Nadia's Peachy Pink Room Fit for a Preteen

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Well if this wasn't a labor of love, I don't know what is. ♥ Genevieve moved out of the girls' shared room 2 years ago and I'm finally finished creating a space for Nadia that's all her own. She requested something light and bright, "preppy" (the new preppy- IYKYK), and specifically said she didn't want it to be boho. Guys the boho pull is strong with this one (me. It's strong with me), so this was a tough ask. I made some missteps along the way and to be completely transparent, some I'm only 'seeing' after pulling it all together and photographing it... but in the end, she walked in and said "Mom, I love it." So that's enough. Reminder (one that I got from a friend yesterday) that homes are to "serve and nurture our families first, aesthetics are secondary." Ok, enough disclaimers. Here goes!

Some DIYs to look for:

Headboard | Rug | Bench | Ceiling Light

DIY canopy made of PVC and sewn curtain panels

Peg Rail

Window Trim

Wall Trim

Tailored Curtains

Custom Bedding (not DIY)

First, here's a pulled back look...

Rug

A word about practicality and designing for kids. My daughter still plays with dolls and that cubby (below) is a DIY dollhouse. It's always a mess so I grabbed these baskets to house the doll stuff but I'm eager to add a bookshelf when the dolls are done. But also, let them be little right?!

Mirror

Curtains | Blinds | Rug | Pillows (sold out in this color) | Storage Ottoman (love this thing!)

And here are the details:

Paths Art + Frame | Canter's Art + Frame | Hanging Glass Frame (meant for pressed flowers)

Woven Bowl | Rattan Knobs | Rattan Box | Mirror

Lamp

I couldn't wait to style these pegs but soon enough they will house medals on red, white, and blue ribbon, and random collectibles. I'm ok with it ♥

Mini Backpack | Hanging Plant | Hanging Basket

Vase no longer sold | Faux Flowers | Nightstand | Rattan Box | Lamp

Nadia is very into theater and The Sound of Music was the first production she got a part in. We were so proud of her!

Curtains | Girl with a bird art + Frame | Sound of Music Art + Frame*

*Custom mat from Hobby Lobby

Headboard | Swan Art + Frame | Throw Pillows | Kantha Blanket | Grid Duvet

This kantha blanket deserves a close up. It's so pretty and well made and I can't believe the price!

Kantha Blanket

I could not decided between matchy pillows (below) or a pop of modern color. If you follow on Instagram, you know I had a different plan for art above the bed and the geo pillows worked really well with the colors in that art. In the end I chose the modern pillows because a) the room feels very sweet as it is and b) I wanted something fun and quirky that didn't match perfectly. Side note, I suggest having something bold/different/weird/quirky/unexpected in every room. For fun though I took some photos with the brown pillows on the bed and I have to admit, it's such a pretty look!

The room feels very pretty and fresh and she loves it! There are a few things I'd love to swap when the perfect thing comes along (the con to sharing projects on social is eventually you have to share them (ha) and can't necessarily wait to come across the perfect item), but we're calling it done-ish!

Shop the room below (affiliate links included; As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases) and please let me know if I missed anything or if you have any questions!

Paint Color

Benjamin Moore Raleigh Peach

I used the less expensive "Ben" line and don't recommend it. Just use the good stuff. This color is a challenge to photograph but it's a muted peach with at pink tone.

Furniture + Lighting

Headboard

Bed Frame - FYI, I don't recommend this if you plan to attach the headboard to it. However, if you have a floating or DIY headboard, it's very pretty and looks high end.

Bedding