The day has finally come! After a over a year of planning, pinning, dreaming, painting, quilting, and shopping, I am ready to call my kids’ vintage Disneyland room reveal ready.
When I started planning this room, I was facing a few challenges. First of all, I really wanted the room to be something that both my all-boy son and girly-girl daughter would love. Coming up with a fun theme for a shared boy and girl’s room can be a bit of a challenge. Secondly, I needed to fit two beds, two kids’ worth of stuff, and some play space in a small (about 11’x11′) room. Finally, the walls were already navy with white beadboard on the bottom, and I wanted to incorporate that into the room.
I am a big Disneyland fan, and I have always been particularly fond of the vintage attraction posters, so I used those as a jumping off point for my design plan.
My plan included bunk beds (to leave space in the room for playing); bold, graphic patterns inspired by the attraction posters; vintage touches; brass hardware; and a limited color scheme of navy, coral, teal, yellow, orange, and chartreuse. Anyway. Enough talking already!
Would you like to come in?
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| Bunk Bed – Ikea, painted Valspar City Chartreuse in semi-gloss DIY Vintage Disneyland pennants Herringbone Quilts Sun Lamp – Ikea |
In addition to the reproduction prints I purchased on ebay and framed in spray-painted frames, my dear sister MADE a beautiful version of the Tiki Room poster that is hanging proudly in the kids’ room.
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| DIY Decoupage Globe |
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| Dresser – Ikea Tarva, painted, stained, with new hardware |
I painted coral stripes on the curtains to mimic the stripes in the pirate ship’s sail on the Peter Pan attraction poster. Painting curtains is not for the weak, friends. They are so far from perfect, but I like the overall look. Just don’t get too close. The rug was a STEAL for twenty dollars shipped (!) from Urban Outfitters.
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| Table – Home Goods |
I spray painted a silver lamp with brass spray paint and added teal grosgrain ribbon to a plain white lampshade to make the lamp a little more special.
Four Ikea picture ledges hold Disneyland memorabilia mixed in with special treasures.
And there it is! I hope it was worth the wait. What do you guys think? I am really so happy with it. And I think the kids like it too.
Linking up at some of my favorite parties.
This project is linked up at East Coast Creative. Come click on me! 🙂
Abby says
October 25, 2013 at 2:27 pmWhat a lovely room! I can't imagine how difficult it is to do a room for a boy and a girl, but you pulled it off really well! I really like the bedspreads and the curtains!
Alexis Middleton says
October 25, 2013 at 6:04 pmThank you! I was really intimidated when I first started working on my plan for the room, but one I had the color scheme nailed down, it got a little less scary. 🙂
amy says
October 25, 2013 at 3:08 pmYou've got to be kidding me! This is sooo cool. I'm in LOVE with how you took it slightly retro Disney. Such attention to detail. I've got a girl and boy combo room, too… love that it's so gender neutral yet full of color. I'm pining this for sure. Those quilts… amazing.
Alexis Middleton says
October 25, 2013 at 6:01 pmThanks, Amy! What a sweet comment!
Desiree @ The 36th AVENUE says
October 25, 2013 at 3:53 pmAwesome… I love it! I am featuring this awesome room tomorrow!
Alexis Middleton says
October 25, 2013 at 6:02 pmYay!! Thank you!
Danielle says
October 25, 2013 at 8:03 pmI love everything about this bedroom! Will be sharing on my facebook act. http://www.2littlesuperheroes.com
Amy @ Homey Oh My! says
October 25, 2013 at 9:16 pmAAAH! So cute!! I love that sun lamp! And when was Urban Outfitters shipping out rugs for $20??? *shaking my fists* And yes… I don't think I'll ever paint curtains again… maybe… haha!
Susan D says
October 26, 2013 at 1:47 amSuper cute! Great job having boy & girl together. I shared a room with my brother for a few years when I was little and for the life of me I can't even remember what the room looked like!
Emily Stephens says
October 26, 2013 at 4:55 pmI'm dying over the quilts! Any chance you'll be making them to sell?????
Carrie from Carrie This Home says
October 26, 2013 at 7:24 pmThis is adorable and it really works for both genders! I love how her bed is surrounded by the white wainscoting and his bed is right by the dark blue paint. You did a great job! I'm stopping by from Create & Inspire party (my link up was #92 Easy Creamy Spaghetti) Have a great day!
Anne says
October 27, 2013 at 12:38 pmWhat a super fun space!!!!
Rob, Adrienne, Sam, Ada and Tony says
October 27, 2013 at 4:13 pmI love this idea! Perfect theme for boys and girls.
