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    Office Guest Bedroom ORC Reveal {video}

    After 5 weeks of frantic decluttering, DIYing, and decorating. The office guest bedroom One Room Challenge reveal is finally here!

    Blue and White Vase With Pink Roses
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    Hey friends, we made it! It’s the big reveal of my office guest bedroom makeover!

    If you’re new here welcome!You can catch up with the previous weeks below.

    Week 1 & 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Reveal {you are here}

    One-Room-Challenge
    Now, this is my fourth One Room Challenge {ORC}. But, it’s my first time jumping into it a week late with no real budget or plans.

    {Clearly I like living on the edge 😅}

    But if you remember the before you’ll get why I was so desperate to give my combination office guest bedroom a makeover.

    Office Guest Bedroom Before 2
    Office Guest Bedroom Before 3

    I have to admit the One Room Challenge reveal is always my favorite post.

    Mostly because the final results is always a little different than what I planned in the beginning.

    Here’s the mood board with my design plans.

    Office-Guest-Room-Mood-Board-

    And here is the office guest bedroom final look.

    Since I really didn’t budget for this makeover {rememer this was a spur of the moment decision}. The amount I could spend on new pieces was limited for a makeover like this.

    The plan was to mainly use pieces I already owned, and make it work!

    Office Guest Bedroom Makeover

    Tufted Daybed

    The campaign desk was a Mother’s Day gift a few years ago.

    However, it was in the loft playroom in our last home, so until now it was mostly the kids making use of it.

    Feminine Home Office With White Desk

    Feminine Home Office Pinboard

    The desk can double as a dressing table when we have guests. With me simply moving my computer to my bedroom.

    {Where I’ve been working the last 10 months.}

    This tobacco leaf lamp that I picked up during a rare antique store run with hubby on our anniversary a few years ago.

    Tobacco Leaf Lamp

    Office Guest Bedroom Makeover Desk

    Pink Chinoiserie Pillow

    White Hydrangea In White Vase

    Small Blue and White Garden Stool

    I think this side of the room with my desk and gold faux bamboo shelf might be my fave!

    Pretty much everything here I already had on hand.

    You can read all about the $40 faux bamboo shelf I made over with gold spray paint HERE.

    Gold shelf with blue and white

    Double Happiness Blue and White Planter

    Succulents In Blue and White Bowl

    Pink Floral Painting

    The vintage Syroco flower wall decor and daybed was previously in my daughter's room.

    The daybed looks anything but childish with the addition of 2 simple white 26x26 euro pillows, 2 fun fringed bolster pillows, and a luxurious pink faux fur throw.

    The cushy pillows make it a perfect place to perch for everyday use. While still having a comfy bed for overnight guests.

    Tufted Daybed With Trundle

    I was able to buy a few new pieces as well, by selling decor items I cleared out of the room.

    The tulip table knock-off from Ikea came from the as-is section for 42% off. I had some reservations about using it at first.

    Bu, I'm happy to say, I love it in here! The clean lines are a wonderful juxtaposition to the more traditional pieces in the room and give the space a youthful vibe.

    {The silhouettes of my kids we got during a family vacation at Disney World.}

    Ikea Docksta Table knockoff Tulip Table

    Blue Rug Office Guest Bedroom Makeover

    It’ll be where I record my YouTube videos, do small craft projects, and a spot for the kids to do homework while I’m in here working.

    White Tulip Table Ikea

    The rug {seriously one of my favorite elements in the room} was a last minute replacement I scored at HomeGoods really pulled the room together and added color and pattern.

    Blue Safavieh Rug

    Another new piece is this mint condition vintage Dixie dresser I scored for $100 on FB marketplace.

    The pagoda lamps was another HomeGoods score I got them on clearance for $40 each! I love the whimsy they added to the room.

    Like I shared in week 3, I opted to use this dresser instead of the white shelves from the original mood board more closed storage.

    White Dresser With Gold Hardware

    White Pagoda Lamp

    Black Beauty

    Whew! What a crazy 5 weeks. But it was so worth it!

    When I started you could barely walk in this room. It was a waste of space that became basically a junk room since we moved here in January.

    Now it’s a bright, pretty, and functional space that will serve our family every day and those who come to visit!

    Chinoiserie Office Guest Bedroom

    This makeover has certainly reinforced to me the power of decorating. I didn’t even paint y’all!

    I still have the closet and bathroom to spruce up, so we’ll definitely be revisiting the office guest bedroom again!

