Since we are splitting the girls into their own bedrooms, that means nixing the playroom, which is really an eyesore anyway. This is the room I'm tackling first. Its been fun working with Eric and my mom on design ideas. I will post inspiration shots for the room next. There are a few challenges; first, the room is really small so I'm trying to tackle storage issues and making the room feel bigger. The plan is to install mirrored closet doors which are opposite the window to make the room feel more open. We will install a removable ballet bar in front of the mirrored doors and cap them with crystal knobs, so Alyssa has a place to practice. I have chosen a pale blue with a slightly lighter, reflective ceiling which should make the ceiling feel taller. (crosses fingers) Also one accent wall will get a lightly reflective wallpaper with a stripe design incorporated which should continue to bounce light around and make the room feel taller. We will raise her low bed to make room for more storage underneath. I could go on, but I'll leave the final pictures when we're finished do the talking. It's not much to look at now, but we're getting closer. Frustratingly, the wallpaper has been ordered nearly 3 weeks ago and still hasn't arrived.
Before shot: playroom mayhem
Day 1 : Toys organized, furniture removed, room emptied, carpet shampooed
A couple weeks into project: Ceiling and walls painted. Ceiling painted with candlelight topcoat, which gives it a slightly reflective and glittery look in light. Beds stripped and sanded, awaiting fresh paint and some minor alterations. Wishing wallpaper would arrive faster.
Bargain shopping: found these 5 yard remnants on clearance with an additional 50% off. Heavyweight, extra wide jacquard like this usually runs between $25-35 a yard. Got a total of 10 yards for only $4 each.
I love craigslist! One of the problems I have is finding furniture for Alyssa. I want her to be comfortable, but since she's already almost 7, I don't want to buy her "kiddie" chairs that she will outgrow in a blink. Found these vintage chairs on craigslist for a steal. Since they were made in the 60's, they fit an adult comfortably, but they are smaller than today's chairs and sit a little lower. Down filled and sturdy. The fabric is a severely faded blue velvet, but works with what I'm trying to achieve. Plus its amazing what a good shampoo and brushing can do.
Cute little matching table mimics the curve in the chair. I can't wait to put these in the room!
Bedding for kids (and adults who want to be kids)
ReplyDeleteOne way to encourage creativity in your kids is to ask them to do up their room. Choosing wall colours, light fixtures, furniture, studying desks aside, the most fun kids have is in choosing comfy bedding for a good night's sleep. They've got to re-charge batteries with some dreamland fun before hitting school next morning. Nothing seems more enchanting than a superhero on their pillow or, granny's photo on the covers or, a fairyland bedsheet! Kids no longer want the drab flower-covers like in mommy's room. Kids want 'their kinda' bedding in 'their kinda' room. Kids have different choices though - the serene ones would rather have a river scene or mountain scene on the covers while the naughty ones may even want a dragon evil guy on the sheets. Some may even want maths and spellings splashed over their bedsheet. Either way, when you allow kids to have made-to-order bedding to suit their personality and style, it makes them feel confident about self-expression. Creating their own kids' bedding helps children develop aesthetics and a sense of harmony vis a vis their surroundings which then reflects in their hearts and souls as they grow up moving on to more sublime expressions of the innate sense of balance in relationships, at the workplace etc. By the way, who says adults cannot use kids' bedding too! Just to add zing to their own bedrooms!
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