What!? I missed a space!! The lower level guest room in our Ridgemont House Project revealed

Lauren Figueroa
8 hours ago
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Cozy bedroom with a wooden desk, green chair, lamp, and potted plant. A mirror reflects light, and a neatly made bed is nearby. Calm ambiance.

Apparently when we were in the design phase of our Ridgemont House Project, I never wrote a post about our plan for the third guest room. DARN IT!

It really doesn't surprise me - I'm pretty sure I have undiagnosed ADHD (note all the silly and many many spelling and grammatical errors in my blog posts LOL) and once my attention moves away from a project, I sometimes forget about it.

My guess is that I got into a groove (similar to the one I'm in now, writing all these reveal posts within a day and a half...yikes!) and that once I got burnt out on that groove, I moved on. LOL.

But the finished space turned out so cute and I really want to show you! But, I'm on the tail end of my energy for writing up reveal posts, so I'll make this one shorter and easier for all of us 😂

The Lower Level Guest Room Before

To get you oriented in the house, this bedroom is just off the lower level great room on the same wall as the bar area. The door to the bedroom is noted below:

Spacious modern interior with dark wood floors, black ceiling, white kitchen, stairs, windows, and an arrow pointing to a door.

The room itself was perhaps the most architecturally uninteresting and is the only space with a drop ceiling, so I had my work cut out for me in terms of making it feel cozy:

Empty room with white walls, a small window with blinds, and a closed closet. Dark wood floor and ceiling light create a stark, minimal look.

The footprint was also quite small, but I knew wanted to include a queen size bed if I could, so I'd need to be a bit scrappy about my spacing.

Empty room with wood floor, beige walls, and white double doors. Visible doorway leads to a larger room with a window. Bright ceiling light.

The Guest Room Layout

Often when I'm trying to fit a lot into a small space, I'll swap out something like a nightstand for something like a small writing desk. That allows the desk to do double duty as both a nightstand and a workspace, and adds more functionality to a small space:

Top view of bedroom layout: bed, desk, chair, mirrors, lamps, natural and area rugs, botanical artwork. Labeled "Lower Level Bedroom."

In this case, I used a desk on the window side of the bed, which pushed the bed a bit toward the closet and gave more space for a walkway when you enter the door. This also allows for the workspace to take advantage of the natural light in what could feel like a darker space.

I used a mid sized area rug beneath the bed to warm up the LVP flooring, and mounted a full length mirror opposite the nightstand. With a few botanical pieces and some accessories, this once cold basement space would be super cozy!

The Guest Room Design Plan

This space would be used by my clients eldest son, along with guests at times. I wanted the space to lean masculine, but also be comfortable for anyone who might use the space.

I also wanted it to serve as an additional work space in case anyone needed to take a private zoom call or work on a project in a quiet space.

Bedroom design layout with a beige bed, brown desk, and chair. Includes a lamp, mirror, pillows, and botanical art. Neutral tones, cozy feel.

I utilized lots of natural tones, browns, blacks, wood tones, and terra cotta orange. I also mixed materials in terms of wood, textiles, metal, and pottery to make the space feel layered and custom.

The Guest Room Revealed

Once again, I love a through the door shot!! As a writer myself, this particular shot really makes you want to go into the space and sit down at that desk to write...

Cozy room with a wooden desk, a green chair, a white lamp, and a plant. A mirror hangs above the desk, reflecting soft light. Minimalist decor.

Cozy bedroom with a white bed, gray blanket, and green pillow. Wooden desk with a mirror and plant. Soft lighting, serene atmosphere.

It's all about the textures when it comes to designing in muted color palettes! Note the rug, the linen, the wood textures, and the throw blanket, all bringing something different in terms of texture.

A neatly made bed with white and beige pillows, beside a wooden nightstand with a potted plant. Soft lighting creates a calm atmosphere.

A bedroom with a full-length mirror, white closet doors, and a bed with a textured gray blanket. A botanical print in a gold frame hangs on the wall.

I intentionally mounted the full length mirror near the closet and in a location where you can stand back and fully utilize the mirror (above). Below, you'll see that I hung a mirror over the desk rather than artwork. When I have a desk with the back facing a doorway, I like to have a mirror in front of me so I can view the door while working.

Cozy bedroom corner with a dark wood desk, white lamp, green plant, and mirror. Green chair by large window. Neutral tones create a calm mood.

A cozy bedroom with a white bed, green cushion, and dark lamp on a black nightstand. Framed botanical art on the wall. Natural light.

This lamp was a special find and I love the way the profile softens up the angles in the room. The color is so rich, and really helps the space feel collected rather than staged.

Two botanical prints in gold frames hang on a white wall. The delicate illustrations depict plants with labeled details, creating a serene mood.

Cozy bedroom corner with a dark wood desk, white lamp, and a green plant in a vase. Chair with green upholstery. Neutral decor.

Since we varied what was happening on either side of the bed, I opted to do two different lamps rather than have them match. This allows each to feel like it's own thing rather than have two lamps that matched but sitting at different heights.

Inviting bedroom with a beige upholstered bed, white linens, sage pillow, and textured throw. A plant and lamp adorn dark wood nightstands.

Cozy bedroom with a made bed, gray pillow and blanket, lamp on nightstand, framed plant art. Sunlight from window brightens room.

Cozy bedroom with a wooden desk, green chair, and a potted plant. A mirror and lamp adorn the desk. White bed and soft light create a calm mood.

So what do you think? Would your teen son be excited to have a bedroom like this one? How about your guests? Tell me what you think in the comments below!

All after photos by Alyssa Wagner.

The Other Spaces in this Project

If your curious about the other reveal posts for this project, here are the spaces I previously blogged:

And if you can believe it, that's all the spaces in our Ridgemont project!! We're fully revealed!! Thanks for tagging along for the ride. I had such a fun time putting this project together - it was truly a favorite and my clients were the absolute best.

CHEERS!

XOXO, Lauren

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