Gretchen says
October 28, 2013 at 2:57 amGreat job! I love those old Disneyland posters (I wouldn't mind hanging some in my living room, to be honest!)…such a fun space 🙂
Amber Hash says
October 28, 2013 at 11:23 amWhat a perfect room for kids! Love the lime green paint of bunk beds and the yellow side table. The window curtains look light and airy! The stripes pattern on the curtains make the window look bigger and wider! 🙂
the cape on the corner says
October 28, 2013 at 7:54 pmthis is gorgeous! If you didn't call it vintage Disneyland, I don't think i'd realize there was a theme, which I love. I mean, I do themes-my basement, for sure, but I like the way this all just works. fabulous!
Kayla Janachovsky says
October 28, 2013 at 8:23 pmSuper cute room. I love that dresser! Thanks for linking up to The DIY'ers.
Michelle says
October 29, 2013 at 8:18 amI could totally move into this room! I love the dark and white walls, Iv heard people say you cant have black in a kids room but when its done right you absolutely can its such a great background for art and decor. Bet the kids are happy with it, hopefully they'll even keep it clean once in a while too 😉 Awesome job!
The Ruffled Stitch says
October 30, 2013 at 1:23 pmThis is so cute! I love it all! <br />Darcy
marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says
October 30, 2013 at 3:56 pmWhat a beautiful room and your children are so precious. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
Shelly says
October 31, 2013 at 12:09 amWhat a fun room! Love all the pics on the wall, and the globe is really cool!! I'm pinning this one to our board! Thanks for sharing on DIY Sunday Showcase!<br /><br />Shelly<br />MinettesMaze
lilmrstori says
October 31, 2013 at 3:17 amYou did a great job on this room! You really captured the Disneyland feel. I love how you used vintage items throughout the room. It will grow with them!
lilmrstori says
November 5, 2013 at 5:01 amP.s. I'm featuring you this week 😉
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Tanya Runkle says
November 2, 2013 at 5:24 amAlexis this is a great shared space!! Love it 🙂 Thank you for linking up to the Inspiration Monday party! xo
Chrissy @ Adventures in DIY says
November 2, 2013 at 6:52 amI LOVE this room – it came out so awesome! Love everything about it. 🙂
Brenda @ Chatting Over Chocolate says
November 11, 2013 at 3:00 pmI adore every last magical detail!! Pinning to share the Disney goodness 😉 Have a beautiful week!!
Brenda @ Chatting Over Chocolate says
November 11, 2013 at 3:08 pmPS: I kick off the week at Chatting Over Chocolate with a "Magical Monday" post dedicated to all things Disney, followed by my new series "Trip Report Tuesday" (where each week I share details and snapshots from one day of our recent 17 day WDW vaca) … Couldn't resist mentioning since I now know you are a Disney fan too! 😉 … I have to tell ya {again} how happy I am
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Vanessa says
January 29, 2014 at 3:53 amI just saw this on Pinterest and I've got to tell you, I totally want to live in your kids' room! I love all things vintage Disney and you decorated this room just perfectly!
Sonnet says
February 18, 2014 at 3:41 amThis room is INSANE!! Seriously Amaaaaaaaazing. I can't get over it. I want to pin every single picture in this post. I might just do it. Great job, your kids are so so lucky
Rea T says
February 18, 2014 at 3:01 pmhey alexis, i found you from Sonnet's fb page and i'm so glad she posted this on her page because i am in the middle of decorating my boy-girl shared bedroom and i love the idea of bunkbed..i am super excited that i cannot wait to finish ours by using this room as an inspiration!!<br />thanks♥<br />rea
Katie Nathey says
February 19, 2014 at 3:18 pmI am in LOVE with this room! Wow, that an incredible space to grow up in and you did such a fantastic job making it perfect for both a little boy and a little girl. I'm all about Disney and especially love those vintage posters!
Lauren Lanker says
March 5, 2014 at 4:38 amThis is simply stunning, Alexis! The color palette is fab and I love all the touches…especially the decoupaged globe. As an Orlando girl VERY near to Disney, this makes my heart so happy. Best of luck with CWTS! 😉
Karen Marie Kedzuch says
March 6, 2014 at 3:48 amAlexis you sure put Disney into the kids room because it is a dream land. It is also hard to mix both personalities into a shared room but girl and boy room with a touch for each is fabulous.
Randee says
March 7, 2014 at 4:22 pmI would LOVE to order a twin quilt in each boy and girl design. Would you consider taking an order??? I am working on creating a very similar space and your quilts are BEAUTIFUL. I can't sew! Pretty please! 🙂
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
March 15, 2014 at 12:04 amoh my! this is just adorable!!! love the quilts and love the concept!