In our guest room, we added wallpaper last year and have loved it. But looking at it now, I feel like it is lacking in color and really our personality. Decided to swap out the lamps, add some fun art, and I also had my eye on a new checkered duvet, I knew would go with the vibe I was going for. Didn’t need to re-do the entire room, just a few changes made a big difference!!! Read to the end for all the bedroom sources, and a new rolling TV we added!
Bedroom Before-
While I love this look, it felt it was lacking personality. I love all the core pieces in here (I linked them all at the end of the post!).
Bedroom Simple Changes-
One of my favorite ways to add and mix patterns and colors is through bedding. We had a classic white duvet on the bed, which I love, but knew one of the easiest ways to add character would be through bedding! Feels so cozy now. On the Woven Leather Bed I kept it simple and did everything in the Gingham Checkered classic pattern (it comes in three other colors).
Bedding-
- Sheets- Gingham Organic– comes in three colors. Love the ruffle along the edges, super flirty!
- Duvet Cover– this is a classic look!! Highly recommend this one, you will love for years!
- Duvet (organic) Insert- Extra Warmth– this is my favorite insert!!! Nothing else can make your bed as full and fluffy!
- Decorative Sham – same ruffle as the duvet cover, and you can change sides. One is super small checkered, the other side large.
- Decorative Sham Insert- Firm– this insert looks best for the decorative pillows you want extra full.
Bedding Essentials-
- Mattress Pad Cooling– this mattress protector is also cooling and has a fiber fill for gentle cushion.
- Mattress Protector – this mattress pad is waterproof! “Ultra-thin waterproof barrier sits between two layers of soft cotton jersey ensuring a quiet and restful sleep while repelling liquids and stains”
- Mattress– we have all Green Guard Certified mattresses, read all about them here!
- 2″ Mattress Pad– I like this mattress pad as an option if you don’t love your mattress and don’t want to buy a new mattress. 2-inch mattress pad designed to add a little extra comfort to help relief pressure points like hips and shoulders.
- Duvet Insert- Extra Warmth– this is my favorite insert!!! Nothing else can make your bed as full and fluffy! I love that it is organic too.
- Decorative Sham Insert- Firm– this sham looks best for the decorative pillows you want extra full
- Decorative Euro Insert- Firm– only insert I use for euro shams, I go with the firm
- Sleeping Pillow Adjustable– my favorite pillow to sleep on! I love that it is toxic-free, green guard certified. Also that you can easily adjust it to fit how you like to sleep.
- Sleeping Pillow Foam– My kids like this one because of the height and not to firm or too soft feel. Also green-guard certified.
Color with Accessories-
Have you heard of the Unexpected red theory? A theory that adding a pop of red instantly improves the look of any space, especially in places where it doesn’t really make sense. The few spots I’ve added red, I agree with this! I decided to take the theory to the guest room with these red lamps.
What do you think? I love how the color immediately gave the room more personality. I put these scalloped trays under the lamp. If colorful paint or wallpaper seem intimidating, it doesn’t mean you have to stick to neutrals. Add color with accessories, even plants add so much color!
I loved the red so much I added this floral art (16″x20″) too!
Personality with Art-
I had a neutral floral art hung above the nightstand, which was cute. But I really didn’t feel like it was bringing a lot of personality, or our personality, to the space. I found the All Ways Welcome (37″x25″), Cowboys and Cowgirls (19″x13″) art and loved how (even though the pieces are neutral) the art is self has a lot more personality to it.
We also got this rolling TV! We take it outside by the pool, to the game table in the basement and in this gust room that doesn’t have a TV. We love it!!! Way nicer than I thought it would be!
Hope that gave you ideas for simple ways to add personality and color to your home!
Guest Room Sources-
Flush Mount // Peonies Wallpaper // Roman Shades // Vanity // Sconces // Lamps // Nightstand // All Ways Welcome // Floral Art // Cowboys and Cowgirls // Leather Bed // Hybrid Mattress // Sheet Set // Duvet Cover // Duvet Insert // Gingham Rug // Luggage rack // Daybed (another option HERE and HERE
Amy says
Always love everything you do. I really love the trays that the lamps are on but didn’t see them sourced in the links. May I ask where you got them from? Thank you!
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Thanks! The scallop marble trays are from HERE