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12 years ago
Houzzers so graciously helped me improve my guestroom last year. I still haven't made the headboard, but it's on my to-do list this summer. I didn't care for the comforter, but it was somewhat new at the time. Well, one of my daughter's friends spilled blue nail polish on the comforter and ruined it. This comforter is no longer available. So, now's my chance to get something I like, but I'm not sure what would look best in the room. The dresser is a restored antique and I'd like for whatever I get to look good with it. And, the drapes must stay. They were custom made by my mother.

I like the idea of a quilt. Would either of these work with the pillows? Or am I destined to replace the pillows, too, if I go with a quilt?

Comments (83)

  • 12 years ago
    You have a very pretty bedroom, Jennifer! I love the wall color.

    Thanks for the pics. How did you mount your headboard? Is it mounted to the bed or the wall?
  • 12 years ago
    It's mounted to the bed. My husband used 2x4's. If it isn't seen it doesn't have to be pretty :)
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    We made a head board for a guest room in the lower level and did the same philosophy as Jennifer.......if ya can't see it, who cares!!! Also did the cut wood and foam and glue and fabric. Soooo easy and fast and looks nice when finished.
  • 12 years ago
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    Jennifer and abbyjean, where does the bottom of your headboard sit? i.e. does it go behind the mattress or does it "sit" on the mattress?

    I haven't made the headboard yet because I want my husband to cut the board shorter. I showed him this pic of a headboard and that's how he cut it...all the way to the floor. I don't have enough fabric to cover it. This is the shape, though, and I won't be doing nailhead trim. It will also have a much lower profile since it's in front of the window.
  • 12 years ago
    We put little wooden legs on it....just attached to the wood the foam was glued to....and those legs sit behind the frame.
  • 12 years ago
    My husband attached a 2x6 to the bedframe (lower) then attached the headboard to 2 2x4s with small brackets since the board wasn't super thick 5/8ths I think and this gave it more support using smaller screws. Then he just screwed the 2x4s into the 2x6 that was attached to the bedframe.
  • 12 years ago
    I really like Carolyn Albert-Kincl's idea of folding a quilt at the foot of the bed. I don't know why I didn't think to look on PB first before I ordered that other quilt. They have this quilt in taupe that looks like it would go with the drapes. What do you think about pairing these? Do you think my teal pillows would still look OK with them?
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Debbie, I like repeating the pillow color (teal) at the foot of the bed as you have so nicely done with the throw you have on the bed now. The repetition of the color at the head of the bed and the foot of the bed with the neutral white or cream in between is excellent.
  • 12 years ago
    They do have this quilt in ivory at PB. I can't decide which one I like better. I have become quite a PB fan, thanks to karemore and abbyjean!
  • 12 years ago
    That's pretty!
  • 12 years ago
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    I still like the quilt I originally ordered. I'm gong to wait until it arrives before I make any more decisions. We'll see how it works out when it arrives. I'll post more pics.
  • 12 years ago
    Your curtains are fantastic - old world looking and gorgeous. The comforter should not be shiny - simple cream, with non-shiny shams to match, would be beautiful.
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    Do not second guess yourself. You always make such good decisions and this one will be good, too. Anxious to see it in the room.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I like what you have going. A matte coverlet will provide great textural contrast to the shimmery fabrics and actually help them stand out more. I'd look at a matelasse like the one Debbie posted above. There is also one called Diamante in Ivory, available on Overstock. I'd probably stick to a simple, geometric pattern on the coverlet, given that your other textiles are fairly bold. Finally, had you ever considered painting just the wall behind the bed a different color? Maybe a yellow-green similar to the little owl on your nightstand? Just a thought.
  • 12 years ago
    I got the quilt in today and it's super thin. I think I'm going to keep it, though, and use it for a summer quilt. I'm going to order the PB quilt for winter. It's on clearance and at a good price right now. So, ivory or taupe?!?!?
  • 12 years ago
    A summer quilt is nice to have. SCORE.....a PB quilt on clearance? OMG!!! Is there taupe in the drapes?
  • 12 years ago
    Drapery fabric from the website...
  • 12 years ago
    Ivory would brighten up the space- you have a lot of taupe in the drapes as well as taupe in the sheers on the windows. The ivory keeps it looking fresh and bright.
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    I am soooo not good at this. Mrs. Wishy Washy says either one, as I think the taupe will tie in with what your mom did, but the white will work with the trim and door. And part of me thinks make the PB different than the summer one for new looks when you switch them out. Maybe darker for winter? But then again, white is nice when there are gray skies. See? No help at all.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I love the fabric of your drapes and that rich emerald color. A crisp ivory would look best. It will lighten up the room and make the emerald pop. I'm glad you went with a matte fabric, as I think that will be just the right contrast with the drapes and velvet throw pillows.
  • 12 years ago
    I ordered the ivory this morning. I may return the other one depending on how much shipping is. I should have ordered the PB quilt in the first place. Oh, well. I'm glad I'm not the only wishy washy one!
  • 12 years ago
    Sooo....the shams for the PB quilt came in today. After much consideration, I think I actually like the pattern and texture of the first quilt I ordered. It's from Joss & Main and less than half the price of the PB quilt, even on sale! Yay! Hopefully, I can clear my daughter's bathroom stuff out in the next week or so and get it on the bed!
  • 12 years ago
    Try to post this link on your living room site as Ann and Karemore want to scope out this room.
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    No pressure. My sister-in-law is coming to stay for a few days the day after my daughter and I get back from CA. The guestroom has been consumed by the contents of our daughter's bathroom since her bathroom remodel started. The remodel is almost complete and her toiletries are where they should be. No headboard, but the guestroom is useable. Whew!
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    Your SIL will love her room at your home and no worries about it on your big trip. The drapes make a lovely headboard right now anyway.
    Debbie thanked abbyjean
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    That looks great. I like how the teal throw blanket was laid across the bottom of the bed in the original picture- instead of the corner- keeping with the symmetrical look-just my silly two cents. Good job getting that quilt and now I want to check out Joss and Main for deals! Enjoy your sister-in-law!
  • 12 years ago
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    Thank you, chahakids. Done!

