Alright, I’m calling it…
this playroom is open and ready for business!
It may have taken FOUR months to complete, but I’m glad we didn’t rush it. Sometimes I get an itch to “finish” a room and I just start buying crap things that I don’t really love…then inevitably I’m ready to redecorate a few months later.
While I’m sure the room will still change and evolve a lot as Arden gets older, I think the basic pieces are ones that we’ll be happy with for awhile. And the best part? I sold the furniture that was originally in this room (not pictured because I failed and forgot to take a true before pic) on Craigslist, and made enough money to cover the majority of the new stuff. All those hours of watching Design on a Dime has finally paid off! Thanks HGTV 😉
So without further ado, here’s a peek into Arden’s fun new space…
This activity wall is my favorite part of the room. It has a magnet board, mirror, chalkboard and a height ruler that my dad made. Hidden in the closet to the left is a bottle of Windex for cleaning tiny fingerprints off the mirror each night 🙂
True story.
That chicklet smile. I die…
So I’m kind of obsessed with the Expedit bookshelf from Ikea. I love that you can use bins or drawers–or just leave the cubbies open. The only thing I added was a piece of fabric on the backside to cover the cords from our electronics.
I’m also a big fan of these felt toy bins. They’re cute and injury free…perfect for a rough and tumble baby who literally likes to roll over them.
This wall makes me happy…
I asked Arden what she thought of her new playroom and this was her response…
But seriously, I think she likes it… 🙂
And Hazel? She takes her job of covering the rug in white dog hair VERY seriously…
It makes me smile to picture Arden as a toddler, serving up delicious meals from her play kitchen, doing puzzles on the floor, or snuggling next to me to watch a movie. We are going to play our hearts out in this room and I CAN’T WAIT! 🙂
Sources:
Shelves: Ikea – Expedit
Arrow Pillow: Target – Threshold Arrow Pillow
Aztec Pillow: Ikea – Lappljung Ruta Cushion Cover
Stag Head Chalkboard Print: Etsy – OliveandBirch
Tissue Pom Poms: Etsy – Paperwhite Designs
Paper Lantern: World Market – Maru 16″ Round Paper Lantern (capri breeze)
Mirror: Ikea – Kolja Mirror
Picture Frames: Ikea
Magnet Board: Purchased at Bluebonnet Festival from Family Matters
Chalkboard – Old picture frame DIY
I'm in love with her play room! It's just perfect for a little girl! And the wall gallery is most definitely my favorite part! (:
Love this! Such a perfect space! New follower – I found you through Emily & Darci! We have those magnet letters too, and love them! I'm sure you and Arden will make lots of happy memories in your new playroom!
Cute! You did such a great job decorating! 🙂
Looks awesome friend!! Arden looks like she is one happy camper!
This space turned out so cute Vanessa! Very fun and cheerful. I love that Arden is matching her room too 🙂
Omg Vanessa!!! Beautiful!!! I would like to come play there!! 🙂
It came together perfectly!! Arden is going to love it for years to come! Seriously- so cute!!
So nice! And good to know Target sells poufs now. 🙂
Super cute Playroom! I also love my ikea bookshelf, it's perfect for a quick clean up… no one can see the mess going on in our baskets;) You ladies are going to have so much fun in there, so nice that you have the extra space just for a playroom!
What a cute, fun playroom! I love that you hung things at Arden's level! Great idea!
It's absolutely adorable!! 🙂 I love it!
it is so cute! love it!
This looks SO awesome! Charlie needs to come back for a visit and play with Arden in there 🙂 Great job! My favorite is her expression picture! Cracks me up!
Wow, it's just perfect Vanessa! I LOVE that activity wall. So nice that you two have such a great space to hang out in!
Stumbled across your blog through the 5 on Friday link up today and love your playroom. I love that it's totally kid friendly but easy on the grown up eyes as well 🙂
I love the Ikea storage piece, did you get the white or high gloss white finish? Also what did you use for the backing?
It's just the plain white and I used sticky foam to attach a piece of burlap fabric to the back. I didn't want to see the TV cords hanging down in the back!