Hey y’all! So, after over a year and a half of slowly gathering things that I knew the girls would love from here, there, and everywhere, I FINALLY finished decorating Skyler and Nia’s shared “big girl” room! When we brought Nia home, we decided on a nursery nook for her inside of our bedroom until she started sleeping through the night (HIGHLY recommend for new moms). As we got closer to that milestone, we contemplated whether we should transition her into her own room or share a room with Skyler. There are pro’s and con’s of either approach; but my husband and I both kept bringing up the fond memories that we each had of sharing a room with our younger siblings growing up. Him and his brother are the same number of months apart as Skyler and Nia, and my younger sister and I are 1 more year apart than our girls. Ultimately, we decided that, although we have the space to have them in separate rooms, we wanted them to have a chance to develop that bond and make lifetime memories for as long as they wanted to. We also asked Skyler for her thoughts, and her 3-year-old self was all for sharing, so that’s what we did!
Some of you may know this, but we didn’t find out whether Skyler was a girl or a boy until birth, so her first nursery in our old house was gender neutral (you can see our room tour here on our YouTube channel). It was a “Dr. Seuss” theme that had a neutral grey base with pops of vibrant colors. We carried that decor right into our new house, so it was definitely time for a change for her. Once we decided to move Nia in with Skyler, and knowing that I had 2 girls (and Skyler is certainly a “girly girl”), it was finally my chance to design a room as girlie as humanly possible. Naturally, I went with probably the girliest decor theme on the planet… thus, the transition to a “Princess Room” commenced.
I wanted it to be something that could grow with them, so I kept the colors pretty simple with white, shades of blush pink and coral, and gold accents. A bonus was that Nia’s nursery nook decor was pink and coral, so her items easily transitioned into the room.
Before adding pictures and sourcing for everything that I can (a little difficult since this project spanned over a year), here’s a highlight of a few of my DIYs that pulled the room together.
Castle: I created this by measuring and outlining the castle with painters tape, and painting using metallic gold roll-on paint (used matching spray paint for outlet cover). For the arch, I cut out a half circle on poster board, traced it on the wall, and painted that piece by hand without painters tape.
Ceiling wreath: This was the mobile that I originally created for Nia’s crib using a foam wreath form, florals from Michaels, twine, and ribbon. I hung it on their ceiling to add interest and bring the color upward. It also gives a nice whimsical touch.
And now without further ado, here is the big reveal of the girls’ big girl princess room (and sources).
Crib/toddler bed: Ikea (discontinued, but here’s a similar one)
Comforter: made by my mom with fabric from Joann Fabrics
Crib/toddler bed skirt: Amazon in pink
Satin crib/toddler bed fitted sheet: Amazon Bold Bedding in White Cloud
“Once upon a Time” sign: Big Lots (no longer available)
Recliner: Ikea Muren in Nordvalla Beige
Macrame heart throw pillow: Target (similar here)
Throw blanket: Home Goods (similar here)
Faux fur accent rug: Ikea Toftlund
Oval rug: Target 5’X7′ Pink Braided Area Rug by Pillowfort
Nightstand: Ikea Hemnes
Lamp: Target Turned Table Lamp in Gold by Pillowfort
Unicorn night light: Target
Princess piggy bank: discontinued at Target, but similar here
Curtains: Target Lydia Ruffle Window Curtain Panels in White by Lush Decor
Crib/toddler bed: Fisher Price Newbury
Comforter: Target Toddler Pinch Pleat Comforter in Light Pink by Pillowfort
Satin pillow case: Gifted, but similar here
Macrame wall hanging: Target “Dollar Spot” Spring 2020 (similar here)
Wall sign: Gifted
Hamper: Target Bella Storage Toy Utility Bucket in Pink
Art work: Harmoni Love Collection “Shapes” print
Gold frame: Walmart frame spray-painted gold
“Inspire” sign: Big Lots (similar here)
Dresser: Ikea Hemnes
Wishing well bucket: Magnolia (discontinued)
That’s it! The room came out exactly how I envisioned it, and the girls absolutely love their “Princess Room”, and I hope you do too!
