Pink and Green Delicious Master Bedroom

Happy Wednesday! Just completed a very feminine and chic master bedroom in Shillington Pennsylvania.  Please check out the photos HERE!

Girls Bedroom Gets A Pink Me Up Design On A Budget

The assignment was to create two bedrooms- one fit for a sweet little four year old girl who has a love of flowers, of the perfect color pink, and of books, that are ever growing in her room.  And another bedroom for a very cool and charming six year old boy looking for a more rockin' room that ignites his creativity.

The budget was minimal, about $1,000 for both rooms, purchasing items that would make the biggest difference, and having fun with DIY projects to sweeten the space!

The reaction raised the roof!  We completed both bedrooms while the family vacationed.  Through a lot laughter, creative dizziness, and inspiration drawn from two little kids, the family came home to two fun designer destinations.  The kids ran right up to their rooms.  All that was heard was a high pitched scream 'Oh my gosh!' 'Oh my gosh!' 'Oh my gosh!'  There was a lot of jumping on the bed and rolling around with a giant smile.  My favorite part was when the little boy looked at the zig zag wall and asked "How does Shoshana think of this cool stuff? She is so smart!"  And kids don't lie :)

Enjoy!


Watch the video of this reveal. I will share all my secrets and give tips CLICK HERE

Pink It Up 

A Little Ladies Bedroom

THE DESIGN

THE REVEAL

 Changes to the design- the color of the bolster pillow and the ceiling fixture is not up yet, but the vision has remained the same.

 BEFORE

 AFTER

The Paint.  We used two shades of pink: Sherwin William's 'In the Pink'  on the walls and added Sherwin William's 'Coming Up Roses' on the upper walls, eighteen inches from the ceiling.  We also used 'Coming Up Roses' eighteen inches on the ceiling starting from the outer walls.  This created a faux tray.  

The Layout.  Changing the layout of the space created a better flow in the room, and the additional new bookcases from IKEA fit right in as a spot to collect books and special mementos, and perch by the window to read. 

The Window Treatments.  The yellow drapes are from Target online and the pink stagecoach was a DIY project we took on to create a layered colorful effect that makes the room feel cozy.

The Flower Artwork.  My favorite part of the room is the artwork over the bed.  And it was so inexpensive to make!

The Lemon Bolster Pillow.  For big impact we made a three foot vinyl bolster pillow in a lemon shade of yellow.  Yes rock star shiny lemon vinyl-a remnant from a local fabric store.   How did we do it? With the fabric face down I spread out one 12 oz bag of poly-fil and rolled up the vinyl like rolling up a sleeping bag.  I used painters tape to temporarily hold it shut.  Then I tied a piece of gingham ribbon around either end.  To permanently keep the seam closed on the pillow I used a strong adhesive glue along the seam.  When it dried I wrapped more gingham ribbon around the middle, tying it in the back where the seam is.

 BEFORE

 AFTER

The Art Gallery. We began an art gallery using canvases wrapped in yellow wrapping paper that can display drawings of all kinds. We matted the artwork with green construction paper and included a small description of what the piece was and the date beneath.

 'Re-knob' It.  To give this dresser a touch of whimsy and make it as unique as the little girl who opens these drawers every day, we changed out the knobs.  

SJ found these adorable knobs at www.funknobs.com.  This one is called Fiesta Floral by Carol Beach.  It made a big impact on all the pieces in the room that had pulls.  Just look at the original compared to the new ones!

To see how to create Fake Flower Head Art CLICK here
To see how to create a Stationary Stagecoach CLICK here

To see how to create Personalized Initial Pillows CLICK here

As Seen On News: Adding Fun & Function To Kid Spaces

click here to see video

Maybe it is time for you to give a child's room a facelift; and I don't just mean their bedroom.  This applies to playrooms, mudrooms, foyers, and bathrooms.  

It is essential that kids of any age have a place where they can feel free.  Today I presented my ideas on WFMZ-TV 69 News at Sunrise.  Click here to see the segment (2 parts).  What a fun morning!!!!  Here is a recap:

Three goals your kids space should be designed to do:

-Create a happy and inspirational room;

-Set their imagination free; and

-Increase their motor skills.

1. Color. Let your children’s personalities come through.  Use colors that interest them.  Warning-don’t go too bright.  Shades of blues and pinks are popular because of the natural and psychological effects they have on people.  For example, soft shades of blue triggers associations with the sky and a psychological sense of calm.

Pink is another calming color.  It enhances the mood by calming heart rate. Interesting research was done reporting that Baker-Miller Pink (a pepto bismal, bubblegumy color) suppressed angry, antagonistic, and anxiety ridden behavior among prisoners.  It is used to calm violent prisoners in jails.  No joke :).  

How To: In this bedroom I created vertical stripes in two tones of light pink, and used her love of avocado green, which is a deep color, for the accents.  Trick-The bed canopy is made from a window box I flipped over and upholstered.

2. Make walls fun and functional by adding a large wall mural and placing hooks on it that hold supplies.  I call the one below a Tree System. This is not only fun but a valuable addition to a room with little space. 

In a playroom it can hold art supplies and costumes.

Use in a mudroom or foyer, to hold outdoor items in a creative way!

How To: grow your own Tree System using painter tape.  Just tape out your design then paint your wall. Next, peel the tape to reveal your design! My daughter assisted me in this fun part.

3. Storage. Use window boxes below your windows on the inside of your home to hold toys.  Bookcases are also great for storage, especially ones with large opening. IKEA is a great place to go for storage in kid spaces. I am a big fan of their Expedit series.  Variety of finishes and sizes and the storage bins come in diff. styles too.  

How To: I labeled the bins using chalkboard paint covered thin mdf rectangles I bought from Michaels.  I attached them using chothes pins.  Now children can read them without looking into the bins & I can easily erase and re-name each one.

4. Add a chalkboard, but not your Momma's chalk.  Chalkpaint can be tinted to almost any color these days! And you can turn an entire wall where your children can really express themselves.  I went to Buss Paints in Emmaus, PA to get tinted paints and Magnetic paint to create a wall so fun and funky!

How To: Roll on Magnetic Paint (needs 3 coats).  Buss Paints in Emmaus, PA carries it.

Then prime it and paint it Benjamin Moore Newt Green.

Then create 9 equal boxes using painters tape. And using a round template (My 6 yr old and I used a giant bowl), hold it up to the middle of each square and trace it with chalk. Paint each square Benjamin Moore Venezuelan Sea.  

5. Reuse the gold contractor chandelier that came with your home and turn it into a brand new one!

How To: Take off each sleeve and cover the socket with painters tape, then place each sleeve back on.  Then Sand it lightly.  Prime it with paint spray (I used a red color from Rustoleum), then spray it again with red paint.

6.  Create a little reading nook using a paper lantern.  You can find them on-line and at Pier 1.  Turn it into part of your theme like I did creating a miniature hot air balloon.

 

How To: Using a hot glue gun, glue the ribbons down in a pattern, then add a light mini bird cage (I bought it for $1 at Michaels).  Up the effect by adding ribbon to your vinyl window shade using fabric glue or fabric tape.  

BEHIND THE SCENES:

I would like to thank Buss Paints and Wallpaper for the magnetic paint and the chalkboard paint.

327 Main Street, Emmaus, PA 18049-2704, (610) 965-5466

And thank you to the nice gentleman from Lowes who cut the 8' board into 2 pieces for me to use on the show! 

'Crack!'

And thank you to the little girl on my daughters school bus today who asked if I was the babysitter (made my yr!).

Hope you get some great ideas and let me  know if you try any of these!!!!