It’s a big event when one of our little darlings makes the lofty jump out of the crib and into a big kid bed. But all of a sudden, we’re faced with a decorating dilemma: How do we make the visual leap from a sweet baby’s room to a fun toddler’s lair, without starting from square one? It’s a question Heather had for us, and we were only to happy to help her feather her sweet daughter’s new nest.
Dear Lisa, My daughter, Paige, has just graduated from her crib into a big girl’s bed. My husband and I are over the baby’s room look and want something with a retro vibe. We really like orange (although our daughter loves pink) and want to keep the room on the gender neutral side. We bought a cool comforter set that we definitely want to use for her bedding. The dresser we’d like to keep, but could paint. We’re game for new lighting, and have a white chair (a dumpster dive find from our back alley), that we’d like to incorporate into the room. Thanks for your help! Heather
Heather, we think Paige’s room will be the coolest on the block. Take a peek at this mood board…
1. Heather wanted a gender neutral wall color for Paige, so we’re going with Summer Day from Sherwin-Williams. We love it’s bright sunny disposition. Sunny orange will be the perfect backdrop for the white furniture with hot pink and lime green accents. For furniture placement, we think the bed should go right in the corner with the head against the right wall. The new bookshelf can go right next to it along the right wall and serve as a bedside table. The incredible dumpster dive white slipper chair will be a cozy spot for reading and snuggling and can go in the corner. Leave the dresser where it is, and paint it a glossy white to match the new bookshelf. That will leave the far wall for Paige’s bigger kitchen toys and to showcase the vintage Holly Hobby-esque quilt on the wall.
2. We found this kitschy and “adoeable” (couldn’t resist, sorry) lamp and love the way the hot pink and white pop against the orange walls. The little doe diva will be a perfect bedside lamp sitting atop the new bookshelf. Sadly for you, Heather bought the last one, but it sure is cute, ain’t it?
3. Even though Paige is a bit too young for the Olsen twins, Mary Kate and Ashley’s adorable lamp will bring their keen sense of style to our toddler’s lair. This lamp shade is the perfect style for embellishing with some hot pink ribbon. For our tutorial on that easy project, click here.
4. Every little girl needs a stylish place to stash her baubles and treasures. These charming mini suitcases come in a set of 3, small, medium and large. They will bring a zest of orange and splash of pink to her new white bookshelf, and provide a sense of order to the knick knacks that seem to multiply in little girls’ rooms. Trust us, we know!
5. We’re only recommending one piece of new furniture for Paige’s new room. This kid-friendly (and budget friendly) bookshelf is just the right height to due double duty as a bedside table, too. Pop that cute doe lamp on the top shelf, and Paige has lots of room to store her books, stuffed animals, and toys.
6. One of our favorite finds for Paige’s room is this tree wall decal. We think it should “grow” right up the wall behind the white slipper chair for a whimsical reading and snuggling spot.
7. Toddlers spend so much time on the floor. This bold striped rug will bring the color down that direction and give Paige a cozy spot to hang out on while she plays, reads and explores.
8. These bright yet sturdy baskets are perfect for organizing a pile of board books and bringing some more visual order to the room. We see these on the bottom shelf of the bookcase, so Paige can have easy access and can return everything back to it’s proper place, just like a big girl does.
And, here's the big reveal. Paige's room turned out SO cute!
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