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Mom2Cole
07-30-2005, 08:34 PM
I thought it was such a great idea to start a nursery thread, so people could gain some inspiration, so I am piggy-backing off the idea!! We are moving on to toddlerhood and within the next 6 months, we will be transitioning Cole into his "Big Boy" room. :D
I have thrown so many ideas of theme's out there and I seem to change my mind daily! :rolleyes: My husband agree's with each daily change, so he is no help! :p
I would love to see pictures of your toddler's room if you are willing to share! :D
BabyD
07-30-2005, 11:54 PM
That so funny I was just thinking the same thing. We are moving into our new house in about 3 months. And we are going to be doing a big boy room too. I would love to see what everyone has done.
Thanks
I'll post Unfinished pics of Ethan's room, We still are missing furniture and other things but you'll get the general idea.!
lauren f s
07-31-2005, 12:46 PM
I'd love to see some ideas, too. We're re-doing Ava's room for her 2nd birthday in December and I'd love to see other rooms for inspiration.
My boys are getting ready to make the move from cribs to toddler beds, and I'm thinking I'll take the opportunity to redo the room at the same time. You know, make it less a baby room and more of a big kid room.
Did anyone else change their nursery decor when their DS/DD were toddlers? I'd love to see photos, ideas, tips, etc.
~ Phen
Lvella43
10-12-2005, 12:48 AM
I don't know if this is much help, but....I decided not to really to a "nursery" (gasp, I know!) and just wait until I could do a toddler room. At this point, my intention is to do whatever The Dude is into and see if he wants to have some input. I know that I'll be incorporating some elements of travel or maps since I have family all over the place (from California to Sicily) and even though I know he won't grasp the whole concept of distance, he will eventually and maybe he'll appreciate it. What I have in mind is a big wall map (they have one I like at The Land of Nod) and then put pictures of Grandma, Grandpa, aunts uncles and such in the cities they live it. I sorta do this now with my nephews (the older ones are 3) and they seem to have fun with it and even recognize the names of states when people are talking. Its so cute to hear my nephew in Wisconsin say, "Ryan lives in California" or my nephew in the Bay Area will have on his Wisconsin shirt and say "Aunite Lisa & Uncle Chris live in Wisconsin"; its just too cute! One other idea I'm working on (and now I'm just rambling because I can't sleep) is a Family Book where I have a picture (headshot type) of each family memeber with their name and the name my son will call them with each page laminated so he can look thru the book and recognize family even though he won't see them all the time.
korber
10-12-2005, 05:24 AM
I am ready to change DS's room but we will be moving in less than a year, so I am going to wait. I have bedding picked out from http://www.companykids.com
mittyrd
10-12-2005, 05:47 AM
Hi Phen:
When Jake turned 1 we happened to move at the same time so I took the opportunity to redo his room into a big boy room. I went with a car theme (I haven't taken any pictures but I will if I get a chance). I made shades and curtains out of car themed bed sheets (bought a shade kit to make the shades). I used the extra material to make a lamp shade. I have a car bed (looks like a VW bug) - (he won't sleep in it but thinks it's a giant toy). I went to a craft store and bought some unfinished wood cars with pegs and painted them and put them up so he can hang stuff on them. I also found alot of car themed decorations (clock that looks like a tire, truck/car rug and nightlight). It came out really cute if I do say so myself!
For the twins, I didn't go babyish when I decorated figuring they would outgrow it so fast (and they haven't even slept in there yet). For them, I did a sports theme. Made curtains with themed fabric (footballs, soccer balls, baseballs). For their bureau, I painted the knobs to look like baseballs. I bought a ton of frames that are different sports balls for their shelf. I found a lamp where the base looks like a baseball too. I also bought a small rug that has all the sports balls. Haven't decided about bedding yet but I think I will wait until they are in toddler beds before I invest in any of that. I have seen these little bean bag chairs in the shape of the sports balls that I will probably get eventually too.
Hope that helps!
bluebunny
01-11-2006, 05:53 PM
BUMP! Any other ideas? We're moving soon and I'm planning on fixing up DS's room as a "big boy" room instead of a nursery.
jh124
01-11-2006, 09:34 PM
Sigh...it seems like just yesterday you were trying to decide between blue and purple lampshades.
lelee17
01-11-2006, 09:54 PM
With baby #2 on the way, I am planning to do a big boy room for our DS as well. He's 2 and he's really into cars right now, so I'm thinking about doing a car theme. I also like the idea of an airplane theme. Here are some inspirations from PBK.
http://a293.g.akamai.net/7/293/5910/0010/image1.styleinamerica.com/pkecimgs/images/products/200552/0012/img32l.jpg
http://a293.g.akamai.net/7/293/5910/0010/image1.styleinamerica.com/pkecimgs/images/products/200552/0012/img42l.jpg
seattleguamgirl
01-12-2006, 12:12 AM
I don't know if this is much help, but....I decided not to really to a "nursery" (gasp, I know!) and just wait until I could do a toddler room. At this point, my intention is to do whatever The Dude is into and see if he wants to have some input. I know that I'll be incorporating some elements of travel or maps since I have family all over the place (from California to Sicily) and even though I know he won't grasp the whole concept of distance, he will eventually and maybe he'll appreciate it. What I have in mind is a big wall map (they have one I like at The Land of Nod) and then put pictures of Grandma, Grandpa, aunts uncles and such in the cities they live it. I sorta do this now with my nephews (the older ones are 3) and they seem to have fun with it and even recognize the names of states when people are talking. Its so cute to hear my nephew in Wisconsin say, "Ryan lives in California" or my nephew in the Bay Area will have on his Wisconsin shirt and say "Aunite Lisa & Uncle Chris live in Wisconsin"; its just too cute! One other idea I'm working on (and now I'm just rambling because I can't sleep) is a Family Book where I have a picture (headshot type) of each family memeber with their name and the name my son will call them with each page laminated so he can look thru the book and recognize family even though he won't see them all the time.
That is the BEST idea! I may have to steal. :P
happy1nuv
01-12-2006, 04:24 AM
Not to hijack, but...
mittyrd ~ How did you make the lampshade?
:)
shelbel
02-18-2006, 07:41 AM
Does anyone else have photos of their toddler rooms? We are starting on my DD's big girl room and I'm looking for ideas. Is there already another thread about this?
tinkerbell2005
02-18-2006, 12:59 PM
I wanted to get some furniture for DD's big girl room but I'm not sure where to go. I want something that will last for 10 years and still be appropriate for a 12 year old. Any thoughts?
boyzmom
02-18-2006, 02:35 PM
When I was first planning on changing DS's room to a big boy room I had planned on buying furniture that would last for several years (till he was 10'ish). Then a coworker of mine who has 3 suggested not, since the kiddos are still young and will possibly crayon, etc on the new furniture. I opted with resale furniture. I found a solid wood headboard and footboard for $60.00 much cheaper than the solid particle board headboard that was priced at $199. The bed is a little scuffed up which is fine since his room is cowboy/western themed. Also, at the resale store I found a lot of great stuff to accessorize his room much cheaper than what I found online! Course it helps that I live in Texas and there is alot of cowboy stuff.
shelbel
02-19-2006, 07:09 AM
I'm also torn between getting DD "good" furniture that will last many years or going the Ikea route. The Ikea stuff is not that cheap (about $550 for a twin bed, dresser and nightstand), but compared to the furniture I like at Rooms to Go Kids ($1600 for a twin bed, dresser and nightstand) it's reasonable. I'm just worried that the Ikea stuff won't last more than a few years. I guess at that point I may be ready to let her help pick out a new room anyway. My Mom bought me the best furniture when I was 2 and she still has it. Granted it is pretty beat up and it covered with stickers, but it still standing after 30+ years.
Has anyone else gone with Ikea or something similar (mainly particle board)? How is it working for you?
TrulyBlessed
02-23-2006, 03:38 PM
We wanted our DD to have a fun big girl room when we switched her out of the nursery before our DS arrived. We didn't want her to think that she was getting her room taken away but upgrading her to a cool room of her own. We bought her a full size bed with a trundle underneath.
http://images.costcophotocenter.com/346396936%7Ffp5%3Enu%3D3235%3E7%3A5%3E%3B49%3EWSNR CG%3D32324%3B3635%3A56nu0mrj
A little tea party corner for her & her dolls
http://images.costcophotocenter.com/346396936%7Ffp4%3Enu%3D3235%3E7%3A5%3E%3B49%3EWSNR CG%3D32324%3B36356%3A7nu0mrj
Dresser & dollhouse/book shelf. I'm going to buy her the doll house funiture set from PBK when she gets a little older
http://images.costcophotocenter.com/346396936%7Ffp6%3Enu%3D3235%3E7%3A5%3E%3B49%3EWSNR CG%3D32324%3B3635%3A57nu0mrj
Armoir with her "princess" louge chair
http://images.costcophotocenter.com/346396936%7Ffp3%3Enu%3D3235%3E7%3A5%3E%3B49%3EWSNR CG%3D32324%3B36356%3A%3Anu0mrj
lelee17
02-23-2006, 04:31 PM
shelbel - that is a great suggestion. I will have to do that too for my DS.
Trulyblessed - that is such a cute room. Great job!
Lil_Mrs_0702
02-23-2006, 05:31 PM
How sad is it that I am already planning the big kid room and they are not even here yet!
Here's some boys ideas-Jungle/fort theme- This is my top pick...
Space Ship
Comic Books- I think I will let DH win this one and do the boy's room. He is a comic book artist and would make a really cool comic city mural.
Cars
For Girls-I want to do a Alice in Wonderland Tea Party room with lots of room for her imagination
Dollhouse- I saw a cute thing online where they made one wall a dollhouse around here bed. It was adorable.
shelbel
03-07-2006, 01:06 PM
TrulyBlessed - that room is so cute! What color is the paint and also where did you get the bedding?
We ended up getting white furniture from Ikea and we painted the room (lavender). Now I just need to decide on the bedding and DH needs to put the furniture together :).
What is everyone doing for bedding? I don't know whether to get a comfortor, a quilt, a duvet or just a blanket for DD. She will only be about 19 months when we move her to her new room. Also, when can she start using a pillow? I bought a really flat pillow that I think will be OK.
Pink_Converse
03-07-2006, 02:03 PM
LilMiss-PBK has the cutest spaceship bedding right now.
TrulyBlessed
03-07-2006, 11:14 PM
TrulyBlessed - that room is so cute! What color is the paint and also where did you get the bedding?
Thank you. :) I can't remember the name of the paint color but it's from Sherwin Williams. The bedding is from PBK which I bought last spring so they obviously don't carry that line anymore. Good luck with your search. In regards to pillow, I think we gave it to our DD right after she turned 1.
booksie
04-18-2006, 09:25 PM
I'm looking for inspiration too! *BUMP!!!*
Kanga
04-19-2006, 08:09 PM
Here's the link to another thread
http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?t=8427&highlight=big+kid+room
connorsmommy
04-19-2006, 11:00 PM
surfed into this thread tonight, and thought I'd post a few pics of my DS's big boy room that we did up for him just before he turned two (he'd been in a bed since 17 months). It's still a bit of a work in progress, but we're almost there. We've since added the matching night stand from the furniture series we bought (Sears "Treasure Island"). The bed is now moved a little more to the right and the night stand is in that corner to the left of the bed.
