Both sisters had myriad mementos and collectibles just waiting to fill the shelves of their respective storage units (figure A), and Golden was able to add some of her own touches: - Colorful ice buckets and canisters for storing small items
- Clever lamps (a ladybug for the blue room, a shade of white silk daisies for the yellow)
- White painted nightstands found at flea markets.
She also added new hardware -- resin flowers (figure B) and tiny items of clothing (figure C) -- and wall decor such as flower-shaped place mats and shadow boxes containing silk blossoms. The beds reflect the girls' different personalities too: - In the blue room the headboard and footboard are made from white picket fencing from the home store (figure D).
- In the yellow room the daybed features a white headboard on each end and a dreamy canopy made from mosquito netting (figure E).
Furniture throughout both rooms is primarily flea-market and garage-sale finds, all painted glossy white to coordinate with the clean, crisp millwork (figure F). Some items have been chosen to serve unusual purposes: besides the innovative uses already mentioned, here are just a few of the new uses Golden found for common items: - A toy box has been pressed into service as a receptacle for extra bedding.
- A pair of bright galoshes has been split up to act as a bookend and a planter.
- A bed-pillow sham now covers the cushion on a chair seat.
RESOURCES :
Your Child's Bedroom
Model: 0867308354
Author: Stewart Walton
Lebhar-Friedman Books
$12.95
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