It’s here, it’s here! It’s room reveal day for the makeover we gave my 7 year old daughter, Little C, as part of the One Room Challenge. We are both so thrilled with how her room makeover turned out, and I’m so excited to share it here with all of you today! We went for a shabby chic inspired look with lots of blush pink, white, and touches of gold (as per Little C’s request). I love how soft and sweet the room looks now, and it seems so much bigger and feels more serene than it did before. Here’s a tour of Little C’s newly made over pink, white and gold “shabby chic glam” bedroom!
Here’s what we started with:
Little C picked this very vibrant purple colour for her walls when she was 4 years old. You can read more about the former room design right here. The room was really exciting and bright, but she was ready for something lighter and more relaxing.
Here’s the room today:
Her bedroom is now so soft and pretty, and with a couple of new pieces of furniture, a whole lot of paint, and some easy DIYs we made it look so much different!
If you haven’t had a chance to follow along, here are some of the things we’ve done to the room along this 5 week makeover process:
Week 1: Mood Board: A Pink, Shabby Chic Girls Bedroom Design
Week 2: DIY Room Painting Tips
Week 3: Easy DIY Kids’ Art Display
Week 3: How to Choose Kids’ Room Furniture that You’ll Both Love
Week 5: Make Shabby Chic Glam Kids’ Bedding
Week 6: TODAY! It’s the reveal!
Come on in:
As you enter the room, you’ll see our DIY art display facing the door, and a vintage vanity that my mom and dad refinished for Little C a few years ago.
On the vanity are some little treasures that my daughter likes to collect and a sweet stool that my mom reupholstered finishes the look.
Turning towards the bed and the East wall, you’ll see Little C’s new Jessica nightstand from The Brick topped with a thrifted lamp I made over. She fills the nightstand with more of her treasures that she doesn’t want her little sisters to fin! She’s been really enjoying having a place to put her alarm clock and water so that they’re easy to reach at night, and the style and durability of this nightstand is just SO good!
The lamp was a thrift store find, and I originally had covered its shade with a ruffle fabric, but then I decided last minute that it needed to contrast the ruffled curtains that we found. Gotta love last minute changes! This sweet floral fabric is Tanya Whelan Zoey’s Garden Birdie White.
I found these beautiful, ruffly white curtains right here.
In this corner, I also made some custom art for Little C and framed it in a golden picture frame. I wanted something floral and inspirational, so I thought these gorgeous watercolour roses with the word “bloom” would be the perfect fit! You can download this artwork for free by clicking the image below or clicking right here.
The bed itself is Little C’s old bed that she simply didn’t want to part with. I would have loved to get her this gorgeous Jessica bed frame, but we finally settled on getting the Jessica nightstand and chest and giving her old bed a quick DIY makeover.
We flipped the bed frame upside down, and then I painted the bed frame with gold metallic paint and the back and side inserts with the same paint as the wall (Behr Paint + Primer colour matched to Cloverdale Prelude to Pink).
The bedding is all handmade, and you can read all about the DIY shabby chic bedding by clicking right here.
This exceptionally tall and beautiful chest of drawers on the other side of the bed is the Jessica Chest from The Brick and we are loving how many clothes it stores! I also think it looks so very pretty with the thrifted gallery wall I designed.
I think it’s important to put a lot of kid-height storage options in children’s rooms, so I found a sweet little set of shabby chic iron hooks and installed them near the chest. Little C likes to hang her purses, her robe, and some of her accessories here.
The light fixture was purchased when we build out house and it was originally hot pink, green and white. I gave it a quick spray paint with some gold metallic paint, and hung some crystal beads off of it to give it a glam makeover.
As for storage in Little C’s room, she has this fabulous closet on the West side of the room (that really needs to be organized… next project), and I also installed a little shelf near the door:
Just like my 4 year old (here was her storage solution for her toys), my 7 year old LOVES Shopkins and other collectibles, so a place to store them is important!
This shelf was from our powder room, and I spray painted the baskets gold, of course!
Little C is so happy with this room, and that was the main goal of this makeover. I’m so thrilled with how big of a difference a couple of new pieces of furniture and a whole lot of DIY has made to this beautiful bedroom!
Thank you for following our One Room Challenge bedroom makeover journey. Make sure to click here to see all of the other ORC reveals this week for more design inspiration!
Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by The Brick. As always, all of the opinions here are my own. I only recommend companies that I use and love myself. This post also contains affiliate links.
Kristi says
May 11, 2016 at 7:37 amOh my goodness! It’s absolutely beautiful Christina! I’m sure she loves all of the sweet little details you created! And, it’s definitely a room she can continue to grow with as well! LOVE it!!!