Looking in from the door...the colourful thing hanging from the end of the shelf is an airplane pinata that hangs from a little ribbon. Might be hard to tell in the photo!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/knmerrick/IMG_1306.jpg
The airplanes above the closet... soon I hope to buy several more of these (unpainted from MIchaels) and paint more of them and put up some sort of a border along a couple of walls. I think...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/knmerrick/IMG_1307.jpg
At the foot of the dresser, I don't have a pic of it, but it's a blue rug with airplanes and helicopters:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/knmerrick/IMG_1308.jpg
and finally, the best part of this room, DS:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/knmerrick/IMG_1311.jpg
Pink_Converse
04-20-2006, 06:48 AM
Very cute Connor's!
janders6
04-20-2006, 07:02 AM
Trulyblessed - that room looks great! Where did you get your daughter's bed?
lelee17
04-20-2006, 11:56 AM
Connorsmommy - Great job on your DS's room. I have to wait until we move (in July) to start on DS's room -- so this is great inspiration.
if you don't mind me asking, where did you get the box shelves from?
thanks!
Paula R
04-20-2006, 02:39 PM
Link to another Big boy/girl room thread I posted in a while back:
Big boy/girl bedroom (http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?t=12348)
Renee34
04-21-2006, 09:53 PM
TruelyBlessed, the trundle bed in your daughters room is just what I've been looking for. Can you tell me where you got it and how much it was. Thanks
TrulyBlessed
04-22-2006, 01:16 AM
janders6 & Renee34, I bought the bed at a specialty store here in town and the maker is D.L. Myra furniture. The cost of the bed was around $650 but it's a full size bed & the trundle was about $150. HTH.
genndan100502
05-02-2006, 02:19 PM
Does anyone know anything about flexa beds? I searched the Baby Bargain message board and read the 1 review on Amazon, but there really isn't much..
This is currently the one that my daughter loves, but I'm not too sure she'll ever go to sleep in it. there's a 5 year warranty, and the business has been around.
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000BKX96Q.01-A1UH2N9JD7AH4._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg
but I want to use this bedding
http://www.pitterpattercollections.com/images/hula/hhtwinbedding.jpg
genndan100502
05-02-2006, 03:22 PM
shamocha -
target has this, not as snazzy as the pbk furniture, but you can jazz it up a bit with adding your own stripe, fits standard size twin bed and frame.
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00000IRSQ.16._SCLZZZZZZZ_SS260_.jpg
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00000IRSI.16._SCLZZZZZZZ_SS260_.jpg
bluhimmy
05-24-2006, 11:36 AM
Bumping thread up...
Love to see more ideas. :)
bluhimmy
08-04-2006, 12:52 PM
I really need to get DS moved into his big boy, but need some inspiration and his room started... So I'm giving this thread another bump.
blu, what kind of stuff does H like, cars? cats? trains? Do you have colors in mind? Have you seen any bedding that you like that might inspire his room? I am always checking out PB kids and PB Teen for bedding for E's big girl room. Target has some cute bedding too.
lelee17
08-06-2006, 09:48 PM
I recently got this bedding for my boys at PBK. (they will be sharing rooms)
For DS2 (8 weeks old):
Little Racer Quilted Nursery Bedding (Quilt, Bumper and Fitted Sheet)
http://a293.g.akamai.net/7/293/5910/0010/image2.styleinamerica.com/pkecimgs/images/products/200629/0007/img30m.jpg
For DS1 (turns 3 in October):
Litte Racer Quilt and Sham
http://static.flickr.com/75/202199857_f51b2109bb.jpg?v=0
Best of all they were all on SALE! I got everything for under $250. :D Most of this stuff is discontinued, so I had to call 3 different PBK's just to get the Little Racer Quilt in a twin bed size for DS1. I guess you could say I was on a mission. ;)
We just moved so we're still in the process of getting "settled in". DS1's twin bed won't be in until next weekend. As soon as we have everything up (and organized!), I'll be back with some pics.
Gen - Thanks for posting those beds. Those are soo cool. I'll have to check those out.
bluhimmy - I was gonna ask the same thing. My DS is really into cars, so that's why we went with a car theme. Originally I was gonna just do "boyish colors" so that he could grow with his room, but I couldn't resist the bedding since it was on SALE. hehe.. You may wanna check Costco.com for boys furniture as well.
pontmarie
08-06-2006, 10:09 PM
We just did DS's room in a pirate theme:
http://catsandcrafts.com/ourfamily/aidan/piratecomposite1small.jpg
http://catsandcrafts.com/ourfamily/aidan/step10c.jpghttp://catsandcrafts.com/ourfamily/aidan/step10a.jpg
SiValleySteph
08-06-2006, 10:25 PM
pontmarie, That's amazing! :D Did you all paint the mural? I know you're artistic! Are the ropes real? What did you do for furniture/bedding?
lelee17
08-06-2006, 10:26 PM
wow! great job, pontmarie!
bluhimmy
08-07-2006, 12:40 AM
vjel – LOL. H likes everything you’ve listed. :D I can do the trains and cars together, but adding a cat into the mix? I’ve seen some bedding that I like, but aside from that, I’m kind of stuck. I need inspiration for the walls and rest of the décor; that's major down fall.
lelee – That’s one of the bedding I was considering. Darn I missed the sale. I’ve been surfing ebay for the quilt & sham only, and it’s not nearly as good as the deal you got. :o So far, I’m still undecided… Do come back and post pics when you’re done.
pontmarie – Great mural! :) It’s murals like yours that scares me away from them. I know I would never be able to come up something that cool! I would love to see more pics of your DS’s room with the furniture and all.
pontmarie
08-07-2006, 02:56 PM
Hi guys, thanks for the comments :D DH's friend is an artist and he designed the mural based on a sketch DH did. The ropes are real, the lanterns are real and wired for lighting, the 1/2 crow's nest is real, the sail is real (muslin), and the side of the ship with the cannons painted on it is wood set a couple of inches from the wall to give the illusion of depth. The "real" stuff was done by DH, the detailed painting was done by his friend, and then another friend and I did larger areas like the sand shadowing, etc. i.e. the stuff we couldn't mess up :D
We have a white convertible crib and a plain dresser, so the furniture is not pirate themed, although my mom made a bumper and pillow set from a fabric that looks like sea waves.
This is the corner where we put DS's crib, he can see the birds and crab through the slats of the crib:
http://catsandcrafts.com/ourfamily/aidan/step10light.jpg
Dolphin - we need to paint the switchplate white, this was a last minute thing.
http://catsandcrafts.com/ourfamily/aidan/step10d.jpg
I haven't taken more pics with furniture, it was finished just before I had our second son so it's been hectic :)
QPDoll
08-07-2006, 09:09 PM
anyone able to find either inexpensive toddler beds or twin beds - with drawers underneath? Our boys will be sharing a room - a very small room, and I think drawers might be a great space saver. Has anyone tried beds like this and if so, how did they work out?
lelee17
08-07-2006, 11:03 PM
QPDoll - I would definitely check Target, Walmart or IKEA. If you're looking for a toddler bed, they have a lot that are under $100. As for the beds with storage underneath, they had something like this for $119.
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0009PQ76W.16._SCLZZZZZZZ_SS260_.jpg
not sure what color you are looking for, but they have all kinds. While I personally haven't used this type of bed, it will probably be an option for my boys later on when they get older. If you don't get this type of bed, you could always use those drawers that slide right under the bed from IKEA.
bellabonga
08-08-2006, 07:05 AM
DD got a new room for her third birthday. She wanted a high bed but I wasn´t convinced of that since she fell out of her bed regularly. So I decided to buy the Kura bed at Ikea since you can use it as a high or a canopy bed:
http://www.ikea.com/PIAimages/63668_PE171446_S4.jpg
I did not get the sky and I did not like the blue sides of the bed. So I got pink adhesive film to turn it into a princess bed. I also bought a light pink mosquito net and sewed on a dozen frog kings from Ikea. This is how it turned out:
http://s70.photobucket.com/albums/i101/bellabonga/DSC03464.jpg
Maya was and is absolutely thrilled by her princess bed. The bedding is also by Ikea. She got the bed in February and we have agreed that I will turn it around to make it a high bed on Christmas Eve.
Unfortunately I don´t have a picture of the whole room. The opposite wall from the bed looks like this:
http://s70.photobucket.com/albums/i101/bellabonga/DSC03466.jpg
The closets were also from Ikea but they don´t have them anymore. The table with the little people on it is an old TV-rack by Ikea on which I have glued fake lawn carpet. It´s very practical since she can play on top and store her board games underneath. DD has painted the pictures herself with finger paint. :)
Apart from what you see, she has a mid-high white bookshelf (Ikea Hensvik), a cream white carpet and a chalkboard.
twinnyme
08-08-2006, 07:07 AM
anyone able to find either inexpensive toddler beds or twin beds - with drawers underneath? Our boys will be sharing a room - a very small room, and I think drawers might be a great space saver. Has anyone tried beds like this and if so, how did they work out?
Haven't done this myself, but I'm a twin, shared a room with my sister my whole childhood and for many, many years had beds with drawers underneath as a space saver. Worked out well! :D
Great rooms, pontmarie and bellabonga!
cs5000
08-24-2006, 11:19 AM
I am getting ready to start for #2. And we want to transition our 2.5 dd into the bigger bedroom. I want her to used to it and I dont want her to think we are taking her room away when I give it to baby #2. SO, we want to start decorating and buying a daybed with trundle and dresser etc...:)
Does anyone have any pics to show of their dd rooms?
Thanks in advance.
karlatta
08-24-2006, 11:52 AM
I don't have any pictures, but we have this duvet cover from IKEA in DD's room.
http://www.ikea.com/PIAimages/51729_PE151895_S4.jpg
We painted her nightstand the same color of orange as the crab and coral, and we have three decorative pillows on her bed (a pink squid, a blue octopus, and Shamu). Her toybox is one of those pop-up ones in a turquoise color, and there's a white bookcase where she keeps her art supplies and some of her other toys. I'm planning to repaint the walls soon with a water theme - two shades of aqua blue, the darker on the bottom half. We still need to do some artwork on the walls. I'm in the middle of coloring some fish pictures we have so that I can frame them.
I really, really love her room. I like that it's got more of a "little kid" feel than a "little girl" one.
(My DD is 8, but I am planning to keep her room as-is for our next set of foster kids, and they will be under the age of 5.)
there's a an existing thread on this here (http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8427&highlight=big+boy+girl). :)
maplekitty
08-24-2006, 12:07 PM
merged
bluhimmy
08-24-2006, 03:06 PM
Great room bellabonga! I didn't realize that Ikea bed was adjustable in height. I may have to look into that one.
bellabonga
08-25-2006, 02:15 AM
Thank you, bluhimmy! :) You actually only turn the bed upside down, depending on whether you want a canopy or high bed. We did not use the steps on the ladder so far to avoid accidents.
