Tiny, Tiny Cottage needs help with guest room

13 years ago

Here is a picture of my new bed and the nautical themed bedding I want to use to tie into the rest of my tiny cottage. I need help now choosing a headboard. The table/desk with chair on the right of the bed can be replaced but must be useful as I sit there to watch TV. This room is only 9 1/2 by 9 1/2 feet. You can see the sliding door (will have grills in soon) and next to the table/desk is a wall closet with built-in drawers and shelves. At the foot of the bed is a cabinet which will be replaced with a narrow console of some kind to hold the TV. Drapes (the room seems too small)? More pillows? A mirror over the table? You helped me so much with the living room that I can't wait now to have your advice on another room. Thanks.

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Susan Stern
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13 years ago

last modified: 13 years ago

OK, here's what I'm thinking. I moved the two tables and lamps from living room and centered the bed. What if I get a seagrass headboard? (has to be the dark one though to match my dark stuff in living/dining room, I know.... that's how I am.That room gets full sun all afternoon from the slider so I like the contrast of the dark as the room is very, very bright even with the shade down. Also, I am very symmetrical and I like the bed centered. I can't do much else until my family gets the other furniture out of the room. I have an idea for the chair but have to wait and see the space. Do you like this set-up better? OMG, now I have no tables or lamps in the living room! Now I'm going outside - it's beautiful and sunny! Oh, did you notice McNicky, the cat, who took over the new comforter??? I put a towel on it.

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Susan Stern
Original Author
13 years ago
Omg what an idea to use McBird as headboard !
Lynne Forrestal
13 years ago
I thought of that when I was saying a distressed shutter, but thought you might think I was nuts ! LOL
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Susan Stern
Original Author
13 years ago
After this wonderful discussion, anything goes! Great, great ideas.
bunniemcmahon
13 years ago
I would put the bed in the corner, angled out....I would then get a bamboo screen and put it behind the bed which would give you a headboard, fill in the empty space behind the bed, add texture to your room and give it some height....
olldroo
13 years ago
Well, Lynne, I AM nuts and don't hesitate to suggest anything, but people here are used to me. Actually it was you saying about the distressed shutter that made me think of it.

Readbetter, you are much more persistant than me, I have been trying to find a new bed for ages now, it is such a minefield with all the options plus being on a budget like you, the cost comes into it. I've just thrown in the towel and am going to keep my old bed (nothing wrong with it really). I threw the headboard out but it annoyed me anyway so decided I'm off to buy some inexpensive pillows and just do a pillow stack.
bumblebee728
13 years ago
Just posting to keep up with the thread. Love your McStyle!
bumblebee728
13 years ago
And Olldroo, you're not nuts! It's always a pleasure to read your posts!
orangecamera
13 years ago
For your other bedroom, here's your headboard: (olldroo isn't the only nut around here!)
Susan Stern
Original Author
13 years ago
Ok Houzzers, here's what I'm going to do. I'm starting a whole new thread because the new pics I posted have gotten lost somewhere and I want you to see where I am now. I don't want to lose all your good ideas. Ill do it after work so be on the lookout!
Lynne Forrestal
13 years ago
Readbetter, when you start your new thread, please post the link here... thanks
apondinyangaya
13 years ago
I sometimes go against the rules in a really tiny room and instead angle the bed to a corner. This frees up windows on both sides of the bed and seems to open up more floor space.
olldroo
13 years ago
Orangecamera - you win!!! Maccas definitely fits the theme here too.
bumblebee728
13 years ago
Has anyone seen the new thread?
Susan Stern
Original Author
13 years ago
bumblebee728, I am going to try to start a new thread in a few minutes. I will call it Tiny, Tiny Cottage almost done!
bumblebee728
13 years ago
Thanks readbetter, I can't wait to see how it's turning out. Love your style!
decoenthusiaste
13 years ago
Oops! I responded on the other thread! How many are going on this topic? Maybe you decided to put the blue and white bedding in the other betdroom???
Susan Stern
Original Author
13 years ago
I moved the nautical bedding up to the master bedroom. In trying to consolidate my final pictures, I think I might have confused. Sorry, if I did.
mousemaker
13 years ago
okay so is there a lottery going to stay in your tiny tiny cottage? :)
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Hummingbird Designs
13 years ago
Make the window by the bed the headboard ..... He same colours on the other window
laursiedoone
13 years ago
Your room is looking lovely. How about picking out that lovely bold blue from the bedding for a simple tufted headboard. A nice wow factor to finish off the room :-)
Ann
13 years ago
readbetter - did you start you new post? I haven't seen it.
Susan Stern
Original Author
13 years ago
Ann, I started one called Tiny, Tiny Cottage - almost done! It's floating around somewhere.
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Go Nautical Collections
13 years ago
You may want to add some nautical feeling to your home with wall arts and photography: http://bit.ly/ZQ4iw5
njmomma
13 years ago
Love the second pic with the telescope!
Connie
13 years ago
I really like the shutters flanking the window with the **lamps** mounted on the shutters. I would then use half-height shutters to make a headboard. Add a pleated blind for light control as needed. You could also then do a cornice over the top of the whole thing -- and you could have your lighting behind the cornice (saw this in a hotel and have been dying for a spot to do it!)
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3 Day Blinds
13 years ago
Hi readbetter,

You have a wonderful little cottage room! Drapes with a subtle nautical pattern would complement your room.

