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Guest Room Update: Breaking All the Rules with Brown, Black, and Navy

November 12, 2013 by Cassie 40 Comments

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Happy Tuesday!  Yesterday I was at Sweet Clover setting up all day for our sale this weekend.  I have slacked in sharing photos lately as I have too much else to share, so I thought I’d share a peek of that today as well.

In the cottage we are styling an “Earthy Bohemian Christmas”.  Here are couple pictures of that….

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I adore this look and want to move into our cottage!

Oh, and you may recognize that starburst mirror from my own guest room….
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Well, I’ve decided to change things up in the guest room.  I knew I wanted to paint a wall black… and change up the furniture a bit.  I started the ball rolling and got to work painting the wall behind the bed Black Iron by Benjamin Moore.

I also wanted to get black velvet curtains for the room, but Ikea doesn’t sell them in black anymore and my budget doesn’t allow for velvet from anywhere else!  BUT they do have a gorgeous chocolate brown.  With a wood topped dresser, plans to get a wooden MCM dresser, and a work woven brown trunk now at the foot of the bed, I though that the brown might work.  I decided to try it out and I love it!  I also have plans for some new artwork for above the bed that will bring in more of the earthy tones, so you will have to wait and see…. Oh, and I plan to repaint the mirror, and of course find that dresser, and finish the gold chair you see in the pictures below.  And I think I may go black on all the walls.  But for now, here is progress…

First a couple of phone pictures to get the whole view (and my new lens will be here in a little over a week so I can finally get better room shots!)

And yes, I am breaking all the rules here…. navy and black; brown and black.  Rules were meant to be broken.  I don’t know about you but one of my favorite outfits is dark jeans, black sweater, brown boots and a plaid scarf… Think of this room as that cozy outfit.

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So those are just to give you a feel for the layout, but here are some pictures I took with my actual camera.

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Please ignore the threads hanging- this chair is a work in progress. ๐Ÿ™‚

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Here’s the worn trunk I found at the flea market.

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Peeking in from the hall….

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If you look in the mirror you can see I had to get inside the closet to take this shot.

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On this wall is another flea find- a huge map!  I plan to get an MCM warm wood dresser to sit under it. For now I stacked up some crates so I had a place for all of our books and printer!

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I am loving it!  I know the color combination is not for everyone.  But what do you think? Can navy, black, and brown work?  I am going for a very moody earthy eclectic look, and I think it works perfectly for that!

Off to the barn for more setting up!  Have a fabulous day!
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  1. Cathy Wall says

    November 12, 2013 at 12:53 pm

    How fun Cassie, the color combo is definitely moody! I think the artwork and accent fabrics you choose will be the pieces that knit it all together and I know you will choose well. Can’t wait!

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  2. Vicki Ashby says

    November 12, 2013 at 1:05 pm

    Its so hard for me to be at all objective since I am in LOVE with everything you do and so admire your energy to do all you do AND have a business. Wow! I think I do love this but was wondering about the color of the headboard. For me, it might work together better with a gray of some kind for the headboard? Just a thought. I don’t dislike it now at all but feel that blue is a bit off. But hey, you are far more talented with this than I ever thought of being so what do I know?

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  3. Heather{Our Life In a Click} says

    November 12, 2013 at 1:10 pm

    Absolutely! Rules are meant to be broken! I want to live in the cottage too(or your guest room!). I love those chocolate brown curtains. Yummy!

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  4. House Envy says

    November 12, 2013 at 1:10 pm

    Rules were meant to be broken I guess! The room looks great and I personally love those dark hues together! I used BM Black Iron in my house too. It can almost look like dark navy sometimes, so I think the black you chose is perfect with that palette!

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  5. Angela Santaniello says

    November 12, 2013 at 1:36 pm

    I love thinking out of the box with color combos and I completely agree that is all works. Using the natural (stained) wood really helps. And, I think it would be amazing if you painted all the walls dark…maybe with lots of gold accents..

    Angela @ Number Fifty-THree

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  6. Kelly says

    November 12, 2013 at 1:49 pm

    I luv it and can’t wait to see if al the walls go dark? The moodier the better… ๐Ÿ™‚

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  7. circadee.com says

    November 12, 2013 at 2:06 pm

    love it! It is so warm and inviting. I agree. I like to decorate like I dress too. It makes sense.

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  8. pam {simple details} says

    November 12, 2013 at 2:23 pm

    LOVE it! I’m so inspired to paint a wall black or navy after all the moody ORC rooms, and now you!!

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  9. Haley says

    November 12, 2013 at 2:38 pm

    It looks so much cozier with the darker colors… makes me want to cuddle up and fall asleep.

    As for the color combo, I wear brown and black almost every day so I’m all for breaking those rules.

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  10. The Bold Abode says

    November 12, 2013 at 2:45 pm

    Being a rebel is so much fun! I can’t wait to see it in person, yo.

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  11. Patty Day @Pattys Epiphanies says

    November 12, 2013 at 2:51 pm

    You bet it works!
    It’s awesome!

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  12. Dana Frieling says

    November 12, 2013 at 2:53 pm

    I’m a fan! I think someone really stuffy made up all those “rules” in the first place. Making my reservation now to be a guest in your beautiful room. ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  13. Sixty-Fifth Avenue says

    November 12, 2013 at 3:04 pm

    Love dressing in black and brown so of course I love your warm and cozy room! The gold chair is like the icing on the cake ๐Ÿ™‚

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  14. The Painted Drawer says

    November 12, 2013 at 3:04 pm

    Looks amazing and love the cottage décor – gorgeous!

