Online Decorating Project: Caycee's Guest Bedroom Makeover

You may remember my online decorating client, Caycee, and her beautiful family room update. Since then, she also asked for my help with her guest bedroom.  I was happy to take on the challenge, especially since she had the same problem many of us have--a bedroom full of furniture that she had grown up with and had to somehow incorporate.

Before:

I thought the lines of the bed were really pretty, but the all-dark wood matching set made the room feel heavy.  The solution: lighten things up with lots of paint and beautiful accessories.

Some inspiration pictures I clipped while working on her design plan:

And, the finshed idea board:

To lighten things up, I suggested she paint the bed (the focal point of the room) black and break up the set of furniture by painting the other pieces white--all of this against a light gray wall color.  We then brought in black and white accessories and a beautiful crystal drum chandelier for sparkle. 

After many hours of work on Caycee's (and her husband's!) part, the room went from this:

To this:

Before:

After:

Thanks, Caycee, for allowing me to share your beautiful guest room makeover!

If you would like online decorating help, email me for details at emilyaclark@bellsouth.net.