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Guest Bedroom Refresh

Room Makeovers + Design Plans

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Last month I shared my dining room makeover (round 2), the first room I changed when we moved in to our home nearly three years ago. Today, I’m going to share the refresh of our guest bedroom, which was the second room I updated after we moved in.

To give a little background on the space, it was very beige when we moved in. You can see in the first photo below that it was by no means offensive. Just a very blank slate for us to add some character. The second photo below shows the reveal once I got my hands on it!

Guest bedroom makeover before and after photos from Life on Virginia Street.

As you can see, the room changed quite a bit within a few months. But, since that time, so has my personal style in the time since I shared that reveal.

The biggest issue I had was decorating around the bold blue headboard. Obviously I love the color (given that my summer throw pillows were a similar hue), but with the color being on such a “permanent” fixture, it was hard to make any other changes, seasonally or just on a whim. I’ve ultimately decided I need to be more of a neutral-furniture-girl and then use bolder color more sparingly in accessories like throw pillows, throws, art, etc.

I also had fallen out of love with the wood bead chandelier in this space. It was too small for the room and something just felt “off” to me with it in this space.

Other than that, I was still in love with the board and batten grid wall we had installed a few years back and the other elements in the room. The roman shades were still perfectly functional and easy to decorate around and the bench added some additional seating to the space.

Following are the changes I’ve made:

I ended up finding this tan linen wingback bed and it is everything I had pictured for this space. Overall it just feels so much more substantial in the room (without taking up any more space). The headboard part of the new Kirkland’s bed & bath collection that launched in August. They have so many beautiful items and the collection is mostly stone, gold, aqua and navy (all my favorites), and they have lots of new products that incorporate a hint of metallic. I’m loving this fresher feel. I also picked up this gold orb that you saw in my recent fall home tour.

Here is the new headboard with the same bedding and pillows I had previously.

Guestroom wingback bed with white linens and green and blue accents.

A close-up shot of those beautiful wings and the nailhead trim:

Detail shot of the wingback linen headboard with nailhead accents.

For those with a good eye, you’ll also notice I got a gorgeous new light as well! It definitely fits the space a lot better and adds a bit of bling to an otherwise fairly bland space.

Ultimately, I’ll probably move the mirror somewhere else in our house  because it blends a bit to much for me right now. I ended up buying this gorgeous mirror (that is also a crazy good price for the size) but when I tested it out, it doesn’t quite fit the space between the ceiling and headboard so I’ll have to use it elsewhere in our room.

Fun rope and bronze mirror is perfect for any room.
Rope and Bronze Mirror

Because the bed is so versatile, I thought it would be fun to style the bed with pillows I had on hand (inserting this metallic linen and gold stud pillow occasionally as well). Here is the headboard with some of my current pillows from other rooms and the ghosts of pillows past 😉 I had actually set aside some fabric from my fabric store to make some new pillows, but at the end of the day, I quickly realized I had plenty already on hand!

Changing the throw pillows on the bed has a huge impact. It's a simple way to change up the color scheme. Wingback Linen Bed - Life On Virginia Street

See what I mean by needing neutral furniture? I love my throw pillows entirely too much! And this headboard provides the perfect backdrop for any of the looks I want to go with (suddenly, I’m secretly yearning for Christmas so I can play around with holiday bedding, something I’ve never done in the past). And for those that have asked how I store all my pillows – the secret is that I actually use the same pillows at any given time, I just hang the pillow covers in a closet. So, they actually take up very little storage. Needless to say, this little photoshoot took some time unzipping and re-stuffing over and over!

My favorite was hard to pick, but in person I really loved the look of the pillows from our living room that I used for the last few years. They had gone into storage recently for my summer and fall looks, so I loved seeing them again, used in a new space!

I love the green pillows--they're so fresh and inviting. They go perfectly with the sprig of hydrangeas on the nightstand.

Do you have a favorite look out the six I shared? Are you more of a neutral furniture type as well?

I’ll likely be making a few more changes in the space and will keep you updated along the way. But for now, it was the perfect refresh for this little guest room of ours!

It's amazing how you can style one headboard six ways by simply changing out the throw pillows.

A big thank you goes out to Kirkland’s for sponsoring this post. As always, I only share products and brands with my readers that I truly love and think you will love as well! Kirkland’s also provided me with a giftcard to purchase some items I loved from their store – the rest I purchased on my own.

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  1. Kim says

    September 10, 2015 at 6:56 am

    Love your new look! I have just pulled out my sewing machine and am starting to sew pillows. You have been an inspiration to me! I read your tutorials and would love to know where you get your pillow inserts. I read about using IKEA ones, bought their 20×20 only to find after sewing the covers that they are more like 18×18. Like you, I love a full fat pillow. I read your blog every day and love seeing your home. On a side note..I live in Raleigh North Carolina….moved here 5 years ago from Omaha! Omah has a special place in my heart, I love that city

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  2. Rachel Paxton says

    September 10, 2015 at 8:27 am

    It’s gorgeous, Sarah!! I’ve been contemplating a very similar headboard for our guest room… Now I’m sure!

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  3. Anonymous says

    September 10, 2015 at 8:36 am

    Great post!! Loved all the looks i was wondering where i can find such beautiful pillows and also the white duvet?

    My bedroom has a taupe headboard, espresso night stands and golden shades side lamps. I had gotten a bedding in taupe and white but felt it was to blank any ideas to make it pop

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  4. Farah says

    September 10, 2015 at 9:11 am

    Great post!!
    Where can i find these pillows?!
    They are gorgeous!!

