Right before Christmas we began work on bringing Grace's "little girl" room up to date and giving it a look more appropriate for a teen aged young lady.
Grace selected the comforter set which is one of those "Bed in a Bag" deals we found at Macy's. From there Grace chose a paint color called Crystal Blue from Benjamin Moore and her once distressed shabby chic furniture was painted a crisp white.
A fun faux fur ottoman from Home Goods provides a good place for Grace to strum on her guitar or simply put on a pair of shoes.
On the wall above her guitar are two framed faux magazine covers I created using my favorite editing site PicMonkey!
Just above the mirror hangs a picture from an old calendar with a saying I think perfectly describes adolescence.
We decided to forego curtains and instead installed these pretty white faux wood shutters from Home Depot. They let in the perfect amount of light for any time of the day while also providing the privacy a growing girl needs.
A cute picture holder I found in a thrift shop in Bucks County Pennsylvania called Good Stuff Thrift, is hung next to her window along with a much needed hook rack just below for Grace's book bag, handbags, et cetera.
The previously painted hot pink yard sale vanity now has a cool blue color to coordinate with her room. It's paired with a darling faux fur desk chair, another great buy from Home Goods.
Finally the polka dots on the fun new lamp shade from Home Goods is mimicked on the wall opposite Grace's bed. The wall dots are actually decals I purchased online from a company call WNL (Walls Need Love). Grace plans to eventually hang some of her artwork on the big empty wall.
I can't tell you how excited Gracie is about her new room. She is so thrilled in fact that I have yet to have to ask her if her room is clean and if the bed is made, and that is an amazing thing for my daughter!
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Oh I love her new room and she is so pretty. Everything turned out perfect.
ReplyDeleteYour daughter's room is just beautiful. I love the icy blue walls and I think the lamps on her dresser are very cool. Having recently added decal's to my daughter's old room, I am a fan of the dots. Great job!
ReplyDeleteOh you've done an amazing job - her room is simply perfect! I can't say what I like best, it's all really awesome - oh I bet she is so in love with that space her very own. What fun!
ReplyDeleteI *really* love your cleverness making those faux magazine covers with PM - that's genius, hon. And your daughter's smile? PRICELESS.
Well done, Barbara, well done, indeed!
I just absolutely love it. She made some great choices and with your eye for putting things together it turned out beautifully. Not a "little girl room" anymore! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteBarbara, I just love Grace's room...it is fun and perfect for a teen! I know she will spend many happy hours enjoying it. Has Grace been taking guitar lessons or has she picked it up on her own?
ReplyDeleteAdorable! Nice job! Enjoy the time you have left with her ! She will be gone all to soon!
ReplyDeleteI would have loved a room like this when I was growing up. Beautiful and well done!
ReplyDeleteI love the room. would even like it for myself. The comforter looks so great with the wall color she chose and I really like the fresh paint on the wood pieces. Great job!
ReplyDeleteGreat room for a teen! I remember my daughter's room in hs...oh my, a tornado could have gone through it. ha! The colors are restful and at the same time fun! Sheila
ReplyDeleteBarbara, looks like daughter has the same good taste as Mom. It looks so pretty and fresh. Just the right look for Grace and growing up. The magazine covers are such a great idea. Grace must be one proud young woman..Happy Wednesday..Judy
ReplyDeleteThe makeover is quite beautiful. I love the ways she can personalize like the empty wall space.
ReplyDeletei totally love it, just the right amount of practicality and frivolity if that is a word. Crisp and clean and fresh---with a nod to vintage---making it timeless. Grins and thanks, Sandi
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous room!
ReplyDeleteShe must be one happy teen with such a pretty room!
ReplyDeleteBarbara what a great makeover/transition! It turned out just perfect. I love how bright and cheery the room is.
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