Seven weeks have flown by and we’ve turned Milly’s room from a space that was rather sad to a room that gives you all the feels! In case you missed the journey up to this point you can catch up here: week one, week two, week three, week four, week five, week six. This started out pretty sad…
CROWN 1 . 2 . 3 | BASE | CASING 1 . 2 | WALL TREATMENT 1 . 2
…but ended up rather magical. To recap, we started off by scraping ceilings and installing the prettiest millwork ever. Then my favorite painters came in and covered the walls in Farrow & Ball’s Peignoir and the ceiling and closet in this Bumble Bee paper. I had a Karastan carpet cut and bound as a rug to fit the space, and it brings a wonderful amount of warmth and light along with a lot of durability. If you’ve never had wool carpet, you are missing out! This is the third space we’ve put Karastan’s wool carpet in. It is so soft, durable, and cleans up in a pinch for those marker drops now and the makeup stains later. I layered on a stunning vintage rug from Corre Marie between the beds, and the pattern and texture adds just enough interest without taking away from what else is going on in the space. She has some really beautiful vintage rugs here.
BEDDING: SHEETS | COVERLET | EURO | SHAM | PILLOW | DOLL | MIRROR (SIMILAR)
I wanted the sleeping area to feel like a soft, Parisian dream and did so by sticking to mostly blushes, buttercreams, and lavenders for the finishes. The bedding is made up of beautiful layers of pastels and textures. On top of the custom Helix mattresses are silky sheets from Annie Selke. They are the perfect shade of pink and could not feel more heavenly. To continue the pastels we even sprayed the beds from The Mine and the desk the same color as the walls. This looks soothing and also helps keep your eye moving. We packed in a lot of furniture, but it doesn’t feel that way! The beds are the focal point, but the curtains and coronas are the stars.
The Fabricut velvets (we used Boutique #42 on the inside and Rivoli Plum on the outside) are like butter and the contrast of the Plum on the outside brings so much sophistication and drama to the lighter tones going on. The morning after Micah and I got these hung Milly walked in and proclaimed NOW she had princess beds! Weave Gotcha Covered did an incredible job making my vision come to life if you’re in KC you must use them – not only for their skill but their hearts, and at the last minute I added some tassel trim I found at a junk shop a few years ago. I have been waiting and waiting to use that stuff. I was only left with a few inches of it when all was said and done. It’s like it was made for the curtains, and this is why when you love something you buy it!
NIGHTSTAND: CHEST | LAMP | GLASSES | BUTTERFLY | BOOK
The chest from Hayneedle in between the beds gives the girls lots of wonderful storage, and the gold handles and lines are just stunning that lip on the top is the best little detail! I prefer nightstands to sit high because it keeps any movement in the middle of the night from knocking things off the tabletop (we did the same in our master). This chest was the first piece I ordered for the room – I knew I had to have it and could make it work with whatever else happened in here. The lamp from Bellacor brings that French modern feel and keeps this area from feeling too frilly. The tassel another junk shop find hanging from the switch softens it a bit. The butterfly is from Elena Zaycman, a stained glass designer in Russia. She makes the most lovely, large scale pieces and plant sticks. I asked her if she could add a base so I could display the butterfly on a tabletop and she delivered beautifully.
The chandelier from Sogni di Cristallo really glams up the Bumble Bee paper and the shape of the glasses are so fun. Milly squealed when she saw it all lit up. When you walk with a heavy foot they cling together a bit, making the prettiest sound. 
This room is on the east side of the house, and the morning sun can be pretty intense. I added a black out shade from Tonic Living in the most stunning fabric with embroidered gold and ivory dots that really speak to the wallpaper.
CHAIR | THROW | PILLOW | ART | FRAMES | LAMP
I love having a place to sit as an adult in a kids room, and this chair from Article is so comfortable. It’s low and wide enough to fit me and Milly together. The mix of the pink in the lamp and the pink in the chair feels really good together, and how about Angela’s art? Her prints are incredible, and the quality can’t be beat. I’ve never seen a print look this good before. I legitimately thought she had sent me the originals and felt kind of silly when she had to correct me! I put them into some Level Frames, and they really pop against the pastels. Level makes custom framing easy and you can get 10% off here. 
