0 Pool House Bedroom Makeover

Here is a sneak peek at the pool house bedroom. It's not finished yet, but at least the children's twin beds are gone and the new French Academie queen bed from Restoration Hardware is finally set up.

I'm so glad I made the decision to put a queen bed in here. Almost everyone in my family said to keep the twin beds. I actually had ordered the French Academie beds in twin, then changed my mind a month later. Luckily they were all backordered anyway, so eventually this queen bed was delivered. We put it all together Saturday night. What a job!

The trunk from the Hillsborough Antique Show is a little too short, but for now it will do.

The sconces above the bed need to be replaced with sconces that have pull chains since the switch is now hidden behind the headboard!

I'm keeping the bedding clean and simple. The walls, now a bright yellow will be painted a neutral color. The curtains are French stripe linen, reminiscent of grain sack material.

My goal is a romantic retreat for guests.

Here is the "Before" photo.

The Vermont Tubs twin beds now belong to granddaughters Reese and Zoe.

Although I love this room, it just wasn't the romantic look I was going for. Also, no one wanted to sleep up here! After all, there is no heat, and the bathroom is downstairs....

...which is ok, if it's summer! Otherwise, one must brave the elements just to go to the bathroom!

However, I think it's worth the trouble!

The spa at the bottom of the stairs.

The pool house. That little square on the top is the bedroom.

The bedroom without heat, and without a bathroom!

The "After" photo.

Any takers?

I'm joining Kim at Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesday.

A place where we can show our before and after projects!

Here is my before and almost after project!

Then on Friday, I'm joining Cindy at My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday.

0 The Hillsborough Antique Show

The Hillsborough Antique Show and Sale is held three times a year. I almost never miss a show, especially the first one of the year held in February.

You most likely won't find any bargains here, but if you are a collector, this is show!

You can find your missing sterling silver pieces here, as well as fine art and jewelry. I like to go just for inspiration and to visit some of my dealer friends, however this time I was on the hunt for another confit pot to add to my collection.

With my new Droid in hand, I managed to capture a few images of unique items on display, like this Hermes wicker covered thermos. Wow! It was very expensive though!

A lovely "squash blossom" turquoise necklace. Someday....!

I thought this would be perfect for that cabin in the woods!

I resisted though....

Loved this mustard jar from France.

The dealer had a few items like this. But which one to choose?

After much wheeling and dealing, I bought this wonderful old mustard pot from France. Not the confit pot I was looking for originally, but a new addition to the few bistroware pieces I already have.

Here it is on the kitchen island waiting for me to decide where it will live. I can see a huge bouquet of flowers in it!

I also found this three tiered victorian stand. Not sure what I was thinking!

It can be used for many purposes though. I put it beside this chair in the sunroom for now.

And finally, this wicker chest. When I saw it, I thought it would be perfect as a night stand next to the bed in the pool house bedroom in Asti.

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I had saved this photo as inspiration, so when I saw the wicker trunk, the lightbulb went off! Question is, should I stencil black letters on the front or just leave it? Either way, don't you think it will make a great night stand?

With one last weekend of warm weather, we're heading up to Asti with a new mattress strapped on the roof. Yes, we will look like The Clampetts! But finally, we can set up the bedroom in the pool house. I can't wait to put it all together! I wrote about the pool house bedroom back in June here.

0 French Academie Beds for the Pool House Bedroom

I am loving these twin beds from Restoration Hardware! They are the new French Academie Beds in metal and I think they are just what I've been looking for to go in our pool house bedroom.

It's hard to find twin beds that are sophisticated and not juvenile. When we bought our wine country house, I had in mind antique iron twin beds from Italy.

Two years later, these yellow wood bunk beds are still here. It's ok, but not for grown ups!

Can't you just see the Restoration Hardware beds here? I'm envisioning all white bedding, seagrass and a neutral color on the walls.

To get a better feel of the room, why don't you be my guest! Let me take you upstairs to the little bedroom.

Here we are at the top on the little balcony in front of the bedroom, looking back down the stairs.

Looking through the door to the room.

Here is your view from the bed, looking out the door and beyond to the vineyards.

Oh heck, you might as well just spend the night!

There is a full bathroom downstairs for you.

And a copper sink too, at the ready.

As is the shower.

Feel free to use the spa later. Just grab a robe from the bathroom.

It's getting dark by the barbecue area. Let's sit a while and have a late night dinner.

I'll say good night now. Don't be afraid, I will leave the lights on for you in case you want to take a late night swim.

Here is your little guest room with those darn bunk beds!

That does it, I'm ordering those French Academie beds asap!

Hope you sleep well. Breakfast is at 9:00!

I'll be online ordering these beds for your next overnight visit!

I'm linking up to Susan at A Southern Daydreamer for Outdoor Wednesday.

Be sure to check out all the other outdoor photos.

Thanks Susan for hosting!