I would paint the bookcase white for now.

As for art, I would look for something quite plain given how decorative your bedspread is.

I would even consider buying three medium sized blank canvases and lifting three colours from the bedspread to paint each one (e.g. one grey, one aqua and one white).

Or you could check our Ikea:

http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/90292278/

http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/70292279/

http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/70221913/

http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/80299464/

Thanks for your wonderful ideas. I love the womb chair, but the room isn't large enough to accommodate a chair... The bookcase is only very narrow, which is why it's there. I am looking for other options..... floating shelves perhaps!

I do love orange, aqua, red and green. I don't think the mint cushion works on the bed, but I needed another cushion, and that was a left over from our last home!

What do you think of this - is it too much - would it be too tall for over the bed - maybe on the wall opposite the window and something else above the bed?????

I like the idea of a narrow console and mirror - but the console would have to be very narrow - the bookcase is only about 24cm (8") deep.

Or maybe this?

A bit more restful perhaps, and would sit above the bed nicely.

Definitely the second one. And I think it could work well with your existing bedding.

Jana McLeod, melissabaulch & haephetus, thank you so much for your positive input - so helpful.

Miranda Rose, you are inspirational - thank you.

wuff: you sweet thing, thank you for your comments.

We have a powder room with a large mirror, shelf and drawer for guests, which sort of makes up for no dressing table (but I am a dressing table type of girl). Our son has borrowed a narrow solid timber vintage console thing that is sort of like a telephone table/desk come bookcase (nice to have a book to read when you're on holidays), from the 60's. I rescued it from my parent's house... (it has a pull down drawer and 2 small curved shelves on the right side (which would be perfect really), with a space for a stool - perhaps I should buy him a cheap ikea bookcase or something and retrieve the vintage piece????? It's solid timber that's been stripped, so could easily be painted.

Check etsy for some retro styled graphic artwork posters. There are some great pieces of real art by upcoming designers at reasonable prices, you pay more for a real print over giclee (digital) so you can get a nice piece of art from $25 upwards. As opposed to the sweatshop art that they sell at furniture and decor stores.

Pop art might suit both your styles. I think some bright posters would look great in the space. The risk I think with guest rooms is they can be a bit bland because they are essentially "nobody's" room and don't have the personal touches. I think don't be afraid to pick bold artwork. Just put up what you like. It actually looks better when its not all matchy matchy. Even in different styles can look great on a wall. You can make eclectic pieces look good together by picking matching frames and matte boards.

I like something this for your room.

https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/127731855/illustration-art-print-ink-drawing?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=graphic%20%20art&ref=sr_gallery_19

Can I get an opinion on these please? Just whipped them up as a temporary measure - I know I'm no artist!!! But so much to work on - so little money!!!

Horizontal or vertical?

Thanks for your assistance....

I think they're a little too small for above the bed.

How about above the bookcase? The room has a quirky, contemporary feel, so I'd be tempted to do one horizontal and one vertical.

Great idea, thanks....

Hey! Just thought one of these piece's from my retro typography series might look really cool. It's vinyl lettering over original retro 70's prints
The bluey grey tones in the piece would go well with what you've done thus far.

We can deliver and photoshop what it could look like in the space :)

Hi, Love the artwork. Because they're so small, how about putting them vertically, side by side on the wall where the bookcase is. I'd either take out the bookcase, or paint it white. If space is an issue in the room, you could maybe replace the bookcase with a small ottoman/ pouf in a textured plain fabric. This gives guests a place to lay their clothes at night or to set an overnight bag. You could consider a LARGE, maybe hectagonal grey framed mirror over the bed to echo the lines in the bedding. The bedding has a lot of pattern and a mirror may be all you need. Most of all, don't rush. Take your time and enjoy the process.

Hi late to conversation however a couple of ideas. As it is a guest room you want to keep the cost down. You bed end lacks height so I suggest you add some lamps & artwork. You do not need the bookcase. Perhaps place a mirror on that wall instead - useful for guests to have a mirror in the room. See pics below. All items in pics are very reasonably priced - K Mart, Spotlight & Freedom

The linen is a modern print so why not reflect that in the imagery you use. We would recommend adding some accent colours so the blue/aqua doesn't become too overwhelming. Here are some fun ideas from us! (the bookshelf definitely needs a makeover in white.)

If you are looking for any original abstract artworks, visit my website and feel free to contact me: www.corinnenatel.co.uk. Here are a few suggestions that I think would look fantastic in your guest room:

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Shanghai Tower I is just one suggestion that is clean and modern that would suit the description of your home otherwise we also have a few graphic art prints also.

And if nothing stands out but you love our work then we also design to suit you as a one off print exclusive to you.

Hey! Great bedroom! What you really need is a STATEMENT piece to add a bit of oomph and stimulation to the room. I think your best bet is a big print or group of prints behind your bed. I suspect a tropical feel about the bedroom (the pineapple is a clue)- You should really build on this-

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