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May 10 · 64 Comments

One Room Challenge: The Modern Farmhouse Cottage Guest Shed Reveal

1915 Bungalow Room Reveals· Cottage Shed Guest (Tiny) House· DIY Projects· Most Popular Posts· One Room Challenge· Remodeling· Room Reveals· Room Reveals and Organized Closet Reveals· small home/ BIG IDEAS series

The time has come and the modern farmhouse guest shed is finally ready for it’s reveal!!!

It feels SO good to shout it and officially announce it. It would have been kinda awkward shouting, “Sorry guys!!! We gave up the middle of last week!”. I wouldn’t dream of giving up this late in the game. Especially since this past week has been all about adding the final details that make our cottage guest shed feel like a home. I can’t wait to show you all the work we put into our tiny 10′ x 12′ shed.

If this is your first time here, welcome! Here’s where you can catch up on the past week’s happenings:

Week One:    Design plans for the Cottage Guest Shed and before pictures 
Week Two:    Fixing structural problems, adding new windows, and rewiring the electrical
Week Three: Shiplap walls & ceiling, painting, and new lighting 
Week Four:   Flooring, the beginnings of built-ins, live edge bar , and exterior improvements 
Week Five:    Completing the built ins, X-detail on cabinet doors, adding architectural interest to the beam, and making a reclaimed wood sliding tv cover
 
It’s hard to believe that just 6 short weeks (actually 36 days) ago, we began this journey of transforming an unused garden shed into a guesthouse that has a modern farmhouse meets cozy, bohemian cottage feel. I honestly can’t believe we were able to pull this one off in such a short amount of time. It’s amazing what actual deadlines do to your motivation.
 

And now, I’d like to share the time-lapse video we did during the whole shed remodeling process. We’ll be following up with a video tour of the cottage to answer some of the most frequently asked questions and to show all the details. You can follow us on YouTube here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cabyD1lj7lM
It started off as a plea from my stepdaughter, Juli, to have her own space away from the boys’ rooms when she comes to stay with us. It’ll also be a guest house when our parents are in town.
 
I have to admit, I’m having a hard time not wanting it to be my own little getaway. Juli gave me carte blanche when decorating her room with the only request being to add the color blue. Knowing she’s a free-spirit who loves horses and farmhouse-style, this is the mood board I came up with.
Modern farmhouse meets bohemian cottage The guest shed mood board- Week 1 One Room Challenge
We began with just a shell of a room with OSB walls, drafty windows, a rotting ceiling, and a plywood floor.
The guest cottage shed before
And after working every weekend and late into the night after our for-real-bringing-home-the-bacon jobs we have a room that is complete and way beyond what we imagined. Let me present to you our Cottage Guest Shed!
A garden shed is transformed into a cottage guest house on a budget
My husband, Jason, had his own construction business for several years so he’s able to do a little bit of everything, from the beginning phase of construction to the end. I call him My Tall, Bearded Renaissance Man.
 
One of the things that brought us together when we first met is our mutual interest in DIY and love for the farmhouse style. We’re also both hard-headed when it comes to doing things ourselves versus hiring out work. Any remodeling project we do is 100% DIY as long as we’re keeping it up to code.

The most time-consuming part of this job was done the first 2-1/2 weeks as we installed new windows, reconfigured the wiring, insulated and then put up faux shiplap on the walls and ceiling.  The trick to putting faux shiplap over the studs with no drywall behind it is in ORC week 3’s post. It really gives the room the cottage vibe I was going for.

A bar area below the window gives you a place to eat or hook up your computer without taking up much space.

This past week, we added detail to the existing beam to make it look like it has metal bracing. We used 1/4″ luan plywood ripped down to 2-1/2″ strips. Then, we added hex screws to resemble the bolts that would normally be used to install the brace. We painted everything with flat black spray paint before we nailed the luan strips in place.
 
I love the way it brings your eye up to the ceiling.
The shed is only 110 square feet so we tried to make every bit of it as functional as possible. My husband made a built-in bed with a pop-up trundle so it can easily be made into a king-size bed when we have guests.
 
He also built the cabinets flanking the bed which add a ton of storage.
 
One holds a tiny kitchenette and the other is a closet. Since everything’s behind closed doors, the room feels less cluttered and the white paint makes the room feel more spacious.
 
The X-detail on the doors mimic the barn doors from the mood board. If you’d like to find out how we made the built-in bed and cabinets, click this link.
 
