I wanted to create a space for our guests where they could relax and unwind. Our guest room was the perfect example of a blank slate. It had white walls, very little furniture, and hardly any decor items. I knew HomeGoods would be a great place to find beautiful storage pieces, high-end bedding, lamps, quality wall art, and unique home decor items because wherever I have items from HomeGoods on display in other parts of my home, they are the pieces that our guests gravitate towards and talk about the most. I wanted our guests to feel welcome! Kim and I picked out a color scheme based on items that were staying in the room and the new warm wheat paint color for the walls. Then we headed over to HomeGoods where there are beautiful displays that are sorted by color and style making it easy to find unique home decor items that would take this space to the next level.
Just walking into the store made us both smile! One of the best things I love about shopping at HomeGoods is all the surprises! I am so thankful that the store is near where I live because I shop there quite frequently, looking through their ever-changing merchandise. We filled our carts with bedding, pillows, window treatments, a blanket, wall art, mirrors, candles and other smaller decor items that would bring a feeling of relaxation to our guest room space without being too drab or dull. Then we did a little happy dance when we saw how nicely it was all going to come together!
Here are the BEFORE photos of our boring “bare bones” guest room:
Inside our basic room, you can hardly even see the headboard on the bed because it blends in with the walls. Here is the other side…
While Kim and I were filling our carts with finds at HomeGoods, my husband Mark was prepping the walls and painting the room. Once the painting was done, Kim and I got to work arranging and experimenting with what looked best. We even “shopped” through other rooms of the house.
… and here are the AFTER photos!
I love how relaxing the room feels, yet the bright pops of orange help liven it up a bit. The orange, navy, and turquoise show my love of color!
We now have a super fabulous place for our guests to stay, unwind, and relax. The best part is that every time I step foot in here, I am reminded of all the fun Kim & I had while shopping and moving things around until they were just perfect! This room will always make me smile! 
Thanks to my husband Mark for painting, hanging window treatments, and other heavy lifting. A big thank-you to HomeGoods for sponsoring, and to Kim for keeping me on track and putting up with me while shopping. 
The koi finger painting was a collaborative project that my daughter Clara (age 7 at the time) and I did together one rainy afternoon. We followed a video tutorial from the lovely Iris Scott. It seems right at home in this room adding to the tranquil feeling!
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Our home office could use a makeover.
tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/785943940310577153
My living room is in dire need of a makeover! It needs paint, rugs, and lighting and artwork.
https://twitter.com/yarbr012/status/785995515007754240
Our kitchen needs a makeover
https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/786008630357209088
My older daughter’ s room really could use a facelift. We haven’t changed anything since she was 2 and she is now 8. It would really be nice to transition her to a bigger girl look.
tweet https://twitter.com/SaraMama/status/786041928156483584
My living room needs a makeover! It is drab, and needs new decor items, a new rug, a new couch and chair. And also fresh paint.
Tweet-https://twitter.com/JewelWood/status/786170988748611586
our living room could use a makeover
https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/786181750380572672
I would love to make over our master bedroom/bathroom.
Thank you for the wonderful giveaway
Erin
erinloves2run at gmail dot com
Our “office” needs a makeover – so that it won’t look like a large walk-in closet!
Tweet:
https://twitter.com/ErinLoves2Run/status/786204514491576320
My living room needs a makeover, it could use more color.
tweet
https://twitter.com/Kellydpa/status/786698252053807104
My master bathroom needs a complete makeover.
I would love to work on my living room!
chambanachik(at)gmail(dot)com
My living room needs a makeover
Our kitchen could use a makeover.
tcarolinep at gmail dot com
tweet-https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/786992165327101952
my bedroom needs a makeover
https://twitter.com/raggammuffin/status/787074489003675648
Our computer room could use a makeover, especially since I’ve been thinking about getting a standing desk for it.
Tweet link: https://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/787312431450042368
my tweet
https://twitter.com/myway070/status/787403307459354624
I’d love to redecorate our Master bedroom.
Thanks so much.
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/peg42/status/787740131310657541
Thanks again.
https://twitter.com/OneFrugalGirl/status/787841319674806272
That’s an easy one. My living room. It’s long and its hard to figure out what kind of furniture to buy and where to put it.
Our living room could use some sprucing up! 🙂
I tweeted as well https://twitter.com/DeeGee13/status/788079936552611841 thanks for the chance!
