I had SO MUCH FUN decorating this room! A quick bit of back story … This project house is soon-to-be an Airbnb. The property has three bedrooms, so I knew we had an opportunity to create a special space for our smallest guests. This inspired me because I remember at that age how special it was each time we got to stay overnight somewhere! I wanted to make this room extra special, for families to make memories in.
This post is sponsored by Wayfair, a company I love and shopped with for years before beginning to collaborate with them. They are an amazing partner for room makeovers because their site is so expansive and they make it easy to find what you are looking for. They have items in a lot of different price ranges from bargain to high-end as well as any style you can dream up. For this room, I wanted to keep it a bit rustic, relaxed and cozy. My goal was childhood magic—and stories told under a blanket with a flashlight!
But before I get into it, here’s a walk down memory lane …
Here’s a before photo of the room. It is a very small bedroom. When we purchased the house, it was painted blue (same as the other bedroom next door). First thing we did was paint the walls a fresh white (my go-to Marshmallow) and replace the fan with a modern, remote controlled fan.
To the left of the bed, we added a skinny console and some boxes to hold a train set.
The bed is an absolute dream come true. I love putting pieces like this into kid’s spaces because they get SO EXCITED when they see the spaces. Also, look how cute the little bed looks from the inside!
Sources: Treehouse Twin Loft Bed (similar) Console Table (this is similar, the exact model is discontinued), Mirror, Market Basket (similar), Tapestry/The Northern Needle (here’s a smaller option), Fawn Pillow (it’s huge!), Brown Bear Rocker, Horse Bookend, Plaid Throw Pillow (similar), Large Tree (yes, it’s fake).
(Small spaces like this are not easy to photograph; it feels a little different in person.)
This brown bear rocker melts my heart. I cannot wait to bring a toddler into this room!
I added this market basket (similar) to the wall with a hook. Inside it are coloring books, crayons and markers. I wanted to leave some fun things for kids to play with, but since it’s going to be an Airbnb I wanted to make sure it was super safe, and that things are easy for parents to move if they’d rather their kids not play with them. Also, I didn’t want to have TOO much for parents to have to clean up. The way the room is now, it’s super easy to clean up in five minutes.
But it’s good to have options, and I love creating little treats for my guests to find.
Augh! I am so excited about this space! I hope you like it too. If any of you get this bed for your kiddo rooms, I want to see photos!!!
Thanks so much for following along. This house is really starting to take shape! xx. Elsie
It is a really great tour of the treehouse kiddo bedroom. Thank you for sharing the ideas. Hope to see you continue the good work.
Oh my gosh this is too cute! Our autistic son would love this and I’m going to get hubby onto it, thanks!
Is there a way to break down the bed in the event you needed to move it?
That sweet rocker! I love this whole room! 🙂
Also curious about the fan source – thanks
This really warmed my heart, the care and attention you put into this room, I hope you don’t mind if I say I think it shows what a wonderful mother you will be, not coz you styled a room but coz you can get into a child’s head & see the magic they feel in tiny spaces & how it’s all a big adventure. Xx
Hi!!! I have been trying to find a green quilt/coverlet like this! Where did you find it?
Such a beautiful Job! Who wouldn’t want a treehouse in their room?
I wonder if I can talk my wife into it!
Oh wow! <3 Now I know where I want to stay with my son and husband if we ever go to Nashville! We live in Finland, so it wouldn't be 'just over the weekend-kind of trip'! 🙂
I’m a parent of two kids and I think it’s fine there is only one bed (not to mention an air mattress). My two kids could sleep together or they could actually learn to take turns!!! My kids would have no trouble with this and if they did then they could both sleep on the floor. Good news is parents can usually figure these things out and the whole house is amazing!!
How sweet of you to put some little treats in the room for the kids to discover! Your guests will surely enjoy the stay!!!
Hey Elsie … love this room!! I’m curious which ceiling fan you chose? I am replacing two in our bedrooms and looking for recommendations!
could you please let us know where the green felt board is from? looks amazing!
SO special. And you have now completely changed my mind on off white wall colors. I am sorry to have ever doubted a reason for Marshmallow! Do you have any brand suggestions for this color?
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I’ve been told it’s a universal color, so all the brands can make it (I usually buy valspar, though) xx!
My question is: How do you make the bed? Do those front panels swing out? I went to the site where you bought it and no one mentioned it there either.
This room is beautiful, as usual I love your style! My thought as a parent is you might consider having a fold out chair bed, etc. We travel a lot and I have never been able to get my 3.5 year old to stay alone away from home. But with this ultra cool bed, she would definitely want to sleep in it and I think I would end up having to join her – however, not all parents will be able to fit. Agree a few small kids could make it work but others may end up fighting over it. Just something to consider!
Thanks so much for the suggestion!
xx
This looks like magic waiting to happen! Also, where are your cute glasses from?
They’re from Bonlook https://www2.bonlook.com/eyeglasses/women/jack-and-norma?utm_expid=82598011-26.ga3OGVApTRKliFrbi0hxnw.0&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F/snappy 🙂 xx
So beautiful and fun.
What is the paint color on the door , please?
Thanks ! Dale
It was actually the color the room came in- we forgot to paint it because the door was open! haha. But it worked, so I left it. xx
Thanks ! I’m looking for a really warm white /pink!
whoops and a pale pale blue green!! thanks
Omg!! Too much love for this room! The colours you chose work so well! It looks simple and peaceful but still childlike! And that looks like every child’s dream bed!
BEAUTIFUL work <3
Joanne | Life in Blue Skies
I would have loved this room as a kid, it’s so cool! What a lucky child!
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