After: Upstairs Guest Bedroom

The upstairs guest bedroom before the renovation featured blue shag wall to wall carpet and an accent wall of blue toile wallpaper.  The room was in dire need of a change.

Although the room is still a work in progress as of December 2010 (notably it awaits new bed linens), its transformation is evident.  Refinished hardwood floors, new paint, new plantation blinds, and refreshed furnishings and accessories make the room a bright, warm respite for guests.

After: Upstairs Master Bedroom

Unfortunately my before photo of the upstairs master bedroom shows it unfurnished after work had commenced.  The room had not been updated in quite a while, as exemplified by the dowdy blue and yellow floral cornice seen in the picture, and the plaster walls had many cracks in them.  The antique furnishings were beautiful but very dark.

Now, the room has refinished wood floors, new plantation blinds (over new windows, which evidence that the second floor now has its own heating and air conditioning zone), new paint, and antique furnishings from Jane and Van's old house.

After: Downstairs Master Bedroom

Unfortunately for one 308's more dramatic before and afters, I do not have many good "before" shots. This is a glimpse of what the downstairs master bedroom looked like before the renovation. It had an accent wall of tobacco colored wallpaper and yellow-ish trim, walls, area rug, and curtains.

Now, the room looks crisp and clean, with plantation shutters, new linens from Cocoon Fine Linens and Gifts, new lamps, and newly placed antiques and accessories. An area rug will soon complete the room.

Additionally, the full bath  -- which was also yellow before the renovation -- received a refresh.  In addition to new paint, it received a new vanity and new toilet, new lighting, an exhaust fan, plantation shutters, and linens.