Do you remember Little Ivana? I swear she must be the luckiest four-year-old ever. When her mom called me over for a consultation the family had just moved into a larger home and inherited these beautiful drapery panels along with it. A former fashion stylist, mom knows how to put together a look fit for a catwalk but needed some assistance translating her savvy style into her home’s decor.
I put this design plan together based on her existing items, the drapery, chandelier, nightstands, mirror, and desk chair. The rest of the room contains retail finds from JCPenney, Target, TJMaxx, Pottery Barn Kids, Overstock.com, and Peagreen (an online art retailer from across the pond).
Did I mention that Ivana is four-years-old. Her petite little frame has to get a running start to jump into her full-sized bed with its super thick mattress. Convenient for Mom, everything within this space can stick with her well into her pre-teen years.
The above rug was the jumping off point for the room. A mere $50 steal from TJMaxx. I found the turquoise/white chevron throw in the same store for $15 on clearance. Twas a great shopping day.
The storage unit and floating shelves were taken from another room to provide Ivana a place to store her many dolls and accessories.
The dual nightstands, refinished by Kristin Fountain Davis of KFD Designs, have a sparkly lacquer finish. You can tell by the photos that I completed this install long after nightfall. However, you have to trust me when I say Kristin made magic on these nightstands fairy dust and all.
Finally the desk area currently serves as a primping/dressup station for little Ivana. Pretty soon she will be doing homework in this same space.
Ivana’s room is a lesson in using what you have and combining it with new pieces to refresh a lackluster space. Hope you enjoyed this room tour. Have a space that needs a little TLC? Call me. I’m ready to assist!
November 24, 2012 at 10:19 am
That rug was a real find! It really has staying power through her teens! I love the transformation.
November 25, 2012 at 5:43 am
Thanks Cyndi! The rug was love at first sight. Hard to not keep these sweet deals for myself.
November 24, 2012 at 10:42 am
This makes me want a little girl, or be a little girl again! Wonderful re-vamp Erika! And I love that you find these awesome, room defining pieces on a budget.
November 25, 2012 at 5:45 am
Thanks Emily! I love a good treasure hunt especially when I can complete a job with money left to move onto the next project! I appreciate your comment!
November 25, 2012 at 8:29 pm
What a wonderful room! That lucky 4 year old must feel like a princess.
November 26, 2012 at 9:16 pm
This room is so pretty and any little girl or big girl would love to call it their own! I am new here and I don’t know if you said it before but I wanted to know where did you get that headboard from used in the room? It is so pretty!
November 27, 2012 at 5:23 am
Hi Darnetha, the headboard was a bargain buy from JCPenney!
November 27, 2012 at 9:45 pm
Wow the drapes are my favourite part!
You are so talented, what a fabulous room Erika!
x
Maria
January 12, 2013 at 2:12 pm
Do you mind sharing the paint color? Love this room and it could even work well into the teenage years!
January 12, 2013 at 4:23 pm
Hi Emily, the paint color is Ballet Slipper Pink by Benjamin Moore
February 8, 2013 at 1:08 pm
I love this room and am going to try to recreate it as best I can for my daughter, who also loves it. Can you share where you found the butterfly wall decor?
Thank you!!
February 9, 2013 at 7:30 am
Hello Paige! Here’s a link to the butterflies >> http://www.target.com/p/umbra-loft-butterfly-wall-hanging-set-12-piece-chrome/-/A-11267668?reco=Rec|pdp|11267668|ClickCP|item_page.vertical_1&lnk=Rec|pdp|ClickCP|item_page.vertical_1
Good luck with your daughter’s space. I’m sure she’s going to adore those butterflies like me client did!