Fast-forward to this morning. Greta slept in her “new” room for the very first time last night. She slept like a rock, too. We aren’t officially calling her room done-zo because there’s still tons we would like to do with it and we are sure it will constantly be evolving, but it is her room now, and we’ll update you as we add things. Here’s the grand after progress shot taken at the same angle.
We have done a lot to this room! The biggest thing was getting new carpet, but it’s all the little details that really make this room feel kid-chic. We snagged those floor to ceiling white curtains from Ikea in the as-is section for $9.99 because they were the floor models. They add a really soft look, especially next to her new blinds. We went with a dark bamboo roman shade (only $28.99 on Overstock!) that really helps block out light for her naps when it is closed. We did a quick switch of the light fixture and changed it to a dimmer switch, too, which eliminated the need for a lamp.
All of the doors, trim and baseboards were almond-colored and all of that got 5 fresh coats of crisp, white paint. You can see how dingy they looked below in the picture on the left against just one coat of white paint.
If you are wondering where her changing table is, we put it in her closet. After lots of thinking and moving things around, we decided that would be best. It’s nice to use the above shelf for storing her diapers and wipes and all of her clothes will be in one place. Plus, the temptation isn’t there for her to throw all of her clothes out of the drawers. So far, it is working great for us and we are excited that there is more room for her to play.
Our wood grain Shaker cabinet fronts were designed for busy, high-traffic homes like ours. Clad with durable textured thermofoils, this line is compatible with Sektion, Akurum, Godmorgon, and Besta cabinets from IKEA. It's the perfect, practical way to add the warmth of wood to all the rooms of your home.
We have teamed up with Loloi to create a line of rugs that are as affordable as they are beautiful. This collection houses a great mix of traditional and modern rugs, in cottage-y colorways, as well as vintage-inspired beauties that you’ll want to roll out in every room.
We partnered with Stuga on a line of hardwood floors — The Ingrid is really livable, and the color is very neutral. It doesn’t lean warm or cool, it’s that just right in-between. We have really loved putting it everywhere in our house. It’s the best jumping-off point for design, no matter your interior style. In addition to being beautiful, Ingrid is really durable — we have three kids, and we always have a home construction project going on. Ingrid stands up to it all.
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PERFECT! Absolutely PERFECT!!!!
So cute! I adore the color…perfect way to brighten up the room. Genius idea to put the changing table in the closet- more space!
Its looking really good so far! I love the color of the walls that you chose. You are really creative chica!
PERFECT! Absolutely PERFECT!!!!
I just can’t get enough of that wall color. And I’m soooo copying the gallery wall thingey you have above her crib for my little man’s room. Um, but maybe not until we’re back from China. Right now I’m too busy trying to figure out homeschooling over there, buying Chinese phrasebooks and Michelin guides, finding someone to mow my lawn, etc. Yikes.