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Leosaurus Kids Room

My project started with a post I recently saw on IG @projectnursery of a baby’s room with a modern green wall.  I almost instantly decided to revamp my toddler’s room to fit his evolving interests and personality.  Leo loves dinosaurs, but I wanted to keep the theme subtle, clean and modern, accenting only in the bedding and wall decals.
The triangle shelves were custom made by a shop on Etsy.com and it pairs perfectly with the walnut finish dresser from PB Teen. The Jurassic bedding and upholstered bed are from Pottery Barn Kids and the kitchen play set is from Ikea. The wall color is Artichoke from Sherwin Williams and, while it is warm and calming, it is also a nod to the dino theme.
We are all so happy with the update. Thanks for the inspo Project Nursery!!

Catch the Wave! Maverick’s Big Boy ‘Cali Surf’ Room Update

Three and a half years ago (tear…), I posted photos of Maverick’s Nautical Nursery, which I had designed.  I used a pale blue and white color palette and accented the room with sailing decor – sailboats, a boat helm, anchors, and other nautical elements. I adored this room!!!  Cut to three and a half years later – Maverick is now a busy boy, and we decided that it was finally time for a big boy bed!  I wanted to change up his room slightly, but not a full on overhaul. Think of it as a mini-makeover of sorts.  I wanted to keep the same paint on the walls, curtains, carpet, and sofa.  I thought long and hard about a type of room that I could make for him while still keeping with his original color scheme for the most part when finally it hit me!
When Maverick when born, a friend of mine had given me a book called, quite simply “Maverick’s”.  It’s a book about the aforementioned surfing location in northern California and how its huge winter waves attract the world’s best big wave surfers.  I’d had this book sitting on a shelf in Mav’s nursery, and when I was looking to do an update for his room, I knew that this could be a great starting point for a theme! A California Surf themed room for our Maverick would be perfect!  I mean, why not? His name is Maverick, we live in California, he loves the beach, and maybe someday he’ll love to surf!
Like I said before, I only wanted to change out accessories and decor for his big boy room update.  I added in a darker navy blue color as well, in an effort to make his room seem less like a nursery.  We swapped out his crib for a full size bed, removed his baby changing table, moved his sofa/rocker, changed out hardware on the cabinets, and added new surf themed accessories and decor.
I love that his new bed has a coastal look to it, along with the “dogs on surfboards” sheets which Mav loves!  These items, along with awesome giant plush octopus, are all from Pottery Barn Kids.
Most of the decorative accessories were found at Homegoods.  They have a truly awesome “coastal’ decor section that I wanted to go bananas in.  I found the surfboard (the one above his bed) there.  It was painted in different colors and I simply repainted it to match his room.  I then re-used his rope name letters (which used to hang above his old crib) and mounted those to the surfboard.  It really gives them a completely different feel, but they still work with the theme of his room!
I did have some fun with a little DIY project I spied on Pinterest – I made the little mason jar with the VW bus, shell, sand, and palm tree in it.  Isn’t it cute?  Perfect for his nightstand.  I made sure to glue that lid shut, too!
I love how his whole room came together!  It’s proof that you don’t totally have to re-do a room to make it look like a different place.  The last picture in the reel shows the before in after of Maverick’s room!
xx,
Emily
 

Canopy and Butterflies Toddler Room

Early this year we moved into our new home and immediately I set my eyes on my toddler room for a quick makeover. The room was originally painted tan, which made the space feel with no character and has two entry doors. We closed on, and painted the room a cute turquoise. The starting point was the colorful pillow case found on zarahome.com, with a pattern as butterflies. Since the room has some existing build-in cabinet, I decided to remove only the center doors to use them as an open shelving area for stuffed animals and toys. The rest of those cabinets’ doors are used as closet. We added a ceiling medallion and a ceiling fan, and some black-out shades. The room did not really have a solid wall to have the bed, so I decided to get a canopy bed and this is now the focal point.
After few days we were able to completely redo her room and turn it into something colorful, bright and cute! She is since so happy about her room and love to play there!
Enjoy

Big Girl Neverland Room!

I wanted to create a whimsical and fun big girl Neverland room for my little girl who just became a big sister.  I wanted her to be excited about the new space (and not jealous of the baby who would soon be in her old nursery) and help her embrace being a girl girl (toddler bed)!  The teepee, tons of accessible books, and fun dress-up clothes and toys around the room, there is endless fun and imagination ahead!

Graphic and Modern Toddler Boy Room

My clients are a busy professional couple with a delightful toddler boy. He had been nestled in the landing below their third-floor bedroom, the space was cozy with just enough room for a crib and a chest of drawers. When Henry turned two they knew it was time for him to have a proper room or his own. The brief was for the room to be as much playroom as bedroom. We tried to utilzie the closet as much as possible for storage to allow more space in the room for toys and play. In terms of the aesthetics the mom had some great black and white photos she wanted to use but was otherwise very open to the color scheme.