A pink bedroom. That’s what she wants.
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And this is despite my best, and somewhat underhanded efforts to steer her AWAY from the color of Pepto Bismol and pigs.
The shade of super-sugary cupcake frosting, 1980’s lipstick, grocery store carnations, Victoria’s Secret logo, and fake lemonade…yes it’s PINK that her sweet little heart desires more than all the cupcake frosting in the world. So, I’ve slowly come to accept that there WILL, in fact, be a pink bedroom.
I tried this makeover once before. Last year, I told her I’d finish it. I told myself the same. And all of you, to boot. But, sadly, I lied. Unintentionally, of course. I’m not THAT underhanded. But I just wasn’t quite inspired enough to go through with the plan, I don’t think.
Mostly because I was secretly pining for her old room.
I kinda think she’s kinda pining for it, too. To this day, she talks about her old room, even though it’s been years since we moved.
The old room was perfect for her (and for me). Yes, there was pink, but it didn’t feel like you were drowning in a vat of “strawberry” kool-aid. You know? It was feminine, but not in a smack you upside the head kind of way, I’d like to think.
But it’s time to move on. And we’re starting fresh. And that means,
We’re ALL in on pink, people.
Here’s our starting frame of reference. We’ve got a timeline of 6 weeks, friends. Six weeks will hopefully be long enough to transform this plain vanilla box into a pink-tastic, cotton candy wonderland, yet short enough that she won’t have time to change her mind in the interim and decide that she would instead prefer a moody, sleek, all black bedroom. #PrayForUs
So far, we’ve replaced the windows and stained the hardwood flooring. And now this is what we’ll need…
The Pink Bedroom Plan
Some type of prominent ceiling feature…like a ring, maybe with a bright color to help it pop. THIS wallpaper: (no longer manufactured)
This Craigslist desk:
These thrift score picture frames:
And with that, we’re off to the races! One Room Challenge 2016, we’re all in. Break out those pink pom-poms, because we’re gonna do this!
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Tara @ Lehman lane says
I LOVED your daughter’s last room so I know this one is going to be Awesome!!! Pink was my little girl’s choice for her bedroom too, can’t wait to see how you transform it!!!
Erin @ Lemons, Lavender, & Laundry says
Your pink analogies have me cracking up. I love your inspiration for this room. It’ll be girly… and pink, without going overboard on the pink part. You always create gorgeous spaces for these challenges. Can’t wait to see this one.
Linda says
Look forward to seeing the finished room. It’s always fun to give our girls a special place that they love! Linda from Inspire Me Monday…
Ruthie says
Your daughter’s old room is absolutely stunning! I can’t wait to see what you do now!
Amy, Home Glow Design says
Love that wallpaper. Wish I had a little girl to design for –just a house full of boys here! I’ll be watching your progress!
Heather says
Ha! I’m outnumbered by the stinky boys here as well Amy! Luckily, their rooms can be pretty cute too…and even their stinkiness is somewhat endearing, I suppose 😉
Heather says
How great is that desk?! And with that gorgeous wallpaper, I’m sure you can’t go wrong, even with pink!
Lynn Spencer says
I can surely see why you both are pining for that old room…I’d move in to it in a New York second. But…I do love your plan for the new room…that wall paper…scrumptious!!
So, guess you have no choice but to ’embrace the pink!’
Have fun and I’m looking forward to tagging along for the fun.
Hugs, lynn
Sarah says
Her old room is gorgeous!! I’m sure you can make a lovely girly pink bedroom and I can’t wait to see how it all comes together!
ashley@biggerthanthethreeofus says
That craigslist find… holy crap.. Love it!!
Michelle from Weekend Craft says
Your description of pink is the best! I am pining for her old room. How fantastic was that?! Can’t wait to see what you do with the new one.
Kathryn Griffin says
I hear you on the pink! I’m doing the ORC for the first time and it’s my daughter’s room. And, you guessed it, pink. I bravely let her pick the paint choices. Of course I only gave her a few of my pre-approved choices, but she picked them. We too have been pining for her old room which was pink and yellow. This time, new house, new room, and now she wants pink and white. However, she did inform me the other day that at the next house (she’s already planning a move in her head) that she wants aqua and silver! That girl! Onward we go towards pink! Pop on over if you want to take a look at our pink challenge. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2016/10/one-room-challenge-week-1.html Happy day to you! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
iralee barnett says
this is going to be super cute and I can’t wait to see that dresser transform. and those thrifted frames!!! yassss but also – ALL THE ADS!!! I had to keep closing them, waiting on them to load and go away, major distraction.
Nicole @ The Inspired Hive says
Her old room is gorgeous! I’m sure you can work your magic on a pink room too!!! Can’t wait to see how it turns out!
April R - Uncookie Cutter says
It’s going to be great, I can’t wait to see it!
Kyla @HouseOfHipsters says
As I scrolled thru I was screaming, “YES! YES! YES!” I can’t wait!
Iris Nacole says
This is going to be such a cute space! I can’t blame either of y’all for wishing for the old one, but this new one is going to compete for sure! Excited to follow along!
Breanna Bertolini says
Can’t wait to see this pretty pink room come together!!
Ariel says
Heck, I’d move in here too! I am loving that light fixture though! GIMME!
Vicki and Jennifer 2 Bees in a Pod says
OMG – your daughter is going to be so excited. We can’t wait to follow along the next 5 weeks! PS- what do you have against pigs LOL
Heather says
Ha! trust me ladies, we’ve got NOTHING against pigs around here. They are my daughter’s FAVORITE animal by a landslide. We wanted a pot-bellied pig, but finally talked ourselves into the mini mini version in three guinea pigs…one is hairless so that she feels it’s more like the “real” thing. She sleeps with three pig blankets each night. We’re getting a pig “portrait” to hang above our bed in our master bedroom…pigs are held in high regard here 😉 Kind of borders on creepy.
Brittany Goldwyn says
I hear you on the pink, Heather! It’s probably my least favorite color. That and green (well, other than plants). Watch, I’ll have a daughter one day who wants a pink and lime green room…
Erin says
I love the ideas that you have planned out and all of the pieces you are going to use, Heather! I can’t wait to see the final results!
Meg @ Green With Decor says
Wow, love her old room! Can’t wait to see what you do with this one!
Maria Brittis says
So many pretty things to get inspired,I am in love with the thrift store finds, her old room is gorgeous! I can’t wait to see what you create. Maria
Tee @ Beauteeful Living says
Omg, I would be pining for that old room too! Look forward to following along. I’m sure the space will look just as fabulous as the old one!
Emily says
I can see why you’ve both been pining for her old room – wow!!! I would totally live in that room and be happy! I love the bold colors you’ve chosen for this makeover along with the inspiration images! That ceiling! So cool!
Jess says
This is going to be awesome! Your daughter is SO lucky. If you make this half as great as her old room then it will be amazing.
Amanda says
You’ve got so many fun components already! I can’t wait to see it all come together!