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Small Cottage Guest Bedroom, Vintage and Delightful

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Looking for small bedroom ideas? Love that vintage cottage style? Join me on a tour of our little guest bedroom inspired by family antiques.

This small guest bedroom is on the first floor of our home here in Coastal Maine. A home we inherited from my parents almost 3 years ago now. To learn more, join me on our home tour.

And it just happens to be my favorite room in the home. Welcome!

Small Cottage Guest Bedroom, Vintage and Delightful

Welcome to the Anything Goes Summer Blog Hop!

Hosted by my friend, Pasha over at Pasha is Home Blog. If you are joining me today from Kristin over at White Arrows Home, welcome! Kristin and I are thrifting buddies in the monthly series “Thrifting with the Gals“. Don’t you just love Kristin’s gorgeous log cabin?

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Wrought Iron Bed

I found this wrought iron bed on eBay very inexpensively. It fits this small guest bedroom beautifully.

The openness of the wrought iron provides a sense of vintage charm without a heavy look, which many bed frames can have. Perfect for a small cottage guest bedroom.

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Coastal Grandmother Summer Decor "In My Mother's Home"

Family Heirlooms

When we decided to renovate this home I wanted to incorporate as many family heirlooms throughout the home as I could. And this small cottage guest bedroom certainly holds plenty of these treasures. Making it simply delightful and gratefully vintage.

Quilts

My mother enjoyed making quilts alongside her dear lifelong friends. And today that collection is displayed on one of her old vintage dressers in this small cottage guest bedroom.

Quilts on Dresser
folded and displayed quilts in bedroom

You may see more of these quilts in the post, How to Fold and Display Heirloom Quilts.

Here you will see the original flooring too. This past winter we had these small cottage bedroom wood floors stripped and refinished giving them a blonder and brighter look.

Small Cottage Guest Bedroom, Vintage and Delightful
FLOORING BEFORE

Soft Pine Wood Flooring

The flooring in this small guest bedroom is natural soft pine wood.

We are very fortunate to have a handyman and caretaker living right around the corner from us, who refinished the wood floors throughout the entire home.

The floors were stripped and sanded and then covered with polyurethane to attain this lighter and natural blonde look.

Small Cottage Guest Bedroom, Vintage and Delightful
FLOORING BEFORE
Small Cottage Guest Bedroom, Vintage and Delightful
FLOORING AFTER

Throw Rugs

My mother learned to braid rugs from her mother, and she also taught me how to braid rugs from a very young age. I even have this braided rug and stand, that was the last rug my mother was making a very long time ago, as I found it hidden up in the attic.

What an heirloom to treasure right?

Braided Rug
Braided Rug and Stand

The braided rugs my mother made are now scattered throughout the home like this one here at the entrance into this small guest bedroom.

And I picked up the red whale rug from Vermont’s Chandler 4 Corners out of our hometown in Manchester, Vermont.

You may also enjoy the post, 75+ Blue and White Vintage Gift Ideas for Women.

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Braided rug on floor
Small Cottage Guest Bedroom, Vintage and Delightful

A Basket Full of Tennis Racquets

My father loved tennis! He played until he was 86 years old. And if asked, he would tell you that the only reason he stopped playing was “Because he didn’t have any competition anymore…”

Here he is at 77 years old. And it’s funny because back then I worked for a class ring company and he’s wearing one of the t-shirts we used to give away with the class rings:)

Man with Tennis Bag.

You may also enjoy this DIY License Plate Hat Rack and Wall Decor I made out of my father’s vanity license plates that I found in his old shed!

And check out what else I found with a tennis theme in the post, Antiquing Down East, A Day’s Jaunt.

License Plate Hat or Coat Rack DIY

An old basket sits next to the side of the bed with a collection of my father’s old tennis racquets that he played with throughout the years. Plus a couple that I may have picked up here and there while out “Thrifting with the Gals“.

I honestly can not believe that my father saved all his racquets over the years. I found them all hanging up in his outdoor shed.

Basket of Tennis Racquets

Above the basket of tennis racquets in this small cottage guest bedroom are 2 thrifted photos.

The Westies picnicking, I thrifted and gave to my parents as an anniversary present years back when they had their Westie, Jessie.

The second small red-framed photo is “The Kitty Cat Tennis,” which my mother thrifted.

Two Photos on the Wall
Photo on Wall

This small cottage guest bedroom wall is simply a gem.

Small Cottage Guest Bedroom, Vintage and Delightful

Small Guest Bedroom Closet

While out thrifting one day I found 18 Thrifted Black Velvet Clothes Hangers. They are so cute for our friends and family to use in the closet when they are visiting.

Extra pillows, blankets, soaps, and guest bathrobe are also stored here with a full-length mirror attached to the back of the closet door.

Velvet Clothes Hangers
Closet with Robe

You may also enjoy the post This Wardrobe Closet Will Make You Rethink the Way You Store Clothes if you are looking for more small cottage guest bedroom storage ideas.

My Mother’s Sewing Machine

My mother’s old sewing machine sits on one of her antique desks that is also filled with her sewing paraphernalia. Next to a stack of her quilting magazines and books.

The nostalgia makes this room so comforting and inviting.

Sewing Machine on Table
Table with Magazines

A Barrel of Driftwood

A thrifted wooden barrel filled with collected driftwood from the local beach in the corner brings some of the outdoor elements inside.

And we ask our friends and family visiting to add to this collection if they like.

Barrel of Driftwood
Barrel of Driftwood
Barrel of Driftwood

Antique Bedside Table

An antique bedside table is decorated with old-fashioned collections that I have found while out “Thrifting with the Gals“.