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  15. Robin @ Happily Home, After says

    November 12, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    I’d have a hard time parting with the hairpin starburst cause I think its great. Totally get the room, it definitely has a warm cozy feeling like a fav outfit. Stacy and Clinton also said that brown and black together make a super smart outfit (I won’t know how to dress now that What Not To Wear is off-air) Ironically, I too have worked myself into a navy / sapphire / B&W color scheme in my dining area as I moved some items around recently … mine isn’t quite “there” yet but I’m tweaking and eager to see how you finish your room, perhaps I can borrow some ideas ๐Ÿ™‚

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  16. Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says

    November 12, 2013 at 3:18 pm

    You break those rules girlfriend! I’m right behind you. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  17. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    November 12, 2013 at 3:19 pm

    I think that combination is perfect for your guest room. It’s like being wrapped up in a warm cozy blanket!

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  18. Starr says

    November 12, 2013 at 3:19 pm

    Rules are dumb and boring. The more broken, the better.
    Love what you’re doing!

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  19. [email protected] says

    November 12, 2013 at 3:33 pm

    It’s looking so great Cassie ๐Ÿ™‚ Love the chair and the stump table!!! xo Kristin

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  20. Quick Fix Criss says

    November 12, 2013 at 3:44 pm

    I’m sorry – What is MCM? Thanks!

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  21. Lisa @ Turning Tables says

    November 12, 2013 at 4:54 pm

    You rocked it ๐Ÿ™‚ as usual xo

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  22. Kim @ NewlyWoodwards says

    November 12, 2013 at 5:04 pm

    Oh my goodness, this is too much yummy cozy goodness to handle. I love the barn but I’m totally obsessed with the guest room – I would have never thought to add brown velvet drapes there but I love them.

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  23. Ali Richardson says

    November 12, 2013 at 5:05 pm

    Everything looks great!! I personally love it with just the black accent wall, but you have great instincts so I know if it’s supposed to be all black, it will be ๐Ÿ™‚ I love that green trunk in the cottage. I want it! Miss you, love you!

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  24. Dear Emmeline says

    November 12, 2013 at 6:19 pm

    I have no problem with black, brown, and blue together!! Looks pretty!

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  25. Alexa says

    November 12, 2013 at 6:28 pm

    Loving that gorgeous combo…very glam and chic.

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  26. [email protected] Chronicles of Home says

    November 12, 2013 at 6:35 pm

    Rebel! Go with it, it feel like you ๐Ÿ™‚

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  27. [email protected] Chaos says

    November 12, 2013 at 6:45 pm

    Rules schmools! It looks cool ๐Ÿ™‚

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  28. Rita says

    November 12, 2013 at 7:47 pm

    I totally love this look and have been admiring from Instagram!!

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  29. Lisa @ Shine Your Light says

    November 12, 2013 at 9:01 pm

    I totally relate room design to clothes I like to wear too. The jeans with brown boots and a black sweater is a great analogy to this room, and I LOVE the idea of doing all the walls black!! yes yes yes! The velvet panels are so rich and cozy. What a great guest room.

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  30. Mary says

    November 12, 2013 at 10:48 pm

    I am totally in love with the cottage décor, and I am a big rule breaker. Everything looks great!

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  31. Gretchen says

    November 13, 2013 at 1:38 am

    You rebel, you! I’ve been contemplating bringing navy into my soon to be black bathroom, too….don’t know yet if I’ll actually do it. I have some black in my navy/tealish bedroom right now, and I think it looks great. And I love those gold chairs!

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  32. 17 Perth says

    November 13, 2013 at 2:24 am

    Okay–so that is one of my favorite outfits too–a classic easy “must”. And I have to agree with you on this room, it may not be for everyone, but I cannot imagine who that “one” is, because i love it!

    P.S. I love your duvet–i happen to have the same one in my master. ๐Ÿ™‚

    P.S.S. I am SO impressed with how clean your closet is…lol

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  33. Mekenzie @ interiorsbykenz.com says

    November 13, 2013 at 5:59 pm

    I love all the deep warm tones in there! I think it looks perfect all together. I’d be a happy guest in that room!

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  34. Shelley | Crazy Wonderful says

    November 14, 2013 at 12:07 am

    Love the color combo, it’s just like the outfit you described, perfectly cozy ๐Ÿ™‚ And I’m having a fit over that shield mirror. So cool!

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  35. Danielle says

    November 14, 2013 at 1:09 pm

    Love all these colors together and the map is fabulous. x

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  36. Abbie says

    November 14, 2013 at 3:49 pm

    Gorgeous, Cassie! I love that you don’t worry about “the rules!” ๐Ÿ™‚

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  37. Good Time Charlie says

    November 16, 2013 at 12:48 am

    I am checking my calendar for 2014. I want to check in to this guest room! I am all about not following decorating rules, and the more rules broken, the better. I am loving the way it is looking here. And I love the styling you have at your Cottage. Love that couch!

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  38. Amber Wills says

    November 24, 2013 at 7:37 pm

    Navy, black and brown can absolutely go together. I think when I was in high school it was a huge no no, but then I go (some) style. Now it’s totally cool. Hope so because I totally did it all over my house. ๐Ÿ™‚

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