Bedroom makeover

My daughter Florence just turned 12!!

She wanted me to update her bedroom and make it look a little more mature and glamourous.

This was her room before which I still adore.

I drew the shape of a tree and painted it white and added a birdhouse and some fabric mushrooms to it.

The Makeover.

I gave the walls a fresh coat of the same color.

I bought this fabulous piece of fabric from Urban outfitters and covered the whole wall using sticky back velcro dots for easy removal.

Cut around any electrics and pull the fabric taught sticking it with the velcro.

I found this large mirror on the street with was originally gold.

Painting it a grey underneath then rubbing a candle on top once the paint dried then a coat of China White on the top of that. Use sand paper gently taking off the top layer of white paint to show the grey underneath to give it an aged , distressed look. The candle wax sits in the grooves to reveal the darker paint underneath.

 This dressing table was being thrown out from my neighbors house and as usually gave it a new lease of life.

Using more or less the same process as the mirror.

Adding some ceramic handles it turned into a lovely piece of furniture.

 Printing her favorite idol and framing it really makes the walls look better than her sticking lots of posters up with tape!

Add a variety of cushions on a white duvet adds the color and comfort.

Of course she still wanted to keep her Rabbit nightlight by her bed. Never too old.

Using such a vibrant print as a main feature, steer clear of more prints and keep the curtains and bedding white or it will look too busy.

The bedside table was just what I was looking for in a local thrift store for $50. Gave it a new coat of bright green paint.

Start a wall of framed pictures, drawings, and photos of her favorite things again saves the walls from looking messy with tape etc.

She loves it! 

Wallpaper ideas

I love wallpaper, its a great feature in a childs bedroom and if you get it right its a great investment and can last for a few years taking you from baby, toddler to 6 years old.

You only need to do 1 wall in wallpaper otherwise it can be too much.

Catherine Martin Kids Wallpaper- Circus

Loboloup Childrens Wallpaper - Ships and Sails

Hibou Home - Enchanted Wood Wallpaper 

http://www.justkidswallpaper.com/

Some great wallpaper ideas from Walnut Wallpaper 

Little Whales comes in different colors great for a babies nursery 

Star wars wallpaper cool for older boys rooms

I love the Flamingos from Cole and Son.

Comes in a gorgeous pink too.

Dinosaurs and not too scary in lovely subtle colors. 

 My nephew is obsessed with owls. 

http://www.walnutwallpaper.com/default.asp

 Little Hands has an amazing selection of incredible murals. 

http://www.littlehandsillustration.com/

Very Cool wallpaper from Flavor Paper

Vintage Grand Prix 

Super Hero 

Whales comes in a variety of funky colors

http://www.flavorpaper.com/

Baby bedroom Ideas

Here is a lovely Nursery featuring a faux animal head as I mentioned in my last post.

Lights by White Rabbit England from the book
Babies'rooms from Zero to Three by Judith Wilson 

I found this dresser in a Thrift store. It was all gold, with a bit of paint transformed. 

Birdhouse by Tamar Mogendorff

Simply draw the shape of a tree and paint white 

www.lekkerfrisss.blogspot.com

http://pinterest.com/lovebrigid/

http://www.fawnandforest.com/blog

Make some origami birds and hang  from a tree branch 

Blackboard paint is great in a childs room 

Posh Tots 

Flag Bunting you can make it yourself and it adds a bit of color 

Bramble night light by White Rabbit England 

 A nightlight keeps a low glow in the room and helps a baby or child get to sleep. Also great for new breastfeeding mums

You can buy a huge variety of wall decals on line now and it makes a great feature .

Cut out an animal shape out of wallpaper 

Little Hands wallpaper 

We are huge fans of Little Hands Wallpaper.

http://www.littlehandsillustration.com/

http://www.kidsdinge.com/

Nursery by White Rabbit England 

Boys bedroom ideas, part 1

I needed some inspiration as I am redesigning my sons bedroom who has just turned 9. 

I love the idea of having a main focal feature in a room.

Hanging a Faux Animal head over the bed really does the trick.

By Rachel Denny

I love these bright animal heads from White faux taxidermy 

An amazing variety of styles and funky colors.

http://www.whitefauxtaxidermy.com/

These are just amazing by artist Rachel Denny.

Cardboard is a great and cheaper option.

You can find them on ebay 

You can find papier mache ones in Anthropology 

These are probably better for younger children from Graham and Green.

http://www.grahamandgreen.co.uk/felt-animal-heads