Cupcakes and Cashmere

Guest Room

May 24th, 2011

Our guest room has remained practically unfurnished since we moved in. The problem is that it’s essentially two rooms in one – there’s an awkward little add-on that used to hold the bed, which left the rest of the room feeling disproportionately empty.

Yesterday I decided to move things around a bit and brought in the vintage settee and gold pouf from my office and propped the lamps (that had previously been in the living room) up on the glass console under the window. I scoured a local thrift store for old suitcases (for $15 each) and stacked three on top of each other and added a beveled mirror on top. It’s a fun alternative to a nightstand and felt immediately pulled together with just a few guest room essentials (water carafe, fresh flowers and a lamp).

Next steps: new bedding, art, a headboard.

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  • http://www.sugarsocial.wordpress.com Kristen

    The suitcases are just adorable. Such a great find, and a lovely use for them.

  • http://featheredflower.blogspot.com Kelly

    Lovely! Can you come help me decorate my house please!!!

    http://featheredflower.blogspot.com

  • http://correriademulher.blogspot.com/ Jéssica Nogueira

    Hi Emily!

    I really like of what you did with the suitcases and the mirror! Soooo charming!!!!

    Beijo

  • http://www.fashionablefantasy.blogspot.com/ Nathalie

    Loving the suitcases- great idea x

    http://www.fashionablefantasy.com

  • patricia

    The striped curtains in the bathroom are so you. Love the ideas!

  • http://www.glamorsham.blogspot.com GiGi Reed

    The suitcase nightstand just may be the best.idea.ever. I absolutely love it! Great job, naturally.

    http://www.glamorsham.blogspot.com

  • http://thebeautyholic.blogspot.com Ashley

    Looks awesome, Emily! I love vintage suitcases!

    xo, Ashley

    http://thebeautyholic.blogspot.com

  • Beth

    Where is the shower curtain from?

  • http://www.bringingprettyback.com Bringing Pretty Back

    The settee and gold pouf are fabulous!
    The suitcase idea – creative ! Love it!
    Have a pretty day!
    Kristin

  • http://Www.ObsessedWithTheNest.com Chante

    I really love those suitcases… Going to have to find something similar for my apartment! I used a few vintage frames, spray painted them white, and hung them in a collage, I have pics on my site!
    xo
    Chante
    http://www.ObsessedWithTheNest.com

  • http://www.deeliciouz.com Dee

    I love this! I think I will take inspiration from you once I’m out from living with my parents! ;)

  • http://Www.ObsessedWithTheNest.com Chante

    (meant to write “for a headboard” re: frames… Maybe I should have my coffee BEFORE trying to leave comments)

  • http://nunuza.blogspot.com/ Carlette

    Ahh I absolutely love the suitcase idea

    Are you able to pack anything in those cases?

  • http://youngguccipurse.blogspot.com Leah

    I love the vintage suitcases as well as that bright melon-y couch! Very chic!
    xoxo
    leah
    youngguccipurse.blogspot.com

  • http://thoreausdaughter.blogspot.com/ Hillary

    I love that stack of suitcases, and I really admire the white tile floor in your bathroom! That’s my favorite kind of tile! Love it!

    thoreausdaughter.blogspot.com

  • http://afteronesfancy.com after one’s fancy

    Seriously check out my post for today… I believe you and I might have been on the same level when scheduling posts. {wink}

    Always love yours… xo

    afteronesfancy.com

  • http://www.jessicajanuary.com january

    love the cases and the vintage mirror on top!
    january, x
    jessicajanuary.com

  • http://thelilbee.com the lil bee

    I am looking for suitcases JUST like that for our living room! I already have one (which you’ll see in a post this week–took it to a picnic with little miss!), but want a bunch more. Can you please come out here and go thrifting with me? I mean, I’ve asked nicely, haven’t I?! ;)

  • http://www.thebertalert.blogspot.com rebecca

    LOVE the suitcases

  • http://www.simplybliss.ca Simplybliss

    Love the vintage feel! You have fabulous style.

  • http://www.citydamsel.blogspot.com C.

    Love the suitcase idea. And you found very sweet colors to boot.