DRESSER | SCONCES | ART | FRAME | VASE | TRAY | BOXES | LARGE TRAY
On the other side of the room sits the big dresser. Adding some sconces in here was a must and this was the perfect spot for the Crystorama rope sconces. Speaking of dressers, this glossy white one is incredible. It’s clean and the scale is perfection, a piece that can be used almost anywhere. You may be as surprised to find out where it’s from as I am. Lamps Plus may sound like just a lighting website, but they have some amazing furniture! The art is from a local company that creates wall coverings and textiles using age old techniques and the finest materials. Porter Teleo’s archives are filled with beautiful papers and while they usually only offer one offs, they have created several of this fluorescent piece if you’re interested! You can get 15% off using the code MAKERISTA15 here.
Jill Rosenwald‘s custom ceramics are so special, and this time around I opted for a pretty tray for girly trinkets. The Sake tray in the beet gingham pattern is a great dose of fun.
The standard 24″ closet door’s swing was too big to center the dresser, but we turned that problem into a charming solution by using two 12″ bi-fold doors they come in a pack at Lowe’s for cheap and then hanging them. Micah trimmed the doors out in the same treatment as the walls and with some beautiful crystal knobs and ball catches from Emtek we were in business. Brian papered the closet in the Bumble Bee to add a bit of fun and Micah added another rod for when the girls eventually share this space one day. 
BASKETS | ART | FRAME | SHOE RACK | DOLL | HANGERS | EMOJI SHOES (the cutest!)
My dad made the adorable little dollhouse, and I sprayed it with construction hot pink word to the wise: make sure you don’t get the water-based kind for spraying utility lines…oy.
DOOR HARDWARE | SWITCHES | PLATE COVER | BASKET
One thing I’ve learned with kids is sometimes you can’t fight their ways this goes for men too, ha. Everyday Milly takes her shoes off and throws them right by the door. I’ve spent too much time asking her to walk them eight more feet to the closet and settled with putting a basket here to cleanly “collect” what she can’t seem to put away. It’s amazing how a tray or basket makes clutter look a bit more intentional.
CHAIRS | KNOBS | BASKETS | FLORAL | POODLE | GUCCI GIRL | SWIM | GIRL WITH TULIPS | TULIPS | HYACINTH | POPPIES | ABSTRACT | TRAY | STENCIL | SWAN VASE | LAMP | OUTLET
Finally we come to the most fun part of the space: Milly’s art area. The girl loves to make, and I wanted to give her an area to quietly do just that. The kids have a playroom and I’ve given Milly the hall closet for her toys, so this is just a space to really create. My dad cut down the legs of an old console table, and I changed out the knobs and added a decorative brass piece I thrifted a long time ago. The big drawer gives plenty of room for all kinds of supplies and the table is long enough to really spread out but shallow enough not to take up too much real estate in the room.
Phew! I think I covered everything, but I would love to hear your thoughts, and let me know if you have any questions about anything we did or any products you’re interested in. I touched on this last week, but I can’t thank Linda and the wonderful sponsors and partners who take a chance on me and my vision enough. None of this would possible without them! And also, my handy husband, who puts up with my craziness and works hard to make my dreams a reality. This is definitely not a one woman show, and I am beyond grateful for all the help. Be sure to check out the other participants’ reveals, I know I am excited to do so!
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I love it! good job.But maybe two lamps near the beds if the girls wants to read before they fall asleep?….
They’re not really at the age where that’s an issue yet, but maybe down the road. Thank you!
Oh my word, this room is gorgeous! The moulding, the paint color, the velvet, the tassels, I could keep going and going… it all is a-m-a-z-I-n-g! In awe once again of your work.
Thank you so much!
Ahhh it looks AMAZING!!!!!!!!! Love the multiple blush and pink tones and textures. I am obsessed. Perfection!
Thanks, Chloe! So fun to get to design with you these last few months!
You’ve done the perfect balance of sophistication and childlike beauty. I kind of want that room now!
