a country bedroom (guest room) reveal…
Welcome! Or as they say out here in the country, “Howdy, won’t ya take your boots off and sit a spell?” Here’s the country bedroom you’ll be staying in.
Actually, I’m not totally sure that whole “boot” and “sitting a spell” thing is actually what they say. You see, I’m a city gal transplanted to the country. And so I kind of make this stuff up as I go along.
I guess if you’ll be staying with us, you probably want to know a little about us so that you’re comfortable we’re “normal”. Since we’re being honest, I’ll tell you “normal” could be a stretch, but even if you were to decide we are FAR from normal, we’re completely harmless, for sure.
Before we get too far in this tour, if you’re looking for the source list for our country bedroom, here it is:
modern country bedroom source list:
- white, ruffle comforter
- mirror end tables (similar)
- Bessie (our resident cow) portrait
- Paint: Benjamin Moore “White Christmas”
- curtain fabric
- chandelier
- blue flow plates
- hardwood floors
- recessed lighting
- white floral lampshades made from this tutorial
- ceiling barn wood
- jute rug
- tabletop mannequin (similar)
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Now that that is settled, here’s a few more pics of your “quarters”.
My husband Dave and I bought this home about an hour outside DC last year, and we’ve spent the past year attempting to make it into our rural retreat from our formerly urban and way-too-fast-paced-life.
We met in college…this is then…and the first picture we have of the two of us together. This was right before I got kicked out of the football stadium for concealing an airplane bottle of Jim Beam…for a friend:
And this is now. I know, we’ve aged well…
Don’t anyone try and steal my look.
I’m considering some sort of copyright, patent, I don’t know, whatever. Interestingly enough, THIS was your guest room BEFORE. We’ll title this picture “Of Mice and Mold” since that was what your room was infested with prior to some serious work.
Don’t worry, it’s perfectly fine now…pinky swear.
So come on in and sit a spell on our lovely toile settee (she’s a WHOLE nother story)…
If you’re interested in how to install a barn board ceiling, check out THIS post.
But don’t stay too long, or we’ll put you to work!
We’ve got pigs to slop! (or maybe those are kids to feed).
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LAURETTA says
Who makes your bed? I have been looking for a 4 poster bed that I can use a bedskirt. Love the room!
Heather says
Hi Lauretta! It’s an old Ethan Allen bed. Good luck in your search! I think the key for that skirt was the long slits in the corners. Made it fairly easy to work with.
Suzanne says
I am new to your site and am loving it. Could not believe it when I saw your bed – we have exactly the same bed but live in Australia. It says underneath it “made in America”. Can you tell me what the brass ‘things’ are on the front side of the posts at the end of the bed. Ours ‘move’ but don’t seem to be for a purpose. Best wishes,
Suzanne
Heather says
That’s so fun Suzanne! And I’m with you…no idea what those thing-a-ma-bobs do!!
Debbie Manno says
Whole lot to love in this master piece of a room! Love the bedding, love the ceiling those are my two faves. to start!
kristin salazar says
Your bedroom is gorgeous, love that ceiling and I love that you got kicked out of a football game lol.
Vicki and Jennifer 2 Bees in a Pod says
You know we absolutely love everything about this room! If that gorgeous settee is missing…well, don’t look at us!
MacKenzie says
I want to be a long term guest, so I can live in this bedroom. cows are my favorite animals and white and blue are my favorite colors.
Heather says
Ha! Glad you like Bessie. We love her too 🙂 And ANYONE from Virginia Tech is ALWAYS welcome here, as we are both Hokies ourselves!
MJ says
One of the top rooms I’ve seen. I would carry it away in a minute, were it possible. You have great style, gal!
How did i miss it earlier??????
Heather says
THANK YOU!!! That is very sweet…and nice to hear!!
Lisa Banta says
Hi Heather,
I love your style and choice of colors and how you pair things together. It just works!
Thinking about painting a room (office space). I like the blue gray colors that you use. What are your thoughts on paint color and brand?
Fondly,
Lisa
Heather says
You are sweet…and I will help you anytime! Are you guys around this weekend??? Come over!!!
HeyHeys3 says
Beautiful room!! I see that several people have asked about the cow picture…so…where did you get this lovely picture? I’ve been looking for something like this for my country style bathroom.
Heather says
The link is listed in the post 🙂 She’s a great artist!
Heather says
Actually, I think the link got moved…I put it back in!!! drunkencows.com
Smart Girl says
I love this room! I love that I got to meet the pretty, done up you at Haven, but even happier to find out we share the same rockin work clothes style! Love!
