ella's musings: February 2011

Master Bedroom Inspiration

I recently read that a couple should keep their room all about them. When it comes to the decor of the space that is. This is the vein my thoughts have been frequenting for some time now. As much as any and every parent loves their kids and as frequently as their kids intrude into their couples' space on a daily basis, the room really should reflect and be about the couple and their relationship with one another. It is the sanctuary in which they retreat each night together to and the cocoon from which they rise and begin each new day from.

inspiring words/phrases:

love letters/poems, special moments/trips captured, dark walls (think cocoon), whitewashed/antiqued furniture finishes, mirrored accents, mismatched bedside sconces/pendants/lamps, artful display, hidden TV, feature window wall, plush headboard, vintage inspired linens, fresh and cozy

With those thoughts here is some eye candy. Things that are inspiring me on the journey to our new shared space:

pic credits: whatever blog, ana-white.com, pottery barn,
not sure (pleez let me kno if u do), more ana-white.com,
not sure again (I think BHG)

J's Room Inspiration

inspiration words/phrases:

classic, storage, thoughtful, whimsical nod, soccer, memo board, personal gallery ledge, creative lighting, browns, comfort

inspiration pics:

storage bed platform @ ana-white.com

pallet book shelf @ ana-white.com

so "old soul" so J @ BHG.com

hidden bookcase door (I think I found at ooh dee doh)

Keep in mind this is truly a tiny space. It was formerly a tiny WIC (walk-in closet) turned nursery for our youngest (for her 1st year). Our J recently turned 9, right on the edge of double digits. That truly doesn't seem at all possible already! The old "time flies when you're having fun", has turned to... time flies when you're a busy mom (for me). We're looking for a space to grow with him for several years & transition easily into the teen years. It's such a small space, that I hope it becomes his hide out, escapist reading nook when he needs to retreat from the world (and maybe a sibling, or two or even three).

Metamorphosis

For those who've been wondering why the need for kids' room inspiration and where is this going....
It seems in a growing family that change truly is the only constant. Growth and change of the individuals that make up the family = more changes for the household.

So here's a summary of what's coming on the bedroom front at our house:
Our boys ages 10 1/2 and newly 9 yrs, have desired to have more individual space for some time now (several years now). In an effort to keep expenses down, we decided that swapping bedrooms might be the surest solution to the challenge as opposed to an expensive move and upsizing our home's footprint. Likewise our eldest DD has desired to share space with her new younger sister (lil J). Our former master bedroom will become the boys' new shared space (aka: kid hangout). The kid hang out will include a shared desk space for the boys (to create and later do homework at); organized shared toy storage; a couple cozy chairs & a game table for board games and a video gaming nook. Lil J's nursery (formerly tiny master WIC) will become big J's bed nook (tiny bedroom). We'll finish off half of our attic (under eave) storage space on the back side of the old master for N's new bedroom. Our master will move to the smallest bedroom that formerly belonged to C. With the recent addition of a family closet on the main level we no longer need extra space for dressers & such in our room.The girls (C & lil J) will move in together into the boys' former room.

Boys' Shared Room Inspiration

inspiring words/phrases:
masculine neutrals, pops of color, raw edged, comfortable, livable, classic, edgy/funky, typography, stripes, fun, quirky, so them (N & J), rotating kids art display, award/trophy wall of fame, board game table & chairs, organized toy storage, longevity, hang out

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