Monday, October 28, 2013

a bedroom makeover for the girls

I am in the process of designing a new space for my bean girls.  It's a project that's going to take months as budget and time are major factors. I've started a few little projects and hope to keep myself on track through my posts.  Somewhere along the way this space went from a nursery, to a hodge podge of stuff as we've transitioned from baby to kid.

When bean baby makes her way into this room, her bed will flank the other side of the window.  My sister inherited my grandparents' beds, and because she is wonderful, has graciously passed them down to my girls.

Things that work...
~beds
~chair




 This chair was my Great Aunt Helens.  It needs a fresh coat of paint and new fabric for the cushion.


 A great cuddle up chair!


My hope is to create something classic and collected.   Here are some interiors that I'm drawn to for their space....


Source unknown

To do list...
~remove fan and replace with a unique fixture
~add drawers to the closet for needed storage
~paint spruce up
~thrift for benches for the foot of each bed
~make art for above beds
~add a gallery area for the girls
~bedding
~refinish chair
~windows


Scary closet...


 I hope to upgrade the closet with drawers like this one....

via-Closet Creations

 It is important that I have an area for the girls to feature their work...


Our current color is BM "silken pine"  

Paint ideas for the new space...



I have accomplished a few things.  Shelves came down today and the table that I bought at a garage sale for 10 bucks that looked like this...


got several coats of Annie Sloan "Old White" and is now in place in their room...
{I shopped our house to decorate their new table..and the beans favorite books are on the bottom shelf}












 And that's a wrap!
   Happy week to everyone!!!

partying here...

39 comments:

  1. It is looking great Nicole, love the beds and that they have a great history. The table looks totally different now that you have painted it. You would never guess that it was the same table if it wasn't pointed out. Hope that you have fun with the makeover. xx

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  2. I can't wait to see what you go with. The beds are so stunning. Such beautifully turned wood. It's amazing what a lick of paint a bit of new fabric will do for a chair. Good luck with your makeover and can't wait to see the pics when you have finished. Happy week to you lovely! xo

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  3. Love what you have done . . . love your inspiration photos . . . love your aunt's old chair.

    I know you and the girls will create a special place for them.

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  4. The project so far is looking great. The table has had a complete transformation and looks just perfect! Can't wait to see the complete finished look. Have a wonderful week xx

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  5. What a wonderful room....great lightning in there! Can't wait to see all you do in there....I love makeovers!
    Shari xx

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  6. So precious! I love the inspiration and you did an amazing job on that table! Way to go friend! xoxo

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  7. The girls' room is going to be gorgeous! I love the beds and the chair. The paint colors are so pretty. I love the idea of hoop-frames on the wall, that is one of my favorite looks. You did a great job with the table, wow! I'm very impressed. It looks beautiful.

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  8. Oh, how fun! That third inspiration picture is one of my all time favorite photos of a bedroom. I love, love, love it! How sweet that you have hand-me-down furniture from family. A lot of the things in our house has the same story. Can't wait to see your progress.

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  9. I love the beds, I have old furniture with family history,sometimes they need a bit of a spruce up, will be interested the finished room.
    Merle..........

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  10. That is going to be lovely. My girls share a room and they love it. I might post about it soon to let you have a little peek! Jo x

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  11. The beds are beautiful. My grandson sleeps in his Mom's old bed which I think just adds to the security and sense of belonging. Sweet girl, thanks for the info on LILY. Despite so much still being in boxes, wool and needles are at hand.

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  12. I love the closet installation you have in mind and I am simply amazed at the transformation of that table. It looks fab and it fits so perfectly in that space under the window! You go girl!!! :D
    Hugs sweet friend!

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  13. That is going to be just beautiful when it is all done. I love the little table you did for her and your inspiration rooms are just gorgeous- xo Diana

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  14. Sounds like a big project but fun, I like the look of where you are going with your ideas.

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  15. oh wow--the beds and chair certainly give you a lovely starting place! And that table turned out beautifully :). I love your inspiration pics. Sigh. Sometimes it's a little sad not having any girls!

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  16. Hi: Your white table came out so pretty. I am just going to have to learn to do that. Have a great week. Blessings, Martha

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  17. Nicole I love that sweet little table! I can't wait to see what else you do! Have a great day!

