Bedroom Switcharoo

Do you have an area of your house that always seems to turn into a dumping zone?  Please tell me you do.  We had a spare bedroom that was filled with all of our misplaced furniture, empty boxes that I tell myself I may need in the future, the one Halloween decoration that I forgot to take down and didn't see until after Thanksgiving...you get the picture.  Well, last week Bean decided he wanted that room.  Brady and I pointed out that it was smaller than his current room and the closet wasn't as nice, but Bean insisted that he and the spare room were meant to be together.  So I cleaned up my mess and he moved right in.

Sorry about the poor quality photos.  Bean was in a hurry to get the picture-taking done so he could play in his new room.  The maps on the walls are from the Target dollar bins and I had the poster frames laying around.  The red storage bench is from Walmart and holds his train track.  The jute rug was bought from Overstock.  The windows are going to stay bare since they look out on the woods and offer a very pretty view.  The silver lamp was only $35.00 at Home Depot and the easel was $2.00 at a Thrift store.  The old time pencil sharpener hanging on his desk came with the house.  Now I just need to find another place to hide all my boxes.

A Touch of Pink

I have a major case of cabin fever. Like really bad.  Like "The Shining" bad.  Ok, that's an exaggeration.  I am just really sick of the freezing cold and the icy roads.  Old man winter needs to take a hike! I am looking forward to green grass, warm breezes and pops of color.  How about a touch of pink?  I'm feeling better already!

Zigzag Dress Form-Urban Outfitters

Splotch Pillow-Joss and Main

Ikat Pillow-Urban Outfitters

Fashion Wallpaper-Ferm Living

Fushia Nina Chair-World Market

Woodland Slumber Canopy Bed-Anthropologie

Duchess Chandelier-Urban Outfitters

Shared Bedrooms By Boys and Girls

Good Morning!  So let's talk siblings.  I grew up with three sisters and a brother so I experienced the joy of sharing a room.  My little sis and I even shared a double bed until I was eleven.  I really didn't mind except for when  she would get one of her horrible nosebleeds and we would wake up and look like we were involved in some sort of hideous crime.  I vowed never to make my children share a room.  Now that I have two little boys, I can appreciate the bonding and life lessons created by sharing a room.  Here are a few of my favorite bedrooms shared by boys and girls.

Via Babble

Via Babble

Domino Mag

Via the boo and the boy

Via Honest to Nod

Where The Wild Things Are Inspired Bedroom

Yesterday I walked into our upstairs bathroom and noticed that something was different.  It took me a second to realize that all of the trim was finished.  It has been almost five years since we started remodeling the bathroom so you can understand my surprise.  The hubby also finished installing the trim in the back entry  (a project started in 2006) and he put up the stair railing for the new basement stairs. I don't know what has gotten into him, but I fully plan on taking advantage of his sudden urge to work on the house.  I just so happen to have a new project for us.  Ollie is going to need a "big boy" room soon and I am thinking about giving it a "Where the Wild Things are" look.  I love the idea of having clouds hang from a star-covered ceiling and a crown hanging from his bed post.  A tree stump stool and a bookshelf that looks like a branch will fit right in.  The wall color is the same as the background of the inspiration board and his bed will be painted the bronze color.  I am thinking about adding a tent with twinkle lights if there is enough space in the room.  I can't wait to get started!

Equestrian Bedroom

Here is an inspiration board for a horse-loving tween bedroom.  I love the neutral colors and different textures of this room.  I also love the gold accents!  It is sophisticated and yet still perfect for "horsing around".  Hee hee...Sorry.

Future World Traveler Room for Less

Happy Tuesday morning!  Here is a less expensive version of my last post just like I promised.  Enjoy!

West Elm Hand Blocked Lola Quilt
IKEA Kristaller Chandelier
World Map Pillow from Etsy
World Market Tribal Carved Wood Accent Table
West Elm Wola Nani Pencils Cups
West Elm Kite Kilim Floor Pouf
Cb2 Passport Rug
How to build a hanging bed tutorial
West Elm Pintuck duvet cover

A Room For a Future World Traveler...or not

A long time ago when I was in high school, I couldn't wait to "grow up" and travel the world.  I was getting out of Wisconsin and was going to study architecture in Italy and then take some time to volunteer in Africa before marrying a doctor/rock star from Australia who happened to have a large inheritance that he set aside just for traveling to exotic places.  If teenage Kristin found out that none of those things came true, she would probably climb into bed and stay there for a few days.  So let's make it a really cool bed in a really cool room and let's make it fit for a world traveler.  At least teenage Kristin can dream about exotic places and hunky Australians, right?

Land of Nod Top Tier Chandelier
Anthropologie Lille Sham
West Elm Carved Wood Side Table
Anthropologie Rosette Bedding
Serena & Lily White Moroccan Leather Pouf
West Elm Wola Nani Pencils Cups
Land of Nod Faculty Mixer Map Throw Pillow
Anthropologie Barnwood Hanging Bed
Cb2 Passport Rug

Have no fear if you are on a tighter budget!  I will be posting a less expensive version soon!

Nightstand Styling

I have been in such an organizing mood lately!  Nightstands are an area I tend to overlook.  I am usually so tuckered out by bedtime, I am asleep before I even have a chance to get rid of all the legos and pacifiers hiding in the sheets.  That is why my nightstand is currently a rubbermaid bin of maternity clothes waiting to be taken to the basement. (And yes my baby is 9 mos. old now) Anyway, here are some images I am hoping will inspire me to get my act together.

