Tag: kids rooms
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Why you should paint your bookcase back
We bought a white Ikea Hemnes bookcase for our oldest daughter’s room. I loved the simplicity of the bookcase, and it seemed to match well with a headboard my dad built for her. And while it looked great against the light blue walls and with the other furniture, it needed a little something.…
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How a DIY closet organizer made a huge difference
My daughters’ closets were one hot mess. Like most other closets in this house, There was only one rod and one really high shelf. I don’t have a before picture of my oldest daughter’s closet, but here’s my youngest’s closet. They both pretty much looked like this: Ugh. I couldn’t find a thing and every…
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DIY Shabby Chic Lampshade
My youngest daughter wanted a pretty new lamp for her bedroom. We tried to find something that would fit her boho- themed room without breaking the bank, but we couldn’t. But did you know lampshades are incredibly easy to DIY? All you need to make this one is some ribbon and a hot glue gun.…
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Creating a calm, orderly space for homework and studying
My third grader has just started back to school, and we usually have a little homework to do each evening. While the homework is not difficult, what can be difficult is finding somewhere in our home where there are no distractions. She has a desk in her room where she sits to complete her…
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Cute and Functional Study Spaces
My daughter needed a quiet, well-lit and organized place to study and do homework. We bought her this desk off Craigslist some time ago, but we never really decorated or did anything to make it inviting. It wasn’t bad, but it was missing some key elements. Check this post for elements of an effective study…
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