how to decorate and maximize space for 8yold girl bedroom
Missverahome
5 years ago
Today my daughter turns 8 and I'm planning on redecorating her bedroom. the are some challenges I need to address because there is not much space and some things need to stay. First pic is looking from room door. the full size bed has to stay since I have nowhere else to put it.
the two thngs on the wall will be taken out.
pic 2: forget the small bed, is there by chance. behind it is are drawers hubby made for daughter and books. you can see bathroom door. desk on larger wall. not much space at all.
in terms of decor I want to go boho chic with hot pink. i wanted to paint her ceiling hot pink, but height is only 8 feet... so not sure if it will work. any advice please.
the two thngs on the wall will be taken out.
pic 2: forget the small bed, is there by chance. behind it is are drawers hubby made for daughter and books. you can see bathroom door. desk on larger wall. not much space at all.
in terms of decor I want to go boho chic with hot pink. i wanted to paint her ceiling hot pink, but height is only 8 feet... so not sure if it will work. any advice please.
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saratogaswizzlestick
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoRelated Discussions
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Comments (23)I read the other responses, but this is what I would do... I would change out the blue color, maybe a limish green or a blue than is more similar to the blue in the bottom butterfly wings on the quilts or the background in one of your pictures. Obviously, not that bright, but more in that color tone. Painting the trim would make it more girlish, but I think you could make some other changes before making that decision. If you have it in your budget to buy fabric, I would cover your beds in a solid color fabric to make the quilts pop more. Try hobby lobby for some cute wall decor. Last year, I found an adorable glittery wood wall letters that said "kisses" in the valentines section. It goes perfectly in my 5 year olds room. I would hang something like that above each of their beds. The dresser needs something cute on it. A little grouping of bears, blocks, picture frames or just something more decorative. You could paint some butterflies on one wall with just a few small pints of sample paint. You can get these at Sherwin Williams for $5 each in their cans designed to help you decide on a color and you can mix them in any of their colors. It would add a lot of pizzazz to the room, and a butterfly shape is pretty simple shapes put together. I would then add some cute basic curtains, maybe in a solid color. Good Luck, I'm sure they already love it, we always overanalyze these rooms, and I am sure they love it just the same now as they would later....See MoreHelp laying out girls' bedroom
Comments (14)Yes, this is definitely a temporary fix, although there are many temporary fixes still hanging on 5 years later around here, so I'd like to make the most of it in case this ends up being a 5 year project. I do enjoy symmetry, but it's not necessary if other layouts work out better. I've been doing some shopping around just to see what might work and compare bunk beds and look at trundles. A neighbor stopped by last night to make our weekly goods trade and we were discussing beds, and she mentioned she had bought a day bed with a trundle that can be locked in a raised position to make a king for her spare bedroom. My sister-in-law mentioned futons, which would be easy to move around and could fold up to couches when they needed the floor space, but I'm not sure how great they would be for sleeping in every night. noellabelle- my kids love camping out too! They've been camping in the tipi at my in-laws all summer. Their room turned out great, and like you, I want something they can grow into. While they all love the frilly princess pastels and playhouse beds now, my oldest is already showing signs of outgrowing the look. I think I can do a more modest look they can enjoy for years to come, and can hopefully reuse most of it when they move to their future bedrooms. geokid-I've been looking at the TV cabinets as well. There are hundreds on CL this week. I like the idea of having one for each child too. I'm keeping my eyes out, although dh is not excited about trying to get them upstairs. We had to knock out the closet at the top of the stairs to get our mattress up there lol. bostonpam- I will definitely check out the Ikea system. Even if it won't work in this room, I'd like to put some type of storage in the laundry room/entry. I'm kind of curious as to how many of you have children who share or have shared a bed in the past. How long did they share a bed? I don't want for them to feel forced to share a bed if they don't want to.If I could get away with two beds for now, the girls would have a lot more floor space which would be nice at their ages now and I could satisfy my need to hide the clutter with more storage. nosoccermom- I love those hanging beds! I want one for our bedroom lol AnnieDeighnaugh- I hadn't considered hanging curtains or fabric over the clothes. That would be such a simple fix even until we get everything straightened out! I think I will gather up all of our curtains and try to make something work today!...See MoreTeen Girl Bedroom Help Needed
Comments (31)Just an FYI: I just got the latest Linen Source catalog and they are going out of business! They have tons of their comforters, bedspreads and sheets and everything else at a really good sale price with free shipping if you spend $75 or more through July 30th. I saw some really cute matelasse coverlets in pink for a good price, plus a lot of other things too....See Morehow do I pull this bedroom decor together?
