The Sparest of Spare Rooms

I used to love that line from Anne of Green Gables - "The sparest of spare rooms." There is something pretty wonderful about visiting a friend's house with a pimped out guest room.  I've been a fan of fully stocking a room with cool items for guests since viewing an episode of Oprah.  Don't get your hopes up - guests won't be leaving this room with a car but hopefully will find the decor leads to a restful evening.

The colour is called Diamond Dust - a grey/mauve that is accented with leaf green pictures on the walls. The room has to be multi-functional as well and house the computer.  Rather than using a computer desk - I opted to use an old antique cabinet and hide the desk chair on a hook on the back of the door.

The room is small and will only house a single bed but ensure the bedding is inviting and towels are plush can make a guest forget they are sleeping on a smaller mattress.

The pendant lamp was a very exciting find.  Home Depot sells this pendant for under $40 and has the option of extending the length to accommodate all ceiling heights.

This was a fun room to put together.  I even painted out a dresser (sad to say it was one that I sanded down in the 90s).  I've always been a fan of mixing antiques with modern - makes for a unique space.

Chair stored on back of door.

Pendant lamp