Guest Picks: Sweetly Sophisticated Girls’ Room Decor
I proposed a French-style dresser like this one from Restoration Hardware. I was looking for a large and curvy piece with just the right amount of patina.
I could not resist this fun art piece from Ikea! I love the little touches of purple peeking out from behind the butterflies' wings.
This round rug helped me create a dressing room effect in the playroom, but more important, it makes for a nice and soft place to play.
I envisioned floating a round velvet ottoman atop the shag rug to create a little dressing room feeling. The tufted velvet makes it feel very grown-up.
I love the Eliza upholstered bed from Pottery Barn Kids. I chose the whole bed for this project, but to cut costs, you can order just the headboard.
The girls’ mom chose these lavender duvet covers from Restoration Hardware as the pale and pretty toppers for the new beds.
I tend to stay away from any major use of pink when decorating little girls’ rooms, but there is a place for some pretty pink accents. In this case I used sheets, because just a hint of pink will do.
The accent pillows I selected have small-scale patterns that create a little quiet texture on the beds. I especially love this one from John Robshaw.
To break up the pink and purple on the beds, I added a minty green pillow with a subtle pattern.
Every girl needs a mirror! I love this Shabby Chic–style window-look mirror from Urban Barn for some added texture and character. It keeps everything in the space from feeling too brand new.
What can I say except that I love this Clara chair from Crate & Barrel. It can grow with the girls and even move to other rooms of the house later on. You never lose with classic styling like this.
Photo art from Etsy is a perfect way to add color and personality to a room on a budget. I found this sweet flower photo at Marianne LoMonaco’s great shop.
I used pretty photos and a mix of other art pieces to create a gallery wall. This dandelion photo is another great Etsy find.
I shopped around for just the right light, and this crystal drop fixture is a fraction of the cost of many others in similar styles. More important, it adds just the right amount of wow.
These inexpensive and hard-wearing linen curtain panels from Ikea soften a window.
I made sure to select furniture that could grow with the girls or be used elsewhere in the house. This desk is a classic and beautifully distressed piece from Restoration Hardware.
I like the idea of a chair with some tufting (like the ottoman) in a muted gray This way, the desk and chair will complement each other but are not a matching set.
This little owl lamp is just the kind of whimsical accessory I like to add to any room I design.
I chose closet knobs with some silver accents to match with (but not repeat) the look of the crystal light. These bring the bling without feeling too matchy.
The paint choice for this room was Benjamin Moore’s Revere Pewter HC-172. It is a soft, almost shimmery gray taupe that helps create a sweet and calm mood.
If I can, I always include original art. This little painting that I found on Etsy was my inspiration for the room.
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