This 2′ X 2′ cabinet is not only a mini-kitchen but it can also be a place that Juli or guests can use to get ready. The vintage crate sitting on the compact fridge holds snacks so you can “Treat Yo Self”, just like the print I found on Etsy says.
The Cottage Guest Shed Reveal the kitchenette
To save money, we made the countertop out of plywood. I gave it a faux soapstone paint finish and sealed it with polyurethane. 
Treat yo self The kitchenette in the cottage shed
So, we haven’t gotten around to putting up the rod, but let’s imagine it’s already there and call this a closet.

the cottage guest shed closet 2

In the wintertime, this is where we’ll store the portable air conditioner. The exhaust for the AC unit is hidden behind a cover on the wall near the bar. I’ll add those pictures later.

If we decide that we need a composting toilet in the closet, we already have an electrical socket.

The guest house is right off the front porch so it’s not a necessity right now. But, I’ve already got it all planned out. If I need to convince Jason it’s time to get a toilet, we’ll just spend a night in the cottage mid-winter so he can get the full experience of running to the bathroom in 30-degree temperatures. 😉

(Update: Juli insisted after her 1st night in the cottage that she has a toilet so we went ahead and picked a composting toilet out. She’s 6-feet tall, so we’ll have to remove the upper shelf. I’ll add a curtain on a swing-out rod for privacy. We’ll follow up with a video tour of the cottage later.)

The cottage guest shed reveal closet

One of my favorite details of the guest shed is the reclaimed wood artwork that hides the TV.

Reclaimed wood sliding tv cover

The easiest DIY project was making the wood slice coffee table. Jason brought this slice of pecan home about a year ago and I knew right away we’d save it for this room.

Candles and succulents

I’m a minimalist in training but can’t part with some of my favorite vintage finds such as the black dresser I found at Habitat for Humanity and the blue fan on the wall.
 
In this room, there’s a mix of vintage and modern, black and white, and a healthy dose of texture through the use of reclaimed wood, baskets, plants, and neutral textiles. My life couldn’t be totally devoid of color or pattern so I threw the blue medallion quilt into the mix that can be easily changed with the seasons.

chenille fringed shams and blue medallion quilt.

geometric glass terrarium and hanging planter

There’s also a mix of metals such as the antique gold on dresser drawer knobs, the oil rubbed bronze knobs on the built-in cabinetry and the raw steel on the industrial pipe bar brackets.

glass knobs with antique gold accents

door hardware the cottage shed reveal

DIY industrial bar or countertop brackets

To make use of the top of the dresser, I added a coffee bar.

Coffee bar for the cottage guest shed with modern farmhouse industrial shelf brackets and barnwood shelves

Jason welded the frame for this shelf and we added some oak planks we had in our stash of salvaged wood. We have the modern farmhouse shelf brackets welded from steel for sale in our Etsy shop.

Modern farmhouse industrial shelf brackets and barnwood shelves

Farmhouse shelf brackets and barn wood shelves

Our last project was adding a small porch with corrugated galvanized metal sides to complement the light fixtures.

the cottage shed reveal- porch with corrugated galvanized metal and door painted in Chelsea Gray by Benjamin Moore

Galvanized farmhouse style lights and galvanized metal porch railing

We decided to join as guest participant a week before the One Room Challenge began and I had no idea how tiring the next 36 days would be. We’ve lost precious hours of sleep and have gained a few pounds from eating take-out more times than I can count on my fingers (and toes). Would we take on the challenge of completing a room from scratch in 6 weeks again? Absolutely!

The cottage guest shed reveal medallion blue quilt

Let’s talk budget:

We originally budgeted $2500 but with the addition of exterior improvements we didn’t plan on and some incidentals, we spent $3100. Luckily, the new roof was sponsored, so that was not included in those numbers. I already had many of the decorative items, the TV, microwave, fridge, and the air conditioner that we used in our garage.

Lastly, I’d like to share a few tips I’d give homeowners who want to tackle a project like this:

1. Before you get started, I recommend using an app like this one to space plan. I used this same app to make the 3D digital after pictures in week one’s post. It allowed me to see that built-ins were the way to go with this small space. I could also visualize how deep the cabinets needed to go in order to give us the maximum amount of depth without blocking the sightlines of the room.

2.  Even though it might seem daunting to do everything yourself, there are advantages to this if you’re an experienced DIY’er. You’re not at the mercy of your contractor’s timeline. This may mean doing the work at night after the kids have gone to bed and working weekends, but you set your own schedule for when things get done. You also save yourself a ton of money. On our tight budget, we couldn’t afford to hire out the work.

