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Before and After: A Gussied Up Guest Room

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Bedroom with floral bedding, red throw, and pillows, wooden paneling, bedside lamp, and window with blinds.
(Image credit: Erin of DIY Passion )

Erin’s guest bedroom is small but makes up for it with great views. She was feeling it was a little too orange-y for her tastes and decided to paint the wainscoting grey. It made a world of difference, but wasn’t totally what she envisioned, so she dove in and gave the room an entirely new look.

(Image credit: Erin of DIY Passion )

From Erin: Our guest room is the smallest in the house, but has amazing views of the Atlantic Ocean. It always felt dark and dreary and sad. We are expecting a baby, and so it suddenly became a priority to have a guest room that is welcoming and fits our coastal vibe. With some white paint, gorgeous wall coverings and soft, serene accessories – the room was totally transformed into a little French meets beach house space.

Thank you Erin! You can see more on Erin’s blog DIY Passion.