Heather says
Liz!! So happy to have met you too! And yeah, the "done up" me is like Halley's Comet…doesn't come around but once every hundy or so 😉 Thanks for stopping by!!
One More Time Events says
WOW!!! I am in love with everyting in this room! Beautiful!
Anonymous says
omg. you just broke my internet with this loveliness.
Jill Felix says
What paint color did you use on the wall? We can't tell if it is a light blue or a light grey? Any chance you could tell us the exact color? I am so bad at picking wall colors as I don't have an eye for it.
Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai says
LOVE your then and now pics! The barnboard ceiling is amazing, and the room looks so cozy and welcoming…when can I come for a visit? Please come share your blog posts over at the Home Matters Linky Party! We'd love to have you for a visit. The Door is OPEN. http://lifewithlorelai.com/2015/03/05/home-matters-linky-party-27/ 🙂
~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai
Angela Neese Rathbun says
That ceiling is perfection! Thanks so much for sharing at The Creative Circle!
Ellie LaJuett says
Beautifully done!!!
Charming Imperfections says
Oh my, Oh my. I am so in love with everything about this room! You totally nailed it on this one!
Maria Brittis says
OH Wow, I am doing the same thing to my home I am building,,, putting reclaimed ceiling, i'm going to send this to my builder, its exactly the way i want it. Also I am having another party and stop by and share more Maria
http://www.simplenaturedecorblog.com/fabulous-friday-party-time/
Kat says
Hi Heather! I just found your blog and am loving your work! This room is so pretty! Could you please also share where you got that rug…it's a great pattern… and also the paint colors used in the room — very soothing for us guests! Thanks for sharing your talent with us…I'm excited to go back and read some more! : )
Christy @ 11 Magnolia Lane says
I just love the planked ceiling, and the cow print! Thanks for linking up at the Pretty Preppy Party!
Jamie says
I love the mirrored night stands with the rustic ceiling. Trying to pull a similar look in my house. It's not working.
Karisa says
This is a gorgeous room 🙂 I love the brightness and yet cozy "I think I'll stay at your place for a week" factor. Beautiful job! Thanks for sharing it with on on Think and Make Thursdays.
-Karisa @ petitemodernlife.com
linda says
Love this room. So fresh and welcoming! Perfect for yor guests!
Michelle James says
This is such a beautiful room! I love everything about it! This is my feature from Merry Monday Linky Party on http://www.ourcraftymom.blogspot.com. Thank you for being a part of our party! Have a great week!
Breanna Bertolini says
That ceiling!! Gahh. I love it. Everything about that room is fantastic 🙂
Mary Beth says
To say this is amazing doesn't even describe it or do it justice! I LOVE THIS BEDROOM. You did an amazing job ~ wow and woot! Thank you so much for sharing at last week's Project Inspire{d} ~ this lovely redo is one of my features for tonight's party. I hope you'll join us again! Have a lovely week.
The CSI Girl says
This is a show stopper! You see this pic in the link party and you have to go see the whole thing. Glad I did. This is beautiful!!!!
Love it!
Happy weekend to ya!
Dee from The CSI Project
Michele Reynolds says
I <3 your pretty room! Pinned
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says
Happy to feature you at our party this morning! Thanks so much for sharing. I've read every post and love your blog. I'm now following along. Can't wait to see more!
Carol says
I'm in LOVE with this room!!! You did a fantastic job of creating such an inviting and whimsical atmosphere 🙂
Lee J says
Love the room! That Cow and the Chandelier just crack me up! LOVE IT!!! New follower here!
Heather says
Hey Lee! So glad you are joining us. And I LOVE that you are getting a little chuckle from the space. That's TOTALLY how I wanted it to read…kind of ironic and off-kilter. That's our mojo 😉 Cheers!
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says
Oh wow, I want to stay here! I love the mix of rustic and ruffles. The cow is adorable and that ceiling is amazing!
Susan - Uniquely Yours or Mine says
Wow, what a beautiful and unique room, love it!
Karen says
FABULOUS! My comment when I pinned this: "My muse for (our green) guest room: the ceiling, chandelier, toile settee, drapes, ruffles, cow picture!"
Where did you get the cow picture? Blessings, Karen
Brooke Kroeger says
Oh my gosh, just dreamy! …. I would love for you to share it at this weeks Home Sweet Garden Party! http://creativecountrymom.blogspot.com/2014/07/home-sweet-garden-729.html
xxx….Brooke
http://creativecountrymom.com
Jennelise says
Beautiful! I love the bedspread and the little bench – very pretty!
