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29.5.10

Redecorating my Guest Room


One room done!  I wish I had a 'before' picture but just imagine 1960's wallboard.  Yech!  I am not planning to spend a lot of money on my basement and just want to spruce it up a bit.


I chose two very intense colours.  They are Benjamin Moore colours Quinte (burgundy red) and Mukluk (the neutral colour).  This entire set of colours are historical shades and have been given very Canadian names.


I had considered choosing a red that would match my Hudson Bay blanket and make it a Canadiana room.  But then I looked at this wonderful painting that I have and decided to choose colours that would work with it.

I am very happy with the results!  I still want to hang a floor to ceiling drape as a headboard.  That will warm it up even more.
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12 comments:

  1. MemóriaMay 29, 2010 at 6:32 PM

    The room looks absolutely lovely, Sarah!! So inviting that I may have to go up to Canada and visit LOL!!! Thanks for sharing the photos with us.

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  2. SarahMay 29, 2010 at 6:39 PM

    You are welcome to come! It would be fun to meet my blogger friends.

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  3. JuneMay 30, 2010 at 8:26 AM

    It looks beautiful Sarah - very warm and welcoming.

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  4. Andrea the Kitchen WitchMay 30, 2010 at 8:52 AM

    Great guest room! Its warm and inviting :) I love that you even have a luggage stand at the end of the bed, that's just plain cool :) Nice job!

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  5. buffalodickMay 30, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    Mukluk? I really thought a lighter shade- like whale blubber would have been more contrast..HeeHeeHee...

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  6. SarahMay 30, 2010 at 10:19 AM

    The guest room looks great! Great job pulling it together with the details and paint.

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  7. SarahMay 30, 2010 at 10:24 AM

    Andrea> love that luggage rack, too. I think it was Linens and Things.

    buffalodick> I can always count on you for a laugh!

    Sarah> thanks. Paint does wonders.

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  8. tasteofbeirutMay 30, 2010 at 2:13 PM

    Love that lamp you've got by the bed! I agree, a curtains made into a headboard would be perfect!

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  9. SarahMay 30, 2010 at 2:15 PM

    Yes, it needs the fabric to soften the room.

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  10. NadjiMay 30, 2010 at 3:25 PM

    Belle chambre. J'aime beaucoup le rouge.
    Bonne semaine.

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  11. citronetvanilleMay 30, 2010 at 10:45 PM

    Lovely bedroom!! Can I be your guest? I love colorful rooms, they always cheer me up!

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  12. PamMay 31, 2010 at 6:33 AM

    Beautiful guest room. You did a terrific job. Little details make all the difference. The luggage stand, Buddha and the warm colors all say welcome!
    Well Done!
    Pam

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