I was going thru some pics last night and came across these pics of boy/girl rooms that we saw in a model home. They were cute so I thought I'd post.
the "headboard" is like the ribbon memo boards.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y72/vjel/modelhomepics014.jpg
i thought the bed in this room was cool. if you look closely, there is a step up to the platform bed, a built in shelf, etc. the only bad thing w/ this is that you can't move the bed around if you decide to rearrange the room.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y72/vjel/modelhomepics007.jpg
OctoberPrincess
12-02-2006, 10:26 PM
Bumping this up, we are thinking about moving DS into a big boy bed after the Holidays and I need some ideas. I would love to see more pics of boys room in particular. I'm having the hardest time deciding what type of furniture to go for.
jeggink
12-03-2006, 09:58 AM
This is DS's room, he is 26 mths now.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/jeggink/Josephbed.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/jeggink/HPIM0265.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/jeggink/HPIM0266.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/jeggink/HPIM0268.jpg
We kept it relatively simple so he could grow into it. We got the bedding at Target and the full bed set at Kmart. We have also added some of his art to the walls since these pictures were taken.
OctoberPrincess
12-03-2006, 07:03 PM
Jeggink thanks for the great pics, the Kmart funiture looks really cute, very similar to PBK. How is the quality?
jeggink
12-04-2006, 05:43 AM
OctoberPrincess The quality is actually pretty decent. You have to put it together yourself, so that can be a pain and the drawers in the dresser needed some "tweaking" to roll smoothly. For the cost we have been quite happy, plus when it gets dents and dings, we have no problems repainting it :).
BusyBee
12-04-2006, 08:50 AM
Sorry if this has been asked before, but how old were your kids when they moved into a big bed (not a toddler bed)? I want DD to start getting used to her big bed before the baby arrives, but not necessarily moved completely out of the crib. At 19 months, she still moves around a lot at night, and I worry that she'll work her way to the end of the crib rail in her sleep.
jeggink
12-04-2006, 09:53 AM
Busybee We moved DS over about a month ago (25mths) and he also moves around a lot. We just waited until we felt he was ready. If you look at his bed, I usually have the comforter folded up at the end of the bed rail and also put his big dog there as well to make sure he doesn't go to far down. Hope that makes sense.
SiValleySteph
12-04-2006, 10:11 AM
how old were your kids when they moved into a big bed
My son got his own big bed when he was about 25 months. He doesn't have any bedrails. He also slept in our bed for several months all night long, so would be up there for a few hours before we went to bed. We also do not have bed rails. He never fell off during this time.
After he's asleep, I just put a pillow between him and the edge of the bed. It seems like it would be too hard to roll over it. I should add that his bed is only about 2 feet off the ground, so I'm not worried about him falling off anyways.
I don't know how he wakes up because he gets out of bed and comes and gets me. I also resist the urge to peek in on him because inevitably the door will wake him up.
He did move to his toddler bed when he was 14 months, and he did fall out of that bed once or twice. We put a pillow down where the rail was open and he just landed on it.
K&H's mommy
12-07-2006, 11:20 AM
We are finally settled into our new house so I can post pictures DS's room! He is 25 months old. He had the surf nursery from Pottery Barn so we continued the theme with his new room. We got his bedding at Target.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/NICU_nurse/P1000726.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/NICU_nurse/P1000725.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/NICU_nurse/P1000724.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/NICU_nurse/P1000723.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/NICU_nurse/P1000722.jpg
mia's mama
12-07-2006, 11:34 AM
so cute, sara!
Great rooms everyone!
I have a question, when you buy furniture for big girl/big boy rooms, do you plan on keeping it for them for good? Like when we moved my DD to a bed, we bought a toddler bed b/c I was undecided on what kind of bed I wanted her to have for good. I plan on their beds lasting them until they move out. But as they get older, I'll want to get them a desk and maybe other "bigger kid/teen" furniture. Or is the desk the only thing to wait on? I guess I don't want to be redoing their rooms more than one more time really so I'm confused as to how to go about it when I know we'll add desks to their rooms later on. Am I making any sense at all??? :confused:
OctoberPrincess
12-07-2006, 01:49 PM
We don't plan to get DS furniture again either so I think we will invest for the long run the first time around. We plan to buy DS a bed, Chest of Drawers, and night table, not sure if we will get a book shelf. I figure I can always add the desk (if the need arises) when he gets older. I don't intend to let DS have a computer in his room since I feel kids need to be monitered while on the computer, especially as teenagers, so the computer will go in a public place. I grew up doing homework in the dining room even though I always had my own desk, DH rarely used his desk also so we are not completely sure there is a need for a desk (until college perhaps, if they are home for it).
K&H's mommy cute theme! the bed looks like the Pottery Barn Kids Thomas bed that I have been admiring in a very similar color to the one I would like, where did you get it?
K&H's mommy
12-07-2006, 04:01 PM
October Princess - Thanks! We bought the set and an infant/children's store here in our area. The furniture company is DLM? I love it because it's solid wood and just solid. Hopefully it lasts until he leaves for college!!!
happy1nuv
12-07-2006, 07:17 PM
Hmmm... as far as furniture goes... I always thought that when Nic was ready for a big boy room, I'd just find a good used set (if its still in good condition when they go to sell it, I'd know its already survived a childhood so odds are good it would survive another) ... BUT, space is kind of tight even though we have a 4 bedroom. We're converting the formal living room downstairs into a playroom, so one bedroom will become a den. One is the nursery which leaves one bedroom for a big boy room and in March, we'll have two boys.
So... I'm planning one big boy room that will eventually be shared by both boys. We're going to do bunk beds - Nic will start off on the bottom bunk, and when his brother moves in, he'll graduate to the top bunk.
We plan to do up his closet... two bars in half, then half will be shelves. I'm hoping all their clothes will fit in that configuration... then there will be an armoire/dresser thing that should fit pjs/underwear and is tall enough to safely house a lamp.
As far as furniture goes, do I need anything else? I don't anticipate a lot of toys going in the bedroom, since we'll have the playroom downstairs, but want to leave some floor space for play...
:)
lauren f s
01-13-2007, 10:39 PM
We just moved into our house at the first of the month and DH's aunt came and decorated DD's room as a gift to us. (DD is 3) It's gorgeous and I'm definitely asking her to decorate DS's nursery, and maybe the rest of the house....;)
Here are some pics. The color doesn't show up well, but 3 walls are purple and one is pale turquoise. Also, for some reason the picture of the wall with DD's name is flipped and her name looks backward. I'm not sure what happened or how to fix it :confused:.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/laurenballew/11.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/laurenballew/2.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/laurenballew/6-1.jpg
lauren f s
01-13-2007, 10:40 PM
A few more:
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/laurenballew/9-2.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/laurenballew/8-1.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e323/laurenballew/10.jpg
genndan100502
01-17-2007, 07:10 AM
there's a new line of kids bedding and wall art. Take a look! www.kukunest.com
i received an email from teri (who created giddygiddy hairclips) to let me know about her new company and coupon code she has distributed to her customers of giddygiddy. she said to feel free to pass it on!
kukunest will officially launch on Jan 31, but from now until then, if you call her you get FREE SHIPPING and $20 off when you purchase
any Duvet Set with a Coordinating Sheet Set.
just call her: 510 530 5858 and mention "giddy friends", OR email her at teri@kukunest.com
cs5000
01-24-2007, 03:15 PM
I know there is a thread on transitioning into big girl/boy rooms. But, I would like to see some rooms already made up. We are starting to plan my dd's new big girl room and would like some inspiration. I am interested in doing a iron daybed with trundle and accessories (dresser, nightstand). Anyone have any pics for me? :) And, also where you bought them.
I bumped up a big boy/big girl thread. HTH
bluhimmy
02-11-2007, 05:10 PM
Just wanted to let anyone that's interested doing a nautical, boat themed toddler room that Costco has a speedboat trundle bed very similar, if not, exact to this PBK bed:
http://www.potterybarnkids.com/pkimgs/rk/images/products/200706/0008/img67l.jpg
And it was only around $600-$700, way, way cheaper than PBK. I couldn’t find it online at Costco though. It was so cute and such a great deal that it made it tempting. Now, I'm hoping Costco would carry the PBK sports car trundle bed soon.
psusna
02-11-2007, 06:41 PM
bluhimmy: Are they selling a twin or full or both? I'm not even sure why I'm asking because we just bought the conversion kit for DS' crib:(
bluhimmy
02-11-2007, 08:56 PM
bluhimmy: Are they selling a twin or full or both? I'm not even sure why I'm asking because we just bought the conversion kit for DS' crib:(
I'm not 100% positive, but I think it was a twin. I just asked DH and he thinks it was a twin too.
psusna
02-12-2007, 05:33 AM
bluhimmy: Thanks. I feel a little better now b/c we have a full mattress for him. I do love that bed, though!
ABCbride
03-05-2007, 12:16 PM
*bump*
MizLarner
03-05-2007, 05:52 PM
I'm not changing for a while, since my youngest is only 16.5mos (my youngest 2 share a room). I had been thinking the other day of moving the bunk bed (full bottom, twin top) to their room and getting a storage bed or loft bed for my older boy.. then I remembered the younger two were likely to get hurt trying to climb up to the top bunk. So that'll be on hold for a while.
Our house really isn't big enough to do anything great with the bedrooms. DS (7) only has the bunk bed, a very small desk, and his dresser in his room with a poor excuse of a closet, and it's still very cramped. Can't wait to move!
OctoberPrincess
03-05-2007, 06:26 PM
I just ordered DS's bedroom furniture so in about 6 weeks I will have pics of his new room!:)
Jessiesmama
04-09-2007, 02:57 PM
Where are you buying your DC's furniture from? I am stumpped.
Hi there. Making the transition soon out the crib and was hoping to get ideas for the new room. I tried doing a search but keep getting a "fatal error" message, so hopefully this thread doesn't exist already!
thanks so much :D
Chelsea524
05-28-2007, 03:28 PM
**Bump**
I am going to be decorating both of my sons rooms this summer, for DS#1 who is 7 1/2 I am thinking a pirate theme, for DS#2 who is almost 3 I am thinking either trains, planes and automobiles or just trains, not sure which yet.
psusna
05-30-2007, 10:21 AM
I'm glad that this got bumped up. Has anyone purchased bedding from Land of Nod? I'm curious about the quality as we are going for a campish feel in DS' room and I like the cotton plaid bedding and moving blanket they sell.
We are starting work on the BBR in two weeks. We are doing one wall a barn red (the wall his headboard will go against) and the other walls a flax/khaki color. I'm not doing a "them" persay, just trying to make it feel a little old school, vintage boy -- something that will grow with him. I'll post pics when it's complete :)
BooeyJ2
06-11-2007, 07:50 AM
Here is DD's new big girl room (well the only thing new is the bed and bedding...everything else was already in there).....
Sorry, not the greatest pics since I used my little camera and the sun was going down........
http://booeyjc.smugmug.com/photos/161574549-M-1.jpg
http://booeyjc.smugmug.com/photos/161567108-M-1.jpg
http://booeyjc.smugmug.com/photos/161574306-M.jpg
http://booeyjc.smugmug.com/photos/161566490-M-1.jpg
http://booeyjc.smugmug.com/photos/161565914-M-1.jpg
http://booeyjc.smugmug.com/photos/161565786-M-1.jpg
...........................
BooeyJ2
06-11-2007, 07:50 AM
.................
The bed also converts to a full!.....
http://booeyjc.smugmug.com/photos/161572374-M-1.jpg
The bed is from Ikea (believe it or not) and the bedding is from www.KuKuNest.com and she LOVES it. It's nice and silky soft and SOOOOO cute.
