Decorating Guest Bedroom for Christmas

This year I want to decorate my guest bedroom in red, green and white color scheme for the Christmas and the winter season. Since my husband and I enjoy nature and would like to add red holly berries, evergreen trees, pine cones and white to represent snow as my decorations for the guest bedroom.  I like the idea of winter decorations since I can leave them up after the Christmas season has ended.

Here is a Christmas bedroom set that I put together for one of my customers.  This set shows you how to decorate with a red and white color scheme.

Christmas Poinsettia Bedroom by sgolis featuring glass ornaments

One way to add Christmas to your bedroom is to buy a new bed ensemble or cover your bed with a solid color; red, green or white comforter that will complement your holiday color scheme. 

I shopped online at amazon.com and found lovely quilt sets. Here is one I think will go well with my iron bed in the Victorian designed guest bedroom. This comforter has red berries, green balsam tree leaves on a white background. I really like this bed ensemble because of the pattern, I can leave it up throughout the winter season.

Shop for Holly Berry bed ensemble here

Accessorize the winter season bedroom by adding Christmas decorations. Set a mini Christmas tree for your nightstand or side table. Then instead of having a night light on you would light up the tree. The lights from the tree will create a Christmas ambiance.

Vintage style decorated Christmas tree that would be lovely in a gues bedroom.

Other:

Accessorize your bed with throw pillows. I have 4 on my bed as they are needed to support a sore back or for head support. Shop for a pattern that will go with your bed ensemble.  Here is a red accent pillow that I designed.  You may customize this pillow by adding your own graphics and words. 

Christmas Bedroom Decor Ideas

When it comes to decorating for the Christmas season many people will accent their bedroom with touches of red and green. They may add a Christmas tree or cover their bed with a holiday quilt. It makes sense to me to decorate your bedroom since you spend an average of ten hours in this room each day. It is a good place to rest at the end of the day looking at the lights flickering on the holiday tree.

View this video for Christmas bedroom ideas.  Scroll to the bottom of this article for my Christmas bedroom design.

Know that you do not have to decorate every inch of your bedroom. The decorations for this room should be simple with touches of the holiday season here and there.

I recommend covering your bed with a solid cover comforter and pillow shams. A neutral color is best as this would be the backdrop for your holiday pattern pillows. You would also want your window treatments to one color, a contrast or color that would blend with room theme.

Here is a bedroom design that I created to show a customer how to decorate their bedroom for Christmas. The room color scheme is green, beige and gold. All of these colors are featured in the room accessories. Throw pillows, tapestry blanket throw, Venetian style wood wall art and the window decorations are lovely Christmas accessories that add coziness to the bedroom. 

Find all of these Christmas decorations at Zazzle.com

Do you decorate your bedroom for the Christmas season?  Here is a bedroom design that I created for one of my customers.  The red and green color scheme looks so pretty with the vintage white furniture.  

Poinsettia Bedroom Decor by sgolis 

Decorating Bedroom for Autumn Season

Whenever I see chrysanthemum flowers or the color orange I think of the autumn season. I love the autumn season because I enjoy decorating my home with the seasonal colors of orange, brown, gold and pomegranate. Even though it is summer I know that soon this season will be coming to an end and the autumn season will begin,

This year I will be decorating my guest bedroom with autumn colors. My brother will be coming to visit and think the bedroom will be cozier if I change out the color scheme and add assorted throw pillows and cover the bedside table with a seasonal tablecloth. The fall colors are warm and earthy and will make the bedroom feel cozy and welcoming.

Here is a modern autumn bedroom that I designed that will show you how to decorate your bedroom for the autumn season.

Here are a few products that were used in this autumn bedroom set.

Autumn Leaves on Maple Tree Throw Pillows

by Susang6

Fall Leaves - Trees Photograph Collage Tripod Lamp

by Susang6

Autumn Nature Trail at Sunset Wrapped Canvas Print

by Susang6

When it comes to decorating the bedroom or living areas for the autumn season I like to cover the nightstand or coffee table with a tablecloth. When you cover the furniture you protect them from damage and you add color and interest to your room I found this watercolor landscape with autumn tree leaves tablecloth online and think it would be perfect for covering a bedroom nightstand. (see this tablecloth in Bedroom image above)

Autumn Leaves on Trees Tablecloth

by Susang6

My bedroom has hardwood floors I think the room would look cozy and feel warm with an area rug with autumn season colors. I added this to my list and will shop online for this seasonal product. Do you decorate your home and bedroom for the autumn season?

