Bedrooms in new construction homes are typically built a little smaller than in older homes because the design of the homes features the majority of the space in the living areas, such as lofts, living rooms, and kitchens. As a Raleigh interior decorator, it is our job to know how to navigate these differences and make the most our of any space.

In The Carolina Farmhouse’s most recent project, we took an overcrowded guest bedroom and converted it into a serene farmhouse space. If you love any of the items in the room, we have all of their links available at the end.

3 big changes that were key to this farmhouse guest bedroom transformation:

  1. Bed Size: We took apart and sold the king-size bed and moved to a Queen-size bed. By changing the size of the bed, we added a tremendous amount of space to move about the room.
  2. Furniture Choice: Even though many guests come with a small overnight bag (or so we hope,) it is nice to give them the option to tuck a few things away and feel like part of the family. By adding a small dresser and matching nightstand, it still allowed for that home-away-from-home feeling without taking up a ton of space.
  3. Color Choices: By moving to brighter colors like creams, greens, and blues, we were able to make the space feel larger. Additionally, opening up the window with bright curtains helped to let the natural light flood in.

If you are looking for help laying out a room in your home and making it feel a little larger, please contact us today! And as promised, our list of items we included in this transformation:

Bed

Queen Sized Bed: https://amzn.to/3xVkt2F

Queen Mattress: https://amzn.to/4beplhJ

Queen Sheets: https://www.target.com/p/organic-cotton-deep-pocket-percale-sheet-set-purity-home/-/A-81594032?preselect=81539196#lnk=sametab

Queen Comforter: https://www.target.com/p/3pc-full-queen-heather-stripe-comforter-bedding-set-twilight-taupe-hearth-38-hand-8482-with-magnolia/-/A-88503488?preselect=88503488#lnk=sametab

Throw Blanket: https://www.target.com/p/contrast-edge-stripe-throw-blanket-railroad-gray-cream-hearth-38-hand-8482-with-magnolia/-/A-83030262#lnk=sametab

Throw Pillow: https://www.target.com/p/14-34-x20-34-stripe-pattern-throw-pillow-dark-gray-white-beige-hearth-38-hand-8482-with-magnolia/-/A-79283947#lnk=sametab

Wall Decor

Bright Curtains: https://amzn.to/4bcHo7O

Farmhouse Be Still Sign: https://carolinafarmhouseanddecor.com/product/farmhouse-be-still-and-know-sign/

Farmhouse Guest Bedroom Sign: https://carolinafarmhouseanddecor.com/product/guest-bedroom-sign/

Additional Furniture

Small Dresser and Nightstand by Carolina Farmhouse. Get yours today: https://carolinafarmhouseanddecor.com/custom-furniture/