A good guest room makes it easy to settle in. At Casa Don Julio, our returning clients’ home in Mexico, we’re bringing coral, golden yellow, and deep blue into the guest bedroom and bath. Warm wood and terracotta ground the palette, while expressive lighting and unexpected details keep things lively.

Guest Bedroom: Stay Awhile

Coral walls and pink bedding create a warm backdrop for a dark wood bed, whose tall posts and curved headboard anchor the room. Golden yellow bedside tables pick up the quilt’s contrasting underside, while blue drapery echoes the artwork overhead. Looped rope sconces with tassels bring a playful twist to bedside lighting. A woven rug and rounded upholstered chair soften the mix, creating an inviting spot to settle in.

Clockwise from Top Left: Sherwin-Williams Mellow Coral, Fisher Weisman Rope Triple Light Sconce, Bed Threads Pink Clay & Turmeric Quilt, Sherwin-Williams Gambol Gold, Seagrass Jute Rug available from Etsy

Guest Bath: A Golden Opportunity

Golden yellow takes the lead in the bath, covering the walls and vanity. Wavy black pulls, a round strap-hung mirror, and white botanical sconces give the simple cabinetry an expressive cast. Grey geometric tile balances the saturated color, while terracotta flooring connects the bath to the bedroom.

Clockwise from Top Left: Sherwin-Williams Gambol Gold, Stray Dog Designs Polly Sconce, Casamidy Equis Monochrome, Iron Wavy Cabinet Pulls available from Etsy

Repeating colors in different proportions gives each room its own identity while keeping the two connected. The result is a guest suite with warmth, continuity, and a little surprise.