When we feasted our eyes on Rhoda’s guest room overhaul, we could only describe the transformation as dramatic. Here’s her letter:
I really enjoy reading your blog & congrats on the success and press you’ve gotten this past year! I know you have asked for redesigns before from your readers, so I thought I’d share a recent project with you. This is my newly redone guestroom, which I titled From Granny to Beachy Glam. In its before state, I just used some old linens that I had to make the room comfortable as a guestroom for a couple of years. Then, I found a great black/white damask comforter set (at a yard sale) and that got the ball rolling on the whole room redo. Thanks a bunch, and enjoy! – Rhoda
Here’s the before:
And the super swanky after:
What a change, eh? And to think that Rhoda found a few things at yard sales along with hitting up discount stores like TJ Maxx (her entire budget came in under $500!). We also love that she repurposed things to work with her new design (she painted the bronze mirror in her before pic, and also slipcovered the chair in the corner). Gotta love a makeover that’s industrious and cost effective. Thanks so much for sending your before and afters our way, Rhoda! We do love a dash of zebra in the afternoon…
thats a fantastic makeover! its great you were able to use your existing furnishings! goes to show what a change in textiles and accessories can do! i used to have that bedding, it looks like the waverly metro bedding from target! i loved it but my dog was always snagging the threads :(
thanks for sharing!
What a simple–yet amazingly effective–transformation! I’m all about re-purposing and thriftiness!
Great change. I am so glad the valance is gone. I dont know what it is, but I cant stand them. I love the room now.
Looks great! Rhoda, can you share the paint color, please?
Wellllllll, I like the before better. I like the warmer brown tones. The makeover is too cold for me ;-)
Hi Rhoda,
Great job on the bedroom. We love redesign and DIY projects. Marleen
That’s a great comforter to find at a yard sale! I never find anything that good!
WOW! I’m pretty thrifty, but I don’t think I could have done that for under $500. Great job!
Oooh damask is such a lovely print. Excellent work!
I would feel special if I stayed in your guest room! Very well done.
Looks fab!
Thanks so much for the feature, John & Sherry! I really had fun doing this room & trying to do it on a small budget was half the fun. I’m a big yardsale/thrift shopper & am always doing projects and stretching myself as a DIYer. You’re all welcome to stop by my blog, Southern Hospitality for more adventures.
The paint color is by Sherwin Williams & is called Rainwashed.
I love the curtain rod…I see where it has a curved corner so the drapes have that nice “custom” look when hung. Is it old or can you tell me where to get one? Thanks!
Marcy, that is a swing-arm rod and it came from Linens N Things originally (I think). It was a yardsale find & I added the iron finial on the end from my stash. You can find swing-arms out there, so just do a search online & I’m sure you’ll find some.