Zazzle Wall Decor – Poster and Prints

Update your space with a new poster or print from Zazzle. They have hundreds of thousands of pictures for your walls. Honestly, there is something for everyone.

Add interest to a dark corner with a poster or print.  Shown is a canvas print that I created from one of my original photographs.  I captured this fall landscape at Crystal Bridges Modern art Museum in Arkansas. It is of the hill directly across from the entrance.  Beautiful scenery of fall trees at sunset. View the canvas print here.

Whenever one of my friends says that they are bored with their living room and desire an update I always recommend changing out the wall décor. It is a whole lot easier than moving the furniture, painting the room or changing out the other home decorations.

A poster or print that is framed and hung on a feature wall will add ambiance to your space. Choose from floral, animals, architectural, seasons, and more for your wall art. Compliment the theme of your room or change the look with a poster or print.

Here are a few of my favorite poster and prints.

This vintage style living room features a dark chocolate sofa, accent chair and coordinating accessories including faux leather throw pillows that I designed. On the wall is a canvas print that I created from one of my original photographs of Plott hound hunting in the Florida Keys. This room set is warm and cozy, a perfect setting for reading a book or sipping herbal tea. Shop for dog wall art here

Hunting Dog in Wetlands Poster

by Susang6

Vintage Style Living Room by sgolis

View other posters and prints that I designed below

Autumn Tree, Maple Tree in Fall Poster
by Susang6

Sunset Print of Shoal Creek, Joplin Missouri

by Susang6

Robin Songbird with Snowflakes Canvas Print

by Susang6

Metal ART - Coffee Beans and Mug Print
by Susang6

Peace Lily Flower Stretched Canvas Print

by Susang6

Shop for posters that will compliment a variety of home decor themes here

Posters and Prints for Home or Office
by Photo Gifts By Sgolis

Decorating Tips for a Masculine Living Room

Many men have their own apartments or homes and they want a nicely decorated space where they can have friends over for gatherings or entertain by hosting dinner parties and such.  I find that men that are professionals or men who enjoy entertaining guest in their home, desire a masculine modern space that is not cluttered and does not look like a college dorm or man cave.

Here is a masculine black home set that I designed to show one of my clients how to decorate their space.

Masculine Modern Home Decor by sgolis 

Recently I helped a friend of mine to decorate his living room. He had just moved into an apartment and needed help with setting up the seating area and choosing the right sofa. 

Since his apartment was empty I was able to use tape on the floor to show him the seating and table arrangement that I thought would work. He decided on a sofa, two chairs, and a coffee table. No end tables were desired, he thought a ceiling fan was a good idea, overhead lighting with a dimmer switch and a few framed posters for the walls.



Decorating Tips

1. Buy masculine throw pillows faux leather look.
2. Add ambiance and also protect wood floor by sofa with an area rug to go under the coffee table.
3. Create a cozy and comfortable space with framed posters and decor clock on feature walls
4. Consider bamboo shades for the windows that have a privacy lining
5. TV mount for the wall.

Gears Design Industrial Steampunk Wall Clock

I suggested that he buy his sofa first, then pillows. He thought one pillow would be good. So I told my friend that guys like a lot of throw pillows. Know that It is best to buy two square, two lumbar and one round or accent Arrange them on the sofa and these pillows will enable all to feel more comfortable, plus they make the sofa look cozy.

I offered my shopping service and he liked the idea of me gathering pillows from online that would look good with a dark brown sofa.  

Here are a few pillows that I found at zazzle.com. They were created by designers and you will not find them at the mall.  
If you like the masculine pillows then you can shop for everything viewed by clicking on the link. You can buy as shown or design your own from a photograph.

Leather Look Decor
by Photo Gifts By Sgolis

5 Spring Home Decor Ideas

This morning I got a call from one of my friends who said that she wanted to decorate her home for the spring season. She preferred that the decorations be for adults. 

Normally my friend will set a vintage-style vase of tulips on the dining table and call it her spring decorations. This year her kids are visiting and she wants her home to appear more festive, cozy, and welcoming.

Her wants are simple decorations that will provide a look of spring but would not be expensive. She also wanted to decorate her home now and keep it throughout the spring season.

