Lot of houses have one... a junk room that starts life as a spare bedroom but some how ends up as a depository for golf clubs, unwanted clothes and furniture.
Caroline Quinn decided it was time to reclaim her guest bedroom back and came up with a gorgeous restful and charming interior on a budget.
Before:
The bedroom had turned into a storage room that attracted clutter.
After:
Although the room is predominantly white, the soft furnishings help create a look that is neither stark nor cold.
The white side table gives guests somewhere to put their toiletries and cost €16.99 in IKEA. It was important that the bedroom was functional as well as pretty. Using plants and flowers is a great way to decorate a room without costing too much.
Caroline and Raymond picked up the timeless looking reading lamp for €60 in Vobe Interiors on the way to a weekend in Mayo. The clock was €4.99 from IKEA. Caroline recycled a bottle that sweet chilli sauce came in and used it as a bud vase.
Caroline wanted a small chandelier that would not dominate the room. She sourced this one for €60 in Homebase.
The antique armoire which was bought at an auction, creates a contrast to all the white in the bedroom and creates a beautiful focal point.
The rug breaks up the whiteness of the floor and is nice and cosy underfoot also. Caroline paid €100 for this one at an auction. The birdcage, that was a gift, was also bought at an auction.
This chair was being thrown out on a Corporation collection day. Caroline picked it up on a path in Glasnevin and all it needed was a wash down! The fabric on the cushion was an end piece that a friend gave to Caroline and the sheepskin rug was €24.99 in IKEA.
It’s always handy to have a hook on the back of a door, especially in a guest bedroom. This one cost €12 from Maison.
Be inventive! A friend of Caroline’s used this timber to sit her roll top bath on. This was a cut off piece that Caroline salvaged and said that she would find a use for it some day! The candlestick holder was a gift.
What do you think?
We love how Caroline has used subtle accessories to give this room a sense of serene comfort. What is your favourite accessory in this makeover? Tell us in the comments!