Aug2002Bride
06-11-2007, 09:04 AM
Julie~
I love the tent and the artwork above the kitchen. Can you please share where you got it? Ive been looking for "kitchen themed" prints to go above DD's kitchen and those would work perfectly since our playroom is hot pink and lime!
I love the bed too! The entire room is beautiful!!!
BooeyJ2
06-11-2007, 09:46 AM
Julie~
I love the tent and the artwork above the kitchen. Can you please share where you got it? Ive been looking for "kitchen themed" prints to go above DD's kitchen and those would work perfectly since our playroom is hot pink and lime!
I love the bed too! The entire room is beautiful!!!
Thank you :)
The play tent was DD's Christmas present from my sister back in 2005. She had seen it in a Baby Gap store and asked about it. She somehow ordered it through the store. A few people have asked me the same thing and I tried to find a model number or something to help them search for on, but to no avail. Even the tag on the storage bag just says "Play Tent"
:(
As for the artwork, my sister painted those for her :) She does decorative painting and stuff for a living and has her own business. If you want her info, just PM me :)
psusna
06-11-2007, 09:48 AM
Booey: Great room! That bed is fantastic.
I ordered DS' bedding from Land of Nod last night and will report back once I have his room put together (early July). Right now my mission is to find an art piece for over his bed. I'm not sure what I'm looking for, but I'll know when I find it...
amberwaves
06-11-2007, 09:50 AM
Here's Gabby's new Hawaiian room.... sort of new, we got the bed a few months back:
http://www.inababycarriage.com/images3/gabby_bed2.jpg
http://www.inababycarriage.com/images3/gabby_bed3.jpg
The wall stickies are from Bed, Bath & Beyond, the bedding from Target, the couch from IKEA (years ago) and the surf prints from an ebay seller, I bought a pink velvet duvet for the top bunk and the little dangling lights are also from Target. The bed is from this site:
http://www.csnbunkbeds.com/Berg-Furniture-23-815-XX-FX1032.html
Bloomwood
06-12-2007, 08:29 PM
great room!
Booey - can you please tell me (if you remember!) the name of Paige's pink wall paint? Thanks.
BooeyJ2
06-12-2007, 09:39 PM
Bloomwood - Thanks! :) The main pink wall color was "Barely Pink" by Behr. I can't remember the darker pink or green (it was done back in 2005, so i'm surprised I even remembered one color LOL)...so I hope you meant the main one :)
bluhimmy
06-13-2007, 01:27 AM
Booey - Darn, that is a great bed! Now I wish I hadn't dismissed Ikea when DH suggested looking there. I actually just ordered DS's new bed yesterday! I will have to remember that bed for DD's BGR when the time comes. Is the bed available in other colors as well?
ez2luv
06-17-2007, 01:41 PM
Bump, keep the pics coming!!!!!!!
Chelsea524
06-19-2007, 08:17 AM
Ok girls, I need help. I think I am going to try to copy this room
http://images.scrippsweb.com/HGTV/2006/04/03/DOD1306_1b_bedroomafter_e.jpg
But I need help deciding on a quilt, this one is from Company Kids (http://www.thecompanystore.com/defaultkids2.asp?=) and is $139
http://www.thecompanystore.com/HanoverAssets/TCS/product_images/csek07cu23.jpg
Or this one is from Pottery Barn, discontinued but can find on ebay for around $179
http://i5.ebayimg.com/05/i/000/a1/21/8b59_1.JPG
the one thing I don't like with this one is the puppies hanging out of the train but its still really cute, so what do you guys think?
booksie
06-19-2007, 08:58 AM
I'd go with the company kids one. It's super cute and will last longer (an older boy might get tired of the puppy thing).
ez2luv
06-19-2007, 11:14 AM
I agree......
Chelsea524
06-19-2007, 11:30 AM
Thanks both of you!! I was leaning towards the same thing and just wanted to make sure, I almost kicked myself for not buying the PBK one last night off of ebay for $79 (it had a name already stiched in that would need to be taken out) but I was just not fond of the puppies, other than that I loved it.
Do you think a low loft bed like the one in the picture would be ok for a 3 yr old?
ez2luv
06-19-2007, 11:41 AM
I found the best bedding on ebay for my DD and for our room - But the shipping to Canada was OUTRAGEOUS!!!!!! Grrrrr............
bluhimmy
06-19-2007, 04:11 PM
Chelsea - Have you seen the train bedding from Land of Nod? It's pretty cute and colorful: http://images.landofnod.com/is/image/LandOfNod/3002061_TrainsKidsBedding_06H?$fp$
Chelsea524
06-19-2007, 05:04 PM
I haven't seen that one, very cute, I'll have to keep it in mind. Thanks!
psusna
06-24-2007, 01:52 PM
I'm excited to be posting in this thread. I love the room we have made for DS. We are still waiting for the nightstand to be delivered, hence the mismatched table in its place. I still need to add a few framed items, and am making him a memoboard. This is what we have so far....
Bedding: Land of Nod
J: JoAnn's, spray painted pewter
Shelves: Repainted from nursery
Rug: PBK used in nursery
Furniture: Morgieau (bed is converted crib)
Flag bunting and blind/curtain made by MIL
Entering the room
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/psusna/CIMG0821.jpg?t=1182714464
To the left (door opens to adjoining bathroom). We will be extending the flags down the blue wall (hence the unclipped edge).
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/psusna/bbr12.jpg?t=1182714525
To the right. The blue crate on the floor will be replaced by a wooden one.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/psusna/CIMG0819.jpg?t=1182714766
Looking back at the bed.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/psusna/CIMG0822.jpg?t=1182714633
booksie
06-25-2007, 10:31 AM
so cute, PSUSNA! I want to play in there!
Chelsea524
06-26-2007, 11:24 AM
Very cute PSUSNA!! I love it.
psusna
06-26-2007, 01:06 PM
Booksie & Chelsea: Thanks! I'm really pleased with the room. MIL finished the expanded flag banner yesterday so we'll hang that tonight.
Chelsea: Can't wait to see the train themed room you pull together. I love all of the bedding ideas you have posted.
mia's mama
06-26-2007, 05:44 PM
so, so cute, Psusna!
psusna
06-28-2007, 06:07 PM
Thanks Mia's Mama! Now we start on his bathroom -- Naval Academy theme.
Taurus
06-29-2007, 12:57 PM
Anyone have any experience with Olive Kids bedding? Recent purchases, since they have upgraded their quality? TIA!
we finished my dd's room Easter w/e...still need to hang her wall letters, another pic, a lantern and figure out what to put over her bed.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y72/vjel/Big%20Girl%20Room%204-9-07/4-9-07001.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y72/vjel/Big%20Girl%20Room%204-9-07/4-9-07003.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y72/vjel/Big%20Girl%20Room%204-9-07/4-9-07004.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y72/vjel/Big%20Girl%20Room%204-9-07/4-9-07005.jpg
psusna
06-29-2007, 06:06 PM
Vjel: What a perfect little girl's room! I love her bed and bedding and the butterflies are adorable.
FYI - For those of you who have a Pier 1 Kids around - the furniture is all 40% off right now (in store - online it is on sale, but not as much). They've got some cute stuff and since the stores are all closing (at some point, I don't know when), I'm sure the inventory won't last too long.
DisneyGirl
07-04-2007, 08:29 PM
Vjel Super cute room! Where did you get the bedding from?
thanks ladies!
DisneyGirl, the bedding (quilt and sham) is from PB Kids (as well as the butterfly mobile and curtains). I bought the sheets from Home Goods. HTH!
emschwar
07-24-2007, 08:51 PM
Noah's new furniture for his big boy room came today! He's been in the room since last august, but we didn't get his furniture until last month (it was a birthday present from my mom). Good thing too, because I think doing bed transition on a bed this high would have been daunting!
http://images.costcophotocenter.com/232323232%7Ffp%3A%3A%3Dot%3E2326%3D42%3C%3D528%3DX ROQDF%3E232394844%3C%3A%3A8ot1lsi
(Ignore the crap on top of the dresser - we were still putting stuff away)
http://images.costcophotocenter.com/232323232%7Ffp%3A%3A%3Dot%3E2326%3D42%3C%3D528%3DX ROQDF%3E23239484545%3A9ot1lsi
http://images.costcophotocenter.com/232323232%7Ffp%3B7%3Dot%3E2326%3D42%3C%3D528%3DXRO QDF%3E23239484545%3C5ot1lsi
And here's a picture of the mural (which I apparently took after Noah trashed the room!)
http://images.costcophotocenter.com/232323232%7Ffp3%3Enu%3D3235%3E33%3B%3E437%3EWSNRCG %3D3232548%3A7%3A339nu0mrj
Right now the toy bins are living in front of the horse, since we ran out of places to put things!
psusna
07-25-2007, 05:42 AM
Em: I love Noah's room!! I especially love all of the storage in his bed. The farm theme is too cute.
ez2luv
07-25-2007, 06:43 AM
I love the mural - wish I could paint!!!
I've subscribed here, rying to think of ideas for my DD's room.
She likes 'bugs and flowers' or disney princesses.
I'm leaning towards the first one, she'll grow out of the disney too fast.
twinnyme
07-25-2007, 06:45 AM
Emschwar - fabulous room for Noah. So colorful and bright. I love the furniture, too! And the mural!
emschwar
07-25-2007, 06:58 AM
Before y'all go thinking I'm all creative with the mural, it's a kit - www.wallnutz.com :)
I love the mural - wish I could paint!!!
I've subscribed here, rying to think of ideas for my DD's room.
She likes 'bugs and flowers' or disney princesses.
I'm leaning towards the first one, she'll grow out of the disney too fast.
I was thinking about doing this bedding for dd's room at first...flowers butterflies and caterpillars. it's on sale right now. they also have wallies and bathroon stuff in this line too.
http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/sw1880/index.cfm?pkey=csalbnb%7Ck
wallies
http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/sw1120/index.cfm?pkey=rrombthbat
Sasha
07-25-2007, 07:09 AM
vjel - If you are still checking in here, can you tell me which PBK line that is? What you have would be perfect for my DD's room but I don't think I see it on the website anywhere. Thanks!
vjel - If you are still checking in here, can you tell me which PBK line that is? What you have would be perfect for my DD's room but I don't think I see it on the website anywhere. Thanks!
it's called Sweet Birdie. They only have shams left online but there are a bunch of listings on ebay for not so bad prices! (I paid $179 for twin quilt and $40 for the sham)
ez2luv
07-25-2007, 07:33 AM
vjel - love the bedding.
Wish we had potery barn here.
Maybe I'll check ebay.....
ez2luv
07-25-2007, 07:34 AM
Holy $$$....
Ok - that's out!
Sasha
07-25-2007, 07:41 AM
Thanks, vjel, I will hunt on eBay!
ez2luv, why don't you buy from PBK direct? the duvet and sham are not horribly $$$. then you can just buy whatever sheets you want from wherever. the only think w/ buying from PB is that i *think* you can't return sale items...i could be wrong so check first just in case.
ez2luv
07-25-2007, 07:46 AM
I'll look into that.