    Sidenote, serendipitously I got my AMARA interior blog award today in the mail. That's right your girl is officially an award-winning blogger!

    Amara Interior Blog Award

    Linda The Home I Create

    Watch The office guest bedroom reveal Video Tour!

    Alright friends, I hope you love the office guest bedroom as much as I do. Thank you to everyone who followed along!

    Of course a big thank you to Linda from Calling it Home for hosting the One Room Challenge.

    Be sure to check out all the other blogs to see everyone’s final reveals!

    shop the look | thehomeicreate.com

    SOURCES

    FURNITURE:

    Daybed
    Desk {similar}
    Tulip table {similar HERE, HERE}
    Dresser {similar}
    Gold bamboo shelf {similar}

    TEXTILES:

    Rug
    Pink faux fur throw
    Curtains
    Leopard lumbar pillows
    Fringe Bolster Pillows
    Euro pillows
    Blue chinoiserie pillow

    DESK AREA:

    Tobacco leaf lamp {similar}
    Mirror {similar}
    White pinboard
    Gold desk organizer {similar}
    Mirror Picture Frame
    Phone Holder {I LOVE this thing!}
    Everyday I'm Hustlin nameplate

    BAMBOO SHELF:

    White and gold nesting boxes
    Gold frame floral painting
    Blue and white jars {similar HERE, HERE, HERE}
    Cozy Minimalist book
    Kate Spade Places To Go, People To See book

    DECOR:

    Vintage flower wall decor {similar}
    White frame floral painting

    More One Room Challenge

    • Will I Finish On Time?! | ORC Week 5 {Video}
    • Office Guest Bedroom Gold Details | ORC Week 4
    • Blue Rug Office Guest Bedroom Makeover
      Office Guest Bedroom Layout | ORC Week 3
    • Office Guest Room Mood Board Main
      Office Guest Room Before + Mood Board | ORC Week 1 & 2

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. julie buchtenkirch says

      April 05, 2022 at 12:43 pm

      Hi there - I do hope you get this comment! I've been a follower of your blog for many, many years. Love your style, color choices and decor. I love your home office/guest room makeover. You mentioned that it was big - would you mind sharing the dimensions of the room? I love the layout and would like to recreate that in my home office/guest room! But not sure how much space I have compared to the layout in this room. Thanks for your help. Blessings to you. Julie

      Reply
    2. Rachel says

      January 08, 2020 at 12:57 am

      I love how your room turned out! Whimsical, traditional, modern and classic, all at the same time?! Your rug really brings the room together and your tobacco leaf lamp is so beautiful. I had to stop and gaze on it for awhile. Just beautiful. I know you said you did not paint the room but do you have any idea what the paint color on the walls is? It's the perfect backdrop for all of you colors. It's a perfect neutral. If you know what it is I would love to know. I'm planning on painting my home in the very near future! Thank you for the inspiration.

      Reply
    3. Linda Em says

      June 10, 2019 at 6:35 pm

      I was just going. to breeze through my e mails and not spend too much time at my computer BUT THEN I saw your YouTube adventure for this room and it had a piece I have in my house...those blue and white stools/ottomans(?) you have around the table. I have one to use with a blue chair. But I fell in love with the way you have them right out there in the room with the round table. The room you created with all the beautiful touches and colors and bright, happy atmosphere has inspired me to pull my "ottoman" away from the chair it's by and use it as a focal point of my room. By the way, we both have the same name and I love your design sense and your welcoming way. Thanks for inspiration. Now I've got to go get one of those colorful rugs and try to find a matching stool/ottoman....Yay!

      Reply
    4. ariel says

      November 16, 2018 at 1:04 pm

      LINDA! Wanna come do my home office?! this is stunning, but then again I expected nothing less from you 😉

      Reply
    5. N'Ckyola says

      November 15, 2018 at 4:51 pm

      It's GORGEOUS Linda! I love every nook, cranny, & corner. But that tobacco leaf lamp has got to be my fave!
      Be careful, your guests might never leave. 😉

      Reply
    6. Ola says

      November 10, 2018 at 8:36 am

      Oh Linda this turned out beautifully!!! I love every inch of it. So light and airy yet functional. What a big guest room too!

      Reply
      • Linda P. says

        November 12, 2018 at 11:23 am

        Thank you so much Ola! It is big which is why knew would be perfect for the office.

