I thought since my goal is to work on the kids rooms between April and June of this year that perhaps you could all join in me in this exciting process and even if possible help me along? I mean, what are vintage sisters, right?
My two eldest sleep in the same room at the moment. That room was my former craft room so it still has the shabby chic look that I decorated it as back in 2006. The nursery is painted in sage green and it was that color for all three babies nursery themes. The photos below were taken in 2011 prior to my eldest son moving into his sisters room, he was still in the nursery (was a Winnie the Pooh theme and is now a Monkey theme), and the baby was in the bassinet in our bedroom.
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The nursery aka future playroom is a really small space as you can see from above. There is a closest there that I cover with a curtain and one window. Making this space fun to play in and functional is going to be a challenge for sure.
The photo below is of a 1950's child's playroom. I would love to put a chalkboard in the room and not paint the wall with black chalk paint because it will just damage the wall in the long run.
So what do you think? This will be one of my new series that I will include on my blog along with "My Vintage Wardrobe", "Weekend Cinema Spotlight", and "Classic Film Actor Spotlight".
If you have any suggestions, tips, or any help at all--you can email them to me at bunnysvictory@yahoo.com or share them with me on my Facebook page. I have some time to work on this project but I know my baby will need to be in his toddler bed no later than the summer.
Boy, this is going to be fun!!!!
xox
Awesome project to take on, dear Bunny - your really get to take the title of coolest mom, let me tell you. I would have been over-the-moon happy if someone had wanted to decorate my room with vintage touches when I was a kid.
ReplyDeleteRegarding the furniture in two different colours, have you thought about repainting all of the pieces in the same colour?
I like the aqua and orange colour palette. Very upbeat, fun and great for kids of any age.
This is so exciting! I'm going to keep my eyes peeled for any images and/or ideas that might be of interest to you and will send them your way if I find some.
Happy decorating!
♥ Jessica
Oh thank you hun! I hope I can make it the way they would like and also be functional and fun! Wish me luck!!! xox
DeleteHi Bunny, How did you make it through the storm? I hope everything is ok with you guys.
ReplyDeleteEverything is good on my end hun-hope it is well on yours as well!! Thank you! xox
DeleteWhat fun! I have a 1950's "Good Housekeeping Book of Home Decoration", which I know has a section on children's rooms, so I'll look through and see if I can find anything good ideas to send your way. I love the color schemes you're looking at!
ReplyDeleteThat would be sooooo awesome! Thank you sweets!! xox
DeleteThe light aqua and pinkish orange would look awesome! And I thought chalkboard paint would be good, so maybe the kids won't damage the walls as much if there were just a chalkboard there - they'll think it's fun they can have a place to draw on the walls, and they won't be taking paint or throwing things at the wall that may cause coloured dents. But then again it is called chalkboard paint, AKA BLACKboard paint, meaning that as a darker colour it will make the room look smaller. But then if it is lighter pretty much anything will show up on the wall. Decisions, decisions!
ReplyDeleteI think you have some way cute ideas goin' on there! You know if you want any help with the painting or whatever, you got my number, girlie! :-)
-Holly
Veronica Vintage
Thanks hun! We wont be doing the chalk paint bc it ruins the walls. But its a neat idea isnt?? xox
DeleteHow exciting! I like both color combinations, but I would think the blue, red, and yellow would be great for a playroom and the aqua and orange pallet more subdued for the bedroom. Cant wait to follow along and see how the rooms progress.
ReplyDeleteHummm I like those suggestions! Thank you mama! xox
DeleteI would paint the furniture as well, is there any way you can get your hands on a day bed with the pull out bed on the bottom that would free up so much more space for you. I would check Craigs list. P.S. don't do the first photo in the post that looks like a jail cell, yikes.
ReplyDeleteThey had to keep those kiddies in line back then somehow T hehee I think since the first two have toddler beds that we will just get the 3rd a toddler bed and when the get a wee bit older thats when we will get the boy a bunk bed and have the big room while their sister will then take the future playroom space...thats the plan but lets see how it works out with them LOL xox
DeleteWow, major project in the way:) I'm sure the kids will be thrilled! I love the simplicity of white furniture. I'll keep my eyes peeled for vintage kids room ideas. I like the idea of a chalk type paint for a wall too. My problem is that every house in my home is a kid room:)
ReplyDeleteThats my problem too Joanna! They take over the first floor minus the kitchen as I tell them toys are not allowed although it does happen from time to time LOL I figured my daughter doesnt want to sleep alone and it would be fine if they were all together and then having a special playroom just for them would make them feel extra special which of course is a mama's job and joy to do hehe Thank you! xox
DeleteBTW, the first picture looked like it came from a Pottery Barn ad, you really are great at decorating.
ReplyDeleteThank you mama! Its just simple. I like clean, simple things with a dash of shabby chic and comfort hehe xox
DeleteCan't wait to see the finished result! I'm sure it will look as fabulous as the pictures :)
ReplyDeleteKaty
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Oh thank you Katy!!! xox
DeleteI don't have kids but I do love planning design. I bet you could use chalkboard paint on some other surface and put it on the wall, so it could be moved around. I agree with Trina on painting the furniture to match, and don't forget you can easily swap out knobs and drawer pulls to make things match better or to pep them up a bit.
ReplyDelete40s and 50s decorating books were filled with really great ideas to decorate on a budget, too!