A Colorful Nursery Paradise for Evelyn

(Beach Bungalow Designs)

 This is the second room we have created for our client Jaime. Although Jaime had originally wanted to use coral and navy in her room, one glance at the colors in this wonderful curtain fabric and the room quickly moved to revolve around raspberry, apple green and a warm yellow. 

(Beach Bungalow Designs)

 We hand selected a Newport Cottages bookcase with crystal knobs for book storage and room display. I found the bird cages from Restoration Hardware and Jamie took on the project of spray painting them in different colors. The crib is by Newport Cottages as well. The fabric for the crib is a fun vinyl! The vinyl looks like linen, but will be easily washable as a wipe down surface.

{Newport Cottages Celine Bookcase}

(Beach Bungalow Designs Custom Glider )

This chair is upholstered  in a fun, geometric pattern that compliments the larger curtain fabric. We chose to personalize this sweet pillow and add the pom pom edging for a playful touch.

(Horchow table re-painted)

Jamie found this table from Horchow and we painted it an apple green to compliment the chair.

(Wall detail by Lauren Heinle)

(Vintage dresser re-painted)

This vintage dresser was painted raspberry and gold hardware was added. The color is another perfect pop in the room! Lauren painted the fun pattern on the main wall, she also added a cute shape over the dresser with the baby's name written inside.

(Wall pattern by Lauren Heinle)

(Beach Bungalow Designs)

Special thanks to Jamie for using us again! And as always we are here at the Bungalow to decorate your child's room!

Little Red Riding Hood's Fairy Tale Woodland

{Beach Bungalow Designs}

This whimsical room began when my client decorated a Christmas tree using a Woodland theme for her daughter's nursery.

{ Client's Christmas Tree}

Inspired by the tree, she decided to decorate her daughter's now big girl room with either a Little Red Riding Hood theme or a Woodland Theme with Little Red Riding Hood accents.

In order to compliment the whimsical and bright fabrics used on the bedding, we decided to use something more simple for the window treatments. So, we came up with a neutral khaki gingham with subtle red banding for the accent.

{Custom Bedding and window treatments by Beach Bungalow Designs}

As a personal touch, we added this lovely twig detail. Hanging from the twig using jute twine are letters custom painted to match the fun fabrics used for the bedding.

 This cuckoo clock perfectly captured the theme of this room, not to mention the colors! The mushroom detail at the bottom of the clock seemed to perfect.

Check out these custom painted canvases by Lauren! And this white branch light that fits perfectly with our Woodland theme.

{Custom Canvases by Lauren Heinle}

Here's a closer look at the tree wall mural with three dimensional jersey cotton flowers and our branch chandelier that reflects a whimsical pattern on the ceiling.

{Chandelier available through Beach Bungalow Designs and Wall Mural by Lauren Heinle}

One last look at this wonderful Woodland room, the dollhouse structure of the bookcase looks just like a little Alps cottage. Our custom furniture company made it especially for little Ainsley with red detail to add a more whimsical appeal.

Special thanks to my clients Kyle and Amy for using me to decorate this fun room. And as always we are here at the Bungalow to decorate your child's room! Keep checking back for more custom designs like this Woodland Room with Little Red Riding Hood Accents!

Averey's Alice in Wonderland Adventure: Before and After

{After Gaier Project}

{Before Gaier Project}

 The Gaiers hired me to transform a room for their two year old Averey and started with a painting and a bed only. They were having a new baby girl in a couple of months so they wanted to transition Averey into a big girl bed so the new baby could take over the nursery.

{ Custom Curtains by Beach Bungalow Designs}

The room was to be designed around this Alice and Wonderland piece of artwork that Aaron had purchased for Kim. We decided to pull the purples and greens out of the painting as our main palette with accents in the metallics and blues. The fabrics we decided to keep sophisticated and dressy. We added fluffly brushed trims and jewel embellishments to the pillows for a more custom appeal. We repeated the metallics through out- in our frame for the picture, hardware on the windows and the stripes ( Lauren Heinle Murals) on the back wall behind the bed.

{Custom Bedding Beach Bungalow Designs}

{ Custom Painted Letters }

A custom painted wood monogram highlights the wall over this dresser. Lauren pulled the patterns from the bed and painted them in the same colors. The rug was a highlight for me. This rug has cream and green ultra suede leaves that mimicked the tree in the picture. The texture was super soft for Averey to play on and probably my favorite thing in the room!

The side table was painted in a green color for a bold pop beside the bed. We also customized the lampshade that is on the table light. We attached a piece of ribbon around  the shade then placed a rhinestone brooch to hold it. I have to thank Kim for the creative idea!

{ THANKS to Stacy Bryant Photography for all the amazing pictures!}

Averey's room was very fun to design. Aaron and Kim were super excited and very easy to work with. We had such a blast at every stage and I'm grateful they chose me to help! As always we are here at the Bungalow to help you design your dream room too!

The Cake Lady: A-Tisket, A-Tasket, It's an Easter Basket!

