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From baby nursery to girl’s bedroom makeover….

July 15, 2011 By Jennifer

Thank you all for being so patient through the power outage!
So, we took a dark and dreary 10 year-old  “hoarder’s room” with a mural overload, to something for a girl who’s growing up. It’s time to make it into a girl’s bedroom.
BEFORE
Originally, she wanted pink and purple stripes, but I knew she would quickly out grow it.
AFTER
 She told me “I don’t want any of that old stuff you like.” So we decided on a more modern flair with blue walls, and navy and raspberry accents. Something that could easily move into her ‘tweens and beyond.
I found the modern-ish lamp, frame and fake flowers at Homegoods.
 It worked well knowing I had to keep her same bed coverings and furniture for now. I am thinking about finding something in raspberry and white for the bed skirt though. The rug is a bath mat from Homegoods.
 I found this great pillow at Target to add  a pop of color on the bed; and I had enough of that gorgeous Cabbages and Roses Fabric left to make an accent pillow. It really helped tie the room together.
 For the artwork, I found the raspberry graphic “flowers” at Homegoods. They are placemats! For $1.99 each!
My MIL is from Britain so we bought a large canvas from Hobby Lobby and made  a play on the design of the British flag. My daughter had a great time using bubble wrap and stencils to “pretty” it up.
  The chair I did a few weeks ago  from the Cabbages and Roses fabric is perfect for her reading nook.  She loves the chair and reads in it every night. I’d love  a mirror there but until I find one I like, a bit of ribbon and clothespins makes a great place to showcase her artwork. For a little bit of color we made  a dolly pillow from blue ticking and pink felt.
Yes. That is an army parachute guy on the left. 🙂
 She really, really wanted tye-dye pink drapes. How can I say no?  I had some white panels in our over stuffed linen closet and took a chance at playing with dye and Ombre dying them.
 It was fun to do and she actually likes them, so I am glad I took the time to do it.
 Not bad for my first time. I might have to redo the navy at the bottom to even it out a bit.
 We hung a self portrait she did over her dresser earlier this year. The colors were perfect.
 I found these cute knobs for half price at Hobby lobby.
 And since it’s a small room I ” cheated” the ceiling a bit and added chair rail about  7 inches down on the wall instead of crown molding. I think it raises the ceiling  a bit and make the room look taller and adds character. Since our ceiling lines are so uneven anyway, it takes out the guess work of edging it straight.
I know she loves it and loves having the freedom her her own room. She has surprised me and is actually a pretty neat kid.
You may be getting to see another room make over in the next few months because now the other two want a “new room.”
Jen
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Comments

  1. Evermore Organics says

    July 15, 2011 at 4:05 am

    Wow what a difference. Loving the new molding. Such a great idea, especially when your straight edges are not so straight. We lived in a house built in 1886 – there were no right angles left in the place!

  2. Debra says

    July 15, 2011 at 4:17 am

    That turned out so cute! My daughter is 9 and we are working on making her room a bit more grown up. She changes her mind constantly so it’s a work in progress. We have the same book shelf you have and I love how you have it down low so she can reach everything. Such a great idea. Your curtains are really neat.

  3. Stacey@A Sort Of Fairytale says

    July 15, 2011 at 4:38 am

    well, those colors are right up my alley! looks so sweet and fun…love the cabbages and roses stripe pillow and chair! you did a wonderful job, such a transformation. my daughter is totally going to tell me when she is older, “mommy, i don’t want any of that old stuff you like”. too funny, that made me crack up!

  4. good goods & co says

    July 15, 2011 at 4:58 am

    How adorable!! The chair rail is a brilliant idea!!

  5. good goods & co says

    July 15, 2011 at 4:58 am

    How adorable!! The chair rail is a brilliant idea!!

  6. good goods & co says

    July 15, 2011 at 4:58 am

    How adorable!! The chair rail is a brilliant idea!!

  7. good goods & co says

    July 15, 2011 at 4:58 am

    How adorable!! The chair rail is a brilliant idea!!

  8. good goods & co says

    July 15, 2011 at 4:58 am

    How adorable!! The chair rail is a brilliant idea!!

  9. good goods & co says

    July 15, 2011 at 4:58 am

    How adorable!! The chair rail is a brilliant idea!!

  10. good goods & co says

    July 15, 2011 at 4:58 am

    How adorable!! The chair rail is a brilliant idea!!

  11. good goods & co says

    July 15, 2011 at 4:58 am

    How adorable!! The chair rail is a brilliant idea!!

  12. good goods & co says

    July 15, 2011 at 4:58 am

    How adorable!! The chair rail is a brilliant idea!!

  13. mimi charmante says

    July 15, 2011 at 5:46 am

    You have no idea how happy I am to hear that someone else’s kid doesn’t like their “old” stuff! The room turned out absolutely darling – great job!
    xx

  14. The White Farmhouse says

    July 15, 2011 at 1:06 pm

    I really like this! Love the color combination. You did a great job. I would like this room. Are you going to do a tutorial on how you did the drapes?

  15. Jeanneoli says

    July 15, 2011 at 1:10 pm

    You did such an amazing job!!! Perfect room for her!!! Love, love, love it! I know she does too. We will be starting Maddy’s room soon too…now I am really excited to get moving! Way to go friend.

