Such a fun project! Karen, who lives outside of Atlanta is a great e-design customer.
Currently, we are in the midway stages of redecorating her daughter, Caroline’s “boudoir.”
Currently, we are in the midway stages of redecorating her daughter, Caroline’s “boudoir.”
Caroline is a darling freshman (ask my son who has seen her photo) at the University of Georgia.
Photo taken at Blanc d’Ivoire Store in Paris
Inspiration: Their newly purchased dove grey IKEA duvet cover,
existing painted wood furniture and a chair rail lead to
a “Blanc d’Ivoire“ look which is…
French, tone on tone, soothing, very little pattern,
elegant with a modern edge…
a young woman’s room with an eye to it also serving as a guest room.
Plan by Chez Vous Home including sources and floor plan. |
Reworking the floor plan, the dresser moves to a different wall and the
desk becomes a vanity.
desk becomes a vanity.
It is important to have a focal point as you stand in the doorway,
in this case a pretty bed.
in this case a pretty bed.
“Before” a Sweet Young Girl’s Room
Time to buy a queen sized bed as down the road this will be a
part-time adult guest room.
There was already a chair rail, so to further the French feel,
I recommended a box wainscoting.
Karen is an engineer and designed the new wainscoting herself.
Here are some photos of what has already been accomplished:
The wainscoting is in and painted white along with the walls.
The ceiling is a soft blue grey
and the queen sized bed frame is assembled.
The vanity has been moved to the far wall.
Karen took the light fixture idea I gave her and found an alternative (above)
on the internet for half the price.
Notice the the new iron bed side table and Karen’s pretty accessories.
After I mentioned seeing a lamp similar to the one in my plan at
Home Goods in California and she found the one above at hers!
Lucky and a big savings.
The crystal vanity lamp was already theirs and is a good fit.
It is all coming together. The other items such as the hanging chandelier, tufted slate velvet headboard, custom oversized bolster
and chair are already ordered.
Great job, Karen!!!
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Another update to follow.
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Cote de Texas says
i am laughing -i was asking about that frame a year ago!!!! ahah what a nudge i am!
Heaven's Walk says
It's truly coming together so beautifully! Love the soft dove grey color…so soothing. 🙂
xoxo laurie
Joni Webbn says
loving this! and that bed. did u say where it was from? its so cute!
Marie Grabo says
I love this soft palette. Is that just that old, brown paneling painted cream,in the first picture? My friend has that old stuff, I'm trying to convince her to paint it. i sent her the picture. Thanks, lovely blog!
SHERRY HART says
Lovely! Coming together so nicely. Hard when you can't see the room but your seem to have the hang of it 🙂
Blooming Rose Musings says
This is a beautiful transformation from a little girls room to a beautiful adult room. You are so creative and talented. This post has been a joy to see. Everything is lovely and soothing and in beautiful taste. Lovely!
blessedmom's simple home says
What a beautiful transformation! So soothing too 🙂 You're a wonderful designer, and Karen has a good eye for style too.
Blessings,
Marcia
Karen Laszcz says
To Love of the Sea: here's the light fixture – I purchased it from Crystorama online. It comes in a variety of finishes and sizes, too! http://www.crystorama.com/p-190-710-eb-cl-mwp.aspx?EID=13&EN=Category
Calypso In The Country says
What a beautiful transformation. The colors are so soothing and the room looks so inviting.
-Shelley
annie says
Mary Anne,
Love this room…e design is such an interesting concept. I read your page and it really does make sense for the client out there that can take your ideas and follow through with them. I love all your touches…very sophisticated!
annie
Love of the Sea says
Love this post. Gives me some great ideas. I am currently working on redoing my closet…love this light fixture. That would look great in my closet. I will see if I can find one like it.
Cathy says
Mary Ann, You do such a beautiful job! Thanks for sharing. I love the work you have done with me, and you are such a delight. You are just as nice as you come across on your blog.
Cathy
Jennifer Liffmann says
Thanks so much for the duvet info, Mary Ann! It's gorgeous! I would love to hire your e-design services in the future!
Bedroom Design Ideas says
That is a great gallery wall! Somehow, my frames always tilt on one side or another! ..
Cindy Albert says
Mary Ann, it is so much fun to see the transformation. Thank you for sharing.
Cindy
classic • casual • home says
I believe the duvet is the ofelia vass in grey…is is a seersucker material only available at the store.
Taylor Greenwalt says
So much fun to see the transformation. Looks great!
Bring Pretty Back says
AMAZING! The new transformation is so CLASSY.
LOVE it!
Have a pretty day!
Kristin
Jennifer Liffmann says
Gorgeous! I have to ask….which duvet cover is it from Ikea? The Ofelia? I may have to order it! SO lovely!!
Thanks for a sneak peek! 🙂
SavannahGranny says
Beautiful transformation!
Barbara Bussey {The Treasured Home} says
Love your recommendations! I'd love to see the lamp base painted grey, as on the design board. She's lucky to have so much space! It's going to be lovely!