Thank you, Kim! I was definitely aiming for that balance, I appreciate your kind words!
So so pretty. Milly is one lucky (and adorable) girl! Another beautiful ORC! 👏🏽
Thank you so much, Vanessa!
Gwen, you are so incredibly talented and creative. What a stunning, richly layered room! This one’s gonna hit Pinterest like a bat out of hell. Congrats and kudos!
Thanks, Amy! Ha, you’re funny. I hope people enjoy it as much as we do!
It’s absolutely beautiful. I love how formal some of it looks and then with the playful stuff added. Perfect mix.
Thank you so much, I worked really hard to strike that balance so I’m glad it came across that way. Have a great rest of the week, Jessica!
It’s stunning. The detail, layering, furniture, artwork, fabrics, lighting. What an amazing room to grow up in. Congratulations! 💖
So nice, thanks Rhonda!
Gwen,
My favorite room you’ve done to date! Simply spectacular!
Thank you, mine too. 🙂
Gorgeous! Every detail is beyond perfect. Lucky girls to have such a lovely bedroom.
Thanks, Sydney! I’m ready to move in myself! 😉
My goodness…..what can I say! This is the prettiest, softest and romantic space I have seen in a while:) The styling is perfection…..I am wowed with all of the detail [being a detail person and all] and all the work you obviously put into this room! Congrats!
Thank you Sherry! I definitely obsess over the details, healthy or not. 😉
Gwen- this room is stunning! I’ve seriously been waiting for 7weeks to see what a gorgeous job you guys would do and you didn’t disappoint!! Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!
That’s so sweet, thank you Jess!
I’ve throughly enjoyed following along on your one room challenge and the finished room does not disappoint. It’s beautiful, calm, serene, and creative with just the right amount of fun and whimsy. Bravo, well done!
Thank you, Beth!
So gorgeous. Impeccable. So much detail went into it. Congratulations.
Thanks so much for your kind words!
Yours is the ORC I checked this morning. It did not disappoint. I want to live in that room! Also, I might have missed this from an earlier post, what is the gap between panels, and the gap between outer and inner boxes? The room is simply GORGEOUS!
Thank you, Joan! I want to live in it too, ha! We did 8″ and then 3″ between the boxes.
Thank you
Blown away! This space is absolutely stunning. I love that this room can transition with your daughter as she grows. Great job!
Thank you, Sabrina, me too!
Perfection. Each week of the Challenge I click on your update first – today’s was the visual delight I knew it would be. So talented, Gwen. Congratulations to you and lucky Milly!
So nice, thank you, Erin!
gwen, this room is magical and so prnicess grown up! i would feel just like belle sleeping here!
Thank you, I know, I am kind of envious of Milly! 🙂
You are ALWAYS my most favorite designer to watch on the ORC. Your go big or go home with Molding speaks to my heart and brings all your projects to the next level. This room is simply stunning and I love how you kept true to yourself as well as your daughter’s interests as well! Bravo!!
Thank you, Tara! Yes, the ORC calls for lots of risks and it’s so fun and rewarding to take them!
It’s absolutely amazing, Gwen! The moulding, wallpaper, and canopies are show stoppers, but all of the little details really make the space too! Fabulous job!
Thanks, Jennifer! I appreciate it!
Beautiful! This room turned out absolutely stunning. I love how so many of the pieces have a special story – you have an incredible eye for detail.
Thank you, Angie! It’s an obsession that is surely unhealthy sometimes, ha, but I love to make the details count!
I especially love the shoes basket. My mantra when organising/planning a space is “make it work for you. Do not adapt to it” 🙂
Ha, yes!
From someone that doesn’t have a creative interior design bone in her body, I absolutely love and admire your work. Thank you for sharing your talents and gifts with us. This is one of my favorite rooms you’ve done. Love and well wishes from a long-time fan!
So nice, Brittany! I really appreciate your support over the years. And I bet you’re selling yourself short…just the fact that you’re interested means there’s something in there! 😉
Love this, so very pretty! Very Parisian!
Thank you!
This leveled me! Bravo!
