The time has finally come!! Here we are at the end of the One Room Challenge! I’m so grateful to Linda of Calling it Home for asking me to participate–we are thrilled Wesley’s entire room is now finally finished! As a reminder, I have been decorating the loft area in his room, as well as putting the finishing touches in his nursery below. See Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 to catch up! I’ll try to source things as I go along, but if you have any questions, just leave a comment!
This is what the room looked like when we moved in:
And here it is now!!
This is definitely the most colorful, fun room in our home! And we love it! I’ll show you the loft area first, since that’s where the majority of our time has been spent for this challenge.
I’m so happy with the Jenny Lind bookcase, which we decided on halfway through when installing a window was no longer an option. It was fun filling it with books and other fun goodies, like the whale bookends from Anthro and new lamp/shade from Target. If the piles of books throughout our house are any indication, I’m certain these will not stay neat and pretty for long! Storage from Target and The Container Store.
We picked up this metal W from Land of Nod while ordering the shelf…a little hand-painted whale from Blue Raspberry Designs found its resting spot, as well as some shells from our honeymoon.
The first thing I chose for the space was this fantastic artwork from Minted…love the colors so much!
Cute vintage-inspired postcards from Cabocado inside a lantern from Target–love the rope handle! And below the Adventure a Day banner I talked about last week…
The lounge furniture from PB Teen is super comfy, and the gorgeous pillows from Pop O’ Color add some pattern to the space! The new railing makes such a difference from below and above…it really opened things up and brings in much-needed light. Speaking of light, so excited about our new sconce from Wayfair…they really saved the day when Plan A didn’t work out!
This little pirate was handmade by Mio Mucaro on Etsy…I have a thing for handmade stuffed toys! The rug from PB teen is oh-so-cozy. Normally I’d want a bigger rug, but I’m all about seeing that gorgeous new floor!
Best of all?! The little guy LOVES his new space!
Now I’ll take you down the ladder and show you the nursery area:
The fabulous Little Whales wallpaper from Pottok was the first thing we chose for the room and inspired the theme. Love doesn’t cover what we feel for it! The aqua blue on the walls (BM Sonoma Skies) and the blue chevron rug are supposed to give off a water vibe. The sailboat mobile from Flensted is another favorite!
Isn’t this chalkboard art amazing?! My uber-talented friend Nikki of Lovely Scribbles made it for us after Wesley was born!
These little softie pillows are made from fabric by French artist Nadja Petremand…found them on Etsy (of course)! The lantern is another Etsy find…it used to be a kerosene lamp but was upcycled into an electric lantern–complete with a flicker flame bulb!
What would we do without this comfy glider chair from Crate and Barrel?! Love the cute pillows too…pirate from Land of Nod, ikat one from the Etsy store Pop O’ Color–best fabric selection around!
The whale artwork is another Land of Nod find. If it’s not already obvious, I love that store! We actually got the red pouf, changing pad cover, bedskirt and crib sheet there too. The changing table and crib were from Pottery Barn Kids. And there’s those rope pulls we put in a few weeks ago! Which reminds me, remember the newly-painted chalkboard closet and new knobs?? I’m still on the hunt for the perfect knobs. These little turquoise ones from Anthro will just have to do for now. (Although to all who mentioned Hobby Lobby, you weren’t kidding…they recently opened up here in MN and I didn’t even know! SO many great knobs there, totally worth the hour drive!)
We finally got around to hanging some additional artwork too…a sailor boy I found at a flea market, a little porthole mirror and Sugarboo artwork. (Life is Beautiful by Keb’ Mo’ is one of my favorite songs and I always sing it to Wesley when I’m rocking him to sleep.)
Isn’t this whale quilt perfect for the space?! My step-mom made it for Wesley, obviously inspired by the nursery!
Spot the cute whale night light?
The one thing you can’t see in the photos is the view out the window. Which is why the chair is right where it is. And another reason we wanted a window in the loft!
Definitely not a bad thing to look out at when rocking a little one! (P.S. Where did fall go??)
Most importantly, Wesley loves being in his room and the cheery space definitely matches his personality!
Check out those teeth! Cute drool-catching faux bois bandana from Simply Stitched by Sara on Etsy.