Carolyn@SweetChaos says
Stunning! Love the color palette, the wainscoting and the crystal light fixture. So fun to see your design come to life!
laxsupermom says
Beautiful! I love how she's translating your mood board into reality. It's such a soothing, inviting space! Thanks for sharing.
designchic says
E-design is amazing. Love all of your picks, Mary Ann, and your client has done a great job of recreating your vision!!
Elizabeth Eiffel says
I love your design philosophy.
Great post showing the room's transformation. Thank you for sharing with us your design board – it's fabulous
Marcus Design says
Love it! Panelling will always make me swoon 🙂
Nancy xo
Carrie @ Hazardous Design says
Pretty room! I love all the soft grays. That bedding is seriously from Ikea? Seems I might have to make a trip to mine…
Debby says
It's coming along amazingly! Love the chandelier fixture! Beyond pretty. xo
autumn says
what a great transformation! i love seeing "little" girl rooms grow up! that is SO amazing that you spotted a lamp at a home goods bear you, and your client found a similar one in georgia!
🙂
the room is really beautiful and sophisticated. thanks for sharing!
Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal says
I love this! The colors are so pretty and will be a relaxing space for guests. They may never leave!
CRICKET says
I love a great before & after. It was fun seeing the progession pics and I look forward to the completed pics. It was important to me when coming up with low cost decorating for my 4 and 6 year old that it not look too childish. My sons room on occasion becomes the guest room and I have not had a complaint yet:) He thinks its fun to sleep on a hideabed.
Karen@StrictlySimpleStyle says
Just beautiful and so elegant. The lighting is my favorite part.
Acquired Objects says
Wow this is going to be so wonderful. I can't believe Karen did the box wainscoting herself love it! I can't wait to see the results.
Teresa at Splendid Sass says
LOVE this, Mary Ann! Can't wait to see the finished room. The wainscoting looks great too!
Hope that you are having a nice season.
Teresa
xoxo
Amy @MaisonDecor says
I love everything so far! This is similar to a plan I have in motion for my home office!
Tatiana Doria says
I love that colour palette. It looks great!
All in the Detail says
Wonderful. How much fun you must me having! Love the whole concept and color of the imspiration and the final room!
Job well done on everyone's part!
The enchanted home says
Wow, this looks fabulous. Love the color palette, so soft dusty and elegant..some of my favorite colors and so perfect for a bedroom! Welll done:)
classic • casual • home says
Thanks Karen for sending the "midway" photos…so fun to be able to post them. We DO make a good team! 🙂
Lakeshore Cottage Living says
It looks beautiful. You have such great advice!
alisonannblog says
That bedroom looks amazing! You are so talented and have great taste!
La Dolfina says
Everything looks amazing.
YOu are good, real good.
She sounds like an ideal client, especially with her engineering skills and ability to find things at a great price!!
Good teamwork!!
Tammy@Beatrice Banks says
That is looking beautiful! I didn't know you were doing design services. That's awesome!
Blondie's Journal says
Very simple but elegant! The perfect room for both the daughter and guests! Love the wainscoting!
XO,
Jane
CHH says
Dear Linda,
It looks lovely so far.
Thank you for sharing.
Karen Laszcz says
I've had so much fun working with Mary Ann! I can't wait to complete this project and move on to my master bedroom — again, virtually with Chez Vous. The old decor in Caroline's room clearly reflected her middle school years, and the recent addition of an inexpensive comforter that didn't match the old decor was temporary – a high school girl studying (and sometimes snacking) on a custom coverlet sent Mom (moi) to Bed, Bath and Beyond for something spill-proof. She made it to college before we could at least agree on the Ikea duvet. Mary Ann took it from there, and we can't be happier with the outcome! What a restful retreat to come home to after final exams in December. Shall I add a "No Eating" sign? Maybe in French?
lisaroyhandbags says
Love your plan and it's all coming together nicely 🙂
Holly says
It is looking so grown up and appropriate for a young adult – great work! Those changes that pack a big impact are ones I can relate to for sure.
Amanda Hill says
Great work! I really love all the details and coloring!
Kathysue says
Love love it!! I think I need to take a trip to Ikea, My son asked for a gray duvet cover for Christmas, you just solved my searching issues, Love the room and it is so soothing and definitely grown up!! happy Wednesday!! Kathysue
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helen tilston says
It looks very welcoming and fresh
I like the transformation
Helen xx
Loretta says
Quite a change…I know you will make this room beautiful…eager to see the entire makeover! Happy Wednesday!
Best Wishes,
Loretta
Jessie says
This room is going to be so beautiful when it is is completed, I can tell. Very calming room, love those wainscoting as well! Looking forward to see the finished room.
P/S: Come by and enter my current giveaway for a chance to win a charm bracelet, if you like!
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At The Picket Fence says
Wow! Talk about a huge change! 🙂 That room is looking gorgeous and I just love the wainscoting she designed. So smart to have the room do double duty as a space for guests and the calming color palette is perfect. Great job Mary Ann!
Vanessa
marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says
Fabulous transformation. Love the new colors and designs. Gorgeous bedframe. Hugs, Marty
Kelly@Bungalow Blue says
This is beautiful, Mary Ann! So soft and elegant.