blah, blah, blah...we all know you are here for the pictures, so here they are...
And of course a good reveal is nothing with out reference of where it all started...
Obviously, the biggest change was the removal of the wall to wall closet and replacing it with the 2 smaller cabinet style closets.
The original closets were just too large for the room. There was a lot of wasted space, and it made furniture layout difficult. So by taking out the center portion, I have now created a space for a twin sized bed. If she ever gets a larger bed, we can change the space to be her desk/workstation and move the bed to the other side of the room.
I needed help framing out the closets, that is where my dad came in handy. He was a godsend, creating the spacing and getting the doors up.
I took over from there.
My original plan got scrapped along the way, which I am OK with. Sometimes taking an alternate course allows you to come with something you would never have dreamed of in the first place. In a way this room is like that. While some of my vision is still there, a lot of the final choices were new causing the whole room to take on a different final look.
I knew I wanted to keep the walls pale, but my daughter wanted a bright room (she is 6 after all and it is her room). It was a struggle to keep her focused and to trust me when I showed her the colors for the wall.
The stripe colors include SW Pinkish, SW Individual White, SW Topsail and SW Sagey. The base color is Behr Swiss Coffee.
To bring in the pops of color, we decided to find a bright fabric for the window coverings. We went with...
This is where I am unconventional in my decorating choices. I know I do it all backwards by choosing the wall color before the fabric. However, I like doing it this way, because it gives it a "put-together-over-time" look that I enjoy. I did not want it to look too matchy. I wanted it to be a bit unexpected. I think I have done that.
I added the pennants to bring the bright colors to the other side of the room and to give some visiual interest to the wall.
I did not want to place pictures above the picture rail in this room, since my daughter is not even 4 feet tall, I knew they would have been too high for her to enjoy. But, the bare walls needed a little something, and the pennants were a perfect and inexpensive solution.
She even got a little vanity/work station in her room.
She is a little girly-girl, so she needs a place to primp.
I am usually good about telling you how it all costs, but I must confess, I have no clue on this one. Of course it cost me more than I wanted, but I did choose budget friendly options. Over the next week or so I want to break down areas of the room and talk more of what I did.
Until then I want to make sure you got a proper look....
-Laurie



















ohhh Laurie! What a very sweet room! I love the little vanity/desk! so special!
ReplyDeleteI also love the little shelf with the "a" on it!
great job! Lots of work, but well worth it, right?
gail
Wow! What a gorgeous room for a little girl! I love the closet redo and that little desk is adorable!
ReplyDeleteIt all turned out so cute. I love the desk/ vanity!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I have so many favorite parts... love the stripes on the wall, the pennants, the vanity. Ohhhh so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks you- The best part is how much my daughter loves it.
ReplyDeleteHello! This room is amazing! The wall colors are just unbelievable. I found you through the follow-along. I'm your newest follower and would love to have you as a follower as well! I'm currently hosting a giveaway, too!
ReplyDeleteKelly
I LOVE the soft stripes! It adds a lot to the room, without being overpowering... very nice!!
ReplyDeleteI found you through the follow along party. I'm now following you, and hope you will follow me too. I can't wait to read all your posts!
Cute little room
ReplyDeleteI like the closet remake. That is a great space saving idea.
Came over from Making the World Cuter.
HI! found you through the follow along! new follower here ^^)
ReplyDeleteHi! Found you on the follow along, now I'm following you! I love your daughter's room!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!!! WHAT A PRETTY ROOM! You did a GREAT job and I know your little girl is loving it.
ReplyDeleteLisa
http://lisabcarter.blogspot.com/
Wow, what a creative solution with the closets. Impressive. Room looks so pretty.
ReplyDeleteCame over from Shabby Chic Cottage...great job!
Amy
www.11magnolialane.com
So sweet and soft, this room. Though as she gets older, regret for not having a large closet.
ReplyDeleteOh this is just PRECIOUS! I just finished my little girls room recently, aren't girls fun?! I would be delighted if you could link this up to my VIP party tomorrow. www.designergarden.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteSommer
Hi, this is my first time here. From Shabby chic cottage. You did a great job on your daughters room. Adorable!
ReplyDeleteErika
Wow! It's gorgeous and fun and girly and beautiful. I LOVE it! Who wouldn't? She must be so very happy in her new room. You did a really wonderful job. I love the mix of colors and patterns.
ReplyDelete-FringeGirl
I love this room for a little girl! My favorite is the desk/vanity as well. It inspires me for my own daughters room!
ReplyDeleteWonderful job!
Love love love it!! Especially the stripes on the wall! Thanks for linking up to Roomspiration today, I'm a new follower :)
ReplyDeleteLove the stripes and love the fabric for the windows. I think it makes the room. You did such an awesome job. Found you over at Roomspiration. Thanks for inspiring me.
ReplyDeleteThis is every little girls dream of a room! Just gorgeous! The striped walls are my favorite! Thanks for joining us for Roomspiration!
ReplyDeleteOh Laurie-girl! You have outdone yourself! Those stripes are just too cute and the brilliant re-design of the room, love it!
ReplyDeleteHi Laurie, You did a great job on this room! I can't imagine the time it took to paint those stripes, but wow do they look fantastic! And I'm guessing you did the lamp? Do you have a tutorial? I'd like to invite you to my new kids decor party, Tuesday's Nursery. It's for all ages of kids decor & ideas. I hope you can make it! Newest follower - nice to meet you!
ReplyDeleteHow smart to divide up the closet!! And the vanity is so precious, what little girl wouldn't love that? I'm impressed with your striping abilities. :-)
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