Creating New Spaces for Empty Nesters

Has your child gone away to school, and you don’t exactly know what to do with that extra bedroom? There are several ways to turn that spare room into a spacious, luxurious guest room that will meet the needs of just about anyone.

We all know that our children will be back to visit, so look for styles that would create a comfortable environment for them. Contemporary is the new chic look that creates that modern looking feel. Some ways to create this look is to add decorative pillows with bold colors, clean lines, and unique fabrics. Changing the bedspread or adding a rug with a vibrant color will also get you that look you seek. In addition, changing a headboard can make a large difference. BackDrop Headboards, a company that makes headboards with slipcovers, carries a headboard made out of a leather type material. Adding a bold leather headboard can make a bold statement your child can appreciate when he’s visiting.

Converting your unused bedroom into a mother-in-law suite can win you great brownie points. When redecorating for her, go with a traditional look. Traditional styles are comforting and classic. Typically, the décor of the room should be homey, understated, and calm. Adding decorative pillows, bedspreads, and rugs with multi-color florals and mid-range tones are often the way to create a traditional room. Doilies are also a great accessory to add to nightstands or dressers. BackDrop Headboards carries floral headboards that can instantly convert a room to her ideal setting.

If you are looking for a style for friends and other guests, then the casual look will work best. Include very simple details, including rectangular or softly curved shapes. When thinking about adding decorative pillows, bedspreads, and rugs, try using neutral colors such as tan, gray, beige, or off-white with fabrics that are textured and soft. Additionally, BackDrop Headboards features cotton twill, microsuede, and chenille fabrics that can give your new bedroom a casual look.

Whatever the style you work with, add personal photos and accessories to make the room homey to your guests when they stay with you.

Natalie Grbic represents BackDrop Headboard. BackDrop Headboards (www.backdropheadboard.com) sells upholstered headboards with an inner air cushion that are versatile and can change to match the decor in your home such as traditional, contemporary, and casual. BackDrops are a revolutionary new headboard that combines an upholstered slipcover and inner air cushion that instantly transforms the look of a bedroom. The headboard has a tools free set-up, and is an affordable and easy addition to any bedroom.