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The Girls’ Bedroom: Here’s the Plan

March 7, 2012

 

My husband came through on my Valentine’s gift, with a little help from my dad.  One edged and the other rolled the girls’ bedroom ceiling:

 

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Did I mention that he has now decided to pay someone else to paint our master bedroom ceiling?  :)

 

I went with Olympic’s “Salsa Diane” (how’s that for a sassy paint name?).  It’s a mix of coral and red.  I painted the walls light gray, using Sherwin William’s “Worldly Gray.”

 

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This room isn’t really on the fast track to get finished, but I do have a general plan that includes DIY twin upholstered headboards in my new favorite Ikat fabric.  (You can find it for a great price here.)

 

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I’ll keep you updated along the way. . .

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  1. emily says

    March 7, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    love that fabric, cannot wait to see the end result!
    happy wednesday!

    xo, emily

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  2. Melanie says

    March 7, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    I already love it! Can’t wait to see it finished!

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  3. Business.Blueprints.Brides says

    March 7, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    Love that painted ceiling! That really was a labor of love…I have painted ceilings before…no fun!

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  4. Little Miss Southern says

    March 7, 2012 at 3:04 pm

    Love that ceiling!!!!!!

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  5. Hyphen Interiors says

    March 7, 2012 at 3:06 pm

    Absolutely love that ceiling. What a great risk. And, that fabric is amazing!

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  6. Erin says

    March 7, 2012 at 3:17 pm

    I love it already! That ikat fabric is killer. LOVE it. Def excited about seeing it all come together:)

    http://leeanderin.blogspot.com/

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  7. pam {simple details} says

    March 7, 2012 at 3:28 pm

    I was sold on the ceiling and then that Ikat came up…LOVE!

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  8. [email protected] Nest says

    March 7, 2012 at 3:29 pm

    Who needs chocolate, roses, or even diamonds! when you can get a painted ceiling?!?
    Looks fantastic…thanks for the sneak peek!!

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  9. Stephanie says

    March 7, 2012 at 3:30 pm

    i love it! That’s going to look sooo cute. I’m always a fan of coral-red… especially paired with gray or taupe!

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  10. Jessie says

    March 7, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    Love that gorgeous ikat fabric! Looking forward to see the finished room.

    Jessie
    http://www.mixandchic.com

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  11. Leslie says

    March 7, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    It looks like a great start. :)

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  12. Crystal (theweekendhomemaker.com) says

    March 7, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    Wow! That is going to be gorgeous! I love it already.

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  13. Andrea @ Decorating Cents says

    March 7, 2012 at 3:40 pm

    Love the fabric. Never thought of painting the ceiling but I’m sure it will look fab when you’re done.

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  14. Sweet Simplicity says

    March 7, 2012 at 3:45 pm

    I love that fabric! Thanks for sharing it with us. I’m thinking it would be a great pop of color in the master bedroom for spring/summer.

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  15. Janell @ Isabella and Max says

    March 7, 2012 at 3:46 pm

    I am loving the direction this is taking and it will stand the test of time as they grow older, very fun yet sophisticated!! LOVE the ceiling! Janell

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  16. Karen says

    March 7, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    Love the colors! Can’t wait to see the finished room.

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  17. Cathy Wall says

    March 7, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    This is going to be fun….and gorgeous! Love the bold color choice for the ceiling!
    Cathy

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  18. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    March 7, 2012 at 3:49 pm

    oh my GOSH I LOVE IT!
    AMAZING!

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  19. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    March 7, 2012 at 3:49 pm

    oh my GOSH I LOVE IT!
    AMAZING!

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  20. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    March 7, 2012 at 3:49 pm

    oh my GOSH I LOVE IT!
    AMAZING!

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  21. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    March 7, 2012 at 3:49 pm

    oh my GOSH I LOVE IT!
    AMAZING!

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  22. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    March 7, 2012 at 3:49 pm

    oh my GOSH I LOVE IT!
    AMAZING!

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  23. EJR says

    March 7, 2012 at 3:52 pm

    I love a painted ceiling!

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  24. Simple Dwellings says

    March 7, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    This will be beautiful! I love a dark painted ceiling and was thinking of doing that in a couple of our rooms! Cannot wait to see how the space comes together. Whenever there’s a little ikat and CWD textiles, it’s gotta be good! :)

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  25. Courtney {a thoughtful place} says

    March 7, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    Such great choices so far! What lucky young ladies. LOVE how the ceiling turned out. What a hubby!

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  26. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    March 7, 2012 at 4:01 pm

    The red ceiling is wonderful. Can’t wait to see more. Hugs, Marty

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  27. the-marrying-type.com says

    March 7, 2012 at 4:01 pm

    Can’t wait to see the progress! Such lucky girls! – Rachel

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  28. amber wallace says

    March 7, 2012 at 4:21 pm

    I love the ceiling! Cannot wait to see the rest. Great job!

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  29. [email protected] says

    March 7, 2012 at 4:26 pm

    I am going CRAZY over this ceiling!!! Girl you have a hit on your hands with the plans for this room! I’m already swooning:)

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  30. Erica {let why lead} says

    March 7, 2012 at 4:55 pm

    The combo of the fabric and the paint is fantastic!

