So far in our Series: Modernizing Old Buildings + Kids’ Rooms we have covered bedrooms and bathrooms. So what if you have an old home, love modern stuff, AND need a kids’ playroom? Just how do you make an “old room uniquely modern” for a play place? There is a way…… First, buy or move [...]
Carved wooden balustrades, embossed metal window latches, odd shaped windows, and interior brick walls…..just a few distinctive examples of craftsmanship found in old buildings. That’s the fun part of old homes. The not so fun part is lack of modern conveniences—closets, HVAC, and finished walls—we take for granted. So, if you have an older home, [...]
Springtime has rolled around again and baseball (#5 on our top 25 most popular posts) is on my mind. If spring fever means baseball season opening day to your son, we have awesome boy’s room ideas for your avid fan to help kick off the season. A little goes a long way in showcasing a [...]
Not all repurposing projects are as elaborate as the door-turned-table shown above. Can be if you have the know-how…..but doesn’t have to be. Actually using reclaimed doors in kids’ rooms can be quite simple but there are a few points to keep in mind: Make sure the door is sturdy and won’t fall apart in [...]
Velvet pillows. Round ones with uniquely folded and stitched sides and a gathered face secured by fabric-covered buttons centered on both sides of the pillow. What childhood memories these velvet masterpieces trigger for me……and the smocked pillows are making a trendy return to girls’ rooms! This specific type of smocking, called “lattice” smocking, gathers fabric [...]
Boy….does this take me back! (The vintage paint-by-number used for the wall mural, not the baby nursery.) I remember painting a few of these kits trying to be an artist the easy way. Seeing the technique used larger than life on a wall is an awesome way to share nostalgia of the 1960’s. If you [...]
You don’t have to spend a mint to create a charming vintage girl’s room. It’s one of the most wonderful benefits of using second hand furniture, and the vintage style can be undeniably girlish without being overly delicate. That is just what makes it so charming. Pleasingly Graceful A charming vintage girls’ room is [...]
Long before homes had closets, wardrobes and other furniture was used to store belongings. Thanks to necessities of the past, we now have unique kids’ room storage pieces to hold all their stuff. Wardrobes, trunks, chests, cupboards, and lockers all have one advantage over the modern closet…..style! They each add a little touch [...]
Want to add a touch of vintage to your kid’s room without surrounding them with old stuff? It’s really easy to add just a touch if you use vintage frames on kids’ room walls. Time worn accessories mix well with modern pieces and still achieve a warm, nostalgic feel so dig around in your parents’ [...]
Historically, handmade quilts served two purposes—practicality and beauty. On the practical side, quilts served as protection from the cold on wintery nights. Aesthetically, quilts were creative expressions adding beauty to plain or rustic rooms. Quilts still serve the same purposes today, warmth and beauty, but by using vintage quilts in today’s teen rooms, you can [...]