Jennelise
Sidney Roche says
Beautiful, I'd love to know the name of the toile on the settee
angie says
was für ein traum bett!!!!! alles liebe von angie aus deutschland
Heather says
Vielen Dank für die Ergänzung!
Carolyn says
So great to meet you! Thank you so much for sharing your creativity on The Inspiration Board at homework. I can't tell you how happy I am that you stopped by to share. You were featured in the spotlight today!
Have a wonderful weekend!
carolyn ~ homework
Heather says
Thanks so much Carolyn! That is very sweet of you!
bridget b @623designs.com says
Pretty! I love the curtains and the ceiling.
Erlene A says
Holy cow what a beautiful transformation. Love that you put the wood on the ceiling. Pinned.
Linda@Coastal Charm says
What a cozy room. Love the ceiling…bedding…cow print and all the blue/white plates.
Blessings,
Linda
Deborah@Green Willow Pond says
Oooh! I'll come stay in that pretty room! Just love the cow picture! Thank you for sharing it at to What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Have a great week!
~Deborah
Michelle {Jarrah Jungle} says
What a gorgeous guest room, I'm hoping on a plane right now!
Love the ceiling too, Ive just bought some of the wood wash wallpaper for our laundry/powder room renovation and I was thinking of wallpaper the ceiling with it but not sure if Im brave enough too! This looks so amazing, Im very very very tempted now 🙂
ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says
GORGEOUS!!! LOVE that ceiling! Just added you to my sidebar 🙂
Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says
I am in love with this bedroom…beautiful! Just found you at Savvy Southern Style and now I am a new subscriber.
xx,
Sherry
April says
*FAINT* Oh my jeepers this room is perfection. I want to steal that chair-bench-thing SO bad! Or clone one! I have never seen anything like those ceilings, and I am completely in love with them. You are a decorating genius, my dear! Serious inspiration!
~April
(visiting from The Scoop)
Anonymous says
Thank you for your reply. I hope I don't sound like a stalker, but I am obssessed with that cow picture. LOL! I looked at her website (she has great stuff!), but didn't see this exact picture there. Can you tell me if it's a print or an original? And does it have a number? (Her artwork seems to all have numbers associated with them.) Thank you so much, and I promise to give it a rest. HAHA!!!
J Shrewsbury-ThreeDogFarmhouse says
I love EVERYTHING!
That ceiling is amazing…great job!
HeatheredNest says
Great artist named Rosilyn Young. She has an ebay store called "Drunken Cows" Go get one for your space!!
HeatheredNest says
Thanks so much Kim! Love your blog!
awal.ny says
What a darling room. You have done a great job. I can't wait to look around some more. I could lay on that bed an troll through blogs on my kindle. Just wonderful. Alaina
Griffin MC says
Love the room! The rustic ceiling with chandelier is perfect!
Griffin
Suzan Sweatman says
What a gorgeous guest room – that ceiling is out of this world beautiful – and the settee is just the perfect touch!
XOXO
Anonymous says
Love it, did you remove the paneling or paint it.
HeatheredNest says
We removed it…there was mold in the basement when we purchased the home, so everything down there had to go.
Teresa@magazineyourhome says
Wow, just found your blog and all I can say about this guest room is WOW. Where did you get all that fabulous wood for the ceiling, stupendous job by the way!!! Come visit my blog, I'm in the ditch working too.
Anonymous says
Hello, please share how you did the ceiling planks…or did you purchase them this way? Thx!
HeatheredNest says
Hi there. The barnboard literally came off the side of a barn. We work with a wonderful guy who is local to the DC area who sells reclaimed wood. If you're in the area and would like contact information, I'm happy to pass it along!
Anonymous says
Bummer, I live in WI. 🙁 It's gorgeous and just what I have been trying to duplicate in our master bedroom!
Heather Thibodeau says
Yes! Here’s a full tutorial: https://heatherednest.com/oh-what-feelingweve-got-barn-board-on/
Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia says
So incredibly beautiful, just love it!!! Featuring on friday, thank you for linking up to Inspire Me monday!
HeatheredNest says
Awesome Kristin! Thanks so much. Love your blog and am so looking forward to being part of the fun over there! Cheers!
Heather Thibodeau says
Thank you Kristin!!
Lulu says
Your room could not be more perfect. Love the ceiling treatment.
HeatheredNest says
Thanks so much Lulu! That's nice to hear!
Heather Thibodeau says
Thank you!!