So there you have it! This has been quite the challenge for me! I’m not a designer and am not used to decorating in a limited time frame…it blows my mind thinking of what some of the other participants are accomplishing! But it’s all worth it and has been so fun! Thanks again to Linda of Calling it Home for inviting me to participate, and to you guys for all of your ideas, support and enthusiasm! And thanks to Minted and Wayfair for being sponsors too!
Like I said, if you have any questions about the source of anything I didn’t mention, just ask!
Now what I’ve been waiting patiently for, everyone’s reveals!!! This is going to be amazing!
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What a fun, happy space! Wesley is one lucky little guy with a talented momma and a super cool space. Enjoy it!
Erin, who wouldn't LOVE this room! Of course you had to have some blue/turquoise in there and that's why I always enjoy your work, one of my favorite colors! That red bookcase pops against those walls. I love kids rooms because you can be so creative, like those whale book ends and the Iron W! The lantern filled with mementos is not only sentimental but stylish! Not to mention the cutie in all these photos shows this room be enjoyed! I have hand made elephants in coral and blue for my youngest daughter, and that pirate adds a touch of whimsy. My favorite part of the lower level is the whale wallpaper in contrast to the chalk board art! LOVE the sentiment! BRAVO on a job well done! So fun watching you participate in ORC as one of the designers while I'm participating as one of the bloggers.
Precious child and pretty room!
ok I am a total neutral addict but this is simply amazing! your use of color is just fantastic and i expect to see these photos floating all over pinterest! wonderful job, i bet your son is one happy camper!
Gorgeous space. Love your use of color. Well done!
Okay first of all I must say your little sweetie pie is such a cutie patootie and looks like such a happy guy! Second, what a fun, creative, joyful space you've created for him! Some of my faves are the wallpaper, turquoise wall color, all those fab pops of red, the print from Minted that ties the color scheme together perfectly, and the chalkboard art your friend made for you. It's such a fun room!!
Absolutely fabulous!!!
You did an amazing job! Love all the choices you made.
The theme is so sweet and so many details…. as if we expected anything less from you.
The fun will be keeping Wesley off the ladder and from climbing the railings.
I like the way you hung the banner with the red ties pulled out – perfect.
Enjoy the space together.
How adorable! I think your little client is very happy with his new space. I love how it turned out. Great work!
Really, really nice space! The loft area looks so much fun. The black and white wall paper is awesome.
It turned out really cute!
I love the red and the blue combination and what a precious perfect space for a toddler. It is happy and thoughtful and very chic. I love the wallpaper and how you combined the sea and whale theme throughout. What a happy and well designed space. Congratulations!!
I love the pops of red against the turquoise and the wallpaper is phenomenal!!!! Such a well designed space for a sweet boy!
What a spectacular space. I love the attention to detail and how it is practical yet beautiful. I am guessing you all will be spending a lot of time up there. Kudos!
What a special space you have created for your little one to grow in. So many memories to come and such great design for him to grow with. Thanks for sharing your incredible work!
ERIN!!!!!!!! This is fantastic. I love it. Such great attention to detail and the perfect flow of color. Bravo!!!
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LLLLOOOOVVVVEEEE it ALL!!! You did an unbelievable job mixing new with old, handmade and production. Really!! It is a skill that is so hard and it looks flawless!! I adore so many things! The wallpaper, the handmade toys, the quilt, the latter, the art!!!! I could go on!! Btw- I use Wayfair all of the time. They are the best!!!!!! Congrats on a fantastic job!! Ps. That smile is to die for:-). Xoxo, K
Sun a bright and beautiful space. Love the adorable accessories, such a fun room!
Jessie
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I was smiling throughout the entire tour! Down to every detail – rope pulls, whale night light – adorable port hole mirror! The cutest space ever for Wesley! Fantastic job Erin!! xx
Such a great use of color, so cheery and stylish!
Fun, bright, and HAPPY! So easy to grow up with. Love it.
Aw – it looks like Wesley loves his room transformation! Job well done…it's such a happy, bright, creative zone for a little one and all the personal touches are adorable. Congrats, congrats!
xx
Molly
WOW OH WOW!!! You "knocked it out of the ball park!!" franki
So fun, colorful, imaginative, chic and turquoise!! Bet your sweet tiny little man is just so happy and feels like he has the best space ever!
