Put a bow on it - bedroom reveal

I never thought I would have a little girl, and I certainly never thought I would have a room with pink walls in my house.

Well, all I can say is, the old phrase, “Thank heaven for little girls” suddenly comes to mind. I’m actually quite enjoying all the cliché girly things.

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little girls victorian modern bedroom

Since this room is so tiny (9x11’’), I really needed to keep things simple with a light, cohesive color story.

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little girls pink bedroom

Rather than going full-on girly pink, I opted for a soft coral that plays well with other shades. It’s practically a neutral and definitely a color she can grow into. It feels very soothing. Suffice it to say, we have all been found taking naps in here.

This antique mustard velvet headboard was a big foundation element in the room in terms of inspiration. It was a pivotal player in choosing the wall color. It’s a piece I think we will always use as it works with so many pallets.

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little girls pink and yellow bedroom

I decided to use a roman shade on the only window in this room. It’s kid-friendly and doesn’t take up too much visual space, making this wall appear wider.

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roman shade in kids room

Oh, and did I mention bows? Yep, this room has a lot of them. I’ve counted 5 so far but I’m sure I’m missing some. #putabowonit

This vintage brass wall bow echoes the shape of the headboard perfectly.

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antique velvet tufted headboard

At first, this print titled “devotion”, felt a little too prim and proper for me, but then I realized…NAW. She’s rolling her eyes. I’m retitling it ‘WHATEVER’. A word we can all live by sometimes, right? LOL

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kids bedroom reading corner

When space is limited, a tallboy will hold just as many clothes as a dresser and take up less wall space. This vintage dresser crafted of heavy duty walnut (not sawdust and glue like most you’ll find today) was totally worth the investment.

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midcentury modern dresser

I really enjoyed sourcing pieces with this cornflower blue color. It’s a great neutral I find myself using time and time again. Adore how this Schumacher Chenonceau Sky fabric plays with the Allegra Hicks x Pottery barn duvet.

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little girls victorian modern bedroom

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nursery dresser ideas

In a room this tiny, every square inch has to be utilized. These vintage barbie trunks double as a side table and toy storage. The lamp on the top is actually a lantern, so there are no cords to deal with - another bonus for kid spaces!

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trunks as side table

I was initially worried about moving my daughter from a larger room to a smaller space, but I have come to realize this is the way to go with kids rooms. The larger the room, the more stuff tends to fill it and before too long, you will find your kid sitting in a giant pile of toys, proclaiming how bored they are. True story. My advice is to really pair down. A few toys, and a spot to cozy up with books is all they need. I’ve found my daughter is less overstimulated, and her play is more focused with the new arrangement.

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reading corner in bedroom

I always wanted one of those giant 6 ft giraffes (and had a moment of temporary insanity where I thought I would make room for it in here). Alas, this little guy will do just fine. Doesn’t he just make you feel good?

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reading corner in bedroom

My daughter originally wanted a purple room but after I showed her this rug, she agreed to kiss that color to the curb (I silently smiled).

We love the texture of this wool rug under our feet.

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rug for little girls room

I’ve held onto these ballet slippers since wearing them as a little girl. I finally found a way to preserve and display them with this acrylic shadowbox.

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ballet shoes in shadow box

Sweet, huh? Geez, it looks like I really danced hard in those things lol.

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ballet shoes in shadowbox

One way I’ve made the 8 foot ceilings in this room appear taller is by painting them the same color as the walls. Oh, and getting crafty with tape to create a sort of illusion of a trey ceiling!

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how to make a small room feel larger

More on this later…

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how to make a small room feel larger

And there you have it! The takeaway here is you can make a BIG impact in a small space. And by all means, use the small rooms for the kiddos and leave the bigger rooms for everything else. It’s magic, I promise.