3. Make yourself a punch list a couple of weeks before your expected completion time. It’s easy to underestimate the time you have left to get everything done. If your list is in plain view, it’s easier to stay on track and your partner can see what they can work on when you’re not there. Plus, there’s something so satisfying about scratching another project off the list.

Update: Here’s a before picture of the exterior and a picture a couple of months later when the flowers were in full bloom!

before picture of shed converted to guest house tiny house (1) the cottage shed guest house exterior (1)

Sources:

**affiliate links are included for your convenience**
  • Wall, ceiling, and trim color- Alabaster by Sherwin Williams in Satin SW 7008
  • Interior Door Color- Lincoln Cottage Black by Valspar in semi-gloss 4009-2
  • Exterior door color- Kendall Charcoal by Benjamin Moore in semi-gloss HC-166
  • Flooring
  • Blue and White Quilt 
  • White Chenille Fringed Shams
  • Wild and Free pillow cover by Katie Daisy (no longer sold on Society6)
  • Industrial Wall Sconces
  • DIY Reclaimed Wood Sliding TV Cover
  • DIY Live Edge Bar
  • DIY Steel pipe bar brackets
  • Barstools Set of 2 and Single
  • Curtains- a DIY project using dropcloth. I made the roman shade using this tutorial
  • Wrap Curtain Rod- Walmart sold out but here’s a similar one and the ring clips
  • DIY Wood slice coffee table with Hairpin legs (wood slice was given to us by a friend) Similar coffee table
  • Artificial Sansevieria / Snake Plant (it was put into a larger pot)
  • Waterfall faucet
  • Sink
  • Mini cube microwave
  • “Treat Yo Self” print 
  • Black Dresser (Habitat for Humanity find)
  • Glass Knobs on Dresser- Marshalls
  • Door Pulls on Cabinets
  • Bin pulls on the trundle bed cover
  • Black & White Enamel Mug Set
  • Coffee, Tea, & Sugar Enamelware Container Set
  • Tobacco Basket 
  • Wreath
  • Black & White Horse Print
  • White Fluted Pot on the coffee table
  • Geometric Candle Holder (similar) on the coffee table
  • Hanging plant holder
  • Geometric metal and glass terrarium 
  • Vintage General Electric oscillating fan

Thank you, Linda, of Calling It Home, for allowing all of us guest participants to be a part of the One Room Challenge! Be sure to check out all the other room reveals. I’m sure you’ll find something that inspires you!

Have you tackled a room remodel recently? Please share your tips on what made it easier on you.

Modern Farmhouse Guest Cottage

Catch up on all the Modern Farmhouse Cottage Guest Shed Projects here:

how to make a built in trundle bed

How to Make Your Own Built-in Trundle Bed and Cabinets

how to make your countertops look like soapstone with paint

DIY Soapstone Countertops Using Paint

DIY Live Edge Bar and how to connect planks of wood using basic tools

DIY Live Edge Wood Bar & An Easy Way to Join Wood Planks Using Basic Tools (Video Tutorial)

One Room Challenge: The Modern Farmhouse Cottage Guest Shed Reveal

One Room Challenge: The Modern Farmhouse Cottage Guest Shed Reveal

We've almost completed converting our shed into a living space. We added a built-in bed, a kitchenette, a live edge bar for eating. All that's left is decorating!

Progress with the Modern Farmhouse Cottage Guest Shed: One Room Challenge Week 5

the cottage shed guest house exterior (1)

What a Difference a Weekend Makes: Exterior Improvements to The Cottage Shed Guest House

DIY Reclaimed Wood Sliding TV Cover: Now You See It. Now You Don't

DIY Reclaimed Wood Sliding TV Cover: Now You See It. Now You Don’t

built in trundle bed

ORC Week 4: The Cottage Guest Shed Flooring, Live Edge Bar, Roof, and the Beginnings of Built-Ins

DIY industrial bar or countertop brackets

How to Make Industrial Bar or Counter Brackets From Steel Pipe

Faux shiplap in the cottage guest shed

ORC Week 3: The Cottage Guest Shed Shiplap Walls, Painting & Lighting

Fixer Upper floating metal shelf

ORC Week 2: Progress With The Guest Cottage Shed

Modern farmhouse meets bohemian cottage The guest shed mood board- Week 1 One Room Challenge