        Reply
    7. Kenyatta Harris says

      November 08, 2018 at 10:28 pm

      I can’t believe you did this is 5 weeks with almost no budget. Amazing transformation. That dresser and bamboo stand ate simply stunning. And congrats on the Amara Award!

      Reply
      • Linda P. says

        November 12, 2018 at 11:24 am

        Kenyatta, I’m such a hoarder and it really pays off except in situations like this 😅. Thank you so much!

        Reply
    8. Neti says

      November 08, 2018 at 9:37 pm

      Congrats on Living the dream and winning!!! I love the room and enjoyed reading your week reviews. Again. . . CONGRATS!!

      Reply
      • Linda P. says

        November 12, 2018 at 11:25 am

        Hey Neti, not quite sure about living the dream but I am sure that I love the way this room turned out 😄. Thank you so much for taking the time to visit in comments .

        Reply
    9. Mary says

      November 08, 2018 at 8:23 pm

      Linda first of all congratulations on your award win. It is so deserved. Your style is so like a breath of fresh air. And you have shown us exactly that with this beautiful room reveal. Maybe you can come over my house and do one of these for my house.

      Reply
      • Linda P. says

        November 12, 2018 at 11:25 am

        Mary, you’re such a sweet friend I would be honored to decorate your home with all your lovely upcycled treasures! Thank you again!

        Reply
    10. Wendy says

      November 08, 2018 at 5:45 pm

      This room is beautiful. You did a great job!!

      Reply
      • Linda P. says

        November 12, 2018 at 11:26 am

        Thanks so much Wendy!

        Reply
    11. Jamala says

      November 08, 2018 at 3:44 pm

      Linda you are truly one of the best!!! I love how your room turned out! The rug the dresser the desk are all winners!! Congrats on your award... you are so deserving of it..

      Reply
      • Linda P. says

        November 12, 2018 at 11:27 am

        Jamala, you’re kind comments always touch my heart and I appreciate them so much. 🤗

        Reply
    12. Susie says

      November 08, 2018 at 2:58 pm

      Your rooms are always among my favs and this one is no different. Love the fresh look....kinda like when Kate Spade meets chinoiserie. LOL... You know that would be decor awesome!! So glad you popped in this round of the ORC. Having your sweet style to watch progress through the weeks is always a treat. Super congrats ~~ Susie from The Chelsea Project

      Reply
      • Linda P. says

        November 12, 2018 at 11:29 am

        Awww Susie thank you so much! The fact that you mentioned my post, Kate Spade and Chinoiserie in the same sentence made my day 😊💙

        Reply
    13. Triena says

      November 08, 2018 at 12:15 pm

      Hi Linda,

      I love your style, I would to see you do more thrift store up cycles please. Just wondering where you got the black and gold statue?

      Reply
      • Linda P. says

        November 12, 2018 at 11:31 am

        Thanks Triena! I hope to do more thrift store makeovers this upcoming year so stay tune 👍🏾

        Reply
    14. Pamela Rosenberg says

      November 08, 2018 at 9:42 am

      I am swooning. We are downsizing our home up north and I was debating what to do with the guest room and where to put my desk. My husband feels it needs to be a guest room for when the kids come in (maybe six nights a year) but that would mean my desk would end up in a windowless part of the lower level. I like this combination and think I can sell him on it when the concept is so well done. Love those gold etageres and you have them styled beautifully. Thank you for the inspiration.

      Reply
      • Linda P. says

        November 12, 2018 at 11:34 am

        Hi Pamela, Thank you so much for stopping by and visiting and I’m so glad you got some inspiration for your own space. I have to say I know exactly how it is trying to get a design plan past the husband LOL. Crossing my fingers for you that it works out because I’m sure you would enjoy working in a room with natural light versus one without, especially since it will only be in use a few weeks out of the year.

        Reply
    15. Stacey @ Poofing the Pillows says

      November 08, 2018 at 8:36 am

      Linda, you amaze me! This room and every other room you create is beautiful!

      Reply
      • Linda P. says

        November 08, 2018 at 9:08 am

        Stacey you're always so kind! Thank you!

        Reply
    16. Laura Irion says

      November 07, 2018 at 11:24 pm

      I truly love this room! It's so happy and bright and I like how the traditional vibe is still super fun. And the picture of you is really beautiful. Congrats and job well done!!

      Reply
      • Linda P. says

        November 08, 2018 at 9:07 am

        Thank you Laura! Traditional but still fun is exactly what I was going for!

        Reply

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