So, a year after the plan was set and about 6 months after it was originally started, Blondie’s room is done!
So, today, I am just going to share the pictures but not go into too many specifics. There are quite a few different projects that I will go into all the details.
I will be following up with posts for all the resources, getting from where we were to now, how me made the bed, the chandelier, the desk, some of the artwork and the mirror.
This where we started back in March…
The first step was to convince her to paint the room white. She said from the beginning she wanted purple, orange, pink, turquoise and green. Instead of having a heart attack, I convinced her that if we had white walls, we would have so much more freedom with color. I am so glad she trusted me on that one!
We decided to take out her dresser and replace it with four lockers. So far it has worked out really great in terms of her having plenty of space to keep things and not have it be total chaos. She keeps both her “stuff” and clothes in the lockers.
The painting above the bed was the originally launching off point that she chose for the room. I will admit, I would have done a very soft and girly vintage room, but this room is SO her! She saw the painting at an art show and fell in love. It worked out really well that the talented artist is my cousin Greg Amend and he gave us a good deal!
As part of the changes we wanted to include a desk for her to work on. This one had plain fronts so we decoupaged in with NY (and 1 Boston) maps.
My husband travels a lot and more and more he travels overseas. The shelves have given a place to display all the neat items he has brought back from different countries. There are prints of Paris and Japan (purchased through ETSY, not brought back), her name written in Chinese, dolls from Russia and Japan, and a photograph taken by my cousin Greg Amend in Belize.
Of course I couldn’t help but add a vintage touch with the globe.
There is still a place for her stuffed animals and her books. She may be getting older (she is now 11), but she still wants her friends near by.
The vintage Trumeau mirror is nice and large and hung so she can use it both as a full length and a close up mirror.
“Shine” has been my thing with them for a while, just can’t help myself. She has always really loved the Statue of Liberty, even dressed up as her once for Halloween. I used a replica as an “I” to bring a little bit of NY to the room.
So, there is a little bit of a travel theme, but I tried not to go to far overboard. The M.P. picture is a photograph I took in Paris, I will post soon how I did it.
We hung her guitar on the wall instead of it always being in a case – keeps it safer, takes up less room and she is picking it up more now that it is easy to get to.
And, if you ever wondering where Bailey is when I am taking pictures, here is your answer…
right in front of me!
And here she is in her new room!
Feel free to leave any questions in the comments, I will be doing my best to get them all answered.
The list of all of the sources can be found here.
The tutorial for the “MP” canvas can be found here.
The tutorial for the bed construction can be found here.
I will be sharing at the link parties you can find here and I will also be sharing at the
Thrifty Decor Chick – Show Us Your Kids Rooms!
And here,
Stop by for all types of inspiration.
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wow that is an amazing room
all the colors you guys choose are great
good thing she believed you with the white walls
It looks so great Laura! Love all the little touches!
You did a fabulous job! I love the juxtaposition of the lockers and modern shelving with the daybed, desk chair and chandelier. It almost (I repeat – almost) makes me wish I were a tween again.
Robyn
This transformation is amazing! I love it…the lockers & bedding are my favorite! I’m your newest follower from Tuesday’s Treasure party. If you get a chance I’d love you to stop by my blog too!
Thanks,
Sally
loveofhomes.blogspot.com
How cute! I love all the colors. My daughters room was full of color and when we went to change it a few years ago she wanted white walls after about a year she said mom please can we paint my walls, so we settled on gray with her pink, orange and black color scheme. She loves it now! I bet your daughter will love her new space!
It look great Laura…as I knew it would!
What a great room for a tween and teen girl! I love the lockers and her bed! You did a great job on all the details and so sweet that she can see her treasures from her daddy.
She looks so happy about her new room, what a great mom you are my friend!
Have a great week!
xoxo
So cute! You did a great job! The colors are so bright & cheerful!
Thr lockers are a nice and clever idea. Where would someone purchase lockers like that for home use?
I also like the subtle use of travel and international themes in the room, from the decoupaged desk drawers, to the dolls, to the name in a different language…very nice. Also love that mirror. Now I need to find the Russian nesting dolls and Austrian teddy bear my husband brought back from his travels! Thanks for the inspiration, LOL. Have a great week!