ORC Week 1: Modern Farmhouse Meets Cozy Bohemian Cottage Guest Shed Plans & Before Pictures

 
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  1. Anna says

    Apr 19 at 9:55 pm

    You said you would add a video to show the changes made with the composting toilet and a privacy curtain. Where can I view that video? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Tricia @ Simplicity in the South says

      Apr 21 at 8:33 pm

      Hi Anna! We’ve been slack about doing the follow-up video so I apologize. We ordered the Nature’s head composting toilet but Juli (my step-daughter) was totally against having it in her room so we returned it. Since she’s going to college in the fall, we’re planning on putting one in anyway and it’ll be more affordable and semi-DIY. We plan to do another video when we put that in. Thanks for your patience!

      Reply
      • Denalee W says

        Mar 19 at 2:49 pm

        Hi!

        I am really interested to see if you ended up putting the toilet in? This is amazing! We have turned our shed into a workspace with a pull out couch and have more visitors! Now looking to add the bathroom without making it an ASD.

        Reply
  2. Bethanie says

    Jun 05 at 7:08 pm

    I know this is an old post but I absolutely love what you did here! I have an old shed in my yard as well and am looking to do something similar. My questions is about your ceiling joists. It looks like you removed some to have a raised ceiling look. How did you know how many could be removed without risking the roof sagging?

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    • Tricia @ Simplicity in the South says

      Jun 06 at 8:39 am

      Thank you, Bethanie! I had Jason explain to me the technical side of how he knew he could remove the other ceiling rafters. The roof on our shed is a hip roof (for a slightly rectangular shed), so the roof is essentially 4 equal triangles that meet at a peak and is shaped like a pyramid. A hip roof is self-bracing, requiring less diagonal bracing. The weight of the hip roof requires bracing at the peak. Before he removed the other 2 ceiling rafters which weren’t needed, he strengthened the center rafter by sandwiching 2 boards together and then added 2 center supports going diagonally and one up to the center of the roof. So, to make a long story short, if your shed has a hip roof, then you should be able to remove the extra rafters as long as the center one is reinforced. Good luck and have fun with making over your shed!

      Reply
  3. Tonita says

    Feb 02 at 9:43 pm

    Your guest cottage is adorable. I also love small spaces and downsized from a 2800′ home to a tiny 570′ vintage farmhouse a few years ago. I also own a tiny house on wheels that is 8′ wide and 18′ long. I love decorating and up-cycling used items. My style is farmhouse, shabby chic and french country. I really like your amazing use of space and that you painted it white inside. Every detail is just perfect. Your daughter is one lucky girl. Many blessings.

    Reply
    • Tricia says

      Feb 03 at 4:48 pm

      Thank you so much, Tonita! I checked out your tiny house and cottage and they are adorable as well. Too bad we’re not neighbors cause I can tell we’d do a heck of a lot of shopping at flea markets together! Thanks for stopping by 🙂

      Reply
  4. melissa newell says

    Sep 06 at 8:16 am

    wowza that is amazing..you thought of all the necessities and worked it into a small space..anyone would be blessed to stay there!

    Reply
  5. Christopher Martin says

    Aug 29 at 6:21 pm

    Hey there, I realized I was permitted to post this reply applying a perfect proxy from https://publicproxy.net/

    Reply
  6. Jessica says

    Jul 30 at 1:07 pm

    Where did you get those lovely glasses that are next to the moicrowave?

    Reply
  7. Carlon Michelle Newson says

    Jul 15 at 12:57 pm

    I would love to write my next novel in this lovely cottage. ~Smile!

    Reply
  8. Linda | Calling it Home says

    Jul 06 at 1:15 pm

    Insanely good! You two are amazing. Well done.

    Reply
    • Tricia says

      Jul 06 at 10:20 pm

      Thank you so much, Linda!

      Reply
  9. Maria says

    May 22 at 9:52 pm

    Sorry if I missed it, but where is the bathroom?

    Reply
    • Tricia says

      May 22 at 9:54 pm

      That’s the most common question. ? We’re adding a toilet like you’d find in a tiny house in the closet on the right within the next month. The closet on the left has a kitchenette with a sink. For now, we have keyless locks on all the doors and the guest house is less than 10 feet from the front porch.

      Reply
      • Penny P says

        Jun 17 at 11:17 am

        Curious how you mounted the fan on the wall? I have a wonderful vintage fan and no real space for it. This could be a wonderful solution. Fantastic job, by the way.