I looked on the site and I guess we do have a PB near us, but it's at a mall I haven't been to in years!!!!
ez2luv
07-25-2007, 07:51 AM
.....no shipment to Canada...figures!
mgrace
08-08-2007, 05:41 PM
I love the Big Boy/Big Girl rooms! You can see so much personality in each of the rooms. So cute. :)
Buckeye_K
08-22-2007, 08:49 AM
We are getting ready to start on our daughters big girl room. She will be moving into a full sized bed, which we will add the bed rails. Where has everyone bought their furniture, ie. dresser, headboard, etc. We have looked in some local furniture stores but the furniture we have seen so far is too dressy or to kid like. I want my daughter to like the furniture when she is in high school too.
CarolinaGirl
08-22-2007, 07:20 PM
Buckeye K, I haven't bought a real big bed yet (only a toddler bed), but my feeling on it is this: I'm planning on eventually buying something that will be an heirloom, maybe some type of 4 poster bed. You can always dress it up or down or make it grown up or kid-like with the bedding. When I went into a big bed as a child my parents looked at youth furniture and settled on a brass bed for me that could be used for a child or an adult. I slept in that bed until I moved out of my parents house and it was always appropriate for my age. In fact, I may take that bed for my one of my daughters when the time comes.
mia's mama
08-23-2007, 08:07 PM
We bought that same PBK bedding that vjel posted for my DD's toddler bed in her BG room. We bought it about a year ago and I think the libe was called something like "Spring meadow", but I could be wrong. Of course when I took the photo, her duvet was folded over, so you can't see it. The room is still a work in progress, but you can get the idea:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1428/1217912887_80957ba976.jpg?v=0
We did the kids' bathroom from the same line, but I though the wallies might be a little much for a tiny bathroom:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1352/1217912941_4e234e8038.jpg?v=0
jeez the walls look bright in these pics! They are not quite so "vibrant" in person. :eek:
ez2luv
08-23-2007, 08:45 PM
mia's mama - LOVE LOVE the rooms!!!
We just moved into a new house, and DH wants to keep all the taupe walls for now. Which sucks because I love the color in Mia's room!!!
:D
Geranium
08-23-2007, 09:04 PM
mia's mama, I think your DD's room and your kids bathroom is so cute! This is so strange but I just cleaned up playthings and my DD has the same stroller, same baby carrier with the same two dolls sitting in them (baby ariel and bitty baby)! They share a name too:)
celina
09-17-2007, 11:55 PM
We went with an around the world theme…
http://shesaidyes.smugmug.com/photos/196615781-M.jpg
There are three lanterns, the blue one is a globe print...
http://shesaidyes.smugmug.com/photos/196638549-M.jpg
Two cushions on the floor; we put them close to her bed, but they quickly get moved to the center of the room in the morning. All of her toys get stored under the tent of the bed...
http://shesaidyes.smugmug.com/photos/196645990-M.jpg
http://shesaidyes.smugmug.com/photos/197152192-M.jpg
Close up of the tent's detailing...
http://shesaidyes.smugmug.com/photos/196615912-M.jpg
Basketball....
http://shesaidyes.smugmug.com/photos/196615242-M.jpg
celina
09-17-2007, 11:55 PM
Opposite of the bed... Eiffel tower lamp on the dresser...
http://shesaidyes.smugmug.com/photos/196615450-M.jpg
http://shesaidyes.smugmug.com/photos/196615355-M.jpg
The cushion was made out of the same fabric as the bedding. It's where Alissa sits when we put her shoes on...
http://shesaidyes.smugmug.com/photos/196660878-M.jpg
Art table...
http://shesaidyes.smugmug.com/photos/196616110-M.jpg
Loving the bins...
http://shesaidyes.smugmug.com/photos/196660995-M.jpg
Over the closet...
http://shesaidyes.smugmug.com/photos/196616193-M.jpg
celina
09-17-2007, 11:56 PM
Over the slide...
http://shesaidyes.smugmug.com/photos/196616404-M.jpg
http://shesaidyes.smugmug.com/photos/196616015-M.jpg
The bed w/o the toddler railing...
http://shesaidyes.smugmug.com/photos/196638706-M.jpg
Lighting under the bed…
http://shesaidyes.smugmug.com/photos/197152118-M.jpg
The mirror that still needs to be hung on the back of the door. It will hold all of her boarding passes. We already added the one from her first flight - to PA.
http://shesaidyes.smugmug.com/photos/196616306-M.jpg
Bedding: kuku nest (http://www.kukunest.com)
Art Table: chairs and base from IKEA (http://www.ikea.com), the top and art paper holder were made by DH
Pink Lanterns: Party Lights (http://www.partylights.com/)
Globe Lantern: Asian Lanterns (http://www.asianlanterns.com/globe.html)
Mirror: Kohls (http://www.kohls.com/)
Art Bins: PBK (http://www.potterybarnkids.com) - not sure if they're still available
Eiffel Tower Lamp: Target (http://www.Target.com)
Stackable Storage bins with colorful inserts: Target (http://www.Target.com)
Paper roll: Lakeshore (http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=1&Catalog_Id=1&Product_Id=2995&RememberCatalogId=1&Status_Code=ACTV&uniq=2007yr%3A9mth%3A18day%3A12hr%3A54min%3A24s%3A 406ms%3A+) - they don't have the 18" roll on their site, but they do have the 12" roll and dispenser
Bed: PJ Kids Sports Tent & Loft Bed with a custom tent
If I missed something and you're interested, let me know. :)
crazycaro
09-18-2007, 05:03 AM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/jasbella/PICT0100.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/jasbella/PICT0102.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/jasbella/PICT0103.jpg
I like that her furniture will get her thru teenage years (if it doesn't get ruined before then!) - desk/hutch will come in handy in school years.
I'd like to add some artwork to the walls. Ruby loves her room. I've moved her bed now, it is against the wall with the window. Her bedside table is next to it, then her big bear, and her chair and tables is also in there now too. It looks much better, more roomy.
psusna
09-18-2007, 05:57 AM
Celina: What a creative idea! I love the lanterns and her bins.
Cracycaro: Beautiful furniture!
Mia'sMama: Stunning, as always :)
jeninef
09-18-2007, 08:39 AM
Celina- Where did you get the storage bins? Are they each individual which you then stacked? They're great!
cr8zyforaf
09-18-2007, 08:44 AM
celina - great room, what an original idea.
Crazycaro - where did you get the furniture - I am having a horrible time finding something that I think DD could use for years.
Mia'smom - adorable!
Kanga
09-18-2007, 01:43 PM
celina - Great room! I especially like the art table. We've been wanting to do something like that for dd with an old table we have. Did your dh just use a dowel and then drill holes through the table piece for the dowel to go through?
Mia's mama - I love that color of green. Do you mind sharing what the name/brand of it is?
Crazycaro - I love how the furniture walls and bedding all go very well together!
celina
09-18-2007, 01:44 PM
Thanks ladies!
Stackable Storage bins with colorful inserts: Target (http://www.Target.com)
Kanga It was super easy. I'll post directions and pictures next week - DD's second birthday party is this Saturday and I have a lot left to do. ;)
Kanga
09-18-2007, 01:50 PM
celina - Don't rush yourself -I'm in no hurry and dh is a gigantuous procrastinator. Also, (yes another question, sorry) where did you get butcher paper at? Sorry if that's a dumb question!
celina
09-18-2007, 01:56 PM
Kanga I got the paper from my local Lakeshore store. It's the 18" roll and was $8.50. They don't have it on their site, but they do have the 12" roll and dispenser here: http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=1&Catalog_Id=1&Product_Id=2993&RememberCatalogId=1&Status_Code=ACTV&uniq=2007yr%3A9mth%3A18day%3A12hr%3A54min%3A24s%3A 406ms%3A+
janders6
09-18-2007, 06:12 PM
celina- where is the bed from? or did you post that and I just missed it. Thanks!
celina
09-18-2007, 07:48 PM
janders We found the bed at a local shop and bought it online for less. The bed is a PJ Kids Sports Tent & Loft Bed. Here's a picture I found on google...
http://www.roomville.com/ProdImg/sportstentloftPOPUP.jpg
However, we made a custom tent. The only thing we did use was the actual bed and the basketball hoop. They also make a castle version for girls.
DD uses the slide to climb up and down. She loves it. :D
mia's mama
09-19-2007, 12:36 PM
Kanga- It's Potpourri Green by Benjamin Moore. I will warn you that it's a bit brighter than I anticipated. Sweet Caroline is another pretty green that's not so bright but not pastel either. Hope that helps!
njnewyearsbride
10-05-2007, 09:41 AM
i see that alot of you have toys in the bedroom -- do you find that your kids want to play instead of going to bed? especially if they're not in a crib anymore.
right now all DD has are books and a crib for her baby doll... i'm considering moving her kitchen set in there to make some room in the play room.. she's still in a crib but we'll be putting the toddler rail on her crib soon.. i'm just scared if i move some toys in her room, she'll get out of her crib to play
gardenmommy
10-05-2007, 06:03 PM
i see that alot of you have toys in the bedroom -- do you find that your kids want to play instead of going to bed? especially if they're not in a crib anymore.
right now all DD has are books and a crib for her baby doll... i'm considering moving her kitchen set in there to make some room in the play room.. she's still in a crib but we'll be putting the toddler rail on her crib soon.. i'm just scared if i move some toys in her room, she'll get out of her crib to play
That's exactly what happend with us...we had just a few toys in DD's room in a toy box and a bookshelf full of books...Once she moved into ther BGB she got out of bed constantly at naptime to play instead of nap. Drove me nuts!! So we took all toys out accept for the bookshelf and books...I like having them there for bedtime stories. She still gets out of bed a lot and reads books but at least its a quiet activity.
We will occasionally take puzzles and toys into her room to play but they eventually make their way back to the main play area.
I am thinking about buying a 3 in one crib. Now that you'r kids are older would you women have still purchased a 3 in one crib or would you have don something different like buying everything separately as they grow.
If I buy a 3 in one I don't want it to fall apart by the time my kid is in all 3 stages. HELP ME !!!
1_mommy
10-07-2007, 10:04 AM
I am thinking about buying a 3 in one crib. Now that you'r kids are older would you women have still purchased a 3 in one crib or would you have don something different like buying everything separately as they grow.
If I buy a 3 in one I don't want it to fall apart by the time my kid is in all 3 stages. HELP ME !!!
i would reccomend the 3 in 1 crib. We bought one for our dd 4 years ago, and she is currently using it for the full size bed. :)
i think she was almost 3 when we made her crib into a toddler bed, and then about 2 months before she turned 4, we bought her a full size bed.
imo, worth having the convertable crib!
Paula R
10-08-2007, 11:02 AM
This weekend we converted my oldest DS toddler bed to the full size bed. He loves it! If I had to do it again, I would probably not buy the 3 in 1 convertible crib. Now that I have two DS's I would love to get them bunk beds or loft beds and let them share a room. I will probably do that sometime in the near future and use the full size bed in one of our guests room.
twinnyme
10-13-2007, 01:33 PM
My 33 month old DD is currently (for nap) sleeping in her BGB for the first time - well, the mattress on the floor, which we bought this morning - the bed itself is being delivered on Friday. It's the Sorelle Grande bed (http://www.allchildrensfurniture.com/Sorelle-788-UO1054.html) in Cherry.