I'm so excited to share another awesome post from my good friend The Cake Lady on decorating Easter cupcakes with your kids.  Cherish all those special memories with your family this weekend. Happy Easter from the Bungalow!! Enjoy!

Easter is such a wonderful time! Everyone enjoys a basket full of goodies! 

Grab some friends, family, or the kiddos and enjoy some quality baking time together! 

Here is a very simple little Easter treat that will brighten up anyone's day!

Items you will need:

Vanilla cupcakes

Vanilla frosting 

Green food coloring

Twizzler sour twists( I found them at Albertson's) or any licorice 

Tooth picks

Jelly beans or chocolate eggs

 

Dye the frosting green and frost the cupcake. You have the option to hold the knife, flat side down, and pull up quickly to make the frosting spiky (like grass).

Now you will need to cut your Twizzlers in half. You will insert a tooth pick into either end of each Twizzler half.

 

 

Now, you will put your eggs in your basket. 5-6 jelly beans fit just right. Finally, take your Twizzler half and insert the tooth pick ends into the cupcake for the handle.

 

 

These cupcakes are truly so simple. I had 1st graders, 3rd graders, and 4th graders all make them today at my children's school! They will certainly brighten up any Easter festivities you have planned! 

Closet Envy

{ Pottery Barn Kids}

This was the "inspiration" picture that my client Stacie gave me to transform her closet from typical to a focal point of design in the room. I think there are so many positives to using your closet in this form! If you have a smaller room, you can move your changing table inside the closet allowing for more space for a chair, crib, bed etc.. Build a bookshelf inside your closet, this allows for display shelving that you may not have had room for in the main part of the room. Your possibilities are endless!!
On a budget?? Use furniture pieces instead of having someone create custom units to fit inside. Its all in the details so make sure you accessorize to make the decor come together.

{BEFORE}

 This space is going to be a Nursery for 2 little girls. A newborn and a one year old. Since the girls are so close together in age, we will have 2 cribs in the room. Thinking we were going to need some space saving ideas, my client Stacie thought the closet would be a good place to build out. 

{Pre-existing dresser}

{Wallpaper selection for back of the closet}

 Once we decided to use her double dresser in the closet. I came up with this silver damask wallpaper to line the back of the closet.  Her color scheme is going to be gray, pink and white so I wanted something with a metallic sheen to reflect light.

{ Mirror shelf for over dresser}

 My client really liked the look of the window over the dresser in the inspiration picture but we didn't have one in the actual space. I found this mirrored shelf that will provide a similar effect!

{ Construction started!}

 This week my client got excited and tore out the closet herself!!.. while she is 8 months pregnant- ROCK STAR!  Stay tuned for the completed product post coming soon!!
 

 

A "Knobby" Idea

{Now available at our store}

I am so excited about our new knob line that Country Cottage just sent to us!  I am feeling so inspired to add different knobs to client's pieces as well as my own kids dressers. I think the right knob can completely transform a piece of furniture. Here's some different styles to inspire you..

{houzz}

 I can see this knob on a vintage white dresser in a sophisticated girl or boy nursery. Love the silver pattern and bright pop of color behind it.

{Pinterest}

 The typical glass knob is no more! There are so many different styles available now then when I first started decorating. Try an oversized version for something different!

{Etsy}

 Hand painting knobs is a fun project for you and your child. You can personalize each knob with an initial or take a theme from your room and incorporate it. 

{36th Avenue}

 Step outside the box! These knotted rope knobs are so inspired. I can see these transcending any age or theme. I'm keeping this idea for my next nautical project!!

Enjoy your weekend! and as always we are here at the Bungalow to help you!

Curtain Passion!

{Castaway to Couture}

 If there is one thing that I think should NOT be left out of a kid's room, its a window treatment. It adds a huge design element to the room as well as warming up the space. I consider it a design crime to leave them out unless absolutely necessary! There are many ways to create a window treatment under any budget. Here are some fun ideas for you to splurge or save on!!

{itsy bits and pieces}

Buy a relatively plain curtain and add a fantastic tieback. Purchase a flower and attach to ribbon. OR make your own by bundling fabric together.

{Decorpad}

Buy or have made a simple white flat roman shade and add a pop of color. Attach a ribbon or colored fabric band around the edge of the shade. Modern simplicity elevated!

{pinkwallpaper}

This style is a go to for me. When my client is on a budget and wants functional curtains, I suggest buying plain ready-made panels and having us add a fun banding fabric down the sides and around the hem. You can apply the bottom hem fabric in all different sizes ranging from a 2" band to 22".

{mstephensinteriors}

Splurge! I love a shaped cornice board with curtain panels hanging down. You can make the curtain panels so they are just standing panels which means they don't open and close but still provide a decorative accent. Add a tassle or bobble trim down the hem for a decorative accent.

{Elements of Style}

 Another splurge!! Have a decorative valance made that frames your window. So many fun styles and fabrics can be used. If you have a busier rug or wall pattern its a nice way to add another texture without overwhelming the space with a whole curtain panel of fabric.

Its time for you to finish your space off with a fun window treatment and as always we are here at the Bungalow to help!