So....here we are with our squishy-squashy tan leather sofa, made even more lovely with the addition of some gorgeous Modern Country extras, which ensure that turning this room from grown-up living space to guest bedroom is an absolute breeze.
No more worrying about needing extra storage....I know! Enjoy the liberation!
Here's what you need to have for a no-need-for-storage guest space:
two warm woollen blankets,
three cushions,
one sofabed
a basket
Your first priority is to make the space look as snuggly and enticing as possible....magazines in the basket, beautiful accessories.... Choosing gorgeous quality blankets, in particular, will pay dividends in years to come. Luxurious chic knows no bobbles!!
Ours are from Solway Blankets, which has fast become one of my favourites because of its amazing range of throws, blankets and rugs in high-end wools: mohair, alpaca, merino and cashmere.
The natural colourway of both, check and houndstooth blankets, off-white and greige, is perfect for this room: Modern Country heaven!
Basically, the magic happens when you convert to guest-bedroom mode. All you need is an extra couple of sheets. One on the mattress, and the other to go underneath the blankets.
I pop one super-warm blanket over the top sheet, and drape the other over the sofa, in any way that takes my fancy. The sofa cushions tuck behind the mattress easy-as-pie to form a makeshift headboard.
The other cushions can either adorn the pillows, or you can tuck them in the basket.
And Bob's your uncle, ta-daaaaaa, you've done it! Living Room to Guest Bedroom with no extra storage needed! Surely a miracle!
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16 comments :
I love your tan sofa and all the nice cozy accessories you have warmed up the room with! I'll be right over!!
I'll have the kettle on for you!! Steaming cup of cocoa?!!
Sarahxx
Sarah do you mind me asking what colour you painted the room? The hunt for a grey green is sending me over the edge! Thankyou x
Loving the sofa. Would you mind sharing where you bought it? I am having a hard time finding the right sofa's for our sitting room. Trying to get comfort and the right look seems quite a challenge!
Thank you
Deborah
Hi Stephanie,
Ooh, I'm so sympathetic! The colour is Farrow and Ball's Old hite...more details in my Colour Study (click here...)
Hope that helps!
Sarahx
Hi Deborah,
The sofa is Laura Ashley's Abingdon Sofa in Harvest...ours is a few years old and has aged beautifully.
Click here for the link
Sarahx
Love the leather and the comfy plaids. Gorgeous. I would love for you to link up to my Inspire Me party that will go live Monday afternoon at 2:30PT. www.astrollthrulife.net Hope to see you there. Hugs, Marty
You inspired me so much that I went out and bought new pillows and a couple of throws for MY twin leather sofas...so much softer looking....thanks for the inspiration. :))
I am searching every where for an olden, leather comfy chair...I think, because leather gets better with age..no one wants to get rid of them.A new one isn't in the budget right now.....
The leather sofa looks wonderful with your pretty blankets and linens. This is a practical and pretty guest space idea.
Gorgeous, plus I have been on the hunt for a good wool throw. I have seen two that are perfect from Solway - thankyou Sarah.x
Oh it looks so warm and inviting.
Love the warm blankets in there.
Thankyou Sarah - will get a tester - to go with all the rest! X
Love these blankets!
Thanks for introducing us to them They are soooo lovely!
I know Solway Blankets from local events we both attend. What a lovely lady with some beautiful blankets. They really can complete that country look in your living space. Lovely blog :)
Hello!
Ahh, very nice sofa bed and the woolen blankets. Another reason to come to see you and sleep over. xxx
Nice!
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