Thank you, Abby! I love to surprise. 🙂
This room is simply gorgeous! You did an incredible job.
Thanks, Kristen!
Once again you outdid yourself! So stunning
Thanks, Julia, it was a fun challenge!
WOWOWOWOWOW it looks so good!
Thank you, Rebecka!
I am positively obsessed with every stunning and thoughtfully curated detail of this room. AMAZING AMAZING. A breath of fresh air. Just love it. 🙂
So sweet, thank you! I’m glad my obsession with details shines through. 🙂
Stunning! Love the space for your daughter! Love the balance between maturity and playfulness. Well done! 👏🏼👏🏼
You may have covered this, but how do you get the karastan carpets bound like a rug? Do you order the carpets and have them done locally or does karastan do it for you?
Thanks so much!
Thank you, Brandi! I appreciate that. Karastan can bind the carpet for you!
My word! So beautiful!!!
Thanks, Jenny!
Gorgeous! I have been so excited to see this room completed… your eye for color and detail is amazing. And inspiring! Congrats on another great space. Milly is a lucky girl to have such an amazing room. Love it!
Thank you! Yes, I’d like to move in myself I think, ha!
Wow. Just wow. This room is stunning!
Thanks, Adrienne!
Oh my gosh what a gorgeous space!!! Perfect little girls room yet, so sophisticated!!! Much like most of your house, I’m in love with this design! It always surprises me that Americans wear their shoes indoors. Most Canadian families have a no shoes inside policy (unless they are shoes you don’t wear outside). Must be because of our unpredictable weather. One thing’s for sure though, we don’t have issues with kiddos throwing their shoes everywhere they please ;p
Thank you! I actually wish we didn’t, but we do for some reason! It is pretty disgusting, isn’t it? Ha.
This is absolutely stunning! I think this might be my favourite project of yours now!! I’m sorry if this has already been covered, but where are the beautiful (and very chic) “sunglasses girls” prints from?
Thank you, they are from Artfully Walls. You can find the links under one of the images that’s a pulled back shot of the desk…I think a few before the ones with Milly in them. They are so adorable!
This is an absolutely enchanting space. It will truly grow well with your sweet girls. Bravo!
Thank you, I think so!
absolutely incredible, gwen!!! wowoowowowo. that millwork and those beds……
Thanks, Claire, this was a fun one. 🙂
This room is perfection incarnate! Those beds! Gah! So beautifully done! You should be proud!
So sweet, thank you Nichole!
You knocked this room OUT OF THE PARK! It’s probably the most impressive ORC room I’ve ever seen. I felt like I was scrolling through the pages of an online magazine. Your little girl is so blessed to have such a wonderful, talented mother who created her the room of her dreams.
That’s a big compliment, Rosalind, thank you! I’m really happy with how it turned out!
The room looks stunning – seriously beautiful! I was wondering if you think the closet and will be enough storage when you have both girls in there or if you have a plan in mind for that down the road or if it’s one aspect that you plan to let work itself out. Or maybe your family is more minimalist on clothes than mine so it’s not an issue. In our house it feels like we don’t have too much extra clothes but the closet and dresser are still full! I’m asking, in a very long way because you touched a bit on it in the weekly posts about making sure the room will grow and stay relevant as they get older but I find myself getting too stuck in that – afraid to make certain design decisions because it won’t work down the road. I’d love to hear your thoughts on that when you are designing for certain spaces!
Good question. So, it’s not very big, but we have a big, walk-in cedar closet in the hallway that I figure the girls can also take advantage of when they get older. Right now it’s where Milly has all of her dolls, but it would be so fun to make it over as a little dressing room someday! I also assume when they get bigger we probably won’t need the art area anymore (they have a playroom that could become homework/art/hangout space) and we could put another dresser or vanity in its place. Definitely thought things through, but trying to be flexible too. Life is too short to not do what you love because you’re thinking down the road. I would have never painted my dining room black or papered the sunroom in that crazy stripe if I worried about that! 😉
Allllllllllllll the *heart eye emojis* It’s so gorgeous! I’m in love with the wall moldings. My entire house is covered in that awful orange peel texture and I so envy those with flat walls and space to create such great architectural features. You hit it out of the park, Milly must be so excited!
