Boho Chic Teen Girl Room Makeover

This room.

This one right here?

It took almost two years to complete! TWO YEARS!

Sometimes clients can’t make up their minds. Other times, they change their minds mid-project which adds time and money to the original plans.

And then sometimes you have the toughest client ever…one you just so happened to also give birth to.

Ladies (and if there are any dudes reading this), gentlemen—Annie’s room is finally done! Finally! This girl almost killed me in the process thereof but it is finished…and I am so glad. Plus, I really love how it turned out so all the details are being shared below.

Here we go…

For whatever reason, I cannot find my “before” pics from when we first moved in, but trust me when I tell you that the walls were ugly. Four textured walls in a pale (ish) yellow color that was anything but fun. So, we got to work.

I asked Nate Koogle to add interest by creating this feature wall of boxed moldings and he totally rocked it. AFC painted it SW Tricorn Black to add some “pa-pow” to the room. The remaining walls were redone in SW Snowfall, and the ceiling got a coat of bright white ceiling paint to top it off.

About mid-way into this makeover, we had a bug infestation. Like, a gross one. Annie had to vacate the room. Luckily it was contained but after ripping up her carpet, I decided that the flooring I eventually wanted to replace the rest of my home with, should go in there instead. And so it did.

One thing was certain about this space: Annie wanted Boho. She loved the simplicity of a minimalist type of space with the freedom of style that Boho provides. The inspiration? The beautiful butterfly poster art we found at Dandy Home & Ranch. From this one piece we added in warm, bold colors of yellow (pillows and blankets) and Jade green (velvet European pillows).

I found the wicker headboard from a friend locally, and the basic nightstands from IKEA (super cheap). Copper table lamps were purchased on clearance from Hobby Lobby and the bedding was found through Amazon.

If you look closer at the bedding in the top pic, you’ll notice the white pom fringe on the ends. I purchased black pom garland and had it added to to give a little more detail and contrast with the bedding. I love black pom garland anyways and I just think it kicks the bedding up a notch.

Annie is a minimalist when it comes to her style (as mentioned earlier), and the other half of her bedroom represents this well. IKEA shelving extends in a single row all the way across the top of her South-facing wall. Plant hangers and pots accentuate the corner while a beveled mirror and basic white desk (Pottery Barn Teen) finish the space.

As for the large white wall in this area? Annie has a projector she connects her phone to in order to provide an instant (and super large) TV. That space will remain bare for her viewing pleasure.

A modern but simple ceiling fan was added to complete the look. Ceiling fans are a must here in AZ and this one was just too fun not to purchase.

I love this girl to pieces but man, she gave me a run for my money. On to the next room…

The Details:

Paint: SW Snowfall (satin), SW Tricorn Black (satin), Valspar Ceiling Paint (flat)

Paint Labor: A Fresh Coat-Yuma

Feature Wall: Nate Koogle

Arched Window Shutters: Hardin Development

Bedding: Amazon

Throw Pillows: Target, Dandy Hopme & Ranch, Amazon

Throw: Target

Nightstands: IKEA

Table Lamps: Hobby Lobby

Wall Decor: Dandy Home & Ranch, Hobby Lobby, Target

Shelving: IKEA

Rug: Target

Ceiling Fan: Joss & Main

Shelving Accents: Junk in the Trunk

Accent Table: Pier 1

Love, J

Boho Chic Family Room

I love the “O” family. They’re just super fun and always a pleasure to work with. Last year I had the opportunity to create a neat play room for their boys, as well as a book nook complete with a wave wall mural (Hawaiian-themed), and this year I got to introduce the same type of vibe into their main living area.

Boho chic with some Hawaiian flair. So. Much. Fun!

This is where we started.

Originally built over twelve years ago, the “O” family was ready for a change. The tan walls were begging for a pop of color, just as the builder grade elements within their home needed some character.

Ready for the “after” pic?

Cool, right? Wanna know all the details? Keep reading.

When we met for our initial consultation, Mrs. “O” had already created her own design board (um, so awesome!) with a number of colors, textures, and elements she wanted to incorporate into this family space. Based off of her vision, I blended her ideas with mine to create the final design board for their living area.

Rich, cool colors fused with warm wood furniture and lots of textures and patterns to be found in the pillows and pouffs. And that rug?!! I couldn’t wait to pull all of these elements together.

But first? Paint. Deciding which color blue to select was the first task. The idea was to create a beautiful blue accent wall while painting the rest of the room a cool grey (a.k.a. Sherwin William’s Icy Avalanche).

Ultimately, the second option (Sherwin William’s Aqualuxe) won out and the painting was first on the list of things that needed to get done.

Fun color, right? Super bold and yes, beautiful. And look at that rug…and those pouffs! Items started rolling in as this room was begininning to come together. And the “O” boys were getting EXCITED!!!

The next major item to roll in was the brand new entertainment unit. Encompassing the whole wall, this piece is just plain pretty with bold, geometric finishes in place. Styling this unit involved a bit of brightening since this piece boasts a darker finish. Framed family pictures and sentimental mementos filled most of the space in this media hub.

Speaking of pictures, while remodeling was underway, the “O’s” fourth baby boy decided to make his entrance. New family pics were scheduled the first of June and once those beautiful images of this amazing family came in, canvas prints were ordered for the large wall next to the slider door.

New bamboo shades, Opalhouse drapes, and black hardware were added to the windows and slider to pull this whole room together. Throw pillows in deep blues, fun patterns, and textures were added in to pull the room together. Last but not least, new lighting fixtures and a ceiling fan (not pictured) were installed to complete the look of this room.

Next up? A brand new buffet In the space that leads from the dining to living room. I love the bold geometric pattern and beautiful finish. It’s a large, stout piece but man is it pretty. We repurposed a mirror that was already part of the decor prior to redecorating, and added just a few decor pieces to keep it simple. Remember, the “O” family has FOUR BOYS UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHT. The less breakables, the better. ;)

Last but not least: pillows and pouffs. Throw pillows can be a source of contention (or maybe that’s just in my home), but they also tie a room together and allow for more texture and color to come into a space. Pouffs offer additional seating as well—especially for kiddos. I know these kids love their pouffs and they add so much more character to the room, don’t they?

Fun, fresh, and functional. This place went from builder grade to Boho Chic. Swoon!

The Details:

Paint Colors: Sherwin William’s Icy Avalanche and Aqualuxe (accent wall)

Rug: Wayfair

Pouffs: Etsy

Bamboo Shades: Lowe’s

Drapes: Target (Opalhouse)

Rods: Amazon

Fan: Home Depot

Light Fixture (not pictured): Home Depot

Floor Lamp: Amazon

Throw Pillows: Target, Kirkland’s, Amazon

Media Unit: American Furniture Warehouse

Buffet: Ashley Home Furniture Store

Canvases: Easy Canvas Prints

Fig & Fiddle Tree: QVC

Love,J