I am just about to start my oldest daughters room (she’s 7). She asked for black walls. Black. We’re ‘comprimising’ on cream board and batten below and a very soft grey/lilac above lol. I may still be able to win this arguement now, but soon enough, that will change! Your daughters room is fantastic, and I’m sure she’s thrilled with it!
I can’t imagine any girl her age (and then some) not just loving the room. It looks positively GREAT.
I love this!! She is lucky to have such a talented mom!
I wish my room looked like that when I was her age!
It was worth the wait, great job. Colors are wonderful and love the lockers.
Love the transformation. Color is my thing so I understand her desire to have it around!! Beautiful bright makeover!! Wonderful job! Adorable family too!!
My daughter (age11) just looked at the pictures on your blog and wonders where you found the beanbag chair for your daughter?
So cute! Love all the colors! And I love the maps on the desk!
Love your tween room redo! We just did our tween’s room as well. They have a lot of similar colors. I love the maps on the drawer fronts!! Also she dressed up as Statue of Liberty when she was little too (for Halloween).
Here’s mine if you’d like to see!!
http://ourlifeinaclick.blogspot.com/2011/09/updating-abode-tween-room-more-updates.html
I love what you did to the room. We are redoing our middle daughter’s room and hope to finish before Christmas
. Your daughter will love it for years to come.
Oh WOW! That looks fantastic! The colors are great, and I love the art print she chose. All the details are just right…you did such a great job. I’m having a link party called “Shine On Fridays” and I thought since you’re all about “Shine” you might come share the project here:
http://oneartmama.blogspot.com/2011/11/shine-on-fridays-1.html
This is amazing! I absolutely LOVE it and so would my daughter. Thank you for posting
Absolutely gorgeous room! My two girls (who share a room) want lavender walls next and I told them the same thing about white walls and their versatility. The pics on your blog will convince them; I’m sure!!! Looking forward to hearing about your sources
Oh I love it!! I just adore all the bright colors and the set-up! I love the lockers on either side of the bed! It all looks great!
What a lucky girl! This room is amazing.
What a happy room!
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This is awesome. i really wanna know about the chandelier. ive been shopping online for a mini chandelier for my living room, either in black or bright colors, and cant seem to find what im looking for. how did you do it??
This is wonderful!!!!!!!!!!! I love it, great job and so pretty!!!
It’s a very beautiful room. I love the colors.
Your daughter is ONE LUCKY GIRL!!!! I’m 30 and I think I’d like a bedroom like that! shhhhh. Awesome job, Mom!! I’d love it if you’d share this over at Trash 2 Treasure Tuesdays on the Korner: http://kammyskorner.blogspot.com/2011/11/trash-2-treasure-tuesdays-6.html
You did an incredible job! I love the colors. Enjoying your blog, loving your decorating style, and excited to have your blog for inspiration.
I love every bit of it!! What a wonderful inspiration painting! I especially like the map covered drawers.
Excellent results!
What an adorable room. I want that room:) I would love it if you could link this up to our linky party going on right now.
http://junkintheirtrunk.blogspot.com/2011/11/link-it-up-wednesday-3.html
Love the transformation! Btw, I’m admiring all the creativity here. Can you please join me at my Creative Bloggers’ Party & Hop? Hope to see you there
I love how this room turned out. I featured it on my blog this weekend.
Hi! I pinned this on Pinterest, posted on fb, tweeted on Twitter and stumbled on Stumble Upon. Please feel free to grab the feature button. Thanks for linking up at the Creative Bloggers’ Party & Hop
I love, love this room! Thanks for auditioning for OMTWI!!
What a fun room!!
Wowsers! The colors rock and that bed is ridiculously cool:) I would love for you to link up this weekend!
http://kim-toomuchtimeonmyhands.blogspot.com/2012/01/get-schooled-saturday-5.html
Super cute teen decorating inspiration! ~ Chris Ann
Love the colors and liked the use of the lockers on either side of the bed. Cute room.
Hey Laura! We are in the process of re-doing Middle’s room into a teen room. Your daughter’s room is our inspiration and my hubby wanted to know where you got the lockers. I’m pretty sure I’ve seen them at IKEA. Also, did you use fabric for the headboard?
Thanks!
Kim