Planning a Guest Room

Hey all!  Thanks for the warm wishes on the new (first) grandbaby coming our way.  I did a lot of sewing this weekend for the craft fair~~there's a couple of Christmas projects I want to show you, but thought I'd wait a few days before I crack out the Santas and stockings.

In the meantime, one of the projects on my to-do list is our spareforthetimebeingtillsomeonecomeshomefromcollege bedroom.  Let's take a look at what we have.  The compact bedroom that was mainly Strapping Lad's, used temporarily by Healthy Chick, is in a state of abandonment, which I guess isn't such a bad thing since it is empty and not packed with left-behind clothing and memorabilia, that stuff would be in Darling Husband's office.  Do you think your eyes can stand the ratty "before" images? 

Photos L-R.  The dresser was mine--I received it for my high school graduation, so it's practically new vintage.  It's got several nicks and a drawer pull with a screw loose.  The original curtains were replaced by HC, then SL, who took his to school with him.  I threw the blanket over the black microsuede headboard to keep it from fading.  The Sponge Bob comforter is really a twin size.   I'm thinking the chest would do well with a coat of ASCP in one of the whites, leaving the top a dark stain to tie in with the ladder shelf.  Bottom left photo shows where the entrance is.  The shelf is really a great piece for the room since it's vertical storage and the shelves graduate in size, so they can hold quite a bit.  It used to contain Strapping Lad's game system, extra books, art supplies and awards.  (Extra bedding--not so much.)

I found some bedrooms for inspiration and added them to my Pin board.  Here are a few:

from countryliving.com

I'd love to incorporate a raised bed as it makes the space seem more airy.

 a much better quality photo is on my pin board or Houzz.com

This is a lot of impact in a small space.  I'd like to get a small round side table for a nightstand since the space is so tight and the walls are curved.

 a much better quality photo is on my pin board or Houzz.com

I think this look could totally rock in the room.  I was planning on leaving the current paint color--it's not "statement making," but doesn't really need anything but touchups.  The black elements, such as the headboard, ceiling fan, and curtain rod are staying that way, at least for the time being.

These KAS Oslo prints have stolen my heart since they first came in at JoAnns.  Can't you just see them as pillow shams and draperies with the black headboard and a solid comforter???   I'm not a "blue" person, so the purple would be the rockin-est!  I think I'll get a sample of each the next time I'm at the store and see what they'd look like in the room.  Hmm, maybe I will have to repaint.

Do you think I can pull this off by the holidays?  Do you think the bird fabric is too girly?  I was hoping it would look more "mod" and less feminine.  To do check list: 1) Clean, 2) Move bed, 3) Raise bed?, 4) Make pillow shams and draperies, 5) Buy comforter, 6) Paint dresser (that could wait till after the holidays), 7) New table and/or accessories.  At least I have a game plan--I could probably use a game face, too!