Here are different drape fabrics we offer:
http://www.3dayblinds.com/window-treatments/curtains-drapes/curtain-drapery-panels

Best of luck finding the right mix of elements for your room.

-3 Day Blinds
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13 years ago
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midijodo
12 years ago
I'd paint the walls a blue that is in the spread and use white balloon curtains. Maybe even paint that furniture white, as well . It'll look like a little bed and breakfast guest room.
June Kershaw
12 years ago
Why not a drift wood mirror, largish. This would give a more spacious feel. Perhaps a couple of statement nautical object d'art for your table: brass sextant or large wooden pulley.....
annamarful58
11 years ago
Perhaps angling the bed between both windows will look good?
olldroo
11 years ago
annamarful - very old thread.
somapenny
10 years ago
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Readbetter,

what size matress do you have in your room? Full or queen?
anniebird
10 years ago
Old thread.
olldroo
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
Bizarre - I was only thinking of these threads yesterday and wondering how Readbetter was doing and where McDuck is now resting. These had to have been the most delightful threads I've ever read on Houzz
simplify52
10 years ago
I totally agree with you, olldroo. I think of readbetter and mcduck and wonder if she finished her home. Maybe she will see we are wondering and let us know.
tgb1
10 years ago
She has such an adorable house : ))
olldroo
10 years ago
And proof that "BIG" is not always "BEST".
User
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
Ah, readbetter thread revived, good times on Houzz;)
Susan Stern
Original Author
10 years ago
Yes, a very old thread but just for fun I'll show you how the bed turned out...upstairs master and loft for guests...little downstairs room became my TV room, office, library and has a sleeper sofa for extra guest. My tiny cottage is in good shape, very comfy and functional...thanks Houzzers! Look past the sheets covering new sofa...animal proofing!
Susan Stern
Original Author
10 years ago
Hi Everyone...so great to hear from my Houzzer friends...I have to leave for work now but when I get home I'll send you some finishing pics...
Roberto Fortuno
10 years ago
First of all, if possible, make the windows bigger. Now, add some decorations. Since your room is beach themed, here are some ideas:
Roberto Fortuno
10 years ago
You could also use this painting
olldroo
10 years ago
Hi Readbetter, great to hear from you. Off to bed for me, but will look forward to seeing the photos in the morning.
Susan Stern
Original Author
10 years ago
Every decorating style test I took led me to a mix of modern, minimalist and transitional. That is probably why I always balk at the "stuff."

Anyway, this is the front of the house, all open...living and dining room.
User
10 years ago
HI Readbetter *waving*.... love the wing backs and pillows!!! You do minimalist better than anyone I know. I think I like the bird better on the wall by the window;)
Susan Stern
Original Author
10 years ago
Here is one more with the painting in a different spot...problem now is the bare mantle ... stuff? What?
Susan Stern
Original Author
10 years ago
Hi back at you, Margo! I think I like it there too but what do I do with empty mantle? Leave it?

I originally bought wingback chairs to put all together in LR but McDuff loves sleeping on the love seat and I didn't have the heart to get rid of it just yet so I put 2 in DR...I think it ties areas together...but you are the expert! Hope all is well with you and yours.
User
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
readbetter___when have you had a problem with empty? I would put a simple clear hurricane glass or a piece of driftwood with the shell mirror;) Maybe a battery operated candle in a lantern for a bit of evening ambiance?
olldroo
10 years ago
Good morning. All looking great. Please leave McPelican on the wall, he is perfect there. Love the wing chairs and the options they give you and those cushions are perfect on them. I'm just so impressed with all your cushion choices, you have found some gorgeous ones.

I'm with Margo, leave the mantle very simple, a piece of driftwood would look great and just decorate it for the seasons or festive occasions - Christmas, Thanksgiving, a bowl of fresh flowers for spring. I have a lovely piece of driftwood I use in many different places and I love to incorporate it into seasonal or special occasion decorations for a simple, minimalist look.
simplify52
10 years ago
I can't believe this thread has finally come back to life!!! I think of this little house often because it made such a statement to me. I LOVE IT!!! I, too, love small house living. Most people don't understand this concept. Bigger is NOT always better. Wishing you MANY years of pure happiness!!!