Kid Friendly Rug Round Up

I get so many questions about rugs that are kid friendly and easy to clean, that I decided to follow up my Affordable Rug Round up from last week with a Kid Friendly and Easy to Clean Rug Round Up. I am very familiar with the messes kids can make. Having 3 of my own, we have sacrificed a few rugs to stains. Fortunately, these days, there are many beautiful and affordable rugs out there for those of us who love our rugs, but not enough to want to give are children away. ;) Synthetic rugs are a great way to get the look and feel of a pretty wool rug, but without all the maintenance. Rugs made of polyester, propylene or olefin, are a great option for high traffic areas, like a mudroom or entryway. They are also soft enough to have underfoot in a bedroom or living room. I don't normally put rugs under dining tables, when my client's have young children, but if you really want/need a rug under your dining table, a synthetic rug is a great option. One thing to note, while these rugs can be functional and beautiful, they do not have a thick pile, although many are very soft. If you are putting this type of rug on a hard surfaces and want to have a cushier feel, be sure to use a nice thick rug pad.

Here are a few of my picks for rugs that check the boxes of beautiful, functional and easy to clean!

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Miss J's Bedroom Makeover

Hello, everyone! Today I'm back to share with you the makeover I gave to my 9 year old daughter's room. A few months ago she came to me and told me that she was done with the hot pink in her room and she wanted a room that was a bit more "mature" looking. I knew that it was time to give her bedroom a look that she would not only love now, but that she would enjoy for many years to come. I spent some time talking to her about the colors she wanted what her requests were for her new space. At the end of our discussion, she and I knew exactly how we were going to change up her space.

I posted about my conversation with daughter on Instagram, along with a picture of her room. To my surprise, later that day, I received an email from the lovely people at Gardner Village in West Jordan, Utah, stating that they would love to help me with her bedroom makeover. For those of you who are not familiar with Gardner Village, here is the description taken from their website...

Stroll brick-lined paths and discover 22 boutique-style shops surrounding the historic Gardner Mill. With the ambiance and charm of an early Utah Village, you'll enjoy shopping and dining in a leisurely-paced setting, just 12 miles south of downtown Salt Lake City in the heart of the Salt Lake Valley. From furniture, home decor, candy, quilts, jewelry, purses, women's and kids' clothing and more, our shops are brimming with fabulous finds for you and your home.

Anyone that has ever been there will tell you that it is every bit as charming as it sounds. Gardner Village is a true gem in Utah and I could not pass up the opportunity to partner with them for Miss J's bedroom makeover. Over the course of a couple weeks, I traveled to Gardner Village to curate pieces for the room from the variety of shops there. Gardner Village has so many incredible shops, and their furniture and home decor shops are truly fabulous. I was able to find so many beautiful items to use in my bedroom design, including the most gorgeous bedding and pillows from Layers Beautiful Bedding, formerly known as The Village Quilt Shop, and a darling dresser from Down to Earth Home. The result is a bedroom for my little Miss J, that is perfect for her now, but will also suit her as she grows older. Take a look...

I had the light blue walls painted Wickham Gray by Benjamin Moore. It is one of my new favorite gray paint colors! The gorgeous chandeliers are from Capital Lighting. The art grouping on the far wall incorporates my little lady's love of France. She is in a French Immersion program at school and is currently obsessed with all that is French. The art pieces depict the Eiffel Tower, a collection of macaroons and some pretty lavender stems. Ooh La La!

I absolutely adore the framed abstract art piece above her bed. It helps give the space the mature feel we were looking for. I also adore the modern shape of her new upholstered headboard. It's details like this that give her room a bit of sophistication.

The other side of the room is used for storage and to create a reading nook for my little bookworm.

I wish you could touch the luxurious bedding I selected from Layers Beautiful Bedding at Gardner Village. The quality is second to none. They had so many gorgeous options for bedding that it was hard to choose! They also had the perfect accent pillows!

