June 05, 2007
Oh, and one more thing....
Ok. Need a little help here.
Normally I'm very sure of what I want. I know what I like and it's pretty easy. Well, finding it isn't but knowing is.
ANYway.......my guest room. I can't figure out what to do with it.
Let me give you a few details. They'll come in handy at the end.
The bed? Black iron.
The floor? Wood. Oak
The walls. White. No option.
Small. Small. Small.
So.....I need things to "flow". My living room will be sage green with a creamy light tan and a hint of soft yellow. The dining room is a dark green and cream with this beautiful moroccan spice red making brief appearances. The kitchen is the same as the dining room. My room is red, with tan and black accents.
What the hell can I do in that guest room so it looks like it goes with the rest of the house. You go right by it if you're using the bathroom and I don't like to shut rooms off.
Oh, and there's another glitch. I want it gender neutral. I HATE flowery bedspreads in my home. Like 'em in others. Just not mine. I'm not into "gimmicks". No wild patterns, no shells, no palm trees. Simple, understated elegance.
So - here's where you come in. While I'm out honing the skills of my trade, I would really appreciate any suggestions you could offer. Seriously - I've been on all the websites - Bed Bath & Beyond, Linen's N Things, Penny's, Macy's - I don't see anything I like. I'm just stumped.
Can ya help a girl out? Please.........
Posted by Tammi at June 5, 2007 05:06 AM | TrackBackSounds like yer like me and like shades of green, so do what I did with Critter's room initially
Bamboo print comforter, various bits of fake vine's on the headboard footboard, and decoration of a woodsy sort.
I may be saying that wrong heh :P
Posted by: BloodSpite at June 5, 2007 07:59 AMBlack and wood, very traditional yet modern. They go good together.
You could draw the green into the room with a comforter and/or curtains.
If you can't paint the walls you could always material the walls.
Seen it done on the shows and it looks cool. Using curtain rods or just stapling the material to the wall, bunch in the right places and wa-la, instant wall color.
I would go with a suttal pattern on the comforter, maybe something with greens and creams and yellows in it.
Posted by: Quality Weenie at June 5, 2007 11:20 AMFill it with leather bondage furniture.
Posted by: Graumagus at June 5, 2007 01:38 PMTan and Black.
Posted by: stacy lee at June 5, 2007 04:09 PMhttp://www.potterybarn.com/gift/thm/thmbde/index.cfm
Just a few thoughts. Enjoy Ohio!
purple is always nice.......LOL
Posted by: Carmen at June 6, 2007 07:03 AMHey, I'm here for the party, just passing my the guest room on my way to the bathroom.
You don't mind if I leave this sweating beverage glass here on the nice wood floor without a coaster, do you?
Hey, I'm here for the party, just passing by the guest room on my way to the bathroom.
You don't mind if I leave this sweating beverage glass here on the nice wood floor without a coaster, do you?
Seriously, some green-styled photos or wall-hangings with black frames might tie it in with the rest of the house.
(Sorry about the Reddi-Whip on the bedspread)
Posted by: Roses at June 6, 2007 03:37 PM