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Furniture Crush: DayBeds

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When it comes to furniture and creating cozy spot in a home, I love the idea of a daybed.  Daybeds are often relegated to a guest bedroom, a kids room and sometimes are used as causal seating in a room that serves multiple purposes.

If you do a quick search on the interest you’ll see that daybed styling has come along way.  Yes, you can still find metal styles like the ones you see in a lot of dorm rooms or first apartments but don’t fret if you’re looking for something with more style…they are out there.

You’ll even see daybed designed for outdoor use which takes decorating outdoor spaces to a new level.

A daybed is an easy way to create a cozy outdoor lounge space that can be shared my several people and used as a unique summertime porch bed.

Doesn’t this outdoor space make you want to curl up with a good book and a cup of tea?

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Daybeds can be used indoors to create a retreat space in pass through areas of your home which are often challenging to decorate.  Think of them as an oversized window seat.

I just love the blue and white fabrics used on the daybed and window to create a stylish setting for this space.

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You can create a charming daybed set-up in a guest bedroom that will make your guests feel like they are at a luxury hotel.

A fabric canopy is a great way to frame a daybed and give it a more luxurious feel.

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And daybeds are a fun way to add seating  and a reading nook to a home office.

This day bed has a middle trundle which makes it even more functional and I love how the bolster pillows add a stylish touch and make it look more dynamic.

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Now that I’ve got you inspired and thinking about Daybeds in a new way, you can shop my favorite Daybed styles.

SHOP MY FAVORITE DAYBEDS 

 

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OK, who else out there is a fan of daybeds?

Shelly Signature

Guest Room Essentials

Happy Monday!  I hope you weekend was stellar!

We’re planning a little road trip in August and it got me thinking about guest bedrooms.  Whenever we go visit my mom in Oklahoma she always has everything we could possibly need set out and ready to go in the guest bedroom.  She makes it easy for us to settle in, feel comfortable and enjoy our stay.  She also has a little gift for me and the hubs sitting on the bed to welcome us!  There’s no place like home!

I’ve taken cues from my mom and when we have overnight guest, I try to make them feel as welcome as possible, as if they were at home.   I stock my guest bedroom with fresh towels, magazines, extra pillows and a few other essential items I know my guest will appreciate, enjoy and use.

Here’s my list of Guest Room Essentials….

 

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I love to have a tray sitting on the end of the end or the night stand so that my guest can use it while lounging in bed or with their morning cup of coffee or tea.  A tray is also great as a writing surface if my guest want to write a postcard or letter.

I’m always cold and in case my guest are too, I always have a beautiful throw blanket available for them to use.  A decorative throw allows me to dress up the bed along with giving my guest something to snuggle up with.

Candles are a great way to give my guest a little ambience in their room.  I opt for a clean scent that’s soothing and not overpowering.  A candle in a pretty container adds to the décor of the room too.

 

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Call it a personal pet peeve but I do not use bars of soap in my guest room.  I don’t want anyone to use soap that someone else did not do I want to throw away a half used bar after my guest leave.  So for me its all about a great bath and shower gel.  {when I travel I take my own bottle}

Since I give my guest a luxurious shower gel to use during their stay I also give them a wonderful body lotion to use as well.

{If my guest are only staying for a short time, I sometimes will put out small hotel toiletries for them to use}

Another personal care item I have for my guest is a room spray which allows them to keep the bedroom and bathroom fresh.

 

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Another pet peeve of mine is drinking water from the tap.  We drink bottled water and I mostly drink from my own personal insulated water bottle.  One of the things I have added to my guest room amenities is a personal water bottle.  It prevents a mix-up of bottles and my guest can take it along if they are out sightseeing around town.

Just in case my guest want to write a letter or send a note to someone during their stay I always have a few notecards and pen available for their use.

And finally, I love to give my guest their own coffee or tea cup.  Often times I will give them a monogrammed one that they can use during their stay and them take it when them as a little token from us.

 

When it comes to making my guest feel at home, I keep this in mind…

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What little things do you do to make your guest feel at home???

Shelly

What to Put Between The Sheets?

Have I got you wondering? 

Well, you can all get your minds out of the gutter because what I’m referring to is a trend that is happening more and more when it comes to decorating guest bedrooms or rooms for the little ones in the house.
“What to put between the sheets” is all about how to furnish and accessorize the space between TWIN BEDS!

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Twin beds are such a charming way to decorate a guest bedroom and are a great way to keep a small bedroom from feeling crowded and tight.  In most cases a single night stand placed between the bed serves as the common tabletop surface.  While I like the idea of a single lamp, again helping to keep the space feel uncluttered, I also love the use of two lamps when space allows.

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Double lamps give each bed its own source of light for reading and plays up the visual impact in the room.

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When it comes to accessorizing the piece of furniture between the beds, use this space to display a few special pieces that your guest will enjoy but also make sure to leave some of the surface area open so guest can place their jewelry, books and personal items there.
I love how the tall slender lamps above create a frame for the nightstand and the wall décor above it.

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If the nightstand you use is small, wall mounted swing arm lamps are a great space-saving option.

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When it comes to the height of the nightstand, it’s important that the piece does not over-power the beds.  You want the night stand height to be easily accessed from the bed. The table above is a good height and feels proportionate to the height of the headboard.

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A taller furniture piece can be used, again keeping in mind the height relationship to the bed.  Because the room above is larger, the larger chest of drawers has more room to float between the beds and the height feels appropriate to the scale of the bed, windows and wainscoting.

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 I think the blue chest in this image is too tall and makes the beds and the entire room feel a bit crowded.  Plus, the surface area is not accessible when you are in the bed.
Here are a couple of twin bed arrangements that I think have all the right elements.

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 This canopy drape used in lieu of  a headboard along with the mirror provides a great focal point between the beds.  Both the nightstand and wall lights are functional for guest.
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 WOW is what this twin bed arrangement says!  Isn’t that single headboard just gorgeous?  What great visual impact and style.

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 And I love the placement of twin beds placed along a long wall.  This is a great option if the room is wide and narrow.
Twin bed frames are a hot item at thrift store and flea markets so if you want a unique look for your guest bedroom, you might want to give twin beds a try!
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If you have twin beds in your home, what decorative statement have you put between the sheets? 🙂

XO Shelly

           

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