    Leah @ graceleecottage.blogspot.com

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  18. First of all, those beds are great! What a generous sister you have! You have a great eye. I never would have thought that table would look so great after a few coats of paint! You are off to a great start. Your home is beautiful - I love all the natural light you have streaming in the windows.

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  19. love your makeover inspiration - especially the first photo with all the colours on the walls I would have loved that in my room when I was wee! Also, the chair - oh my what a treasure it's got so much potential!!

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  20. love your inspiration photos - especially the first with so much fun colours and shapes on the walls. Also - that chair! Gasp! What potential - it's fantastic! I have the same trouble with terrible closets...I just can't deal with them at all. I wish wardrobes were more affordable!

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  21. Love the table - and all the accessories on it. Good luck with the re-do. I know it'll turn out beautiful.

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  22. It looks like you have some wonderful ideas. What a change in the table you painted. I'm a lover of antiques and vintage furniture and accessories as well. Looking forward to seeing the progress!

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  23. My sister and I shared a room, too. We had Jenny Lind beds. Your inspirations reminded me of it!! You are sure on the right track! That table looks amazing! Can't wait to see the progress! Have a blessed week!!

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  24. Good for you!! You have a great plan for your little girls room, I love it! The table turned out perfect!! It looks so cute, great job! I need to follow your good example, I need to just pick a room make a plan and get to work!

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  25. The table looks beautiful. It is so wonderful when you can keep things in the family. What a joy to have your grandparents beds in their room and the Aunts chair.

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  26. Wonderful you have the beds of grandparents for the children, I love inherited things with sweet memories. The room will look beautiful when finished, but the anticipatory pleasure is most fun. Amazing transformation of the table.

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  27. Nicole ~ you have such a good start with all your unique treasures. I love those beds and the chair too. I can hardly wait to see how your chair turns out. The little table is darling with it's new coat of paint and looks perfect. I think it's going to be fun watching you transform it into your version of one of those photos. All good projects take time and of course money. Some of my rooms have taken over a year to do. Keep us posted ~ Cindy

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  28. Judging by what I've seen of other areas of your home, you're going to do a wonderful makeover here, and I can't wait to see it evolve! I just love how the little table looks painted white. Those knobby legs look fantastic all freshened up ... wow!! You've got a great space to work with, and those beds are going to look fantastic either side of the window. I love the look of shared bedrooms ... especially for little girls ;)Wendy x

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  29. I love it already love the history too of the furniture-have fun with this-hugs

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  30. That is gorgeous - you really have such a knack and eye for these things!

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  31. Wow, I think your new white table is fabulous! I tend to shy away from paint and I am not sure why. It is supposed to be so easy to do but I can't envision it without paint brush marks, etc. Your table looks quite professional! Their room is going to be just dreamy!

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  32. I want to live in their room - fabulous, Mom. LOVE that you have your grandparent's beds...they remind me of the ones my own grandparents had in their bedroom! Happy Halloween - I am free and clear of visitors for awhile, and left with a little time to read blogs!

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  33. great ideas and jobs well done....i like the top two right colors....your aunts chair is a rattan piece,,,my father used to build and sell rattan here in florida....so memories for me....by the way your encouragement keeps me afloat and stifles the desire to quit blogging and painting...thank you

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  34. What a lovely room, and what beautiful ideas you have! I love the painted table and the sweet way you have displayed it with the colorful accessories and art. The beds are wonderful, as is the chair. I can't wait to see how it all turns out. What lucky girls to have such a talented Mom. xoxo

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  35. Some lovely inspiration there Nicole - it will be such a nice space when it's finished. Hope your three beans are better soon!!
    Sarah xxx

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  36. It is truly amazing what some paint can do for ugly furniture! Love the little table painted white, it is so cute now. Your inspirations are wonderful and I look forward to seeing you make this room special on a budget! Thanks for linking to TTF!

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  37. great find! I love your inspiration for the girls room, so pretty.

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  38. It looks as if you have gotten off to a good start with the girls' room, Nicole. You did a terrific job painting that table and you chose some great things to decorate it. Is that one of your paintings in the frame? You have chosen some really nice inspiration photos. I will be looking forward to seeing this room when you are finished decorating it!

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