So nice, Victoria! Start saving your pennies and hire a guy on the side to start floating those walls…you will never, ever regret that!
The room is absolutely gorgeous! The detail is amazing – super impressed!
Thank you, Angie!
Their room is a dream! So beautiful, I would have loved to have something like that as little girl. You did such a great job!
Thank you, me too!
I love how you create new bones and it is seemless, blended and amazing.
True inspration every time!!!!
Thank you, Sirma! Yes, always trying to un-date and keep people guessing as to when our house was built. 🙂
Gwen absolutely stunning! I love everything you did with Milly’s Room! So beautiful! Two lucky little girls to get to have such a beautiful place of their own!
Thank you, friend! Excited to see yours tomorrow!
This is insanely amazing, as always!! Lucky girls!
Thank you, Sarah! Yes, I’d like to move in myself! 😉
I’ve looked at all the ORC’s and you’re my winner! This lovely room could be in a French chateau. The wall molding socked it out of the park. So professional in every detail.
So nice, thank you April! Can’t wait to check out all of the other talent myself!
What I love about this room, besides the perfect balance in ever direction possible 🙌🏻 Is how it embraces the beauty, intelligence, and creativity of your daughter. No offense to some, but I’m more of a fan for “designing up” for children rather than just covering a room with characters or typical Pinterest/ Hobby Lobby themes. This is a room that says “I see you and value you and your heart”. It says “You may be little, but you are worthy”. I love the textures, the colors, the artwork by two cool ladies of varying ages, and I love allllllll the love that the went into it. This room is a true masterpiece!
This is the most heartfelt comment and brings tears to my eyes. Sometimes putting yourself out there online like this can be scary, and I love and appreciate how you knew exactly my heart in all of this. Thank you for taking the time to comment and follow along, Shari. It’s women like you who make me love this so much.
Beyond beautiful and amazing. Such a talented designer. Can’t even express how much I love this room! Great job!
So sweet, thank you Michelle!
This room is just amazing! My favorite so far.
Thank you, Margo!
I can hear the Pinterest site crashing right now as Milly’s room goes up. Wow! I knew it would be magic and you did not disappoint.
Ha, thank you Dianne! I hope it can inspire people to create spaces they love too!
Gwen, this room is beyond gorgeous! I adore what you did with the space and how you’ve made it feel both sophisticated and kid-friendly. Saving this as inspiration for many rooms to come!
Thank you, Allie! Definitely a balance I was aiming for, glad you feel like I hit it!
Wow! What a beautiful room! I love the deep colored canopies. What an impact paired with all the soft muted colors!
Thank you, Jessica!
Wow, you never cease to amaze! This space is truly magical. You have a real gift!
Thanks, Lucy, it was a lot of fun to do this one!
You totally delivered Gwen! This space is a dream! I love every single thing down to the last detail.
Thank you, friend, can’t wait to see yours!
You are insanely talented. I NEVER leave comments but had to for this! Absolutely gorgeous. It should be in a full magazine spread. That good.
I really appreciate you taking the time to comment, Leslie and follow along! Thank you so much!
HANDS DOWN FAVORITE. Hands. Down. But that’s no surprise! This is the type of design I imagine in my head. Absolutely flawless, friend.
So sweet, and means a lot coming from a glam queen like yourself! 😉 I feel like this is the first room I’ve ever done that rose to my imagination and that feels pretty dang good!
OMG!!! I knew this room was gonna be WOW but I am totaly blown away! Just so beautiful! Love all the detail, the girly but cool room color you chose, the velvets and the little details for the girls are just so well-thought of and fabulous!!!!!
That’s so nice, thank you Vel!
Ever single detail is stunning and they all work together to make a even greater while. Only a true master artist could pull this off. You didn’t even sacrifice practically for “the look” I stand in awe.
Thank you, Lori, that’s so kind of you! I tried really hard to make it practically pretty. 😉
So beyond stunning! I’m typing this comment from my grave. I’m DEAD. You seriously outdid yourself with this one!! DROP. DEAD. GORGE! Bravo, friend!