  16. traci says

    July 15, 2011 at 1:22 pm

    jen…..it looks gorgeous. i love it. the colors are perfect for her. great job. love the new look of the blog too!!

  17. Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage says

    July 15, 2011 at 1:50 pm

    The room looks beautiful! I can see why your daughter loves it! I had to laugh at the part where she told you she didn’t want any “old stuff”. I am getting ready to give my 11 year old son a room makeover this Fall and anytime I show him something vintage…he veto’s it immediatly! lol (I will manage to sneak some in though mu ha ha!)

  18. Sandy aka Doris the Great says

    July 15, 2011 at 2:13 pm

    Oh to have a neat kid!!! The room is beautiful and I love that pillow.

  19. Debby says

    July 15, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    Oh so cute. Quite an improvement.

  20. jill says

    July 15, 2011 at 3:20 pm

    This is literally “night and day”! It is completely fabulous! I wish I had more bedrooms so I could do this look!

  21. Anne Marie... says

    July 15, 2011 at 3:26 pm

    huge transformation! how very blessed she is to have a Mom who actually listens to her….that will carry over to so many areas Jen – not spoiled, but caring –

    beautiful job and your talents never cease to amaze me

  22. thewillowsnest says

    July 15, 2011 at 7:19 pm

    good heavens what an amazing change!
    I love your use of color, the light brightness,the placemat idea is magic!

  23. Sarah @ Cozy.Cottage.Cute. says

    July 15, 2011 at 8:13 pm

    Oh wow. Such an unexpected but gorgeous colour combo. I love this!! 🙂 You did an amazing job on this room.

  24. Cathy says

    July 15, 2011 at 11:51 pm

    What an awesome “Redo”…Great Job!
    Cathy aka GGJ

  25. cupcake studio says

    July 16, 2011 at 1:52 am

    What an awesome room! Do you mind sharing the paint color…it’s so pretty!

  26. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says

    July 16, 2011 at 2:45 am

    Gorgeous room Jennifer!! I love what you did to change everything and brighten and lighten but keep it fun for her with the pops of pretty pink!! Love how it turned out! Stopping by from Shabby Nest today~ you are always welcome to come share at my decorating party at my blog on the weekends too!! 🙂 Have a great weekend!

  27. Chrissy...The Apothecary Shop says

    July 16, 2011 at 1:11 pm

    Jen…..oh you have outdone yourself this time..that is such a cool room(cause there is none of your stuff in it)don;t you love when they say that!!This needs to be in a magazine my dear…hey any word on Country Living?? x0x0

  28. Deb says

    July 16, 2011 at 6:30 pm

    I love it! So clean and classic. I especially love your Union Jack print.

  29. A Cottage Muse says

    July 17, 2011 at 12:20 pm

    Wow…what a wonderful makeover! Can’t wait to see the next two!

  30. Karen H. says

    July 17, 2011 at 6:43 pm

    It looks great! I adore the little knobs. too cute.

  31. Rebecca says

    July 18, 2011 at 12:38 pm

    Wow big difference, so pretty! How wonderful that she had a big part in the process. Good job Mom!
    Blessings
    Rebecca

  32. paige says

    July 18, 2011 at 2:20 pm

    what a precious cheerful re-do!
    i love it all!!
    hoarder…that is too funny

  33. Dear Lillie says

    July 18, 2011 at 3:14 pm

    Wow, wow, wow! It turned out beautifully< Jennifer! LOVE the knobs, pillow and the canvas! Your daughter must be so excited about it!

  34. Minnie says

    July 18, 2011 at 9:58 pm

    I love how your daughter’s room turned out with so many special homemade touches. My favorite part was your daughter’s reading nook. I’ve been wanting a bookshelf like that for my kids but thought they’d outgrow it. Now I see I was wrong and it can be for older kids too (mine are 4 and 6). Such a cute corner with that great shelf and darling chair. I was also amazed by the drapes. I love to do a lot of my own homemade touches in my home but truthfully don’t know whether I’d have the courage to try tie dye on such a large piece of fabric. Beautiful work.

  35. Theresa says

    July 19, 2011 at 8:54 pm

    This is such an inspiration…my girls are heading into their teen years (14 and 12) and I think the pepto pink has GOT to go now. I love the color scheme and those curtains, oh, they’re ever so lovely! Cheers!
    Miss Charlotte
    http://www.lesbonnesideesmag.com/nouveau

  36. Carmie of the Single Nester says

    July 21, 2011 at 10:07 pm

    Holy cow! One of the best transformations I have seen this year. If there is some kind of contest out there, girl you need to enter it!

  37. karlascottage.typepad.com says

    July 22, 2011 at 2:14 pm

    Adorable. Its the little details that make such a big difference, isn’t it?

  38. Heidi says

    July 25, 2011 at 5:47 pm

    Turned out just adorable! My girls are dying for rooms make-overs although we repainted and redid their rooms only a couple of years ago ~ they have their mother’s illness of constant redo/rearrange!

  39. Theresa says

    July 27, 2011 at 2:14 am

    What a great room! I bet she loves every inch of it. Creating the artwork together is a very cool idea, it will mean so much more to her later too!
    I love it all, T.xoxo

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