DD selected ladybug sheets this morning - but since it's a toddler bed, we found only a crib fitted sheet (http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2557684), one which I really love - but it only comes in crib bedding. I have been searching online (after going to both Babies R Us and Target this morning) for laydbug toddler sets and not finding much. The closest I've come is this bedding (http://www.beyond-bedding.com/ladybug-child-toddler-bedding-set.html), which I don't love (I think I'd like it better if it didn't have the accent in black gingham):
So, has anyone seen any ladybug toddler-bed bedding that they can suggest? I love some of the other bug/butterfly ones but they're not the right coloring. At this point, I may just end up buying some red solid/patterned sheets/comforter instead.
LeslieR
10-13-2007, 01:55 PM
twinnyme, isn't crib bedding and toddler bedding the same since they use the same size mattress? Or do you just mean that you don't want the crib bedding because it comes with the bumper?
I found this crib set (http://www.babysupermall.com/main/products/kli/kli7001beds.html)that looks like you can order the pieces separately.
This one (http://www.babysupermall.com/main/products/glj/glj28340.html)has butterflies and dragonflies. You can also order the pieces separately.
Ditto this one (http://www.babysupermall.com/main/products/glj/glj37440.html).
There's a Brandee Danielle set on that site, too, but you can't buy the pieces separately.
twinnyme
10-13-2007, 02:08 PM
twinnyme, isn't crib bedding and toddler bedding the same since they use the same size mattress? Or do you just mean that you don't want the crib bedding because it comes with the bumper?
Thanks so much, LeslieR! You're right, crib and toddler beds use the same mattress. The only difference I have found is that they don't seem to make non-fitted sheets in crib/toddler bedding. I cannot find a regular sheet (non-fitted) for the life of me in any crib bedding.... But it's always good to get fresh perspectives, because as I was reading your post, I realized, who cares? I can get the other pieces - the comforter, another fitted sheet, and any accessories I want, and maybe just buy a non-fitted solid red or other color sheet - or not at all, because she's never slept with a sheet and probably doesn't need one now (yet). Thank you for bringing some new eyes to my now-seemingly-silly question! :D
ETA: Btw, I love all the ones you posted - thanks. Now just to decide....
Chelsea524
10-13-2007, 02:15 PM
The crib comforters are not as big as the toddler comforters are they? I always thought crib ones went to barely the edge of the mattress but not down the sides but I may be wrong.
ETA: found theses measurements here. (http://quiltingpassion.com/Terry/quiltsizes.html)
CRIB: Usually between 30"x 46" and 36" x 50".
TODDLER: Approximately 42" x 60" for a comforter; approximately 46" x 70" for a quilt
twinnyme
10-13-2007, 03:12 PM
Thanks, Chelsea! Good to know... The more I think about it, the more I may just try to find separates in reds/patterns. We looked at all the sets in person at the store, and she only picked the ladybug sheets and doesn't seem concerned about a matching set, so to save my sanity, I may just go with that.
2.5 hours and counting for nap - let's hope the BGB continues its success tonight and for all future nights/naps!
LeslieR
10-14-2007, 06:15 PM
The crib comforters are not as big as the toddler comforters are they? I always thought crib ones went to barely the edge of the mattress but not down the sides but I may be wrong.
ETA: found theses measurements here. (http://quiltingpassion.com/Terry/quiltsizes.html)
CRIB: Usually between 30"x 46" and 36" x 50".
TODDLER: Approximately 42" x 60" for a comforter; approximately 46" x 70" for a quilt
Aha! I did not know that!
mamax2
10-14-2007, 06:38 PM
I am thinking about buying a 3 in one crib. Now that you'r kids are older would you women have still purchased a 3 in one crib or would you have don something different like buying everything separately as they grow.
If I buy a 3 in one I don't want it to fall apart by the time my kid is in all 3 stages. HELP ME !!!
I'm happy that I bought a 3-1 crib because it was the crib I liked the best. It had the look and quality I wanted at an acceptable price. I didn't really care whether I ever used it as a bed in the future, I just liked it as a crib, kwim? FWIW, I moved my oldest directly from crib to queen mattress on the floor. She just recently (almost 2 years later :o ) moved to a full bed on a frame, headboard, footboard, etc.
The crib is still in use w/my younger child and I'd be surprised if we converted it for her either. I take the easy way out and go straight to the bed :p
April1234
10-14-2007, 06:43 PM
Well we just listed our home on the market a couple of days ago so I thought I would post a pic of my kids room here. DD will be 3 and DS will be 18 months next month. Here is my version of a uni-sex room.;)
http://austinhomesearch.com/Branding/localhost/AHS/WebPhotos/2074231_8.jpg
I was going to do some window treatments but since we are moving to a new house I am waiting for that. :)
That's really great April. I love the look of it. It looks like something you'd see in one of those reality show apartments where everyone fights over the "cool" room, HAHA.
twinnyme
10-15-2007, 12:52 PM
April - I love the room. DD and DC#2 (we'll know the sex in a few weeks) will be sharing a room, and if it's a boy, I love that look! Great job. Good luck with selling your house/moving.
psusna
10-15-2007, 01:53 PM
April: Can you tell me where you got the dots on the wall or did you paint them? Super cute room!!
mia's mama
10-15-2007, 03:18 PM
Awesome room, April!
April1234
10-15-2007, 08:41 PM
I had forgotten I posted in here. LOL Pregnancy brain I guess.
Thanks for the compliments..I wanted something fun. DH thinks the chandelier is too girly and I agree (it was left from DDs nursery) but we arent taking it with us so I will pick out something new.
The dots are all wallies found at Target of all places except for the chocolate brown dots..I painted those along with the large dots above their beds with their initals. I couldnt find dark chocolate wallies without ordering them so I just painted. :)
sem426
10-16-2007, 07:59 AM
They also sell those wallies things at Lowe's in various colors and shapes. We have a bunch of Dots on DD's wall in lavender and light green. They are such a great idea. If i want to change them, I can just peel them off!
Geranium
10-22-2007, 08:29 PM
DD's Big Girl Room, she's three.
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o139/Geranium_Bloom/IMG_1687.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o139/Geranium_Bloom/IMG_1698.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o139/Geranium_Bloom/IMG_1692.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o139/Geranium_Bloom/IMG_1702.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o139/Geranium_Bloom/IMG_1707.jpg
fifibee
10-22-2007, 08:46 PM
Geranium -- what a gorgeous room for your DD! The chandelier is so cute.
twinnyme
10-23-2007, 06:52 AM
Geranium - Wow! Like your other DD's nursery, a gorgeous big girl room for your other DD. Simply beautiful.
I can't follow that, but I decided to go with the Hungry Caterpillar toddler bedding, because I just couldn't find any ladybug bedding that I liked. And DD saw the Hungry Caterpillar bedding in a catalog and when I asked her if she liked it, she said yes. So I ordered it that day. It hasn't come yet, but I hope it will soon.
It goes well with her room, because she has a lot of book-related things in her room.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2282/1633771677_66ade722ec_m.jpg
mgrace
11-14-2007, 10:22 AM
The caterpillar bedding is so cute twinneyme!
twinnyme
11-14-2007, 06:14 PM
The caterpillar bedding is so cute twinneyme!
Thanks, mgrace. We got it from Room for Kids (http://roomforkidscatalog.com/).
tgr68
12-26-2007, 10:38 PM
DD is 2.5, but with a second on the way, we thought it wise to go ahead and move her to a BGR. We redecorated and revealed the new room on Christmas morning.
http://media3.dropshots.com/photos/32398/20071225/094842.jpg
http://media5.dropshots.com/photos/32398/20071225/094859.jpg
http://media4.dropshots.com/photos/32398/20071225/094942.jpg
http://media5.dropshots.com/photos/32398/20071225/095018.jpg
Since these pics were taken, we've added a chair & bookcase opposite the dresser and toy storage along the wall in the second pic. For Christmas, she received a clock (to hang between the left window and dresser) and a bedrail for the full-size bed.
We stilll need to move her toys and clothing into the room, but she was VERY excited about leaving her nursery behind when she saw this and has been sleeping in there anyway!
twinnyme
12-27-2007, 06:09 AM
tgr68 - wow, it came out great! So glad to see it. I love it, and I'm sure DD does, too! Was she very surprised on Christmas?
marteneym
01-09-2008, 11:26 PM
Bumping up this thread. We are hoping to move in the next few months and plan on transitioning DD's room to a big girl room when we move. Loving all the cute rooms. Keep em coming.
Jessiesmama
01-25-2008, 04:35 PM
We are getting carpet and I need to add stuff to the walls - but here's what we have so far.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2103/2218518697_cf3dd8daaa.jpg?v=0
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2059/2219313574_0521466c94.jpg?v=0
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2059/2218519375_cda004b7fc.jpg?v=0
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2132/2219313096_3f418f3443.jpg?v=0
Bloomwood
01-25-2008, 07:58 PM
I love it! Beautiful!
mamax2
01-26-2008, 10:43 AM
Geranium ~ Where are your curtains from in your DD's room? I can't see them too well, but I like the tops and I'm guessing the ribbons continue all the way down? My youngest will be moving to a BGR sometime this year and that's exactly what I'm looking for :)
Jane&Andy
01-27-2008, 05:32 PM
I finished DS's room this weekend. He's still in the crib for now, I haven't quite figured out how/when to transition him. But at least the room is ready!
The loose toys and pnp will be picked up before he starts sleeping in there.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2420/2224650560_8500045c64.jpg?v=0
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2069/2223860389_4c78e7a023.jpg?v=0
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2401/2223860827_77b46434ce.jpg?v=0
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2420/2224653972_cc6fe4e32e.jpg?v=0
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2191/2224655618_2f62f43ece.jpg?v=0
Pink_Converse
01-28-2008, 09:27 AM
Love the room Jane!
Bloomwood
01-28-2008, 10:21 AM
me, too!!
Jane&Andy
01-28-2008, 11:08 AM
thanks! :)
Dettes
01-28-2008, 11:32 AM
Ooooh, both rooms are beautiful jessiesmama and jane&andy.
I love that light fixture in Jessica's room. What a nice touch!
Here are my DC's rooms:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2003/2226668610_62a304dff4.jpg?v=0
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2377/2225878115_c1415d8b8e.jpg?v=0
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2194/2226476018_2ed89d574e.jpg?v=0
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2095/2225685821_608fc2b069.jpg?v=0
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2299/2225685839_6e68dbc3ae.jpg?v=0
Jane--LOVE the room, particularly the dog prints. Too cute!
I haven't had a chance to look thru the whole thread, but here's our "BIG GIRL ROOM". We moved DD1 at 16m to prepare for DD2's arrival. So far, so good. We just now, 2 months later, hung things on the wall and got the area rug... I still need a slipcover for the chair and a few more things to hang on the walls.
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u282/mkvonh/Jan%2008/IMG_1235.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u282/mkvonh/Jan%2008/IMG_1232.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u282/mkvonh/Jan%2008/IMG_1233.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u282/mkvonh/Jan%2008/IMG_1234.jpg
Edited to fix pics
Jane&Andy
01-28-2008, 11:39 AM
thanks mkvh and dettes!
mkvh - can't see the photos. :(
cute rooms dettes! I love how you did the green below the chair rail in your DD's room.
Thanks Jane...working on fixing it!