Ha, I love you…you’re so sweet, right back atcha!
It’s SO beautiful! I was really looking forward to your reveal and it didn’t disappoint!!!!
Thank you so much, Mary!
This is perfection! Milly must be over the moon excited!!!
I think she’s excited to not be sleeping in her brother’s room anymore, ha!
It’s all SO PRETTY, Gwen!!! You completely knocked it out of the park with this special space! Think of all the beautiful memories your daughter will have of this room and of how hard you worked on it! Great job, momma! xo
Thank you, friend! It really was a labor of love!
What a magical room! Love all the pinks! Great work.
Thank you, Jill!
Blown away! Every detail is perfection! Just beautiful! You should be so proud!
So sweet, thanks Haneen!
wow you have totally nailed it! this bedroom is designed for a little girl but the palette and sophistication can truly stand the test of time. The beds are just beyond incredible and that wall treatment and wallpaper application have my heart skipped a beat. so much details and creativity were put into this space and I am taking notes for my own bedroom makeover!
Congrats for another successful transformation and thanks for the inspiration!
Thank you, Tim! Such kind words. It was a really fun project and kids spaces always bring so much more freedom!
This room is SO SO good! I love everything about it… But especially the moldings, the chandelier, the ceiling, and the way you brought more modern art in. You absolutely nailed it! As always, SO impressed with your vision and ability to execute it! Such an inspiration!!!
Thank you, Kristen!
I’m in love with this room!!! I want to be your kid!!!
Also, I just realized that I have not been receiving your blog posts by email. It’s been weeks since I got the last update and only realized it now when I saw you on Instagram. I tried to subscribe again but the system said I was already signed up so the only option was to update my preferences, which I did. Hope I don’t miss anymore of your posts. Love your blog!!!
Sandra, I think I just fixed this! You are not the first person to say this…fingers crossed you get an email tomorrow!
Gwen
You were so right to add the tassle trim at the last moment, it knocked down the seriousness on that side of the room! Love the hazy purple color and millwork, very…sumptuous. 🙂
Thanks, Ally! It’s often the design on the fly that turns out the best!
I absolutely LOVE how everything came together, but I must say, my favorite thing is the closet door. It is soooo Parisian. It is absolutely perfect!
Thank you, Colette! I love how old world it feels in our 1980’s home! 😉
I can’t get over how wonderful this room is. I’ve waited all day to check out the reveals, came to your site first, and was not at all disappointed! Thank you, thank you for sharing so much inspiration and creativity. I can’t wait to *try* to incorporate some of your brilliant ideas into our own home.
Thank you for following along Rebecca, and I’m so glad this can inspire you to create something pretty in your own home!
This is my favorite transformation in your home thus far! But, oh, if only those lovely made-up beds could stay that way! And why not?! I sometimes let my daughter sleep on top of the quilt and give her another one to toss into a big pretty basket at the foot of the bed during the day. A bed that’s made can make even a messy room look clean.
Mine too, Melanie! I know, I have mixed feelings handing it over, but I’m so happy with the bones of the room and I know those will stay the same no matter what. 🙂
I seriously love everything about this room! You did such a great job!!
Thank you, Alyssa, it was fun!
Best yet. Your room doesn’t compare to the rest of the ORC participants. You bring a real vision. Truly amazing. I was browsing H&M and found this pillow that reminded me of your room. http://www.hm.com/us/product/74267?article=74267-A. Love the color palette, the details. You are very talented! I’d love to hear about your inspiration more. I’m also interested in the monochromatic palette you’ve created. I could go on, but I won’t. 🙂 Thanks.
Love that pillow! I was really inspired by surrealism and that movement of tone on tone. It was a fun challenge to try and do as many pinks and lavenders as possible. 🙂
I’m so in love with this bedroom! You’ve done such an amazing job in creating a soft, feminine, magical space for the girls. And I’m obsessed with subtle blushes, creams and rich velvets. You should be so proud, it’s absolutely gorgeous:)
Thank you, Reesa! It’s been fun having what was in my head come to life!
