I've been designing a bedroom for a darling eight year old girl and wanted to share my presentation boards with you.
She loves the color blue and wanted her walls in that tranquil color. Another prerequisite was to use the existing wooden furniture - bed, sidetable and dresser - all painted in a soft ivory. She also has a fun, modern hot pink fury chair she enjoys reading in that will be incorporated in the room's design. The room's window has classic white wooden plantation shutters that will also remain.
She loves the color blue and wanted her walls in that tranquil color. Another prerequisite was to use the existing wooden furniture - bed, sidetable and dresser - all painted in a soft ivory. She also has a fun, modern hot pink fury chair she enjoys reading in that will be incorporated in the room's design. The room's window has classic white wooden plantation shutters that will also remain.
Here are the paint colors suggested for the room. All have zero VOC options which is great.
Because the little girl is eight, we wanted to design a the room that will grow with her. The bedding selected is from Serena & Lily and it's perfect for a tween room. The sophisticated Aqua Trellis and Aqua Melon Mosaic Sheet Sets will be mixed & matched and established the split complementary color scheme of blues, pinks and melon. The sweet Pink Diamond Quilt will help break up all the blue elements and add texture.
We haven't determined which of the lovely Serena & Lily decorative pillows will go on the bed, but are leaning toward this hand-appliqued floral design Bloom Punch pillow.
We haven't determined which of the lovely Serena & Lily decorative pillows will go on the bed, but are leaning toward this hand-appliqued floral design Bloom Punch pillow.
The wooden floors will be covered with a beautiful cut and looped wool Trellis Rug in blue from Pottery Barn Kids. The trellis pattern will repeat the pattern on the bed's quilt.
Most of the artwork in the room will be the little girl's own creations. Several of her favorite works will be framed and we'll create an art-wall. Another option for wall art, is this beautiful Cherry Blossom Birdies Canvas Reproduction available at Posh Tots. It pulls the color palette together nicely and the adds a bit of nature to the room.
I like chandeliers in little girls' rooms and fell in love with this striking Gabrielle Pendant ceiling light fixture - the silk flower shade is feminine and sophisticated. The sweet Early Bird antiqued table lamp by Land of Nod is also being considered for her bedside table. Aren't those perched feathered friends just too cute!
It warmed my heart to see the little girl's giant smile when I showed her the images of her new room. She loved it - and I love that!
*images from Serena & Lily, Pottery Barn Kids, Posh Tots and Land of Nod
What a great room. I love the idea of using her art. The colors of the canvas are great.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely color scheme - very soothing. Using her own art is a wonderful idea! I'll bet the room will be beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGreat mood board -- your choices are spot on and just what I would love to have in a tween's room (or even a nursery!). I'm particularly in lust over that floral shade...stunning!
ReplyDeleteI love everything you've selected for the room :-)The chandelier is so unique and pretty -- I want one!! And the table lamp with the birds is charming :-)
ReplyDeleteGo with the Bloom Punch cushion -- it's fab!!
Kelly @ DesignTies
What a beautiful room. I'd love my bedroom to look like that!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful room you are planning! The color blue in this room is also my favorite color. A few years ago, I spent almost a year searching for the perfect color of blue linen or my upholstered headboard; blue was not as 'in' then as it seems to be now (I think it comes and goes every few years). I finally found something that worked, although it was a bit more vibrant once it was on the headboard (I toned it down with a lot of white bedding).
ReplyDeleteVery inspirational post!
I am visiting via Hooked on Houses. What a pretty design.
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed weekend!
This is going to be such a beautiful room - I hope you share the finished product with us too!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Cristin! I particularly love the Gabrielle Pendant ceiling light fixture. Gorgeous. Can't wait to see the finished room.
ReplyDeleteGreat board! I'm so happy to hear that the client was happy! Love that rose shade!
ReplyDeleteI love that the artwork will be the little girl's creations. Please post the image when the art wall /collage is done :)
ReplyDeleteHi Cristin,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your nice comment - hope to see you around!
I love this colour scheme, I can imagine that your little client was very happy about it. It's very sensible to do a makeover that can grow with her. The art you've chosen is lovely, and I think it's great that you're using the girl's own art as well.
Wow. Cool artwork and pendant light. Another child's room that I would be willing to live in.
ReplyDeleteI love the lighting fixtures. This is definitely a room that she can grow up with.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous inspiration photos, I'm sure the girlie's room will be awesome!
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