Jane&Andy
01-28-2008, 11:55 AM
looks great mkvh! love the wall color!
Thanks! I had to buy bedding to match the walls as I already had the room painted that color. I lucked out finding something thaht woudl work!
jrsygirl
01-28-2008, 12:44 PM
Jane- You know i love Joeys room. That beedding is adorable!!
mkvh I love the furniture...Where did you find that set?
DallasLady
01-28-2008, 01:24 PM
MKVH, I love the room. I am going for a similar look in DD's room. Can I ask where you got the curtains from?
Here is the bedding I am using for the room:
http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/laurenslinens_1986_21155593
The walls in the room are a soft sky blue. I have painted every room in this house since we moved in, and I do not feel like re-painting them. So I think with this bedding and some pink accents, the room will look girly even with the blue walls.
jrsygrl--THANKS! It's from a regional chain here in the midwest. There's a similar set at Value City Furniture (don't know if that's national or not, but the other chain is A LOT more local) which we actually had purchased first and then we cancelled the order.
lil_nance
01-28-2008, 01:33 PM
Jand&Andy I LOVE the room. I wanted to do dogs for DS. His name means "hound lover". We opted for transportation instead but I still love dogs.
Dettes Cute rooms. Where did you get the storage/bookcase for your DS's room? I love your DD's bed, does it have storage underneath? If so, where is it from? I'm planning ahead for DD. We won't be converting the nursery for another year. It's a tiny room so I'm looking for pieces that can multitask.
DallasLady--The curtains are from Tarjay, as is the rest of the bedding. However, they were panels that my mom remodeled, and they were PRICEY. JC Penney has white sheers with flower appliques as well that are cheaper (I think) and may even match your set better. ITA that blue walls would be really pretty with that set AND would still be plenty girly!
maplekitty
01-28-2008, 02:01 PM
mkvh - oh cute, is that a padded "headboard" all around her bed? neat idea!
maplekitty--Yes! My sis did it with her toddler, and it worked out well. So she made one for DD. DD loves to snuggle up against it. It's extra snuggly since it's upholstered in polar fleece!
maplekitty
01-28-2008, 02:20 PM
how did you attach it to the wall?
abbytfox
01-28-2008, 02:31 PM
Jane&Andy Can I ask what paint color (and brand) you used on the walls in your DS's room? It is exactly what we are looking for to match the bedding we bought for our DS's train bedroom! Thanks! The room is so adorable!
maplekitty--We found brackets at Lowes/Home Depot that have a "keyhole" in them. We secured screws into the studs (4 on the long side, 3 on the short), and then the keyhole brackets slide onto the screws. We used 1/4" MDF, so the "headboards" are pretty lightweight.
Jane&Andy
01-28-2008, 05:13 PM
Jane&Andy Can I ask what paint color (and brand) you used on the walls in your DS's room? It is exactly what we are looking for to match the bedding we bought for our DS's train bedroom! Thanks! The room is so adorable!
thanks! :) It's Richmond Bisque from Benjamin Moore.
marteneym
01-28-2008, 07:30 PM
Dettes Love the room. DD has all green walls right now but we are moving and I may have use your walls as inspiration.
Where is your bed from? It is exactly what I am looking for.
TIA!
abbytfox
01-28-2008, 11:02 PM
Jane&Andy Thanks so much! I'm tucking that one away for when the time comes... :)
Dettes
01-29-2008, 06:18 AM
Thanks lilnance and marteneym. The bookcase and bench in DS' room is from Lakeside Collection. I was inspired by the Pottery Barn one, but it was way too big for our limited space. I honestly forget where I got DD's bed. It was online and I just did a search for a trundle bed (again limited space). When I ordered it, I had the option of getting drawers underneath or the frame for a trundle bed. I opted for the bed, since if we have another girl, they'll have to share a room. (DS' bed is a bunk bed but we haven't put the top one on yet)
marteneym
02-19-2008, 09:36 PM
Bump!
sem426
02-26-2008, 09:25 AM
Bumping this up for some ideas/websites for cute bedding. I am not looking for anything w/characters etc. I want Pottery Barn type bedding. I've been one a few different sites and still can't find anything I like for DD's room...
help!
meggers
02-26-2008, 11:45 AM
I just got bedding for DS at The Company Store (http://www.thecompanystore.com/defaultkids2.asp).
sem426
02-26-2008, 11:49 AM
I just got bedding for DS at The Company Store (http://www.thecompanystore.com/defaultkids2.asp).
I've looked at this site and saw a few things I like. How is their quality?
hub1176
02-26-2008, 12:12 PM
I didn't go through the whole thread, but noticed some of you have full size beds in your LO's rooms. DD has a convertible and I'm thinking of turning it to the full size. It's the daybed now, but with all her "friends" they're is no room for her :) At the same time I don't want all the space to scare her.
So, how did your child react to the space?
Kanga
02-26-2008, 12:59 PM
We went straight from the crib to full size. She didn't seem phased by it at all, though she generally stays in the same small area about the size of her crib. My best advice is to have her watch you convert it so she can see that it's still her bed, just bigger.
Chelsea524
02-26-2008, 01:41 PM
I've looked at this site and saw a few things I like. How is their quality?
I got my DSs bedding from there and I think the quality is excellent.
I didn't go through the whole thread, but noticed some of you have full size beds in your LO's rooms. DD has a convertible and I'm thinking of turning it to the full size. It's the daybed now, but with all her "friends" they're is no room for her :) At the same time I don't want all the space to scare her.
So, how did your child react to the space?
We went straight from the crib to a QUEEN. DD didn't seem to be fazed, though we did put the sham pillows along the edge to make it seem smaller; she slept better that way. She has napped in our king frequently, though, so I think the size wasn't frightening to her.
hub1176
02-26-2008, 05:47 PM
At this point I'm not sure if she would be scared, or think her new "bouncey bounce" is great :rolleyes: :)
LOL! You have a point there.
lil_nance
02-26-2008, 08:56 PM
DS's big boy room is large enough that we had a crib & his full bed in there. After we switced to that room, he slept in the crib for about 6mo with stories read on the bed. Around his 2nd b-day he expressed interest in the bed so we moved him into it. We left the crib in the room for a few weeks but he never went back to it and had no issues in the big bed.
mamax2
02-26-2008, 09:52 PM
I didn't go through the whole thread, but noticed some of you have full size beds in your LO's rooms. DD has a convertible and I'm thinking of turning it to the full size. It's the daybed now, but with all her "friends" they're is no room for her At the same time I don't want all the space to scare her.
So, how did your child react to the space?
My oldest went from crib to queen then to full. She had no problem with any of it. Of course, it was her idea to move to a bed and something she saw as a big accomplishment. Also, she had been a part-time co-sleeper so sleeping in a bed wasn't totally foreign.
kristin
04-05-2008, 09:10 AM
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kristin
04-06-2008, 08:11 PM
I noticed alot of you have bedding from Pottery Barn Kids. I currently have a duvet and matching quilt for my DS and I think it's a little overkill. It looks nice, but he never uses both. Do you ladies use a duvet or quilt more?
We are trying to put together a big girl room for my daughter and don't want to by both the quilt and the duvet. Also, anyone know when they bring out new lines? I usually love everything I see in the catalog, but I'm not really loving anything right now (at least girls bedding).
I noticed alot of you have bedding from Pottery Barn Kids. I currently have a duvet and matching quilt for my DS and I think it's a little overkill. It looks nice, but he never uses both. Do you ladies use a duvet or quilt more?
We are trying to put together a big girl room for my daughter and don't want to by both the quilt and the duvet. Also, anyone know when they bring out new lines? I usually love everything I see in the catalog, but I'm not really loving anything right now (at least girls bedding).
We just have a quilt. I also think both would be a bit much, not to mention $$$. Have you checked PB recently? I just got a new catalog last week maybe and there was some cute stuff there, I thought.
mamax2
04-07-2008, 11:53 AM
I noticed alot of you have bedding from Pottery Barn Kids. I currently have a duvet and matching quilt for my DS and I think it's a little overkill. It looks nice, but he never uses both. Do you ladies use a duvet or quilt more?
Currently, DD only has a duvet (which she adores!). Before that she had a quilt, but always wanted extra blankets (she's like her Dad, I guess). Anyway, on my own bed, I use the quilt in warmer weather and the duvet in cooler weather. If my DDs had both duvets and quilts for their beds, I'd do the same. I'm on the look out for a matelasse coverlet for DD's bed and eventually a duvet when my youngest graduates from her crib for just this purpose.
shelbel
04-07-2008, 02:08 PM
My DD (3.5) has a quilt from PBK, but she doesn't use it. It matches the valances in her room and I keep it folded on the foot of her bed more for show. I got it on sale and bought her sheets and blanket she does use from Target. Now I would like to find one for my 22 month old who we recently moved into the same room. They discontinued the original pattern (Olivia) a while back, so now I'm looking for a cute PBK quilt that goes with the Olivia pattern. I just got a PBK catalog in the mail and it looks like they have some new things out.
karlatta
04-07-2008, 02:26 PM
My DS has a duvet and a fleece blanket. He only sleeps under the duvet on really cold nights (and we only have a handful of those every year). Most of the time he's on top of the duvet, only under the fleece blanket.
kristin
04-07-2008, 03:37 PM
Thanks for the suggestions! I think for this kiddo, I'll probably just do the duvet. She gets really cold when she sleeps so I know a quilt and some blanket wouldn't do it on really cold nights.
I'm thinking of buying the French Rose duvet in pink with gingham roman shades and light green walls. Many of her accessories are pink and green so we'd like to stay with the same color scheme. What do you think?
http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/pk941/index.cfm?pkey=rromgirbpk
I would love to get the pink floral matelasse quilt one day (esp if it ever goes on sale ), but for right now, a duvet will do.
http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/sw2411/index.cfm?pkey=rromgirche
We pretty much have a blank slate in our new home and I suck at decorating, so I'm going a little crazy now monopolizing these boards for advice :o.
mamax2
04-08-2008, 01:10 PM
I would love to get the pink floral matelasse quilt one day (esp if it ever goes on sale ), but for right now, a duvet will do.
http://www.potterybarnkids.com/produ...key=rromgirche
We meet again! We must have similar taste (first playroom paint, now matelasse bedding ;) ) I have the small pillow in this paired with the Cherry Blossom duvet & shams. If it ever goes on sale, I want the coverlet/quilt too...
eta: I should have said DD has it - not me! :)
kristin
04-08-2008, 01:24 PM
Mamax2 - You caught me - I am shamelessly copying your house :p. I don't think you live in CT, so I won't get out-ed. I love your decorating style!
I love the Cherry Blossoms line - we were trying to decide between Cherry Blossoms and French Rose. I though the French Rose line had more staying power - it's been around for years. I hate when PB discontinues products. Its usually something silly like needing just one pillow sham and I wind up searching ebay for the discontinued products - and paying a fortune.
Medako
04-11-2008, 10:36 AM
A quick question for those of you who have been inspired by design photos online. Where do you begin looking for ideas? Are there good websites that give lots of various ideas?
We are planning on moving in the somewhat near future and I'm wanting to totally redo DS's room and make it more of a big boy room. I'm thinking of using primary/bright colors, but I'm having a hard time visualizing exactly what I want, so I thought I'd look around online and get some ideas - I just don't know where to start!