Here are a few simple decorating ideas

1. Create a spring-like entrance to your home by painting the foyer wall a pale yellow. This cheerful color is a natural way to add positive energy, make a small area look bigger and the color is complementary to all pastel colors.
2. Decorate this feature wall with a spring floral painting or framed poster. Add a foyer table with silk or fresh-cut spring tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, or lilacs. A spring-style figurine by Jim Shore would complement the arrangement or a pretty glass or crystal votive with a candle.
3. Add spring pastel color to your living room and guest bedroom by accenting your space with floral pattern throw pillows. Choose prints that are of flowers that bloom in spring. For example; a daffodil floral pillow (yellow, white, and green) would look fabulous with a yellow-white and green stripe pillow. Then add to the mix a solid yellow, or green color no print pillow. Three or more pillows would look eye-appealing. Choose from a variety of sizes as they will add interest to your decorations.
4. Spring weather can be cool and you may want to drape a seasonal pattern blanket on the backside of your accent chair or sofa. Pretty floral prints or colorful butterflies would look nice as long as the color of the blanket is the same as your color scheme.
5. Accent your front door with a silk spring season wreath and change out your doormat to one with a spring theme.

Here are a few of my spring season home products I designed to inspire my friend to decorate. Click on the highlighted title to view or buy any of the products at the designer's store

Create a lovely tablescape with this vintage botanical pillar candle. This candle features a purple and white striped background with an overlay of lilac flowers. There is a space for your Mother's Day text. Buy a few candles to scatter on your Mother's Day brunch table. A pretty lilac flower candle like this would also be a thoughtful Mother's Day gift. Click this link to view the candle at the designer's store 

Happy Spring Tulip Flower Holiday Pillow

by Susang6

Painted Flower Garden Bathroom Towel Set

by Susang6

Red Tulips a Spring Flower Mug

by Susang6

Flowers / Daffodils Table Lamp

by Susang6

Vintage Lilacs on Damask Botanical Spring Season Throw Pillow

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Lilacs Flowers with Lace on Moss Green Table Table Lamp

Decorative Christmas Pattern Pillows

Who doesn't love decorative Christmas pillows on their sofa, bed or accent chair? Colorful holiday prints; snowman, Christmas tree and Santa Claus are few of my favorites. I find that when I walk into a room and see a variety of accent pillows on the sofa, I think that this seating area looks very inviting.

This week I have been busy creating decorative pillows for the Christmas season. Know that pillows are a great way to “deck your halls.” or living space.

Here are my favorite Christmas pillows….you’ll want a few for your living space, and why not buy a set as a gift.

2-Sided Christmas Santa Claus Decorative Pillow

by Susang6

Be Jolly Santa Claus Christmas Lumbar Pillow

by Susang6

Green and Red Merry Christmas Throw Pillow

by Susang6

Be Jolly 2 Sided Christmas Green Throw Pillow

by Susang6

View all of my Christmas decorative pillows here.

Christmas Decor Pillows
by Photo Gifts By Sgolis

Decorating Christmas Tree with Cat Ornaments

I am a cat lover and think that a Christmas tree that is decorated with cat ornaments would be super cute for home office, veterinarian office or the living room of a cat lover. 

This year I thought  I would buy a live balsam Christmas tree and decorate it with cat ornaments and cat toy garland that I would make. The tree would be given to the lady who helps me with the care of the feral and the stray cats in my neighborhood.  

This cat caretaker is a senior citizen that really love cats. So as a way to thank her I have decided to give her a cat theme Christmas tree that is decorated with cat ornaments, mouse catnip products and do a ball with bell cat toy garland.  I may add da-bird cat toy with the bright colored feathers to the decorations, then she can use this cat toy after the holiday season to play with her cat.

Needless to say, I was excited about my cat decoration idea and shared it with a friend of mine that heads up a small cat organization in another city. She loved the idea and asked me to create a tree for her also. She said to decorate it the same way as I had mentioned and she gave me a great budget for products for the job. (I am all smiles)

I am excited about the cat-themed Christmas trees because I think the idea is super cute, plus I know the decorated tree will make many people smile.

Here are a few of my cat ornament designs.  Click the highlighted text below the ornament to view or to buy at my online store.  Photograph ornaments were created from an image of the feral, stray and rescued cats in my care.  The graphic collages were created from public domain images and photo cutouts of my cats.

Tabby Cat Christmas Tree Ornament

by Susang6

Christmas Ornament From Your Cat

by Susang6

Cute Christmas Cat Metal Ornament

by giftsforcatlovers

Christmas Snowman and Cat Monogram Ornament

by Susang6

Here are a few Zazzle.com ornaments that my friend sandyspider designed and a few of my ornaments. 

Animal Ornaments
by Photo Gifts By Sgolis