Monday, May 23, 2011

Grace's Nursery At Present


We're in the process at the moment of making some changes to Grace's room to make it less of a nursery and more of a toddler's room so today I thought I'd share some photos of how it looks in its current state and explain my ideas of what we're going to do over the next few weeks. Not a lot has changed in here since I last posted photos apart from the new carpet, new white skirting boards and the previously dark wooden window sill and wardrobe door having been painted white. We added a little shelf from Ikea in the corner where the Poang chair is and from this I have hung some bunting I made. This has definitely finished off this corner better and now I just have to decide on a few final objects to display on top.







As for changes which are slowly taking place, the first is that we have bought Grace's 'big girls bed'. Paul picked it up today and it's lying in our hallyway at the moment ready to be assembled on the weekend. I'm hoping Grace will be able to sleep in it on Sunday night. I took the photo below in Harvey Norman the other day to give you a sneak peek of it, although the one below is a king single and we've just bought the single. Our mattress is also not quite as deep so the overall height of the bed is a bit less.

Next up are blinds and curtains. This decision is still driving me crazy! I have a few companies lined up to come and give me quotes this week as a few things have been pointed out to me which have led to yet another change in my decision. I won't go into details here, I'll leave that for another post, but the vertical blinds above will be going soon.

The Poang chair and the bedside table will be moving to the new nursery as will the chest of drawers which is currently used as a change table. With Grace almost toilet trained, I figure I can just change her nappy on the bed on the odd occasion I have to. We'll get her a new chest of drawers that perhaps aren't quite as deep as her bedroom is rather small and with the bed going in, I want to still give her as much space as possible. The area under the window is going to become a little play corner as we bought Grace a gorgeous wooden kitchen for her birthday which will fit perfectly here along with her toybox.

Above the cot (where the new bed will go), I have some more artwork planned and I would like to hang something girlie and pretty rather than the turtle (although Grace is quite fond of him). As for the bed itself, rather than a doona, to start with I'm going to attempt to make Grace a simple patchwork quilt for her bed. I'm thinking of sticking to pale pinks and yellow. I've never made one before so fingers crossed it won't be too tricky. Under the bed, I may get some baskets to use as extra hidden away storage. I also have my heart set on a pretty Moroccan leather pouffe I've seen for beside the bed - it would be perfect for Mummy or Daddy to perch on to read bedtime stories.

So that's where we're at and where things are headed in this room. I'll be sure to share some photos as things progress. As excited as I am to be redecorating this room, I must admit I feel a teensy bit sad to see Grace's baby things go. I can't believe how quickly little ones grow up.

17 comments:

  1. Isn't choosing to transition from cot to bed scarey. You know they can't get out of the cot but there is always those few days/weeks where they enjoy the novelty of getting out of bed!?!?!

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  2. That bed is so pretty and I just love moroccan pouffes. I will be perfect to sit on and chat and read stories. It is a big change isn't it. I like how you are doing it gradually to allow her time to adjust to each change.

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  3. Ooooh, can't wait to hear what you decide to do about the blinds. I am currently having a dilemma about whether to put shutters or Roman blinds in the boys rooms. I am worried about the shutters as they do make the rooms much darker, but is that better in a bedroom? Love the bed you have chosen and making a quilt for her sounds gorgeous!

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  4. they grow so quickly ... it is a big step moving into the big bed (exciting - but a little sad) i love the idea of the pink and yellow patch work quilt!!! congratulations on #2 hope you a are feeling well and getting lots of rest when you can x

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  5. I love the white, I love pink and yellow too. Would you believe I made a pink and yellow quilt for my daughter - I'm not a quilter either! What ever you do will look lovely, thanks for sharing with us:) Jane

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  6. Grace's new bed is just beautiful, so pretty and will look lovely covered in a quilt made by you:) It is amazing how quickly they grow, I look at my girls and wonder where the time went by and sometimes feel a little sad but they are becoming their own person which is lovely to watch. Enjoy decorating Grace's room I look forward to seeing how things progress. xo

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  7. Grace's big girl room is going to be so beautiful! I absolutely love the bird house decal on the wall.

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  8. She is going to love her big girls bed and I have no doubt her quilt will be gorgeous! I think the pouffe is a perfect idea, I know the ones you mean and they are lovely.

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  9. Her nursery is precious...can't wait to follow along on the journey to the "big girl" room!!

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  10. Thats such a cute little bed! How exciting!!! it is kind of sad though when your babies arent little babies anymore! i used one of the same chairs from ikea to feed my babies in too, it was so comfortable! and just the right height from the floor for me as i am only 5ft and have short legs!!
    Thankyou too for your lovely message the other day... It was so sweet of you and i was so grateful and appreciative of all the bloggy love! it really did make a difference.. Lots of hugs to you! Laura xxx

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  11. This looks like it's out of a magazine Amanda! Wonderful job!

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  12. It all sounds lovely Amanda. I love the little yellow birds and I can't tell you how many times I've dozed off in our Ikea chair while tending to a child in the middle of the night! gxo

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  13. Lucky little Grace, having such a gorgeous room and a clever mummy. Jenxx

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  14. I know how you feel I was a bit sad when Matilda moved into a big bed, but excited to decorate her room at the same time. Grace's room looks pretty now but I love the sound of what you're planning for her.
    (Polly has that little yellow bird hanging on her wardrobe handle too!).

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  15. What an exciting time! I'm happy for Grace that she would be able to read this post when she's older and know that her lovely parents worked very hard to create her room. It sounds like you have a lot lined up to make new rooms! I like the yellow look, but like you said, making something girly will be fun for you and Grace!

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  16. What a lovely room she already has, the big bed is a lovely choice also! We have just done our sons big boy room, so much fun!

    enjoy the process

    xo em

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  17. Hi Amanda
    I have enjoyed reading your latest news about decorating Graces room. I just love the bed you have chosen. I am guessing your blinds will be white. I like white Roman blinds and wonder if they are on your list of choices. There are some modern ideas around now though, so you will have fun choosing.Love Aunty Barb x

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