DallasLady
04-11-2008, 04:25 PM
Just thought I'd stop by and post pictures of Alexandra's big girl room!
http://tonyandgiovanna.com/alexandra/biggirlroom1.jpg
http://tonyandgiovanna.com/alexandra/biggirlroom2.jpg
http://tonyandgiovanna.com/alexandra/biggirlroom3.jpg
http://tonyandgiovanna.com/alexandra/biggirlroom4.jpg
http://tonyandgiovanna.com/alexandra/biggirlroom5.jpg
bluebunny
04-11-2008, 05:59 PM
DallasLady, so cute! Is the bed from Ikea?
jjohm
04-11-2008, 06:36 PM
a daybed turned backwards? what an awesome idea! you should submit that one to parent hacks (www.parenthacks.com).
Cocotte
04-11-2008, 09:38 PM
DallasLady, I love that clock! Where did you get it?
DallasLady
04-12-2008, 09:25 AM
I can't take full credit for the daybed idea, it was DH's. I was totally stressing over what to do with baby #2 coming. I did not want to buy another crib, but DD is not quite ready for the freedom of a twin bed. So DH says, "Why don't we just get one of those 3-sided beds and turn it around." Duh!
The bed (as well as the dresser, table and stools) are from Ikea. I think we paid $99 for it. All her furniture in this room cost less than just her crib.
I got the clock at Target. I saw it for the first time yesterday and had to buy it. I have been on the lookout for a clock to go in the room for some time.
jeninef
04-15-2008, 04:04 PM
Has anyone ever done a dinosaur themed big boy room and if so would they mind posting pics? Thanks!!!
jjohm
04-15-2008, 06:00 PM
jeninef: i was considering that (haven't started yet). i found a cute bedspread at jcpenney...don't know the quality though.
http://zoom.jcpenney.com//is/image/0900631b8139c376M.tif?wid=250&hei=250&op_usm=1.5,.8,0,0&resmode=sharp
Pawthorne
04-15-2008, 11:00 PM
When my wife and I found out we were going to have another baby 17 months after our first son, we knew we needed to move son#1 out of the 'nursery' soon.
We put our heads together and tossed out 'theme' rooms. Space, Cowboy, Egyptian, Underwater, Fantasy (castle/knights/etc)... But it was my initial drawing of concepts that made us both sure that a Pirate room would be the way to go.
Here's the cleaned up initial scketch:
http://media0.dropshots.com/photos/101283/20060712/b_112641.jpg
From there, I built the ship to actually come out of the wall, with full rigging and sail. The initial idea for the treasure chest was to glue cut-glass gems and pearls onto the wall so he would have something to distract him during diaper changes, but that was abandoned for a more 'cartoon' style.
Here's the finished room minus furniture:
- The treasure chest sits about 3 feet up the wall, just high enough that the changing table is at the same level. The idea was that we'd be able to ask "Where are the GREEN gems?" or "How many pearls?" while changing him ( mostly to distract from the whole process :D )
http://media1.dropshots.com/photos/101283/20060722/r90_b_213835.jpg
- The crib/toddler bed fits perfectly in the corner
http://media0.dropshots.com/photos/101283/20060722/b_213834.jpg
http://media2.dropshots.com/photos/101283/20060722/213833.jpg
- We didn't try to do anything with the window, so mostly just left it alone. But the pirate ship fit perfect between it and the door
http://media1.dropshots.com/photos/101283/20060722/b_213832.jpg
http://media2.dropshots.com/photos/101283/20060722/b_222713.jpg
most of the paint was done by a buddy and I... The sail was sewn by my MIL.
hmm.. just realized I don't have the finished room pics uploaded.. I'll have to do that tomorrow.
Anyways, he now LOVES his pirate room. He and his little friends spend hours in there.
Scooter
04-15-2008, 11:25 PM
:eek: Pawthorne, that room is amazing, you did an incredible job on it!!
mamax2
04-16-2008, 07:28 AM
HOLY COW! That Pirate room is fantastic!!! If you don't already do this for a living, you should start. You have serious talent. What a lucky little boy you have. :D
smiles33
04-16-2008, 11:34 AM
WOW, that belongs in a magazine! Gorgeous mural, pawthorne!
Pawthorne
04-16-2008, 12:05 PM
Wow! thanks for the responses... My wife and I are pretty crafty folks, and by extension, have crafty friends. Our next project is for an 'underwater theme' or 'Jungle theme' for our DS#2. We haven't decided yet.
I forgot to add this pic in the last set..it's our "night night" dolphin that Aidan would say goodnight to every night just before we turned off the light.
http://media4.dropshots.com/photos/101283/20060713/b_155755.jpg
Here's a pic of Aidan sitting on his changing station after we put the furniture in. He was so happy in his Jolly Roger shirt:
http://media0.dropshots.com/photos/101283/20061024/b_083829.jpg
Once we have money again, we'll start on the next room. ;)
smiles33
04-16-2008, 12:36 PM
Um, I just noticed you are in San Jose (only 30 minutes from me). If I had the money, I'd SO hire you to do my daughter's new big girl room!
jeninef
04-16-2008, 01:30 PM
jjohm- That one you posted is leading my list right now. So much of the dinosaur stuff seems a bit on the "cheap" side for lack of a better word. We're still debating doing that or going with trucks/cars or something like that.
pawthorne- Amazing job with the room!
smiles33
04-19-2008, 04:13 PM
I wasn't sure whether I should start a separate thread but am just going to post this here.
Uncreative parents on a budget: what elements (both basics and also fun decor stuff) are you trying to incorporate in your DC's BBR/BGR? What ideas do you have to help the room decor last longer (in terms of being age-appropriate and something your DC likes, as opposed to wearing out)?
For instance, I really want to do a cherry blossom theme in my DD's BGR. I was planning to get a cute cherry blossom bedding set, but then thought about getting plain white and then using cheaper accessories (like cherry blossom print fabric throw pillows) in case my DD wants to change styles later.
I also thought about (for about a minute) that I might attempt painting a cherry blossom tree but I'm so uncreative so that idea was quickly scratched. Then I thought about ordering a trio of nice photos of cherry blossom trees and framing them. Etsy.com has some great photographers selling beautiful prints of their work. I'm not sure what else to get. I think I'll want a clock, but what other wall decor am I missing? There is a ceiling fan in the room so I'm not going to change the lighting, unless I get a little nightstand lamp.
I'm going to keep her books and toys downstairs, so I think I'll just be getting basic furniture. I have been on the lookout for a white wood dresser, a nightstand, and headboard/footboard as I'm hoping to buy off Craigslist to avoid spending over $1,000. Anything else you'd recommend I consider? Did you all buy desks for your DC or are you going to wait until they're older?
Any other suggestions?
GardenGirl
04-19-2008, 06:42 PM
jeninef - have you looked at the company store for kids website? They always have lots of kids bedding. I think they have 2 or 3 different dino themes to choose from.
pawthorne - ditto on the great job.
DallasLady
04-19-2008, 08:42 PM
I wasn't sure whether I should start a separate thread but am just going to post this here.
Uncreative parents on a budget: what elements (both basics and also fun decor stuff) are you trying to incorporate in your DC's BBR/BGR? What ideas do you have to help the room decor last longer (in terms of being age-appropriate and something your DC likes, as opposed to wearing out)?
I posted pictures of my daughters big girl room a page or two back.
Right now, we are keeping the furniture to a minimum so she has more floor space to play. The only real furniture she has is a bed and a dresser. She has a small table that is her height so she can draw and have little tea parties. When she gets older and can actually use it, I will get her a desk. She also has a storage bin unit for her toys. I prefer storage bins to a big toybox. In a toybox, you have to pull everything out to find one toy, whereas the bins as easy for her to handle and makes clean-up easier.
I also have stayed away from using cartoon characters (Dora, Disney Princesses, etc.) Those kinds of this come and go, and what is "in" today will be "out" tomorrow. The theme in her room is flowers. Her aunt did buy her a Disney Princess chair, but that's it as far as characters.
I went to IKEA for all her furnishings and spent maybe $300 tops. I am pleased that it should last through her little girls years. When she is a pre-teen she may want more grown up things, and I am okay with spending more money then.
ausi2b
04-21-2008, 08:15 AM
Smiles33 - did you check Target? They have a baby bedding line by Dwell that is cherry blossoms. I know you want it for a big girl room, but they have wallies - cherry blossom adhesive things that stick to the walls (but are completely removeable). That is probably a cheaper and easier way to do it!
smiles33
04-21-2008, 12:32 PM
Thanks Ausi2B, those are great tips! I saw some adhesive things (not Wallies brand) of cherry tree branches that looked very artsy. I actually saw the Target Cherry Blossom Shabby Chic bedding yesterday, but am going tol stick to my idea of solid print bedding w/cherry blossom accessories. I found a beautiful white quilt at TJMaxx yesterday on clearance, so now I need to just find the pillows/accent items.
Hi DallasLady! We actually have a "playroom" downstairs so I don't keep any toys upstairs as she's only in her room for sleeping. We bought her an IKEA small table for playing downstairs, but I'm hesitant to get more IKEA stuff as I want something that will last for years. I'm hoping to buy some higher quality furniture secondhand but it's really hit or miss.
Keep those ideas coming! :)
daphne
04-28-2008, 08:15 AM
Help!
What furniture did you buy for your dc's room?? DD has a crib (was DS's), but nothing else. I was thinking about buying a long double dresser, a bookcase, then either a tall lingerie dresser (sounds weird for a baby), or a chest of drawers. Is that enough/too much?
We bought DD1's big girl furniture when we knew DD2 was on the way, and they will share a room in the future. So we overdid it a bit on the furniture for that reason. We got:
- dresser w/ mirror
- chest of drawers (2, one of which is in the guest room for now)
- night table (ditto above)
- desk
I bought the desk because I vividly remember my mom searching and searching for one for my bedroom because she hadn't bought one when she bought the set. We intend for the girls to use this furniture till they're out of our home, so we didn't buy "youth" furniture. There's tons of storage, so I know that when they're clothes-crazy teenagers (like their momma) they each will have enough drawer space.
bluhimmy
04-28-2008, 01:34 PM
In case some one was looking for a dog themed bedding, I thought this one was really cute: dog bedding (http://www.wrapables.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=B53676&prodlist=scrhgtv)
daphne
04-28-2008, 02:36 PM
Thanks for replying mkvh We made the same mistake w/DS (not buying enough furniture from his set), so I'm going back & forth with this decision. I had forgotten all about a bedside table...( DS doesn't have one either & I'm kicking myself for it). It just seems so crazy to be buying a desk (!), but it doesn't seem a like a bad idea...
snoopy30
04-30-2008, 01:35 PM
Question What did you transition your child to first...a toddler bed/converted crib or a regular bed?
JenniferEC
04-30-2008, 02:10 PM
We put DS right into a twin bed when he turned 2. He's a tall guy and I didn't want to have to do another transition. With DD, she'll go straight into a twin (or maybe a full), too. Our crib doesn't convert and I don't want to have to buy a toddler bed.
lee60657
04-30-2008, 03:04 PM
DD went straight from a crib to a full size bed with no problems at all.
Crib to queen at 16 months. We have the box spring on the floor in a corner with a bed rail on the 3rd side.
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