    I have had such good luck with Joss & Main. I have ordered a lot from them. I got the rug in my living from there then found it on Overstock for over $100 MORE! If you like vintage things, another great site is decorsteals.com. You can sign up for their daily deals. But, if you see something you like, order it quick because it goes fast.
  • 12 years ago
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    I love decorsteals, too, and just checked out their deal for today. I have several fun items from there that you just do not find anywhere else. I just need extra patience when I order from there as when they say it leaves their warehouse within 15 days, they mean 15 days and then the shipping time. Me? I want it now! LOL
  • 12 years ago
    LOL, abbyjean! Yes, you must be patient with decorsteals. It does take forever to get your order. I'm patiently waiting on a crate I ordered almost two weeks ago.
  • 12 years ago
    Where is the crate going? I think I know the one you are getting! FUN!!!
  • 12 years ago
    I'm going to try the crate on the sideboard in the living room. If it doesn't look right there, I can use it on the antique sideboard in the breakfast room. I'm contemplating these decanters from Joss & Main, too. I have 23 days of free shipping left with them! LOL!
  • 12 years ago
    Those decanters are just what I have been picturing! Full, of course!!! And fun to have more than one place to try the crate. I can see you walking around the house with it, trying it out.
  • 12 years ago
    Grrr...I ordered the decanters. I guess I could fill them with colored water. Of course, it was the bread and grapes that sold me on the crate. Not the wine. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!
  • 12 years ago
    Hey Debbie - Just had a chance to check emails for the past FOUR days!!!!! Yikes!!!!!
    I LOVE your guestroom!!!!! I think it is perfect!!!!! It looks very chic but yet very inviting!
    I really like the decanters....I know they will work wherever you decide to place them. I need to take a peek at the Joss and Main site....they do take forever to ship things....and DecorSteals

    I'm going to need some help.....the hubster bought a new BIG flat screen tv and we've taken apart the old built in shelves in our family room to hang it on the wall.....now I'm stuck. I'll take some pics and post.
    Debbie thanked bamamom
  • 12 years ago
    Like abbyjean, I couldn't believe this was your room. I love this room. What a nice home you have Debbie! Now we've seen the guest room, living room, and new bathroom. Any other rooms coming up?
    Debbie thanked Ann
  • 12 years ago
    Love the curtains and pillows! Have you considered painting the room the same taupe color that is in the curtains? It will really make the trim stand out and some additional ivory decor would keep things bright. Is the mirror separate from the dresser? If so, maybe paint the frame white like the trim and hang in a different place. Or maybe get a gilded frame to blend better with the curtains and the dresser.
  • 12 years ago
    One more thing. Try out new lamp shades.
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    Ann, I'm going to redo our daughter's room while she's away at camp in August. Plus, we've got the half bath and new laundry room to complete before the kitchen remodel. We still have lots of projects.
  • 12 years ago
    bamamom, let me know when you post pics. I'll add a link so abbyjean, Ann and karemore will find it. They are just awesome, aren't they?
  • 12 years ago
    Debbie....yes abbyjean, Ann and karemore are awesome!!!!!
    I took some pics last night of the livingroom after playing around with fireplace mantle and trying to get the room cleaned up a little. I'm actually afraid to post a pic.....I am probably going to be told how crazy I was for removing the shelving portion of the built ins.

    PS LOVE your new profile pic!!!!!
  • 12 years ago
    Okay you 4....I just posted...."Help creating a gallery wall" take a look and I'll check back later tonight and see what suggestions you have.
    Thanks!
  • 12 years ago
    Hi Deb, Now that's a cozy looking room! I know I'd sure feel right at home staying in it. Congratulations on putting it all together and creating this beautiful little sanctuary for your SIL, and whoever else is lucky enough to be a guest in your home!
    Debbie thanked karemore55
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    My mother was here yesterday. We were admiring the guestroom and she commented the paint color is just perfect with the drapes. I think it is, too. I just love how this room turned out.

    Here's the pic I posted on my original dilemma. And, this is what my grandmother's dresser looked like before I had it restored. It sat in storage that was not climate controlled for four years after she passed away. I did paint the inside trim on the mirror with gold leaf paint. It shows up more in person. I think the mirror weighs about half a ton. It won't hang on a wall.
  • 12 years ago
    Debbie.....all I can say is WOW!!!!! You've done a great job in this room, as well as the living room and your daughter's bathroom.....
    Debbie thanked bamamom
  • 12 years ago
    Bamamom, I had a look for your dilemma but couldn't find it. Can you post the link for it?
  • 12 years ago
    karemore.....she was teasing us! It really was not a dilemma at all! She already had it figured out!
  • 12 years ago
    Okaaay.............why do I feel like something just went over my head??
  • 12 years ago
    Here you go, karemore. We don't want you to feel left out!

    https://www.houzz.com/discussions/help-creating-a-gallery-wall-around-tv-dsvw-vd~1050418
  • 12 years ago
    LOL! karenmore I really did think I had a dilemma! But after reading all the comments you guys gave, I realized everything was fine just the way it is....well once the crown molding gets a final coat of paint and installed.
    I will try and "link".
  • 12 years ago
    Thank you Debbie... :-) me trying to be tech savvy would definitely create all sorts of dilemmas!!!!