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Christina Dennis says
May 11, 2016 at 9:09 pmThanks so much, Kristi! 🙂 She really does love it and that makes me so, so happy.
Megan says
July 27, 2017 at 4:39 pmWhere is the fringe runner rug from?
Tara says
May 11, 2016 at 10:21 amWhat a difference! It looks amazing! Flipping the bed was genius!
Christina Dennis says
May 11, 2016 at 9:09 pmThank you, Tara! That was all Little C’s idea. She’s a smart one!
Amie Melnychuk says
May 11, 2016 at 11:05 amThat is a wonderfully feminine room!
I have to ask, where are her closet doors from?
Christina Dennis says
May 11, 2016 at 9:08 pmThanks so much! We found these at our local Windsor Plywood store.
Anna Miller says
May 11, 2016 at 3:16 pmAbsolutely stunning! LOVE every part of this room. You really did a great job!
Christina Dennis says
May 11, 2016 at 9:07 pmThanks so much, Anna!
Savannah says
May 11, 2016 at 3:47 pmNo offense to the brick, but I’ve always thought of their furniture as tacky and ‘big box store’-y. I never want someone to walk into my house and go, wow looks like a brick show room. But time and time again you BLOW me away with your ability to style it and make it your own. I love that because it really is affordable and practical for a growing family. I love the personal touch you give their pieces.
Great work Christina!
Christina Dennis says
May 11, 2016 at 9:07 pmThanks so much, Savannah! I really enjoy the challenge of making furniture feel like it belongs in a room without being too “showroom-y”. I think some of the keys are doing a bit of mixing and matching with new pieces, old pieces, and lots of fun DIY accessories. 🙂 Thanks for your encouragement!
Amy @ My Life From Home says
May 11, 2016 at 5:00 pmBeautiful makeover! She’ll love that for years to come!
Christina Dennis says
May 11, 2016 at 9:05 pmThanks, Amy! I think she will too – it was so sweet to see how much she enjoyed the process.
Brooke Riley~Re-Fabbed says
May 11, 2016 at 8:20 pmThis is fabulous! Such a beautiful little girl’s room! Great job.
Christina Dennis says
May 11, 2016 at 9:05 pmThank you so much, Brooke!
Lindi says
May 11, 2016 at 11:07 pmThis is beautiful Christina!! I had SO much fun doing my daughter’s room last year too and it was so fun, but she didn’t really have design input… Lol. Love the gold touches everywhere. SO cute!
Christine Martin says
May 11, 2016 at 11:10 pmHow beautiful is this transformation! Absolutely love how soft and airy it is while still being perfect for a princess! Love the idea of flipping the bed (we had the same one!) Well done! I’m sure your daughter must LOVE it!
Kim says
May 11, 2016 at 11:25 pmSuch a sweet space, Christina! I love all of the gold accents and the soft and flowing bedding and curtains. Such a lovely job!
Jess says
May 11, 2016 at 11:26 pmOh my wow! What a transformation! This room is definitely fit for a princess! Love what you did with the bed!
Melissa says
May 12, 2016 at 5:34 amI used the same color palette for my daughter’s room ORC makeover and love how yours turned out! Great Job!!!
Deb says
May 12, 2016 at 5:43 amChristina, night and day…I love how it turned out! I just love a pink room, my daughters room is pink too (so precious). I bet your daughter is just loving every minute of being in here. So pretty and perfect!
Roxanne says
May 12, 2016 at 5:45 amThis room is so pretty! The soft pink walls contrast so well with that beautiful flooring!
Amanda @ Old House to New Home says
May 12, 2016 at 7:10 amI am seriously obsessed with gold at the moment so this is my dream bedroom! Will your 7 yer old share with me? Her bed looks fantastic and I love the light fixture in gold!
Tiffany says
May 12, 2016 at 7:31 amComments take two. The bed and the light fixture are so fun, but the best is to see your daughter in her new room. Just adorable!
Sabrina @ Pink Little Notebook says
May 12, 2016 at 7:39 amThis is the perfect little girl’s bedroom! Amazing job, love the bed!
Leslie says
May 12, 2016 at 8:24 amSuch a soft and pretty space for a growing girl! She will love that vanity as she gets older, especially since it was made with so much love. Your storage solutions are so practical, but beautiful at the same time. Well done!
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Justynn says
May 12, 2016 at 8:49 amOk, Little girls pink bedroom makeover can get a bad rap, but this is very pleasant.
Looks like your little lady is going to need a bigger bed soon! They grow up so fast!!
Kendra @ www.joyinourhome.com says
May 12, 2016 at 9:12 amSuch a beautiful room, Christina! I love all the soft white and pinks! Love all the little details… her bed is beautiful! xo
Ivy de Leon says
May 12, 2016 at 11:11 amLittle C is one lucky little girl. Beautiful!
