It’s hard to believe we started Polly’s bedroom makeover when she was transitioning out of her crib because that feels like so long ago. But now, 5 months later, we’re calling Polly’s modern cottage bedroom finished! Here’s how it looked when we moved in (her room is about 10×10)
And here’s how it looks today!
We really wanted to give her a bold, rich color on her planked walls and plum fit her room and personality so perfectly. The planked walls are a treatment that we have repeated numerous times through our home–in the kitchen, girls’ homework room, the ceilings in Faye’s room, our closet and our bathroom. So bringing it to her walls felt natural and a great way to repeat a design element in our home.
Here’s how her room looked the first year and a half we lived here:
And today:
If you missed any of the process, here are a few posts we shared while renovating her room:
Phase One of Polly’s Room when we transitioned her into a big girl bed.
Painting
Wallpaper on the Ceiling
Closet Organization
All of the girls’ rooms have wallpaper in some form and in Polly’s room, we decided to add it to the ceiling. The metallic medallions add such a special touch, especially when the light hits them.
Her room doesn’t have too much in it, but opposite her daybed, we have a little reading corner. We had a very cute thrifted houndstooth chair in here for a short time, but moved it to Greta’s room since Polly was missing her glider. We’ve had this glider for 8 years and it’s still in great condition and she has grown very attached to it. I layered a plaid throw and small patterned pillow on the chair for some extra pattern play–something we played a lot with in this room.
I really love the mix of modern with traditional touches and textiles and her table lamp (and those fresh plum walls, really) really fulfilled that for me. The lamp feels so unexpected paired with the vintage rocking horse (that has been in my family since I was a small child!)
Fun fact: her patterned curtains were the very first thing I decided on for this space (I linked all the sources at the bottom of the post). They take my breath away every time I walk into the room and there are so many great colors we pulled from them for this space. Greens, blues, purples, creams and browns.
We put a floor lamp next to her bed and a big basket of stuffies since she loves to choose a different stuffed animal every night. The tapestry above her bed has traveled all over the house but feels so great in here. She loves discovering all of the little forest creatures!
The chandelier was hanging in the laundry room when we moved in and it feels like it was almost made for this room so we made a swap and hung it in here instead.
I had so much fun making this special room for our 3 year old. I really wanted to push the pattern play and I love the different patterns that are all working together here. The plum walls feel soothing, but fresh for our girl. And while it may continue to evolve (I have a few more felted animal heads on their way), the best part is always seeing how overjoyed our girls are when they have a space all their own. Sharing all the sources below and happy to answer questions in the comments!
Sources:
Paint Color: Expressive Plum by Sherwin Williams
Ceiling Wallpaper
6″ Primed vertical shiplap used on walls
Carpet
Tapestry
Spindle Daybed
Toile Sheets
Ivory Throw
Gingham Pillow
Velvet Throw Pillow
Cuddle and Kind Doll
Floor Lamp
Laundry Basket
Curtains (custom by Martha & Ash)
Fabric for Curtains
Curtain Rod
Glider
Throw Pillow
Pouf
Book Basket
Side Table
Table Lamp
Wool Wall Giraffe
Acrylic Shelves
I LOVE this room! Purple is one of my favorite colors and it’s fun to see it used! It feels so Secret Garden in here. Slightly obsessed with that curtain fabric.
My brother also had that rocking horse, and I’m pretty sure my mom has it packed away in their basement. That was a fun memory throw back for me. :)
This came together so beautifully! Even though the chandelier came with the house so you didn’t buy it, do you know where it came from? Or would you be willing to link to some similar ones? Thanks!
Absolutely beautiful! Fourth picture down I caught a glimpse of a gigantic giraffe and didn’t know whether to be relieved or disappointed when another angled revealed its true size ????
Purple is my favorite color so I love love love it! Polly is a lucky little girl. A special room for a special girl! It will grow with her too!
Purple is my favorite color so I love love love it! Poly is a lucky little girl. A special room for a special girl! It will grow with her too!