Hello all!
Sorry this is a day late, but I think it will be worth it! Yesterday was a cold and dreary day, and I was just not loving the light for my photos. Is it too much to ask for a sliver of sunlight? Plus, my son has the flu, so I was a bit scattered anyway!
But things are looking brighter in my daughter Kate’s, bedroom! I have to admit, since we’ve moved, I haven’t done a whole lot to the kids’ rooms, aside from painting them. But one thing that has been bugging me for awhile now, is that my daughter’s bed just looks… unfinished. She has adorable bedding (PB Outlet), but I haven’t found a headboard that I really like.
But along came this beautiful inspiration (thank you, Emily A. Clark). Ever since I laid eyes on it – I have had this paneled wall image in the back of my mind…
Why not give this a shot, right? You don’t necessarily need the headboard AND the paneled wall to make a statement. I find the paneled wall alone really striking!
First things first. I needed to rearrange her bedroom. There aren’t a whole lot of options, and the original setup just wasn’t really working.
So, here are some pictures of her room before we got to work. I should say that part of what triggered this paneled headboard was that Kate wanted to “organize her room”. Who am I to stand in the way of progress? (And yes, it’s dark. What can I say? Women in this house get motivated in the nighttime hours. Perhaps it has something to do with me painting our master bedroom the day before I went into labor with her…).
This is the view from her bedroom door (prior to clearing anything out). You can see that some items have made their way up from the basement:
Again, a view from her bedroom door, slightly to the right. Lots of doors to deal with in this space.
A shot from the doorway of the Jack & Jill bathroom. More doors.
Like I said, this setup just wasn’t working. Plus, she has one additional nightstand that shouldn’t even be in her room. Too much stuff!
So, from here, I rearranged the furniture.
I’m liking the flow of the room more already. I am thinking that a smaller dresser may be in order, but that’s for another time. I’m also adding “paint the treasure chest” to my to-do list in this room.
But now that the paneled headboard wall is complete, it really adds to the character of the room and I’m loving it! I love the texture and the interest it brings. Excuse the photo overload here. Can you tell I’m excited?
I’m still debating on the artwork here – what do you think? When I hang it on the wall, it just gets lost in the Sea of Pink. When I hang it on the paneled wall, you could actually see it. So, this is where it stands for now.
What do you think? Leave the artwork there? Or better off without?
But wait! Just when you thought it couldn’t get any cuter… (I literally thought of this just before I was going to post).
Who can resist a boxwood wreath? Wait, is that a cute, coordinating boxwood topiary on the nightstand? Oh yes it is!
Well, there you have it. I will post a tutorial on this project in the days to come.
Enjoy your day!
I’m linking up to:
Remodelaholic – Headboard Party
Savvy Southern Style – Wow Us Wednesdays
Shabby Chic Cottage – Transformation Thursday
Not Just a Housewife – Show Me What Ya Got
Somewhat Simple – Strut Your Stuff
Seven Thirty Three – Sugar & Spice
Blue Cricket Design – Show & Tell
Hooking Up With House of Hepworth’s
Miss Mustard Seed’s – Furniture Feature Friday
Fingerprints on the Fridge – Feature Yourself Friday
Remodelaholic – Remodelaholic’s Anonymous
Just A Girl – Show and Share Day
I Heart Naptime – Sunday Scoop
Green Door Designs – Saturday Spotlight
Dittle Dattle – Amaze Me Monday
Between Naps on the Porch – Metamorphosis Monday
Thrifty Decor Chick – Before and After Party
Decor Chick – Molding Link Party
103 Comments
JK Homestead
February 24, 2011 at 10:59 pmWhat a great idea for a headboard! It looks beautiful.
-Katie
Judy
February 25, 2011 at 12:35 amI am in love with this "headboard". What an amazing job you have done. I have been a follower of your blog for a while. I would love for you to come by and follow me back at http://www.diybydesign.blogspot.com. Thanks so much.
the cape on the corner
February 25, 2011 at 1:36 amgorgeous, gorgeous!
ContentEwe
February 25, 2011 at 2:01 amI love this idea!
Lindy@Itsy Bitsy Paper
February 25, 2011 at 2:17 amYou did a fantastic job! What a beautiful room. I vote for the wreath. http://itsybitsypaper.blogspot.com
Kim @ Sand and Sisal
February 25, 2011 at 2:22 amLove it! I saw Emily's yesterday and now today your adorabe little girls room! My hubs and I are currently working on our boys' room doing the same thing!! I think the wreath is a nice addition. I bet she's thrilled!
Natalie Catherine
February 25, 2011 at 2:35 amabsolutely gorgeous! i've bookmarked you to share on my blog later! i'm so impressed!!! i've seen this around and can't wait to try it out someday! lovely.
Jami
February 25, 2011 at 2:55 amJust GORGEOUS!!
Smiles!!
Jami
The Fickle Nickle
February 25, 2011 at 3:41 amFABULOUS JOB!! I envy her room:) Honestly, was this as hard as it looks to accomplish??
Natalie
February 25, 2011 at 3:43 amWow!! That's awesome!! I am loving the wreath and now want to convince my hubby to let me do this to our room! I'm your newest follower!
