Let’s just do pictures today, ok? We’ll talk deets next time.
(Update: first round of details to be found here).
(Creative Storage Solutions in the Kid’s Room: Functional Gallery Wall to be found here.)
But before I get going on this picture-heavy post, I’d like to address the fact that I haven’t finished a very important project in the kids’ room yet- I am planning to frame out a big initial over each bed. A big ol’ “H” and a big ol “L”. These will be very cool. They will make a great focal point on the main wall and provide symmetry and individuality at the same time. The kids are very excited about their letters- I just need to make/buy frames and do the dang project. Like this—>
Nevertheless, I didn’t want to leave you all hanging any more (let’s pretend that you were hanging). Here is the kids’ room!
I hope you like it! I actually, it doesn’t matter if you do. (Yes it does.) Let’s pretend like I don’t care what you think. (I do.) Ok? I think it’s yummy, especially at night with the red lights on. I just stand in the doorway and… stand in the doorway. And look at it.
Also, if you are the lovely reader who emailed me about your chain-link fence, I somehow deleted the email and am so sorry I never got back to you. I am pretty sure I know who you are, but in fear of calling out the wrong person, I am stating anonymously that I think the black and brown would look really nice! And also, I want your house. On your lot. With those mountains. And that fence.
The end.
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Wow Angie!!! This looks fantastic! Now come do mine ;D
Ang, it's gorgeous! And I love it! And I want details, LIKE, NOW!
OH I really do like it!! How did you make those lights over their beds??? Are they wired?? Can I do something like this in pink/purple!? TEACH ME!
Also, question. Are you going to always make them share a room?? How are you going to do this as teenagers? I am only asking because my girls' will probably have to always share a room but I am wondering how you are handling it….do they mind?? I have to mentally prepare what I will say when they are a little older.
Ang, you really need a cute quilt to go in there! j/k love it. you did such a good job. BTW where did the dresser go?
the quilt will tie it all together so nicely, mom! can't wait! the dresser
is in the closet. i will show you all my creative storage solutions
tomorrow! thanks for taking the time to comment, mommy. :-)
thanks, Jen! I'm sure you can top this design at your house. i relied
heavily on Ikea. You can rely heavily on Jerome.
be patient, my child. details tomorrow is the day for.
machelle, these are ikea lights. they have such a sweet set-up. i'll show
you tomorrow how i hung them.
the kids that share this room are my 7-year old son and my 5-year old
daughter. They won't always share a room, but right now they are the best
fit for the "sharers." they get along well and don't nap and are generally
easy to get along with. they are old enough, though to not want to be nekked
in front of each other, so they take their clothes into the bathroom to get
dressed.
i think since your kids are both girls and twins, they should just know that
they will always share a room. you should just tell them that all twins
share rooms and that that's what makes it so fun! ingrain it in them!
the very coolest collection of "shared rooms" ideas can be found at The
Inspired Room:
http://theinspiredroom.net/2009/08/11/childrens-bedroom-sharing-space/ The
spaces there are all gender-neutral, which is why i liked them, but you
could use these ideas in your pink/purple mode.
have fun!
angie, that looks amazing! i love the colors and all the elemts in the room. and the letters will look great, too!
I LOVE the detail on the closet! So unique. I love the makeover!
awesome job! I love the ABC framed print!!!
Awesome! How old are your two that share a room?
This room is absolutely gorgeous! Can you come and decorate my house?
Looks awesome!!!
It's beautiful, Ang!!! Love it! Now come do my kids' rooms. :)
You always amaze me! LOVE LOVE LOVE the use of clothes-pins for haning up works of art, I probably will steal that idea one day! I also think the license plates are fabulous – are they yours? Thanks for sharing, can't wait for the secrets on how to do it.
WOWZA! I've said it 100 times before… and I'll say it again, you are AMAZING! I don't know how you do it all! You can rock the red carpet and the red paint – you truly are a rock star!
Angie~ this is so great! I LOVE the stripes and the closet. So glad the license plates have a good home :)