So here we go people, another round of the One Room Challenge! Did you see the official line up yesterday? I know that I will be stalking her, her, him, and him for sure! This will be my 6th round which is pretty cool/crazy but I’ve found that deadlines are good for me. And this time I really did have a need for a makeover so I figured why not? If you’re new to all of this, Linda from Calling it Home created a series in which you try to makeover a room in 6 weeks. The official participants share their progress each Wednesday and all of those linking up share theirs on Thursdays. I am going to redo Harper’s nursery and this makeover is emotionally challenging for me so I needed the insanity of the ORC to keep me from going into the fetal position.
BEFORE
The time has come for the crib to come down once and for all. It’s been up for 9 (!!) years so I feel like I am losing a limb. No matter how hard I’ve tried with Harper I have not been able to stunt her growth or baby voice. She is becoming a true threenager and she is demanding a big girl bed. She also likes to talk, a lot, and wanted to be on my video so here is her debut. Excuse the pjs and robe…we were staying in theme. And, no that is not my regular voice- colds and allergies be damned!
So, if you made it through those 4 minutes then you know we have chosen sheets…Harper chose “flat-minkos.” Luckily I have also chosen a bed and as of today it is up and I love it! I thought it would be cool to give visual updates as we go so you can see the plans come together in real time.
Isn’t that bed what we all wanted as little girls?? I stumbled across it one day and knew that it was going to be my starting place for everything else. It is the Sophia bed and it is great quality and the color is a really pretty true navy. It also comes in beige and grey. I found it through DHP Furniture and I can’t say enough good things about them. It arrived quickly and their customer service has been awesome!
Other than those things we are working around some of the existing pieces in the room. One of my main goals when decorating kids’ spaces is to choose things that can transition as they get older. Luckily many of the things we used in Harper’s nursery can go right into her threenager room.
The industrial clothing rack stays
The gold shelf has moved, the stencil stays, the rug has been sold, the jute rug has been moved, and the chair is being reupholstered.
This nook is getting a window treatment and some storage.
The changing table goes. The DIY art will probably come down as well as the black curtains.
Task List
Choose the rest of the bedding (pillows and duvet)
Choose a dresser
Choose a vanity
Find fabric for roman shades
Find fabric for chair
Come up with storage for books and toys
Find art and accessories
Catch up on past ORC projects:
DHP Furniture provided the Sophia bed for our makeover. All opinions expressed are based on my experience and as always are 100% my own. Thanks for supporting the brands that support designPOST interiors!
Ren jetton says
Harper’s room has been a favorite of mine since I first saw it! I’m about to create a grand daughters room in my house and am sure your ideas will give me inspiration. My oldest is three, just like your Harper. Love the bed. What is the fabric it is upholstered with? Couldn’t find that in the description. I live in Charlotte so if you ever need another ORC space…….
Carrie says
OMG too cute!!!! I loved seeing that precious little Harper! The bed is awesome and I totally would have chosen the “flat minkos” too! 🙂
Emily Kongs says
I can’t wait to follow along! I know it will be fabulous! thanks for sharing that bed, going to look into it for a shared space for my two!
Summer says
Um Harpie is the cutest EVER! Love her opinions and yay for flamingos! I’ll be living through you this round chica!
Natasha says
I love the room currently but I’m excited to see what you come up with for the transformation. Also, love the video! Super fun! Good luck with the challenge 🙂
Stephanie says
I can’t wait to see the finished room! Thanks for sharing that daybed. I’m currently planning the nursery for my baby, and have been on the hunt for a daybed that we can use for seating in the room and potentially transition as the baby gets older. This one is perfect!