I would love to redecorate my Family Room.
https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/788797174641418240
Love the new look of the room. 🙂 great items that you picked up at HomeGoods! My living room definitely need some help. Thanks for the giveaway.
amy [at] utry [dot] it
tweeted:
https://twitter.com/uTry_it/status/788840161232781312
amy [at] utry [dot] it
I would love to re-do the living room! Maybe a rug or coffee table… and more room.. and a couch… lol 😉
Tweeted 🙂 – https://twitter.com/Enter_Now/status/788971825778667520
The family room desperately needs a makeover and I would love to redecorate it. It is more functional than a fashion statement. It doesn’t really have a cohesive style at all and the whole room is pretty worn out from lots of daily use.
Yes, my kitchen needs a huge makeover
groogruxking40 @gmail dot com
https://twitter.com/AmandaNawlins/status/790281027491168256
Our dining room is in dire need of ‘something’. It’s virtually an empty room with a table and a mirror and has been that way since we moved in 4 years ago and it’s where we do all of our entertaining for holidays!
What a cute idea!
my bedroom is definitely a room I would like to redecorate!
tweeted https://twitter.com/stephcouponsxx/status/793226771395141632
I would love to add some life and color to my bedroom. It is pretty bland right now.
My bedroom could use a makeover or update.
jslbrown2009 at aol dot com
tweet-https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/794520314520576000
jslbrown2009 at aol dot com
Our bedroom really needs an update!
tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/794717842868473856
My sunroom looks like it is stuck in the 70’s and really needs a makeover
tweeted
https://twitter.com/fairydancer35/status/794986322855424000
My bedroom needs some updates
I love their baskets and organizers. truckredford(at)gmail(Dot)com
https://twitter.com/eliza_elliott/status/795311590249820160
My kitchen could use a makeover, for sure. I’d love to be able to have better storage solutions so I could reclaim my countertops. I spend so much time in the kitchen, and it would be great to make it a more pleasant place.
I tweeted about your guest room makeover (well done!) and the HomeGoods giveaway:
https://twitter.com/NotherAnneOther/status/795400854102835200
Thanks.
My kitchen really needs a makeover.
My own bedroom needs a makeover.
tweeted
https://twitter.com/rubylorikeet/status/796018018610315264
It’s my bedroom that desperately needs redecorating. It hasn’t been touched again after we moved in the house.
pixelberrypie at yahoo dot com
Tweeted! https://twitter.com/pixel_berry_pie/status/796527396119777280
Our master bathroom could really use a makeover. Some pictures and other decorations would be a great place to start!
I posted a tweet: https://twitter.com/FireRunner2379/status/797216410204311553.
My bedroom needs a serious makeover but so does my bathroom!
I tweeted
https://twitter.com/my4boysand1/status/797588797127016448
My guest room too is a dreary thing, now attracting boxes and other detritus instead of being pretty and inviting. I actually gave our last visitor my rom instead!
I posted a tweet too: https://twitter.com/AnnaZed/status/797721740101025792
My home office desperately needs a makeover. It is cluttered, utilitarian and has absolutely no personality.
Tweet – https://twitter.com/willitara/status/797954451025825793
My living room desperately needs a makeover. Nothing has changed since the 90’s.
Tweeted
https://twitter.com/eswright18/status/797957150635126784
My bedroom needs a makeover.
tweeted
https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/798047729700073472
Our kitchen is in need of a makeover – it’s been ages!
thank you
Tweeted https://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/798067911789133824
My kitchen needs a new makeover to get it up to date.
I wouldn’t mind giving my living room a makeover
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
tweet https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/798176036005548032
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
I have been “in the middle” of a bathroom remodel/renovation for nearly 3 years. Would love to see that actually get DONE! hahaha!
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/798191016297701376
I have a room in my home that needs a total makeover, my kitchen. It is the most lived in room, so it definitely need some attention.
I publicly Tweeted this giveaway: https://twitter.com/versatileer/status/798214319586451456
I would like to give my bedroom a makeover – I’ve had it the same way for quite some time now
https://twitter.com/myfolly/status/798281229023973376
yes my bedroom
https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/798290829790089216
Our home office is just a disorganized mess. It’s way overdue for a makeover.
tweeted – https://twitter.com/dmarie824/status/798297177701220353
My bathroom could use a makeover!
Tweet https://twitter.com/Lindiac/status/798319865119600640
My Bedroom.
https://twitter.com/mitadav/status/798338699662688261
I would love to re-do my dated family room.
https://mobile.twitter.com/arress83/status/798353867163521024
My family room needs a major makeover. It’s at the top of my list.
Tweet
https://twitter.com/clc408/status/799218894049312768
My bedroom could use one
https://twitter.com/fmd518/status/799284779069771776