Elise says
May 12, 2016 at 12:12 pmI can so see my little Nancy’s room growing into something like this. We have the exact same color palette! But ours is still very much in baby land right now. Thank you for giving me the vision of what it could turn into!!!! 🙂
Vel says
May 12, 2016 at 12:16 pmOh Christina, what a lovely room for your lovely daughter!! I love all the girly and glam aspects of the space and how you used paint to upgrade furniture and lighting! Fabulous! Congrats and Cheers to us for another room done!
sarah sofia knepp says
May 12, 2016 at 1:12 pmWhat a beautiful girl’s room! Love the bed and vanity and most importantly your client seems to love it! Bravo on a job well done!
Tilisa says
May 12, 2016 at 3:12 pmI love this room, as I am sure any girl would! I love the pink wall color and the canopy over the bed! Have to DIY many of the projects in a room can be stressful and hard sometimes but I always feel like it is worth the feeling of satisfaction in the end! It’s such a good feeling to look at something and know you created that!
Lauren says
May 12, 2016 at 8:25 pmAww your daughter fits right in to this sweet new space of hers. I love that you did pink. You can only get away with it for so long. It’s fun taking advantage of it. 😉 Beautiful room!
Cielo says
May 13, 2016 at 5:35 amIt is just so so adorable…… Just like little C herself! Awesome job
Cielo
Laurie @ Vin'yet Etc. says
May 13, 2016 at 6:45 amSimply perfect, every little sweet detail! I love how you flipped her bed, and DIYed a princess bed with gold metallic, it looks like it’s out of a furniture show room! She must be smitten with her new room!
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Kristin @ Postbox Designs says
May 13, 2016 at 7:53 amMy daughter is going to WANT this room! I love the gold metallic bed, it just stunning! WAY TO GO!
Erin @ Lemons, Lavender, & Laundry says
May 13, 2016 at 11:05 amThis room is beautiful, and you are so right, it looks double the size of the “before”.
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Ashley says
May 13, 2016 at 9:24 pmSuch a pretty room! You did a fab job on it. Love the vintage feel it has.
Congrats!
Tammy says
May 14, 2016 at 10:12 amWhat a beautiful room for your little girl! I love the way you flipped the bed upside down to use it in a different way. I love the soft colors and can only imagine your daughter is so excited for her new space.
Sharon says
May 14, 2016 at 9:46 pmThis room is so sweet! It’s the perfect little girl’s room and I adore the ruffles, gold, and pink. How clever to flip the bedframe and make it into a little canopy bed! Well done and I’m sure your daughter will enjoy it for a long time.
cielo says
May 15, 2016 at 11:41 amThis is so precious…. what an inspiration. love the colors, the details, everything. My granddaughter wants to change her room and I would love to do something like this…. too precious!
Cielo
Erin Spain says
May 15, 2016 at 6:55 pmWhat a dreamy space! I wish my room had been that pretty when I was a kid. Awesome job!
Ashley says
May 15, 2016 at 9:12 pmIm loving the popular shabby chic look for little girls rooms. You did a really nice job! My favourite item in her room is the vanity I would love to find one for my daughter. My eyes are opened now this summer…..
Jennifer says
May 16, 2016 at 10:59 amThis is such a sweet room! What a lucky, little lady. Soooo many gorgeous details.
Jaclyn | One Thousand Oaks says
May 17, 2016 at 1:38 pmI love the room. Pink and gold is my favorite girl room design. Thanks for the free Bloom Art. It is beautiful!
– Jaclyn
Samantha says
May 17, 2016 at 7:29 pmIt turned out so beautiful! Love all the soft colors and feminine touches!!!
Leslie Clingan says
May 18, 2016 at 9:19 pmStopping by from Carrie’s Creative Corner Link-up Party. Every detail in this sweet bedroom is perfect. I love it. I love it. I love it.
Kaitlyn says
October 19, 2016 at 11:37 amWhat a transformation! I love how soft and girly it is.
Lindsay - The DIY Mommy says
October 19, 2016 at 3:09 pmThank you Kaitlyn!
Alyssa says
May 2, 2017 at 2:24 pmWhat a stunning makeover. I am featuring this on my site at http://www.simplycreativemoms.com/girls-bedrooms.html if you don’t mind.
Lindsay - The DIY Mommy says
May 3, 2017 at 8:56 amThank you so much, Alyssa. Christina would be so delighted for a feature on your site. Thank you so much again!
dancing-bean says
May 18, 2018 at 12:47 pmMay I ask where did you find the vanity?