  • http://vivaclassico.blogspot.com Juny

    So Cool Emily!
    See you! :D

  • http://lefthandedstory.blogspot.com Annette

    REALLY REALLY love what you did with the suitcases and the mirror. So creative! So much better than a normal nightstand.

    http://lefthandedstory.blogspot.com

  • http://chicfille1.blogspot.com chicfille

    @beth- agree, where is the shower curtian from? so cute!!

  • http://beancakes.wordpress.com/ kristina@beancakes

    nice work!! i love your suitcases idea, along with your gold pouf ~ emily magic!

  • http://sweetandsassy-sherry.blogspot.com/ Sherry

    Love this!! Great idea with the suitcases – looks great!!

    http://sweetandsassy-sherry.blogspot.com

  • Emily

    Thank you! The shower curtain and bath mat are both from West Elm.

  • http://washingtondcfashion.blogspot.com/ Miranda

    That is darling, ur such a good decorator!

    Miranda
    http://www.indcfashion.com

  • http://lilylovelock.blogspot.com Domonique

    I ADORE the suitcase idea!How fabulous!x

  • http://www.sosnweddings.blogspot.com Jenny

    Love the suitcases for the side table, cute idea!

  • http://www.purewellnessamy.com Amy @ purewellnessamy

    I love the suitcase nightstand. I may have to borrow that idea for our guestroom!

  • http://www.betsylife.com Betsy

    How awesome to find suitcases in such unique colors! They look perfect together!

  • http://dailyjenn.tumblr.com Jenn

    The suitcase nightstand is such a great idea!! So cute and perfect for a guest room! I also love that settee. :)

  • http://www.glitterandgrace.com Sara B

    love that nightstand idea and such a cute shower curtain!!

  • http://kimchicsisters.blogspot.com/ Gina
  • http://berriesandbeauty.blogspot.com/ Esther

    cute idea for the nightstand!

    http://berriesandbeauty.blogspot.com/

  • http://dreamdaymusings.blogspot.com/ marni

    i love this so much!!! the size and color hue of the suitcases are perfect…i never thought to use a mirror in place of a tray. such a refreshing idea! :)

  • http://diva-in-distress.blogspot.com Victoria

    The suitcases are stunning. Great idea. It also reminds guests that your guest room isn’t their final destination.

    Victoria
    http://diva-in-distress.blogspot.com

  • http://theparklandproject.blogspot.com Maureen

    This is so cute, fab and vintage. Totally might steal this for my guest room as well! :) Way too go on the creativity!

  • http://enmodesham.blogspot.com Shamini

    i like it when simple things can make everything beautiful!
    i love those old suitcases… been looking for some since forever i’d say… the ones you found are real cute
    xoxo

  • http://thedailytiara.com The Daily Tiara

    You did such a great job! I love the suitcase idea. I have been trying to find a good mirror to use in place of a tray. Your place is so beautiful!

    http://thedailytiara.com

  • http://www.thatsfashionblog.com Laura Chapman

    Love what you’ve done with this room. The suitcases are such a cute, innovative idea! I also loooooove the red love seat, so chic!

  • http://pastelsandwhite.blogspot.com/ Leah

    Looks great! :) )

  • Harpa

    Love love love the suitcase nightstand idea, you’re brilliant :D !

  • http://almostalamode.wordpress.com Tara Young

    Adorable! I had a sneaking feeling that’s what you were planning for the suitcases. Love the look and how you pulled it together with the mirror on top.

    Cheers!
    xoxo Tara
    http://almostalamode.com

  • http://www.lifeslittleluxuries.be Kelli

    Your Guest Room lookes like a perfect Master Bedroom for me! Again, so inspiring Emily!!!

  • Jill

    LOVE the suitcases nightstand idea.

  • http://www.thelisakerr.com Lisa

    Adorable!

  • http://artfashiontwentysomething.blogspot.com twenty something

    Gorgeous! I can’t wait to redesign my place.

    x
    http://artfashiontwentysomething.blogspot.com

  • http://redcarpetcloset.tv/ RedCarpetCloset

    That nightstand idea is genius! Nice one.

    http://redcarpetcloset.tv/