win!

  44. Wonderful selection of throw pillows. I’d definitely have to get some new ones! Great giveaway. Thank you for the opportunity to win! 🙂

  45. What a lovely bed. I love the simple garland & tree in the space. Simple with such character! Thank you for sharing! Merry Christmas to you & your family!

  46. I absolutely love everything tufted & velvet so my favorite pick would be the Barrister black velvet sofa!! Drool! So beautiful!!!

  47. I love the vintage, steampunk style of the Howard Miller Allentown 21 1/2″ Round Rusted Wall Clock at 55downingstreet.com. I was not familiar with the company and now I love their stuff. Thanks for the opportunity to
    win! Unfortunately I do not have an Instagram account, but I am following them on Facebook.

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