I’m delighted to introduce you all to Stephanie Corfee who contacted me with an offer of a guest post about giving your child’s room a makover. Having moved house in August and just finished sewing curtain’s for my daughters room I readily agreed, not least because I wished that I had this great advice before I started.
Stephanie is an artist and designer who creates intricate, vibrant artwork from her home studio in Pennsylvania. You can find tutorials, see new work, and get more advice from Stephanie on her blog at: http://stephaniecorfee.com/. You can also find her on Facebook here, http://www.facebook.com/stephaniecorfeeartist, and on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/#!/stephaniecorfee
Now I’m thinking about a statement piece of work to put above the fireplace and I’m rather taken with this of Stephanies that you can find in her Etsy shop.
So without further ado, I’ll hand over to Stephanie….
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With the New Year approaching, many of you may be ready to bring some new style into your home.
Giving your family room a total makeover or re-doing your bathroom can be a big commitment. You don’t have to start there. You don’t have to take on a job that big to make a difference. You can start small – as in your child’s room!
Here’s how to start your makeover:
Find Your Centerpiece – I always like to choose one truly spectacular centerpiece for a space. That could be a great textile, a pillow, a family heirloom or toy. Its your “wow” moment. Every room can benefit from a “wow” moment and it has to be something you and your child LOVE.
Don’t be timid – You will never regret using something (or making something) that gives you a smile every time you see it. Not surprisingly for me, it is typically a big ol’ painting,
Use Your Centerpiece As Your Base – Then springboard every other choice off that main element. i tend to work from large to small. Get statement pieces first, then fill in with quirky items you just love for no reason, those will make the space unique.
Add A Personal Touch – Finish with a personal touch or two like a family photo, personalized pillow, etc.
It’s also important to remember that you can start slow. You don’t have to paint and buy all new things in one weekend. If you find your centerpiece – grab it. Then work the other items in slowly.
Or, if you’re not sure about things, take a photo of the items you like. You can print them out and put them all together on a poster board. Seeing them together might help you decide if that’s the look you really want.
Whatever you do – don’t feel overwhelmed! Let this be a fun project for you and your child to work on together!
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