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        • Tricia says

          Jun 17 at 12:30 pm

          Thank you, Penny! I was happy when I could finally find a permanent home for one of my vintage fans so I’m hoping this will help you with yours. With this model, there’s a keyhole hook at the base. See the picture below.
          Base of vintage fan Then I had to loosen the bolt at the base to adjust the direction it faced.

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          • Penny P says

            Jun 17 at 3:36 pm

            Oh my goodness, thank you! I just looked and I have that keyhole as well! I’m so excited about this. My fan works, but it gets crazy hot, plus it’s totally unsafe for fingers. But I love the way it looks so much and putting it on the wall like that is so genius. Thanks again! I can’t wait to copy you. lol.

          • Tricia says

            Jun 20 at 5:36 pm

            Yay! You got lucky! So glad I was able to help out.

  10. Cindy M says

    May 22 at 1:01 pm

    Gorgeous! Do you have any instructions/plans for the day bed your husband made? We need a bed like that at our lake house and my husband is also a carpenter. Did I miss a link somewhere? Thanks!

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    • Tricia says

      May 22 at 2:14 pm

      Thank you! I’m working on the post for the trundle day bed and cabinets we put in the guest house now. The post should go out either tomorrow or Wednesday. The link for the built-in daybed we put in my oldest son’s room is here: Built-in bed with trundle drawers I hope that helps! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Michelle says

    May 18 at 9:03 pm

    It’s me again! 🙂 Just wanted to let you know I chose this as one of the features tomorrow at the Farmhouse Friday link party!

    Reply
  12. Michelle says

    May 18 at 8:34 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing this at the Farmhouse Friday link party! Pinned and shared! 🙂

    Reply
  13. Goedele says

    May 18 at 2:24 am

    I’m new on your blog and I’m glad I found it! What a gorgeous makeover!!

    Reply
  14. Angie @Knick of Time says

    May 17 at 7:05 pm

    What an amazing transformation! We have an old shed that we converted into a farmhouse guest house also, so I know the challenges you were up against, and you pulled it off beautifully!
    Thanks for sharing it at Talk of the Town – your guest house is my feature pick for next week’s party’

    Angie @ http://www.knickoftime.net

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    • Tricia says

      May 22 at 2:06 pm

      Thank you so much! I’ve been dreaming of having my own guest house since I found yours a couple years ago.

      Reply
  15. Kate Hollingsworth says

    May 16 at 11:29 pm

    Such a brilliant transformation! You should feel so proud of yourselves. And you did it all on such a tiny budget which is really inspirational for us non-millionaires out here. I loved the time-lapse video too! xx

    Reply
  16. Kristin @ Postbox Designs says

    May 16 at 10:10 pm

    I love how many amazing details you fit into such a cozy space, you packed in more charm than most rooms twice it’s size…just gorgeous!

    Reply
  17. Ricardo Magno says

    May 16 at 10:04 pm

    Great job, I really need this hahaha.

    Reply
  18. Gentle Joy Photography says

    May 16 at 9:24 pm

    This is absolutely amazing! Beautifully done. 🙂

    Reply
  19. Diana | Dahlias and Dimes says

    May 14 at 6:00 pm

    Wow! This space is amazing. I love all of the natural elements. I’m sure it will make a great little hideaway 🙂

    Reply
  20. Cherryl says

    May 13 at 2:16 pm

    I love it! I wish my husband would let me use our shed to do something like that! You did a great job!

    Reply
  21. Nicki Parrish says

    May 13 at 1:09 pm

    What an adorable little space!

    Reply
  22. Jess McGurn says

    May 12 at 9:23 pm

    What a cool space! I’d love to be a guest and get to stay here! The shiplap looks so good here.

    Reply
  23. Rebecca Pitt says

    May 12 at 9:01 pm

    One of my favs from the ORC. Congratulations!

    Reply
  24. Cristina says

    May 12 at 7:32 pm

    You DID IT again! Another amazing transformation that’s magazine worthy. So many beautiful details! Love it.

    Reply
  25. Melissa says

    May 12 at 7:31 pm

    It turned out so beautiful! I love the tiny kitchenette in the closet–what a great idea!!

    Reply
  26. Jessica | Petal + Ply says

    May 12 at 2:21 pm

    You accomplished so much in 6 weeks!!!! The guest shed looks amazing. I love the accent you put on the beams.

    Reply
  27. beverly says

    May 12 at 9:18 am

    What a lucky stepdaughter! So much functionality in one small space, well hidden away and yet so very lovely! Kudos!