Erin!! I'm absolutely BLOWN away by what you've done with this space. All of the little details and just the way you brought it all together is amazing! Fantastic job!!
Such a FUN room! My favorite things are the Sailor Boy picture, and as a quilter, that treasure your mother in law made. I hope Wesley is not a "climber" my kids would have used that horizontal loft railing as another ladder. As a toddler, my daughter scaled a 4' chain link fence and threw herself into the neighbors yard…..not wanting to scare you, but you'll find your child is more capable of things you never thought of!
This is such an amazing transformation! What a wonderful room Wesley now has to play and grow! I love the colors, the nautical theme accessories and just the overall space – you must be SO excited! Congrats!!
Absolutely love, wonderful job & awesome choice!
What fun! Every detail is perfect, Erin! Such a creative and loving room for your adorable Wesley to grow in. You ARE a designer!
–Cyn
Wow, Erin, AMAZING job you guys did on Wesley's room! It seriously looks like a space out of a magazine. And your little man is just so darned adorable, what a cutie! You can tell he's thrilled with his finished room!
On another note, I didn't know his name was Wesley Alan! Seriously pulled at my heart because my beloved friend who passed away a few years ago after a long illness was named Alan Wesley, also a one-of-a-kind sorta guy!
Cheers to a job well done on Wesley's beautiful room!
Best,
Kimberly
Such a great job. I'm crazy over the whales. Amazing all you did with this space.
Erin…this is a darling space. I am in love with that whale wallpaper also….it just grounds the space. Nobody would know that you are not a designer cause you nailed it. How cute is your son in that last picture:)
Lookit that face?!!!! Aw you had me at those smiling eyes and fuzzy faux-hawk! What a festive space for the growing artist! Love your use of color, something about bright red that really plays off turq so well. Nautical done right, the whale accents are so masterfully done without an inch of kitsch!
Xx- Julie
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Such a great job doll! Love the pops of red! xo
A truly darling space! One of the most darling nurseries I've ever seen. Such personality.
One question: how did you hang the paddle? I have a similar one and am stumped.
What a great space. Love the colorful accessories you used in the room.
Adorable!!! Love it all!
It's so beautiful Erin!! Love it. So happy and cheerful and your little guy looks so happy! Great job.
Love love love it all as with everything you do. As a mom of 3 boys I have to mention that the railing looks just like a ladder to little ones. My then 1.5 yr old son climbed an iron banister much less ladder like at the top of a second story staircase and was clinging to it when I narrowly caught him by the legs.(all ended well but could have been life changing) It happens so quickly and is one of the most terrifying moments of my 11 years of being a mom. I still have nightmares 9 yrs later. An easy and inexpensive fix is to temporarily cover the inside of the loft side with a sheet of beadboard cut to size (covering the entire interior of the railing) painted white or your wall color then drill holes in each corner and zip tie it to the railing. It's not the prettiest of answers but it keeps your darling boy safe! I couldn't sleep tonight if I didn't mention my nightmare to you. I was once a first time mom and wish someone would have told me before that moment happened.
t-day: I'm so glad you took the time to comment! And I'm SO glad to hear it ended well with your son, truly a nightmare. We hadn't even thought about W using it as a ladder when he installed it. I so appreciate this fix though, definitely something we will be doing when he figures out how to climb. Thank you again!
Decor To Adore- Thank you so much!! The paddle was easy! (According to my husband!) Just screw a couple d-ring hangers or sawtooth ring hangers on the back and hang it up like you would a picture! 🙂
Erin, this is FANTASTIC!! I've always been a fan of turquoise and red, and the specific tones you used are gorgeous and perfect together. You really did such an amazing job with this space — so impressive! Next time I take interior shots of my house may I borrow Wesley? : )
You truly have created a beautiful space for your family. It is just gorgeous. I adore your posts but have never commented. However I find myself feeling anxious about the loft and the need to comment. Another mother suggested that you use bead board (I am an Australian & am not 100% sure what that is) but I understand her meaning. Whilst that will address one issue, there is also the possibility that he will be able to, in the future, move the lounge & climb onto that to look over the railing. That still represents a fall hazard. Please don't be offended by my comment. I was concerned when I saw the photos. Take care & bst wishes.
