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://cwfrosting.blogspot.com/ caroline @ c.w.frosting

    Great find on the suitcases! They make a perfect nightstand!

  • http://coutureandballoons.blogspot.com Ali

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this! ESP. love the suitcases- such a fun, innovative idea

  • http://www.pinkpeonieswithlove.blogspot.com Patricia

    LOVE the suitcases, what a perfect idea, and their colours are fantastic!

    http://www.pinkpeonieswithlove.blogspot.com

  • http://wonderwren.blogspot.com Erin

    I LOVE the suitcase sidetable…such a cute idea for anywhere (but especially the guest room!)

  • http://wendyshat.blogspot.com Wendy from Wendys Hat

    Love everything about this suitcase sidetable, especially the mirrored top and the colors!

  • http://www.botanysdesire.blogspot.com Sandra@Botany’s

    Ok, now that is a guest room. I would stay for a long long while. Very lovely. Thanks for sharing.
    https://www.facebook.com/pages/Botanys-Desire-Boutique/69363641689

  • http://www.hautekhuuture.blogspot.com Julie Khuu

    Love that little red settee! What a perfect corner to read mags during tea time! Beautiful space!

    xo-Julie
    Peace. Love. LOL!

    Haute Khuuture Blog

  • http://simplytigerlily.com Melissa Dawson

    I love the suitcase nightstand and the ottoman. A version of that would look great in my Vegas themed guest room. You are very creative and hope you don’t mind I will be inspired by your idea!!

  • http://www.theafeminada.com Grace Escudero – The Afeminada

    That looks great!! I love old suitcases.

    -Grace

    http://www.theafeminada.com

  • http://missn-.tumblr.com/ Miss N

    it’s brilliant & original x

  • http://tastearea.blogspot.com/ taste area

    I love your decor ideas!

    http://tastearea.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.quartercupkitchen.wordpress.com Lindsey
  • http://www.DesignBuildLove.co Ashley @ DesignBuildLove.co

    GORGEOUS bathroom, and I LOVE the suitcases! The guest bedroom looks so inviting and relaxing!

  • Claire

    Now I want to go find vintage suitcases!!! What a great idea.

    http://www.cheetahglitter.com

  • http://joshtyn.blogspot.com Joshtyn Ann

    wow, this is amazing! love the bed side table…i may have to steal that idea, it’ s brilliant! :)

  • http://www.gossipstyleblog.com zori

    I’d love to have a room like this, amazing taste you got

    http://www.gossipstyleblog.com

  • stephanie

    I just discovered your blog and I had to comment on this…I love it, it’s such a great idea! Love your blog!

  • http://www.thrillofthechaise.com Kate

    Clean, quirky and beautiful. I LOVE it :)

    Kate

    http://www.thrillofthechaise.com

  • http://iamtheheiress.blogspot.com Jen

    I love the idea of using stacked suitcases in lieu of a nightstand!

  • http://www.faszfasz.com Dani Penderel

    Get two plants, and set both of them in two different locations. One plant should be put in a box with a light so it can grow. The other plant should be put in a dark box so it will not grow.

  • Lo

    Where did you get that gold pouf?! I need it/want it now!

  • http://www.google.com/ Philly

    Fell out of bed feeling down. This has brigethend my day!

  • http://www.blindingbrightlights.blogspot.com Katia

    I adore that red and beige coach!

  • http://behindtheleopardglasses.blogspot.com/ Emma Basilone

    Love those suitcases! Seriously amazing! thanks for the apartment inspirations!

    http://behindtheleopardglasses.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.designindulgences.com Design Indulgences

    as an avid lover of luggage in design, I think this is incredibly cool…

  • http://nosweatsallowed.blogspot.com emily

    i love the shower curtain! can you tell me where you got it?

  • http://www.jaimereneestylista.blogspot.com J’aime Renee

    The suitcase night stand is an amazing idea! I love your style.

    http://www.jaimereneestylista.blogspot.com

  • http://www.babyhighchairsx.info/ baby high chairs

    EternalEsme鈥?Ice cube trays of baby food… I have not heard that, but -thinks for a moment- I can see it be really handy.

  • http://acrazywalkonthesafeside.blogspot.com/ lori

    found your blog on pinterest! loveee the guest room… can you pleaseeee tell me where you got that shower curtain? i LOVE it. thanks!!

    http://acrazywalkonthesafeside.blogspot.com/

  • http://hellomarissahopkins.com Marissa

    I am in love with this. I am now on the hunt for vintage suitcases to make one myself.

  • http:4sanityssake.blogspot.com Kelly

    love that room!! so super cute!! I’m looking to something similar for in my photo studio when i get it organized! Now to hunt for some vintage suitcases!

  • katie

    dayum howd you get so nifty? really beautiful

  • http://inspire-me-heather.blogspot.com/ Inspire Me Heather

    Lovely space, beautiful details! I linked it to my guest rooms post today too, for inspiration!

  • Lindy

    Love the bathroom, where did you get your sink and vanity?

  • http://www.insideways.com/ Jen from Insideways

    Oh my gosh I need to head to a thrift store *right now*! Really nice color choices on the suitcases – this is so cute.

  • http://www.letterstobetsy.com KC

    i am a big fan of using luggage in everyday ways. I love that look. Great design lady! Have fun in the bay area this weekend :)
    xoxo
    KC

  • haleesgrammy

    Great idea with the suitcases, I have used stacked vintage picnic baskets in the same style in other rooms, they look great also.

  • http://www.soulfulsoles.blogspot.com Soulful Soles

    i love the suitcases and the ottoman.

  • http://www.qvc.com Lauren

    very cute!! LOve all the little details it truly makes the room sparkle! ThAnKs for sharing…!!:)

  • http://Www.watchmediy.com Mgal

    Now I’m going to have to go hunt for some vintage suitcases. Super stoked that they can double as storage in my tiny 1909 house!
    Cheers,
    Mgal

  • Allison

    Where did you get the shower curtain from?

  • Gina

    Shower curtain is from West Elm

    where is the bathroom rug from?

  • http://parasolvintage.blogspot.com/ Sam

    I love the vintage suitcases!
    What a great idea.

  • caroline

    emily, where is that rug in the bedroom from? looking at your decor posts for inspiration and that is just the simple striped rug i’ve been looking for to go with grey bedding. would love to know who makes a style like that. thanks!

  • http://aonecentlife.blogspot.com Vaishnavi

    loving the red couple sofa nd the golden ottoman!!

    aonecentlife.blogspot.com

  • Steph

    why is your h0me so awesome, emily? love every single location and furniture!

  • http://sarahkateinteriors.blogspot.com.au/ Sarah

    You should make the extension ‘nook’ into a little tv/ sitdown area for your guests! Mini coffee table, wall mounted tv :)

    Cute room! Lovely natural light

  • Mary Jean

    Thanks for giving me a great idea. I already have 3 suitcases where I store things, and a mirror I can use. The side table idea takes it to a whole new level.