    Reply
  28. Jen @ RamblingRenovators says

    May 12 at 9:17 am

    Uhm, is your shed on Airbnb, because I want to move right in! So many thoughtful details – the welded shelves, the vintage fan, the hidden mini kitchen. Love it all! And as one DIYer to another, I appreciate you putting the time and effort to do it all yourselves. Great job!

    Reply
  29. Michele says

    May 11 at 11:16 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous! You nailed every little detail–I want to live here!!

    Reply
  30. Summer says

    May 11 at 8:35 pm

    It turned out absolutely stunning! I knew it would:) Congrats on your new beautiful space!
    http://www.raisingafarmhouse.com

    Reply
  31. Gina says

    May 11 at 8:24 pm

    When can I move in? What a great job!!

    Reply
  32. Leslie says

    May 11 at 12:59 pm

    You really thought of every little detail. I love that you hid a kitchenette in one of the built-ins, and all the live edge features are just so gorgeous. And that faux metal beam accent is perfect!

    Reply
  33. Andi says

    May 11 at 11:59 am

    I love how this turned out! The metal accent on the beam is amazing. Adds the perfect amount of detail .I bet your step daughter is super happy that her room is all done and ready to live in!

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  34. Joan says

    May 11 at 11:03 am

    What?? This cottage rocks! I love everything about it! I felt like I was watching an episode on HGTV. Nicely done!

    Reply
  35. CoCo says

    May 11 at 10:39 am

    This is so crazy cool! I can’t believe how this all came together, it’s just gorgeous. I know this was a huge project to tackle especially after working all day but seriously you guys should be so proud. It’s completely amazing – I love it all! Hugs, CoCo

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  36. Starr says

    May 11 at 10:14 am

    Love, love every part of your bunkie!

    Reply
  37. Roxanne says

    May 11 at 9:45 am

    This is an amazing transformation, I could not love it any more!! Beautiful job!

    Reply
  38. lesli devito says

    May 11 at 9:04 am

    WOW, THIS IS THE EPITOME OF THE ONE ROOM CHALLENGE!!! Great job looks amazing!

    Reply
  39. Stacy G. says

    May 11 at 8:25 am

    It turned out beautifully! I love all of your attention to details. It is going to be just right for all of your guests. Great work!

    Reply
    • Tricia says

      May 13 at 11:00 am

      Thank you, Stacy! My parents are coming to stay soon and I’m so excited about them being our 1st official guests. I hope they love it as much as we do.

      Reply
  40. Bre says

    May 11 at 8:16 am

    What an amazing transformation!! Such an awesome space now – love that artwork that hides the tv!

    Reply
    • Tricia says

      May 11 at 7:39 pm

      Thanks, Bre! The TV cover was a last minute idea and I’m so glad we went with it!

      Reply
  41. Cassie Bustamante says

    May 11 at 7:48 am

    this is just so pretty! love the blue bedding for a great color pop! love the dresser, the little table… everything! i am packing my bags to come stay!

    Reply
    • Tricia says

      May 11 at 10:15 am

      I’m reserving a spot for you! We all need a break after the past 6 weeks. 😉 Thank you so much for sweet comment.

      Reply
  42. Lizzie | Emmerson & Fifteenth says

    May 11 at 2:21 am

    Look how cute it all turned out! I love all the little details – the welded shelf, the hidden kitchen, the detail on the beam, the reclaimed wood panels to hide the TV. It’s a gorgeous space!

    Reply
    • Tricia says

      May 11 at 9:53 am

      Thank you, Lizzie!

      Reply
  43. Kim says

    May 11 at 12:48 am

    Beautiful! I want to stay in your cottage, it’s so me! Too many great details to pinpoint just one in this space. Great job!

    Reply
    • Tricia says

      May 11 at 1:16 am

      Thank you, Kim! I hope my stepdaughter and guests enjoy it as much as I have the past week. 🙂

      Reply
  44. tim@designmaze says

    May 11 at 12:44 am

    what a fantastic guest suite from practically a blank raw space in 6 short weeks! I love how to max out the functions in this small room and packed the “vanity” area within one unit while more adoptable storage on the other + a casual dining zone with a bar!! you have thought of it all!

    congrats on week 6 of One Room Challenge!

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    • Tricia says

      May 11 at 1:05 am

      Thanks, Tim! It was quite a challenge fitting everything we wanted in this tiny room but space planning is one of my favorite things about designing a room. Thanks for stopping by!

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