Via belle maison

Via Ariannabelle

Via Arianabelle

Via bits of breezy

Contemporary Girl's Room

Here is a wonderful bedroom designed by Philpotts Interiors.  The paneled white walls and sliding barn door would blend in well with my modern farmhouse some day.  Check it out!

A Modern Twist to Cabin Decor

My parents are currently redecorating their master bedroom in a "Northwoods" style.  They have been talking about doing this for the last 25 years and finally made it a priority.  They got rid of their "first apartment" bedroom furniture and replaced it with some beautiful pine pieces.  They also installed a laminate wood floor and freshened up the painted walls.  All that is left is some new bedding and a few accessories.  Here are some of my favorites.

  

Ryder rocking chair from west elm

Woolrich Williamsport bedding

"The Woods" wallpaper

Woolrich moose pillow

A Room for Three

I just had to share this project with you guys!  I have been working on a bedroom for three wonderful little girls.  A new (actually very old) house and another baby on the way made it a good time to make some changes.  A slanted ceiling made it impossible to use the bunk beds  from the last house. The painted wood floor was a kinda orange-kinda brownish color that the girls called "ucky".  Mom wanted a room that could grow with the girls.  Here was my inspiration.

The room is long and narrow which makes it perfect for three little beds in a row.  White walls and a floor painted white will lighten up the room.  Mom already had a Jenny Lind style bed in a dark brown finish that she was happy to paint white.  We found two more at Target for a great price.  Two dressers placed between the beds act like nightstands but with more storage.  White dressers and shelves blend into the walls and will make the room feel larger.  A floral fabric by Jessica Jones will be used to make new duvet covers for the girls.  Here's the design board.

Hive shelves from CB2, tomato parker play chair and Gumball lamp from Land of Nod, Hemnes dresser, Malin blanket and Knodd bin from IKEA, Illustrations from Majali at Etsy

Masculine Bedroom

I know I've shown romantic bedrooms, but here's a more masculine room.

Budget-friendly Gender Neutral Nursery

Earlier this month I posted about a gender neutral bedroom.  A friend of mine had mentioned that she liked the room but not the price.  I really wanted to show her that she can get a similiar look with a tighter budget.  Here is the original version.

Toddler sleigh bed by Target $80

Striped pillow by Dwell Studio $100

Dotty Yellow bedding by Ferm Living $80

Striped rug at Layla Grayce $330

Jaylyn pendant lamp by Poshtots $279

Thrift store dresser painted yellow $50ish

Print by Bees Knees Design at etsy $6.99

Playmat by Peppermint Pinwheels at etsy $45

Curtains by Land of Nod $29 each

Hitch Marigold stool by CB2 $169

Not a Peep crib bedding by Land of Nod $231

Grey low-rise crib by Land of Nod $900

Total:  $2328.99

Here is the Budget-friendly version.

Toddler sleigh bed by Target $80
Striped pillow from etsy $25

Dotty Yellow bedding by Ferm Living $80

Striped rug from Overstock $191

Pendant light from IKEA $29.99

Thrift store dresser painted yellow $50ish

Print by Bees Knees Design at etsy $6.99

Playmat by Peppermint Pinwheels at etsy $45

Matilda curtains from IKEA $24.99 for 2

Mammut stool from IKEA $7.99

Not a Peep crib bedding by Land of Nod $231

Sundvik crib from IKEA $119

Total:  $890.96

Gender Neutral Children's Room

I worked on this nursery a while ago and I love the grey and yellow color scheme for a neutral room.  It works well for a baby but I think it is a great choice if you have a little boy and girl sharing a room as well.  So here is an example.  

You can get away with a small amount of color as long as you add pattern or texture.  Grey walls and white trim would look so nice with the yellow striped ceiling.  The stripes are continued in the bedding, rug and curtains.  More patterns are added through the bedding and light fixture.  The bright yellow accents brighten up the room and the clean lines of the dresser, stools and crib have a gender neutral feel to them.

Toddler sleigh bed by Target $80

Striped pillow by Dwell Studio $100

Dotty Yellow bedding by Ferm Living $80

Striped rug at Layla Grayce $330

Jaylyn pendant lamp by Poshtots $279

Thrift store dresser painted yellow $50ish

Print by Bees Knees Design at etsy $6.99

Playmat by Peppermint Pinwheels at etsy $45

Curtains by Land of Nod $29 each

Hitch Marigold stool by CB2 $169

Not a Peep crib bedding by Land of Nod $231

Grey low-rise crib by Land of Nod $900

Romantic Bedrooms

Via Belle Maison

My wonderful husband gave me a new bed for Christmas and now, of course, I want to design a beautiful, romantic, blissful bedroom for it.  This room would be free of Bob the Builder DVDs, dust bunnies and dirty socks.  The nightstands would always have fresh flowers and fragrant candles would cast a soft glow.  Here are a few of my favorite romantic rooms. 

White Master Bedroom

Maybe it is the fact that we are expecting our first big snowfall of the season and possible snow day tomorrow, but I would love to snuggle in bed with a cup of tea in a white bedroom like this.  A girl can dream, right?


1. canopy bed  2. chandelier  3. bud vases  4. cowhide rug  5. garden stool  6. rainwater candle  7. glass door cabinet  8. glass carafe  9. sheepskin chair