Toddler Room [In Progress]

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Since moving back into our home, I've been spending time in each room of our Rancher slowly getting things put together and its starting to feel more like home. I know its going to take a while to get our house just so, since I love to work on several rooms and projects at the same time. I have ideas constantly spinning around in my head, thank goodness for interest where ideas can sit for a while lol. Over the past few months I've been slowing putting Avery's toddler room together, and its starting to take shape and thought it was time to share the progress. 

I really love toddler rooms that focus on play, creating and imagination all the elements I hope to incorporate in Avery's space. Most of all, I want his bedroom to reflect his curious playful personalty. Love this shot of Avery's bedroom that show a clear picture of DIY Customized Roman shades. 




While shopping at a local consignment store, I came across the perfect little solid wood bookcase for Avery's room for a pretty good deal. I love that the bookcase has to bottom cabinets, perfect spot for storing extra toys. It's so much fun to shop at consignment stores, thrift stores and Craigslist because there's almost always and an amazing piece that would be perfect in your home. When I originally bought the bookcase, I was leaning towards painting it. Right now, I'm thinking about paint the back of the bookshelves a fun color, like these bookcases. His bookcase holds a mixture of toys, books and lots of blocks. 


In addition to his main bookcase he also has a smaller bookcase that hold all his board books. The little bookcase fits perfectly underneath his window. I bought the swoop back chairs on clearance via Target, and I'm thinking for spray painting them a fun colorf like these colorful chairs from Land of Nod. I like the idea of pulling a color from his bedding, Chartreuse? Orange Red? Light Blue or Green? I think would look so fun in color. 





With the left over fabric from Avery's DIY Customized Roman Shades, I was able to sew a lumber pillow for his bed. I bought the feather down lumber insert from Ikea, they have the best deal in feather down pillows the insert was only $6.99.


For artwork in Avery's room, I plan on having a mixture of of his own artwork and artwork from Etsy. I can't wait to display Avery's artwork, he makes the cutest crafts at childcare. Target has a cute artwork display frame, I plan on getting for Avery's room. I've come across lots of cute artwork perfect for Avery's room on Etsy. I'm really looking forward to framing the Alphabet Forest print a from Etsy seller Giraffesnstuff for Avery's bedroom.   


I leaning towards creating a large art wall above his bed and bookcase, I love how this artwall looks, and like the idea of creating something similar on the wall. I plan on ordering the Flor rug tiles for the room in the next couple weeks, which will add more color in his room. So far I love how his room is coming together. 

What do you think for Avery's toddler room in progress?


15 comments:

  1. Love it all, of course! :)

    We move into our house in 3 weeks. I can not wait to start putting some ideas into reality! We've been living in a little tiny rent house for 4 months with a toddler, newborn and huge dog. HA!

    Where did you find his book bin thing? And the ABC puzzle? ANd his table and the wire basket! haha

    Oh and i'm def going to use your roman shade tutorial.. bought some cute fabric yesterday :)

    Thanks for sharing!!

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    1. Thank you! Can't wait to add some artwork in the mix & more color! :)

      I know you must so excited to move into your home!! The date is right around the corner!! :) I found the grey book bin via Land of Nod, mom got it for Avery (on sale!!) I found the wood ABC puzzle on Amazon, I it on my wish list forever and then when the price finally dropped I swooped it up, lol. The table is also from Land of Nod, its super heavy!! I know he'll use it for years and just the right size for his space. I bought the wire basket from Crate & Barrel on sale, its pretty huge which is perfect for holding his blocks.

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    2. ps! I'd love to see your roman shade and share with everyone when its all done! & feel free to email if you have any questions! Best - K

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  2. So cute and large art wall sounds perfect

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    1. Thanks Julia, hopfuly I'll come up with the right balance for his art wall

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  3. It's so sweet Katrina! I love it. Love the color and the roman shades:)

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    1. Thanks Chica!! :) I swear I'm addicted shades of Chartreuse and the color works so well in his room!

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  4. I love your ideas and can't wait to see the pictures as the room progresses. Definitely take advantage of the 25% off sale that Flor is having right now also I think they may have free shipping.

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    1. Teresa, thank you so much for the Heads Up on the Flor sale! I've waiting forever for the ones we choose to go on sale!! & I saw that they recently stopped charging for shipping, thank goodness!! They shipping was pricey (picture my eyes popping out, lol) I'll keep sharing updates as his room progresses

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  5. one more question! where is his gray blanket from? I'm eying one at land of nod for 20% off right now but would even with the discount, they are still $70! I need a more budget friendly one if possible. I got my roman shade and fabric in today! hoping I can find time to tackle that this weekend :)

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    1. I bought the grey blanket from West Elm on clearance months ago. I just checked on Overstock and came across this grey blanket this version

      http://www.overstock.com/Bedding-Bath/Blankets/Grey,/color,/11250/subcat.html#Bedding-Bath/Down-Alternative-Blanket/7310402/product.html?refccid=MVCNW4SVJBQZN22CPON244W4JU&searchidx=12

      I also like this one
      http://www.overstock.com/Bedding-Bath/Blankets/Grey,/color,/11250/subcat.html#Bedding-Bath/All-season-Cotton-Thermal-Blanket/8377626/product.html?recset=7b5e494d-3747-4488-bbe4-119ecdf20d2a&refccid=MVCNW4SVJBQZN22CPON244W4JU&recidx=10&recalg=62&searchidx=10

      I hope my links work, if not email and I'll send the links!! I might buy the grey thermal blanket for my older sons room!

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  6. What a fun room for you cute little one, shows his parents not only love him but know who he is right now by creating a space with him in mind. Can't wait to do it for my future children.

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    1. Thanks Toya ~ I love that his room represents his personalty so glad you can see that too!

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  7. His room is too cute! The double windows let in so much light and I love the new roman shades you made. How does he like sleeping in a big boy bed?

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    1. Thanks Darnetha, I love those Roman shades :) Avery loves his new bed, but were still working on sleeping in it, lol - some weeks he'll go 3-4 days at a time sleeping in his bed and then BAM back in bed with us. I'm hoping in the next few months he will be in his bed full-time

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Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts! Best, Katrina

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