ML Interiors Group Tranforms Teenage Territory Into a Stylish Guest Suite

By Michelle Lynne of ML Interiors Group

You just settled your last kiddo into their college dorm room. Their room at home will always be theirs, but vacant for most of the year. How do you convert that teenage sanctuary into a room that still reflects their style but will also function for guests? Here’s an example of what ML Interiors did for one of our clients.

Our client’s daughter was truly a girly girl and wanted to keep that feminine vibe in her teen space turned guest suite. The first step was getting to know what our girl wanted in her grown-up yet shared space. For this now-college student, it was important to keep her personality in the decor, but also make it mature and comfortable for out-of-town guests.

The Color Palette, Bedroom, and Ensuite Bathroom

Pink was requested to be incorporated into the design. We suggested a more mature and muddy version instead of the childhood bubble gum tones. We created a feature wall with custom millwork to draw the eye into the space. It wasn’t a big room, so we didn’t want to overwhelm the entire space with too much pink. Sherwin Williams’s “Breathless” was the perfect color — a pink that feels feminine but sophisticated. The surrounding walls and ceiling were painted in Sherwin Williams Alpaca, a barely-there taupe, to embrace the maturity of the new pink added to the room.

ML Interiors Group Space Plan

The first-floor bedroom was the perfect spot for a guest suite, especially when considering family members who may have mobility issues. The room was not very big. So the challenge was how to accommodate a larger bed and still have room for storage and perhaps a place to sit. Instead of centering a new queen-size bed on the main wall where the bed would generally be anchored, we centered the bed on the wall directly across from the main wall. This put the bedroom area more to the left side of that feature wall. We also placed a fun curved bench at the foot of the bed.

The room was balanced with matching three-drawer bedside tables. A sturdy and smaller-scale lamp sits on each. This left room for a makeup vanity or desk area across from the window, with a cute pouf stool for seating.

ML Interiors Makes Sure You Have the Pretty Stuff!

The bed is upholstered in white performance fabric, which will hold up to many guests. The linens are also white, with a custom aqua bolster and metallic butterfly trim. So, yes, it’s a bit girly! White lacquered rattan bedside tables pop next to the pink.

The curved bench (also performance fabric) holds more jewel-toned pillows, which can shift to the bed when in use. An indoor-outdoor pink rug anchors the bed.

Custom window treatments with aqua gauze sheers for daylight privacy and blackout panels allow guests to control the light streaming into the room. Above the bed is a delicate statement chandelier that completes the vibe. Across from the window, the makeup vanity/desk has a durable white quartz surface and a fun faux leather pink pouf.  The mirror is oversized with a gold frame.  

Creating a Beautiful Bathroom With ML Interiors Group

We picked up the Sherwin Williams pink Breathless paint color tones in the six-inch hexagon tile from TileBar. Extending the tile from the floor up the shower wall gave this small bathroom a larger feeling and a feature that led the eye up to the high ceilings. A floating bright white vanity with ample storage solutions keeps the small countertop clear. The chandelier in the bathroom was relocated from the bedroom.  Custom Roman shades add privacy and bring the butterfly trim from the bed pillow into the bathroom to create a cohesive look in the guest suite.

Placing the brass shower controls opposite of the shower head and tub spout allowed for the addition of a glass panel instead of a shower curtain or full glass door. Access is easy, and the bathroom stays dry. 

Finally, simple art and accessories were added to keep the spaces relatively free of clutter for guests. When our girl is home on school breaks, she has plenty of room to add her personal touches and feel like it’s her room again. 

If you want help converting your child’s bedroom into a guest suite, ML Interiors Group is happy to discuss your transformation!