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  5. Jenna says

    September 10, 2015 at 10:11 am

    The headboard is gorgeous!! And I had no idea Kirkland’s even had headboards!

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  6. Doni says

    September 10, 2015 at 10:17 am

    Love it all! I am interested in the fabric for the green/lime/blue leafy pillows as well.

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  7. Caitlin @ The Delighted Dwelling says

    September 10, 2015 at 10:59 am

    Love all the new looks! So fun to be able to easily switch out the pillows and change up the whole look!

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  8. linda(burlap+blue) says

    September 10, 2015 at 11:13 am

    This space is AMAZING! Love that bed and bench. Such a great makeover!

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  9. Chelsea says

    September 10, 2015 at 11:23 am

    oh I love that headboard and your styling is perfection! I’m excited about this new collection from Kirklands – I have to go check out what other beautiful bed and bath stuff they have!

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  10. Christy @ 11 Magnolia Lane says

    September 10, 2015 at 11:32 am

    Beautiful–I certainly have pillow envy now. 🙂

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  11. Abby @ Just a Girl and Her Blog says

    September 10, 2015 at 11:33 am

    This is so gorgeous, Sarah! I love the changes! That headboard is amazing, and you are the queen of pattern mixing with those pillows! 🙂

    ~Abby =)

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  12. Wendy says

    September 10, 2015 at 1:03 pm

    Can you tell me (I tried the website) how wide in inches the winged part of the bed is? I am contemplating this look but turning my bed sideways and having this be against the wall. I love it, but need to make sure my full bed will fit (76 inches) the king headboard (84 inches)? TIA!

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  13. Debbie says

    September 10, 2015 at 1:41 pm

    I love all your pillow covers! The headboard is super nice and I agree with having neutral colors for big items and adding colors from accessories. I can also see orange, browns, dark green on those pillow covers for Fall colors and then red and aqua for Christmas colors. I’m getting ready to sew some mustard colored pillow covers for some Fall theme in our living room.

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  14. April Hoff says

    September 10, 2015 at 3:04 pm

    SOOO pretty, Sarah! I love the six different pillow configurations! Amazing bed too!

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  15. Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says

    September 10, 2015 at 3:52 pm

    I absolutely adore this room! And the way you designed that wall!

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  16. Chelsea G. says

    September 10, 2015 at 5:49 pm

    I love all the different pillow combinations! I will definitely be checking out Kirklands…I didn’t realize they had cute stuff like the headboard!

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  17. Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says

    September 10, 2015 at 9:23 pm

    It looks great! And I love all 6 looks. I’m in the market for a new headboard — I’ll have to check out Kirkland’s!

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  18. Ashley @ Simply Designing says

    September 10, 2015 at 10:57 pm

    SO beautiful!

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  19. Jen @ Migonis Home says

    September 11, 2015 at 12:56 pm

    Adore that headboard and love the pillows you paired it with! 🙂

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  20. Lisa says

    September 11, 2015 at 1:44 pm

    I would love to know where you got your bench at the foot of your bed?

    All of the pillows look great!

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  21. Nikki @ Tikkido says

    September 11, 2015 at 5:39 pm

    Wow, gorgeous! Our guest room is basically where old furniture goes to die. 😉

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  22. Heather |The Decor Fix says

    September 11, 2015 at 10:18 pm

    I’m with ya’ on the big pieces being neutral and powerful punches of color used in pillows and artwork. That’s always been my go-to style formula. Lately I’ve been toying with the idea of a bolder upholstered piece (like a gorgeous emerald love seat I have my eye on) but I’m afraid I’ll feel like you with the blue headboard…limited.

    Sigh…if only we could be like Samantha on Bewitched, twinkle our nose and magically change our furniture color at every whim:)

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  23. Amy says

    September 12, 2015 at 8:24 am

    I love your beautiful guest room re-do and the versatility it now provides to change pillows and decor in and out. I loved your dining room re-do as well and recently bought the round Kirkland’s mirror to use in our dining room b/c I was inspired by your round mirror-like you said it’s a great price for the size. I was in the store a few days ago our local Kirkland’s and the mirror was on sale for $39.99. You can search for in-store coupons on the web or there is an app for Kirkland’s “Spin to Win” where you click on the wheel and get a coupon to use for that day to possibly save even more. We also just finished painting our dining room yesterday and love the color Silver Drop-inspired by your dining room! You’ve done such a great job making your house beautiful!

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  24. amy @ one artsy mama says

    September 12, 2015 at 9:40 am

    Wow, looks awesome! I am so in need of a headboard…

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  25. Cee says

    February 6, 2016 at 8:50 pm

    Hello. Beautiful room. Can you tell me where you purchased your night table please. Thank you

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    • Sarah says

      February 8, 2016 at 9:58 am

      Thanks – it’s actually an IKEA Rast that I updated with paint, stain and new hardware.

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  26. Jill says

    March 8, 2016 at 6:20 pm

    Beautiful Sarah!! I love this neutral style and have been looking for a beautiful print fabric to make pillows for my living room. I love the colors and floral print pillows in the last photo (your favorite, the pillows from your living room). They are perfect!Please, please can you tell me where I can find it?!! Thanks so much for sharing!

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    • Sarah says

      March 13, 2016 at 7:25 pm

      Thank you so much! The floral is P Kaufman’s St. Thomas Parrott. It has the prettiest colors! I think you can find it several places online and it is fairly reasonably priced 🙂

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