Comments (177)I'm not really sure what a "maximizer" is ... indecisive? Maybe trying to make individual items do too much heavy lifting? A room is more than the perfect curtain, or lamp, or paint color, it's all those items working together. Sometimes it can be hard to envision the final outcome, especially when going slowly. That's why I like design boards, and even use them for my own home decorating projects. Anyway, you definitely need a headboard, nightstands and lamps. While I think the gray nightstand is pretty, I also feel it is a bit too delicate for the more rustic look of your bedroom; I'd pass it along to your daughter. Here's what I would suggest otherwise: The wood panel headboard and nightstands gives a nod to your husband's love of wood, while also being pretty and practical. They also have enough heft to stand up to the wood paneling in the room. An inexpensive pair of table lamps will add symmetry and balance, while also echoing the brushed nickel curtain rods. A taller headboard centered on that window will look fine, as long as you balance it on each side with nightstands and lamps. (I prefer panel or upholstered headboards for anything other than a guest room, they are much more comfortable than metal ones, especially if you like to read at night.) While the current comforter set and the blue drapes look fine, I like the idea of going bolder with a navy bedding set. It's a six-piece set, and comes with two throw pillows; one of those could go on the glider. If you already have Euros, you could do navy or natural shams. Rather than navy blue drapes, I'd go with a natural linen style blackout drape. The ones I pictured are from Walmart, but most big box stores carry them. And while I prefer drapes hung higher, I think those in your bedroom are actually a little too high; I'd lower the rod to be about halfway between it's current position and the top of the window frame. Finally, I would advise against a faux fireplace in this room. First, I don't think you really have the room, and second they never look very natural. If you are wanting it for a heat source, something like this Dyson heater/fan is much more practical. We have one in our house. It can be used for heating or cooling, plus it has the added benefit of being able to be tucked away in a closet when not needed....See MoreMissverahome
5 years agoHi Patricia, thanks for you input. She does not know boho... I always surprise her with her room and she loves surprises. However I showed her some pics for reference and loved the flowery pillows and PINK! She loves pink, purple, orange... She loooves her stuffed animals, bears and babies. She likes flowers. Thank God she's over Frozen!
I like the idea of a closed cabinet... That would keep her clutter hidden. My concern with the cabinet is the window. If you take a look at the pics there is no space after the window, just an inch or so. A cabinet would cover some of the window. Bedding is another issue.... she does not like comforters. I was thinking more of a throw...
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5 years agoIf you put the headboard of the bed between the two windows, you will gain room under the right window for a small chest / closed nightstand for storage and open up the far wall for a built in bench with storage below. Add floating shelves to the wall above the bench — Paint Everything bright white - walls, ceiling and window frames — then add color with bedding ,( a bed skirt will hide storage below the bed ) , curtains, pillows , bench cushion , painted repurposed furniture . You could also have hubby build two tall, narrow pieces with cubbies to flank either side of the floating desk ( so the desk will look “ built in “ between. — pics. below show lots of color that is balanced by A LOT of white, built in bench idea, bed btw. windows,colorful curtains and fabrics and painted storage pieces. For inspiration -
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5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoNo decor recommendations from me here. Eight is a great age for her to make some decisions. I would encourage the two of you to sit down and go through bedrooms on Houzz and make an ideabook just for her. Then go back and make a plan based on the elements she loves. You can do a budget and everything. It will be a great bonding and learning experience.
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