Nikki
February 25, 2011 at 4:10 amBeautiful! I love the wreath. Cute bedding too! 🙂
1 Funky Woman
February 25, 2011 at 5:15 amWhen I saw the room before, I was so hoping you would move it between the windows. I love the bed there and that headboard is amazing, wow!
I like the wreath more. What if you hung the prince artwork on her door. I love hanging a big flower or wreath on my daughter's door.
Her bedding is also amazing. I love it
Restoration House
February 25, 2011 at 5:28 amLove it! It looks geat and sooo pretty! My favorite is the boxwood wreath, the green looks so nice with the white and pink.
Kim:)
Jane@Little House of Projects
February 25, 2011 at 2:05 pmWhat a lucky little girl! Will you adopt me? 🙂
maggie
February 25, 2011 at 2:38 pmWhat a huge improvement that makes to this room!
I'd be excited, too!
I actually prefer the wall 'as is'. Hanging something there takes away from the 'headboard' impact. But then I'm not much of a wreath person except for holidays. Great job!
Lou Cinda @ Tattered Hydrangeas
February 25, 2011 at 2:53 pmLOVE LOVE LOVE IT!! The new arrangement of the room is perfect and I LOVE the wall!! SO pretty!!
I like the wreath best!
Lou Cinda 🙂
Agatha
February 25, 2011 at 3:25 pmI love it just beautiful!!
Blessed Mommy of 2
February 25, 2011 at 3:49 pmLOVE this! I am WISHING my daughter's room had TWO windows because I would SO be copying you :o)
Courtney {a thoughtful place}
February 25, 2011 at 4:42 pmJust gorgeous. Really! I am so in awe of the headboard and how it all came together. I really like the bed that way. The wreath is fantastic. You have my wheels turning for my own room. Oh boy.
Nike
February 25, 2011 at 7:32 pmFantastic solution to a headboard! I love the board/batten look between the windows – gorgeous! (And loving the boxwood wreath, too!)
lemondropdreams
February 25, 2011 at 8:35 pmI saw this on modern jane. Very cute! Maybe you can even change out the wreath with the seasons, a cute feather wreath for Spring!! Can't wait to see the tutorial…
Pink Overalls
February 25, 2011 at 8:47 pmI saw this on Shabby Chic Cottage. Love that it is so substantial and yet simple to make. What's a bedroom without a headboard? The greenery is frosting on a (pink) cake. I'm jealous of your girl.
Libby
February 25, 2011 at 9:00 pmLove this – how creative! The wreath is the way to go..:-)
Denise at PinkPostcard.
February 25, 2011 at 9:42 pmso cute!! I just found this adorable post over at Modern Jane's. I was loving the little daddy sign, but the wreath is the crowning touch! Nice job 🙂 If you'd like, I wanted to invite you to link this up to my Transformations and Treasures party. It starts every Wednesday and closes Friday afternoon!
Brook
February 25, 2011 at 9:49 pmGorgeous!! Love the wreath with it too. The pink walls are fabulous too.
www.thisoldhouseinnewliberty.blogspot.com
February 25, 2011 at 11:39 pmLove the paneled head board!!!
nancy
Phredfamily
February 26, 2011 at 12:22 amOh man, that's soooo adorable!
Kate @ welcomedtempest.blogspot.com
Jena @ Involving Color
February 26, 2011 at 2:23 amI love how this turned out! Great job!
Carmel @ Our Fifth House
February 26, 2011 at 3:45 amThis is beautiful! Love the wreath!
Lisa
February 26, 2011 at 3:19 pmLove the room! My kids are begging me to re do their room. It's not as simple as when they were little. They are 10 and 14 now, and they have their own ideas! I love the headboard, and the colors.
Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
February 26, 2011 at 5:02 pmThis is adorable!!! Love it, your daughter must be in heaven 🙂
Trisha @ The Sweet Survival
February 27, 2011 at 1:10 amGorgeous! This is absolutely amazing! The furniture rearranging totally made the room. Your daughter is super lucky!
Kasey
February 27, 2011 at 2:01 amIt looks great. The wreath is a perfect touch!
A Vintage Vine
February 27, 2011 at 2:48 amWay to go girl! You really did a superb job! Her room is perfect!
amy anderson
February 27, 2011 at 4:20 amIt looks sooooo good!! the wreath against the pink and cream just make it! may i ask what color pink that is on the walls? its just such the perfect, soothing, sweet pink color.
I♥naptime w/ Chocolate Sundaes
February 27, 2011 at 5:58 amWOW this looks amazing!! I hope you'll link it up at I Heart Nap Time.
Heidi
February 27, 2011 at 7:43 pmI love the changes!
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Brandy
February 27, 2011 at 10:49 pmAwesome! I would LOVE to see a tutorial on this. It really looks great and I'd love to do it in my home. I need a project ASAP!
Here On Crow Creek
February 28, 2011 at 2:15 amLooks awesome! I love the wreath.
Allison Shops
February 28, 2011 at 2:33 amHow pretty – love it!
Dropping by from Met Monday, with a post on repurposed shelving.
Allison
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