Now that wall-treatments, bunk beds and storage lockers have been installed, the finishing touches on the baseball-theme kids' room include the addition of a few team logos, window treatments and baseball-related furnishings.
Pendant Window-Treatment A window cornice was created that incorporated team pendants for each of the teams that Ken Griffey Sr. had played for during his career. Materials: Lumber for frame
Fabric batting
Denim fabric
Staple gun; staples
Team pendants
Miniature baseball bats; baseball
Nails
Wood screws
L-brackets
Steps:
- Begin by creating a half-box by fastening four pieces of wood with finishing nails (figure A).
- Wrap the finished box in batting (figure B).
- Wrap denim fabric over the batting, and attach the fabric and batting with staples (figure C) making sure that the fabric is taut as you fasten it.
- Staple the pendants to the underside of the cornice (figure D).
- Pre-drill and install two of the miniature bats and a baseball to the front of the cornice, following the same technique used in the earlier segment on wall-treatments.
- Attach the finished cornice to the wall using L-brackets (figure E).
Other Accessories
- In addition to the window cornice, other finishing touches in our kids' room included bedspreads, pillows and rugs with team logos (figures F and G).
- These touches combined with the wall treatments, bunk beds and lockers (figures H and I) create a fun and functional environment for young sports enthusiasts.
RESOURCES :
Kids' Rooms: Ideas & Projects for Children's Spaces
Model: 0811828417
Author: Jennifer Ley
Chronicle Publishing Company
Website: www.chroniclebooks.com
Roadside Baseball: A Guide to Baseball Shrines Across America
Model: 0892047143
Author: Chris Epting, Joe Buck
McGraw-Hill Companies
Website: www.mcgraw-hill.com
Triumph and Tragedy in Mudville: A Lifelong Passion for Baseball
Model: 0393057550
Author: Stephen Jay Gould
W. W. Norton & Company
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