Bedside Nightstand

Vintage Bedroom Wall Oars

This past week I picked up this two-piece vintage wooden oar at one of my favorite shops in Portsmouth, NH, NEST Portsmouth. You may see more and bookmark for later My Favorite Second-Hand Shops from Vermont to Maine here.

Small Cottage Guest Bedroom, Vintage and Delightful

I thought they would be so cute hanging on the wall in this guest bedroom.

We marked and hung the vintage oars very easily with 2 12lb holding weight capacity Command Strips.

Two on each oar.

Man and Oars
Lining Up the Oars
Pencil  and Oar
Marking the Wall
Man with Command Strips
Attaching Command Strips
Man installing Oars on Wall.
Attaching Oars to the Wall

This bedroom is small so it’s hard to get a good angle of the oars on this wall, unfortunately. But I hope this gives you an idea…

Small Cottage Guest Bedroom, Vintage and Delightful
Vintage Oars on Wall

You may also enjoy the post, COASTAL GRANDMOTHER SUMMER DECOR “IN MY MOTHER’S HOME”.

Oh and I just found these vanity license plates in my father’s old shed and made this DIY hat rack.

DIY License Plate Hat Rack and Wall Decor
Tennis Anyone?

Guest Bedroom Paint Colors

I’m often asked about the paint colors in this small guest bedroom. The walls are “Simply White” by Benjamin Moore. In my opinion, it’s the perfect home white.

And the trim is a beautiful blue formula that I’m sharing with you here.

Bedroom Paint Trim Formula

You may also enjoy the post, 5 Cozy Cottage Christmas Guest Bedroom Swaps.

I’m so glad you dropped by today and if you are new to my blog, welcome! I hope you were totally inspired!

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  1. Rachel Harper says

    June 21, 2022 at 7:58 am

    Ann,
    this bedroom is just amazing. I loved the old tennis rackets (wish I had kept ours) and the braided rug. However, the old quilts are probably my favorite. Such treasures.

    Reply
  2. Kim says

    June 21, 2022 at 8:17 am

    This is such a pretty room, Ann! You know I love all of your quilts and that bed is my favorite piece. Your New England decor is always lovely to see! So happy to tour with you, friend!

    Reply
  3. Pamela Martin says

    June 21, 2022 at 9:11 am

    I really enjoyed your post this morning. I have signed up for emails.
    Thanks
    Pamela

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    • Ann says

      June 29, 2022 at 7:24 am

      Thank you so much Pamela🫶🏻

      Reply
  4. Annmarie says

    June 21, 2022 at 11:35 am

    I love how you’ve decorated your guest room with family treasures and keepsakes. Such a special place. Your moms quilts look gorgeous! Pinned.

    Reply
  5. Shawna says

    June 21, 2022 at 12:36 pm

    This is such a charming bedroom! I love your collections- the quilts and rugs, and the little details like the phone and driftwood. They all make the space so inviting.

    Reply
  6. Kristin | White Arrows Home says

    June 21, 2022 at 1:16 pm

    I love every little thing Ann! I especially love the braided rugs by your mom and those racquets in the basket. The photo of your dad is priceless and I love that he is wearing that shirt! Love the new oars too! Always so fun to hop together and get more inspiration from you!

    Reply
  7. Robyn says

    June 21, 2022 at 5:22 pm

    I absolutely love those vintage oars and all the New England coastal summer vibes! Beautiful, Ann!

    Reply
  8. Pasha says

    June 21, 2022 at 6:41 pm

    Ann- there is so much I love about this cozy room!! From the wrought iron bed to your mom’s old quilts to your dad’s old tennis racquets- so much nostalgia – it’s beautiful!!

    xx-Pasha

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  9. Kelly says

    June 21, 2022 at 6:45 pm

    Ann your guest bedroom is just so cozy, collected and beautiful! I love all of the family heirlooms and touches you have added. Plus, the color oh the glorious color you have incorporated is stunning. So well done my friend!

    Reply
  10. Jen says

    June 21, 2022 at 7:04 pm

    I can see why it is your favorite room, Ann. So cozy and inviting. I adore the way you have used vintage coastal decor to add charm and style. Happy to be hopping with you!

    Reply
  11. jennifer hadfield says

    June 21, 2022 at 9:58 pm

    Oh my goodness Ann, this is just the cutest guest room ever! I love that you brought in your mom’s rag rugs. And the whale rug and lobster pillows are perfect with the quilts. It’s so cozy and pretty! Pinned 🙂

    Reply
  12. Molly says

    June 22, 2022 at 10:21 am

    I love every single detail, Ann! Your parents left you so many treasures! And I have to say — the room is even more charming in person!

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    • Ann says

      July 3, 2022 at 11:43 am

      Thanks so much Molly🫶🏼

      Reply
  13. Pamela says

    June 25, 2022 at 12:50 pm

    What a fabulous room! So full of timeworn memories. My husband’s grandmother was also a quilter and rag rug maker. We have upwards of 40 rugs she made including the unfinished one she was working on last. I display the surplus ones stacked inside an armoire made for holding a tv. Tennis rackets, oars, quilt stacks…oh my just heavenly.

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    • Ann says

      June 26, 2022 at 8:50 am

      40 rugs that’s so wonderful. I have only about 4 or 5. I wish I had more. But grateful for what I do have too🫶🏻

      Reply
  14. Kim | Shiplap and Shells says

    July 5, 2022 at 8:47 pm

    This is just the cutest room, Ann! You have styled it so beautifully!

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