We recovered her window cornice and had custom drapery made for the room. The window is now a true focal point in the space. The new rug is a favorite addition to the room.

Miss J requested a chair in her room where she could snuggle up with a book.

I recovered some Target stools in the same fabric as the window cornice for the end of the bed.

A pair of new nightstands and lamps help finish off the bed wall.

The dresser from Down to Earth home is amazing! Not only is it super cute, but the crazy deep drawers provide plenty of storage for this little girl with lots of clothes!

I hope you enjoyed the reveal of Miss J's Room! She loves it so much, and there is no greater reward than seeing her smile from ear to ear when she enters her new bedroom! 

If you live in Utah, be sure to stop by Gardner Village for your home decor needs. You will not be disappointed. Also, stay tuned, because the lovely folks at Gardner Village might have a little something for one of you too! Come back on Friday to see what it is!!

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You can find direct links to many of the products from today's bedroom reveal below. Just click on the image and it will link you directly to the site. Happy shopping!!

Local Client Project Reveal: Not So Girly Girl Teen Bedroom

I'm back today with another local project reveal. A former client of mine contacted me a few months ago and asked me to makeover her 12 year old daughter's bedroom. The catch was that this young lady is a bit of a tomboy and she was very opinionated about what she wanted, no pink, no purple, and no flowers! She did, however, request that I incorporate a very specific shade of electric blue into her room. :) I was up to the challenge!

Since this room was for her daughter, we wanted to be budget conscious, so I kept the cost down by using a few IKEA pieces. We did splurge on the nightstands and a fair amount was also spent on giving the space a fresh coat of paint.

Here is what her room looked like before.....

And now....

She is thrilled with her new room! Her Mom loves it too! It was so much fun to work on this space. I especially love that she had definite ideas of what she wanted and was involved in the design process. I think we mad a great team and her not so girly girl room is perfect representation of who she is! Mission accomplished!

Client Project Reveal - Midlake Basement Project - Colorful & Family Friendly Design

Hello, Lovely Readers! Today I'm back with another local client project reveal. I have had the opportunity to design a few rooms in this home. You can see my previous work in this home here and here. This time, my clients asked me to help them with the design of their basement. They wanted to transform their basement into a multifunctional space. Here is a breakdown of the wishes they had for their basement.

 

1. It needed to be multifunctional. An area where not only their kids and their friends could hang out and play, but also a space that the family could get together to watch movies and entertain other family members and friends.

2. It needed to be comfortable and colorful. This family loves color and they wanted a bright cheerful space. No neutral color pallet for them!  

3. The furnishings needed to be extremely kid friendly. The children in this family range in age from tween to toddler. Everything in the room needed to be able to withstand the abuse it is sure to receive at the hands of the kids and their friends.

I could handle that! I got to work and came up with a plan. Here is what the space looked like before...

BEFORE

AND NOW...

 

I started by giving the entire basement a fresh coat of paint. The newly made over fireplace and built-ins are now the focal point in the space. V-groove paneling was added to the wall with the new theater screen, and painted white to add interest to the large wall and help lighten the room.

I had the backs of the new built in bookcases wallpapered with Schumacher's Imperial Trellis wallpaper. I adore this pattern. It is a classic in my book.



 

These leather storage ottomans are super kid friendly and functional. The top of each ottoman is quartered and flips over into a tray. Perfect for entertaining multiple guests.

 

Lots of throw pillows add pattern, texture and color to the large, durable sectional.

 

 

We also added a wet bar area to the basement. It's perfect for popping popcorn and storing cold drinks!

 



Another look at this newly finished space.

 

 

 

My clients are thrilled with the way the basement came together. I think all of their requests were successfully fulfilled. They told me that they have already spent numerous hours in their new space and are enjoying every minute. It has been a joy to work with these wonderful clients. I am so thankful to them for the trust and faith they put in me to design the spaces in their home. I really do love my job!