Gwen it is stunning! Every little detail. I love it! You did an incredible job!!
Thanks, Laurie!
Gwen I too vote you the winner. Your style is so unique and I adore this room. I have learned so many things. The molding and crown just set the room and then the way you paint the trim, crown, doors all the same color. Its just so pretty. I have never tried Farrow and Ball paint but I want to now. Another thing I see you do is you are so intentional about every piece you put in the room. I tend to get so far with a makeover and stop. I like how you take the time to accessorize with such detail. Thank you for participating in the ORC.
Ha, I’m so glad it’s not a contest because the 6 weeks is pressure enough! 😉 Thank you so much for following along. It really makes me so happy to hear you’ve learned something. Sure it’s fun to put together pretty spaces, but knowing others have gleaned something from me doing so is what really gets me excited. Happy weekend!
This room is stunning. You have amazing talent and taste.
Thanks, Wenda!
In the words of Liz Lemon, I want to go to there! Can this be my room? I know the ORC doesn’t have winners, but this one is the winner! Absolutely beautiful and so creative, with great attention to details. Love everything about it.
So sweet, Laurie, and I want it to be my room too! 😉
Oh that amazing ceiling light ~~ and the ceiling print ~~~ and the mouldings! Love it all! Every single detail. Great job! Susie from The Chelsea Project
Thank you, Susie! Hard for me to pick too. 😉
How can a room be THIS good?!! It is sublime! The color palette is perfect, and I love the trim and gallery wall…everything! What a dream!!
So nice, thank you Laura!
I wish you were my mom!!! This room makes me pink with envy. It is truly stunning. And BRILLIANT!
Girl you are in a league all your own. Yasss.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading through your post and looking at all the pictures along the way. It turned out so darling and custom. Having 4 children <7 and being a designer myself I always look at a space that’s pictured online and “see” what it would really look like lived in, messy, and loved. The velvet curtains and wall pieces will forever dress that bed no matter how imperfect the sheets get from here on out! The desk will function so beautifully that she will actually use it and enhance its design. The closet doors were such a smart solution and add unexpected detail. I can’t say enough good things. Just beautiful and smart and talented. Inspiring!
Thank you so much, yes, the bed is rarely made perfectly but it still always looks pretty. 😉 Thank you so much, Ann!
Your vision and style are so unique and wonderful. This room is absolutely beautiful – great job. My only disappointment is there hasn’t been a single reference to Steel Magnolias in this post. I kept thinking of Shelby’s wedding colors as being “blush and bashful,” which is EXACTLY what I’m seeing in this room. Ha! Great job.
Oh, Kim! I probably should see that movie, I am very embarrassed to say I haven’t, ha. Yikes! I am the worst movie watcher ever, but you have me inspired to definitely watch that now!
You never disappoint, Gwen, and each time you challenge yourself against your previous ORC. That’s the best way to approach this, in my opinion :). It’s a show-stopping room fit for two princesses. Love every detail.
Thank you, yes, that’s my favorite part about the ORC probably, is the push to go further than you think you could/should. Can’t thank you enough!
it’s stunning!!! My favorite ORC reveal for sure! Now…if only it would stay looking like this, right!?
Thank you so much, Mimzy! Yes, definitely had that thought a few times but luckily it still looks pretty even a bit disheveled. 😉
This room is incredible! What a lucky little girl you have. I’m dying to know how you hung the pictures in the gallery wall that are hanging from the picture ledge. Specifically the two that are stacked one above the other, but both seem to be suspended from the picture wire? Is it one piece for the two of them? Or is one tethered to the other? I’d love to hear it!
Thank you, Chelsea! I have a post about it here: http://www.themakerista.com/hang-art-picture-rail/. To do the tied off the top one with enough wire to tie off the second one underneath it. So they are tethered together!
I think you know how I feel about this space already, but I had to show you some more love here. This room is beyond spectacular. A dream room for any girl! I love how you’ve made it a sophisticated bedroom that will grow with the girls. You never cease to amaze me, Gwen. This is truly your best work to date! xx
Thanks, friend! Means so much coming from you!