7.07.2009

Ellie's Bedroom Makeover

For the last 6 months my 3 year old little lady has been asking for a green room. It's her 4th birthday this July so we decided to make her "dreams" come true. Of course if we were going to paint then I mine as well re.do the whole room, right? Before and after...







Now if only we didn't have carpet in the bedrooms. I do suppose it's more comfy though.

Just in case you were wondering:

paint: Sherwin Williams Parakeet Green
lamp, bedding, and rug: Home Goods
side table: estate sale, then painted a basic white enamel from Benjamin Moore
curtains: wal-mart (not a fan of the super store, but the price was right), green trim added by me
starburst clock: original 70's from my parent's home
bean bag insert: pottery barn teen on clearance
bean bag cover: ebay (I believe in budgets, especially when brother has a matching one)

52 comments:

Brunch at Saks said...

I just found your blog and absolutely love it! It is lovely!

What a fun color to paint your little one's room! These pictures are gorgeous- great job :) xoxo

Aartee said...

oooh it looks perfect!

jen jafarzadeh said...

oh I love that nightstand table (for me!). great color choice! she must love her cool room.

FEDERICA said...

What a beautiful room! That color is great!

High-Heeled Foot in the door said...

It looks BEAUTIFUL! I love that paint color. I used something similar in my sister's apt and she loves it as well.

Job well done.

Did the little lady love it?

Rachel said...

It's adorable!!

Truly Smitten said...

oooh! you did such a wonderful job!! I love the green!

Aleksandra said...

the green is beautiful! the room is so cosy now :) great job

Miss | A said...

what the perfect shade of green! I LOVE it . What a lucky little lady!

Blair Friedeman said...

Oh wow! Love it Paula. What great wall color and that little birdcage in the last image is fantastic.

Jennifer said...

so cute! I'm sure she was thrilled!

Jacinda Davis said...

That shade of green would have intimidated me, but it worked out so well! I especially like the side table area and the bird cage.

Mrs. Filly said...

I think it looks awesome!

Anonymous said...

What a cute room. She must have been a very happy little girl.

Anonymous said...

Love it! Especially the green!

Kara said...

Love the new room. So cute!

Jackie said...

Very nice! My 3 yr old daughter wants her room painted blue. It is currently pink. I think I'm going to wait another year though.

Estelle Hayes said...

Oh, love her room. It's beautiful and so peaceful for a little girl to daydream in.

Kristine said...

So cute, and I love that starburst mirror!

Melanie said...

sweet!

LindsB said...

I love the color, what a great choice. You are such a sweet mom to make her dreams come true- it is a beautiful bedroom!

Rachel said...

I love how fresh it looks!
Your girl has great taste.

Design Esquire said...

Your daughter has great taste, I love that shade of green! She's a lucky lady to have a mom like you.

Unknown said...

SUCH a sweet lil room! (and i love love that wall colour. awesome.)

Waxy said...

Wow - what a gorgeous room!

Christina said...

oh my goodness, it looks awesome! i especially love the birdcage and clock over the bed. i bet she loves her new green room!!!

megan and melissa said...

I love, love, love this room makeover. I especially love the bedding and green walls. Thanks so much for sharing this...it is so inspiring.
xoxo-Meg
fiddlesticksandfunnygirls.blogspot.com

LenoreNeverM♡re said...

Fabulous makeover! Love the fresh green & all the details...

Karen said...

I love the green, and how fun to grow up in this room!

. said...

I totally love it. I love that shade of green!!

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Anonymous said...

it's perfect...you're such a good mama!

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said...

WOW, that is one lucky little lady! Blog rolled you!!

Monika said...

what a stylish little girl who prefers green over pink! looks so great!

Aline said...

I adore it...great job!

and I love that she loves green!

ticklishfromadistance said...

Such a great shade. My youngest went through a green phase, about this color, and said her room was so happy!

Char said...

great job - I love home goods as a place to pick up the perfect room finishers. I miss the one in Bham - the selections at TJ here are more limited.

I'm loving that birdcage

Haven and Home said...

What a fabulous room! She is a lucky girl!

Callie Grayson said...

sweet!
now she has a grown up girl room that is absolutely beautiful. what a stunning green!! love the name too.
Her room come out perfectly fun and cheery!

Brooke @ Blueprint Bliss said...

Paula- I love it. I know Ellie does too!

Brandie said...

What a lucky little birthday girl! That green is perfect!

la la Lovely said...

you are such a talent!!! Love her room and the baby shower you did!!!! Gorgeous!
xx Trina

tanya said...

wow, that green is the PERFECT choice--lovely!!

Rachel Follett said...

So adorable! How fun and chic. I am sure she is thrilled!

Sarah Klassen said...

How exciting! There's nothing like a newly redone room - Ellie must feel so special and loved. You've done a wonderful job. The entire room is sweet and has nice touches, such as the starburst clock and birdcage...

Gracie said...

How completely adorable?! It's so pretty without being overly girly and it has a certain sophistication. Great job Paula! It looks better than my room =)

Tina { Luphia Loves... } said...

the new room is so gorgeous!! love the colours :)

Susie (So Blessed) said...

Precious room...I know your daughter will enjoy it!

nelya said...

It looks wonderful, Paula! I love that the bed is yours, so special. The nightstand looks fantastic and has such a great shape. But my favorite is that little rattan chair. Do share, where ever did you find it?

Your little girl looks so grown up, I didn't realize she and my youngest are the same age. July babie are extra sweet, no? ;0)

inkWELL Press said...

That green is just. about. perfect. Love it, love it. All the little touches just make is so personal - you are so good (and I bet she just loves it!)

zack and amanda jones said...

chic room for a chic girl! love this.

megan @ a life's design said...

oh so lovely! a perfect room for her to grow in.

John Taylor said...

The room definitely feels cosy, love the color you picked. Like the nightstand table lamp, and what I like the most is EVC setup next to the window... looks so fun and neat.
John Taylor,
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