This Green Guest Bedroom Design Ideas

This Green Guest Bedroom Design Ideas - The bright walls (which we spotted on Hometalk!) were the opposite of relaxing, plus they wanted to upgrade the size of the bed for the sake of their guest's comfort. However, it wasn't until they decided to participate in the One Room Challenge that they found the motivation they needed to get to work.

Since people who sleep in a green bedroom apparently wake up feeling upbeat and positive, it was the ultimate hue choice for a guest room oasis. The duo painted two-thirds of the way up the wall with a shade of olive paint to add interest to the space and make the walls feel taller. They also added texture with the help of woven fabrics and plants.

But the star of the transportation is the DIY bed frame that was inspired by CB2's popular Drommend bed. While the couple loved the design, they were reluctant to shell out $900 for the store-bought version. So the crafty couple made their own for only a fraction of the price at $200 (!) — that's right, that means they saved a whopping $700. The light color of the wood frame paired with bamboo blinds only further emphasizes the serene atmosphere they were trying to accomplish.

To see more photos of this guest bedroom makeover, head over to This House Might Be Bigger Than the Three of Us.

Look, This IKEA Item the Same Way Again

IKEA - It's no secret we love a good IKEA hack, but we'll also be the first to admit that not all are created equally. The best ones are truly simple and (even better) surprising. That's why this genius idea from Kristina Steinmetz, the blogger behind ICH Designer, caught our eye.

You probably only recognize the SULTAN LADE ($10, ikea.com) if you own one of the Swedish retailer's bed frames, since it's usually located underneath a heavy mattress to add support. But instead of hiding this item, which features pieces of pine wood connected by two pieces of cloth, Steinmetz transforms it into a stylish wall hanger with the help of two wall hooks.

After securing to the wall, she uses S-hooks to hang items on the wooden planks. In the kitchen that means pots filled with herbs, a clip board for recipes and a container full of cooking tools. Then, in the bathroom she attaches baskets stuffed with towels and in her office she drapes magazines over the edges — no hooks required. But our favorite idea has to be using this mid-century modern design to hold shoes. How surprisingly chic?