Old Repainted Bargains for a New Guest Room

When my son and his family moved out last fall, I went ahead and gave them all the furniture I had bought for the bedroom he had been using.  While the dresser and chest were antiques, and really nice, they were too nice too paint.  And I love painted furniture in my home.  He is a carpenter and loves wood grain, so it seemed safer to just give it to him before I couldn't stop myself and I painted over the gorgeous wood! 

So, with more guests arriving this weekend, I thought I should finally get this room set back up.  I had to buy a mattress, but everything else I put in it is from my stash of bargain redos.  It is a small, attic room, so not easy to fit pieces into.  This large, chest of drawers is one of my favorites, ever. It is from Sparks/White Cloud Flea Market, I bought it for $50 and repainted it.

I had it stored in the garage, thinking I would sell it, but when an open spot in my house became available, I was begging the family to help my haul it up the stairs!

The hamper next to it, was one I found in the trash and painted an iris on.   

Here is a close up of the painted chest. I am crazy about the curved drawer on the top!

Next to it, hangs my favorite antique print of all time.  I traded a small mural for this one, at a little hole in the wall antique shop in Topeka.

As much as I love these two pieces, I usually go for a lighter, brighter look and the dark colors and rich golds don't really go with my downstairs.  So, I was thrilled to find a spot for them in my guest room.

I tried to still keep the room light by using a white desk that I had made from a cast off (and free to me) drop leaf table.  See, the drop leaves have now become the back of the desk and the shelf, supported by some salvage posts. I made it for a Romantic Homes article I wrote last year and have had it out in the garden shed.  With the tall bed ($15 iron frame from an auction), the desk is a good height for a bedside table.  On the other side, I actually stacked two little tables and threw a silk curtain panel (from Good will for $2) over them. 

The bedspread ($5) is from a garage sale, two years ago.  I loved it, but have never had a place to use it.  Sometimes, I just have to buy something whether there is a spot for it just yet, or not.  I usually end up with the perfect place to use it, or else find someone else who will love it too.

The throw is vintage velvet squares, not sturdy enough for daily use, but a good fit for a guest room.  It was only $11 at a great little place south of here, called 4 Corners.  There are always bargains there!!! 

Here is the rest of the room. Like I said, very small. I think it is 12'x13', and of course the slanted ceiling makes it seem smaller.  I faux finished the walls in creams, tans, golds with lots of iridescent glitter thrown in the paint so the walls are reflective and I hope they keep the room from feeling too closed in.

The lamp is another garage sale find, only $3, and pretty old. I had to rewire it to make it safe.

Vintage green velvet from the Sparks/White Cloud flea mkt is used on the hand painted chair.  I love to find chairs with wide backs like this, they just call out for roses to be painted on them!   

Comments

[carlene]

Wow, you are also the Queen of Bargains! I can't believe you found that awesome chest of drawers for 50 bucks...I'm pea-green with jealousy!

[Sis]

I would love to stay in your guest room. Everything is lovely especially the painted chest. I would buy it if you ever decide to sell. The antique print looks as if it belongs in a museum - are you sure it is just a print?

[Heather~Pretty Petals]

What a lovely room! That chest is really special! I love the curved drawer. Your home is so inspiring to me!!

[Karla]

Okay, what weekend can I be your guest and rummage through your garden shed for hidden treasures? Everything looks great!
Karla

[Beth Leintz]

Can I stay in your guest room while you redecorate my guest room? Its so cozy and cottagy, like a secret attic room.

[Becca]

Beautiful~welcoming~inviting~cozy~charming ~~ all the things a guest room should be.
We seem to be forming a line for those who'd love to stay in your pretty guest room!
:)