What a terrific space. Love how the loft turned out and love your mix of turquoise with gray and pops of other colors (red). I'd be living in this space! What a lucky little guy Wesley is! (and such a cutie)
thanks for sharing 🙂
Amazing! Love it all! Wesley is so adorable!
Thank you!
Darling! Love the whale wallpaper and all of the pops of red. What a lucky little guy!
Absolutely adorable room for an adorable boy.
Can you provide more direction on how to find the etsy artist who made the sailor and sailboat pillows? The link doesn't go to her and a search on her name didn't turn up anything. Thanks!
Rathdan Design – That was definitely the Etsy shop I bought it from, Seclusion Cove. It doesn't look like she has any more for sale though. Maybe you could contact the owner to see where she found the fabric? The fabric was by French artist Nadja Petremand, that wasn't the owner of the Etsy shop. I hope you can find it!
Thanks for the very quick reply and for clearing up my misunderstanding. I googled Nadja's name and found her fabric – now I'm finding it hard to resist buying a huge stash!
You did an amazing job. Love all the details and your theme. Clever red lamp and beautiful handmade quilt. Now you can sit back and enjoy!
Erin, this is soooo gooood!! I love the colors, the detail, and all the love that is in this room. Your little man is so adorable. Great job!
Erin, this is soooo gooood!! I love the colors, the detail, and all the love that is in this room. Your little man is so adorable. Great job!
Erin!!! Holy cow!!! I knew this was going to be awesome, but this is ridiculous!!! I'm now officially jealous that I never had a loft growing up!! The lounger is awesome but my fave is still that bookcase!!! I adore all the details you thought out perfectly. What a colorful, fun space for tons of creative play! Don't get me started on downstairs…that wallpaper!!!!!
Wonderful job Erin! How fun is the loft space? Your son must love it and how adorable is he – love his hair! PS you designed this amazing space, so you are a designer!
The room is adorable. You did an amazing job!!!
Your little boy is darling! I think he likes the room. I love that whale wallpaper and the pops of red. So fun and fresh in here. You did a fabulous job!
I adore your color theme- the aqua blue with red is so good! What a perfect, happy little boys room.
Jaw on the floor! What a magical space! Love the colors and that wallpaper is amazing! You really did a phenomenal job marrying the two areas, job well done!
This is an amazing charming space. Beautifully done. Wesley is adorable!
Oh my gosh!!First of all your son is adorable! that hair is too much!! The wallpaper is too perfect for that space combined with your signature turquoise and pops of red. The details and styling are really amazing. The Land of is a great source isn't it??? Love your space!! xoxox
FINALLY getting to see this…I'll bet that precious little LOVES his new room! What a kid's paradise! Love so many things about this space, Erin. It's just the right amount "themed." Well done! ox
hello Erin,
How much do you charge for your designs??? LOL I mean, you have to start offering this to your readers! You're beyond talented, my friend!
I really LOVE every inch of this space! LOVE!!! It's super happy, colorful, fun and special. You have added so many interesting details that are truly inspiring!
Now, what really made my heart MELT was the last picture… he's just perfect, Erin…. a perfect Gift senf from God to you both!
Big hugs to you, sweetie!
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Wonderful! I'm sure Wesley is going to love using this space for a long time to come!
You hit it out of the park!! Seriously great stuff here, I would have thought you were a full time designer…you watch pottery barn kids is going to come calling!!! Congrats girl on making a darling room and even more darling son!
Looks gorgeous Erin!! What a fun room! Love the whale theme! You are so talented! Xo
You hit it out of the ballpark with this one.It's cute, fun with great colors. I am eyeing the Jenny Lind bookcase as I would like one myself, leaning toward the azure one as it fits my color scheme.
Wesley is one lucky boy!!!! what a perfect room! Great job!
Hi! LOVE THIS ROOM! So adorable! I have one question about a piece…can you point me in the right direction of where I could find a corner bookcase/shelf like the one shown here?? Thanks!