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  31. p-l-a-i-d says

    March 7, 2012 at 5:06 pm

    What an amazing color! I love that you painted the ceiling, it is fun and unexpected.

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  32. A Delightful Design says

    March 7, 2012 at 5:57 pm

    Looks gorgeous! You know I love a coral ceiling. I can’t wait to see the headboards! This will be such a fun and beautiful room for them.

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  33. Aja says

    March 7, 2012 at 6:32 pm

    Oooh, gorgeous!! I love that ikat- so fun. Looking forward to seeing it all come together!

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  34. Kathysue says

    March 7, 2012 at 7:09 pm

    Love the direction you are going, I bet your girls will smile every time they look up at that fun ceiling color, Kathysue

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  35. Jules says

    March 7, 2012 at 7:10 pm

    GET OUTTA TOWN! How sharp does that look? Can Not Wait to see the finished product!

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  36. jeannene says

    March 7, 2012 at 7:19 pm

    Can you please post your DIY instructions on the headboards when you get to them? Thanks!

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  37. Sixty-Fifth Avenue says

    March 7, 2012 at 7:37 pm

    That is one fun and fabulous ceiling! And I love the fabric, I just sent your link to a friend for her twin girls.
    I think you are on to something here…I always do the painting at our house and ceilings are the worst, I need to have my husband do it so he will happily pay someone next time.

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  38. Deidre Miles says

    March 7, 2012 at 7:59 pm

    It looks beautiful!!! There are 9 foot ceilings in my daughter’s small bedroom. Do you think a color on the ceiling would still work okay and not make the room seem even smaller? It’s 10’x11′. Thanks!

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  39. Katie Olthoff says

    March 7, 2012 at 8:14 pm

    What a fun, fun ceiling! Love that fabric, too!

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  40. heyhomeslice says

    March 7, 2012 at 10:55 pm

    oh my goodness! It looks fabulous! You’ve got yourself some great helpers!

    Jenna

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  41. Lisa Scibilia says

    March 8, 2012 at 2:41 am

    Gorgeous fabric and ceiling color!!! So excited to see this come together!

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  42. Karen says

    March 8, 2012 at 3:24 am

    It is going to look gorgeous! That is fabulous headboard fabric, and that ceiling/trim/wall combo is amazing. Can’t wait to see it all put together!

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  43. traci zeller designs says

    March 8, 2012 at 3:53 am

    SUPER cute! And I love that fabric!!

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  44. Rebeccarama says

    March 8, 2012 at 3:54 am

    oh i love this! have you ever thought about doing this on a textured ceiling? what i have is not popcorn, just kinda streaky. i wonder if that would look good.

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  45. {Hi Sugarplum!} says

    March 8, 2012 at 4:12 am

    Ugh, ceilings are the worst!! Yours is fabulous!!!

    Side note: I saw my blogger friend emily tonight, who’s 7mo pregnant with twins! Too cute!!

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  46. 17 Perth says

    March 8, 2012 at 5:07 am

    Ahh!! I love the fabric and the painted ceiling! Can’t wait to see the rest.

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  47. LisaMende says

    March 8, 2012 at 1:06 pm

    Love the colors and the fabrics Em!

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  48. SHERRY HART says

    March 8, 2012 at 1:26 pm

    Hurry cause I really don’t like waiting, especially when I know it’s going to be great!!!

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  49. leanne says

    March 8, 2012 at 3:25 pm

    Love the colour scheme you are going with! Can’t wait to see the finished room :)

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  50. Holly says

    March 8, 2012 at 7:46 pm

    I love that you’re using red and grey for the girls. And god bless your Dad (I think you said it was your Dad) who did the edges of that ceiling. Whew. Looks great!

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  51. Lisa - A Room with A View says

    March 8, 2012 at 10:09 pm

    Love the fabric. This will absolutely look stunning!

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  52. Rachel P says

    March 9, 2012 at 1:02 am

    I love the ceiling and how it is a fresh pop of color. I can’t even imagine how many coats of paint it took to get a nice even coverage:) I’m looking forward to seeing how you design the rest of the room…it will be fab I’m sure!

    Rachel

    http://www.trendybaby.etsy.com

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  53. Rachel P says

    March 9, 2012 at 1:02 am

    I love the ceiling and how it is a fresh pop of color. I can’t even imagine how many coats of paint it took to get a nice even coverage:) I’m looking forward to seeing how you design the rest of the room…it will be fab I’m sure!

    Rachel

    http://www.trendybaby.etsy.com

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  54. aussiebushgirl says

    October 4, 2012 at 9:50 am

    Oops…I’m going to have to agree to disagree! The red ceiling doesn’t ring my bells! Sorreee. :( Don’t get me wrong, it looks fantastic, but it does kinda lock you into the red and gray theme, and I’m all for white and bright on the ceiling to open up a room. I see heavy colors as being somewhat oppressive, and I’m thinking the red may be one step too far? This is only my little opinion, and judging from all the positive comments above, I could be hopelessly wrong! ;-) It is very WOW, though. Hx

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