Like many little girls, since Leila was very young her favorite color was pink. When we went shopping, she would always pick out pink dresses and skirts. So when we first decorated her room, I wasn't surprised by her pink selections. Her bedding was pink. Her light fixtures were pink, and the pillows on her sofa were pink.
As Leila has grown, her style has changed. Pink is being replaced with other more "mature" colors.
Recently, Leila decided it was time for a change. Being a daughter of two visual people , the need to have her room reflect her personality is in Leila's genes. So for Leila's 10th Birthday we told her that she could redecorate her room.
We started with a trip to Anthopologie where Leila fell in love with this rug.
Inspired by one of the blues in her new rug, Leila chose Farrow and Ball "Blue Ground"...
which really transformed her room once the walls, the windows and the ceiling were painted.
She decided to keep the vintage light fixtures that took on a fresh new look against her turquoise walls.
She chose a goldenrod cotton velvet for the upholstery on her new sofa. The pillows and bedding were purchased from Anthropologie.
The wall color became a wonderful back ground for all of her artwork, displayed in white Pottery Barn frames.
Leila now has a cozy reading chair (upholstered in natural linen) and a fun patterned ottoman to put her feet on. She's thrilled to have her own desk that she doesn't have to share with her brothers!
Leila is so proud of her new room that she designed. Who knows... maybe she'll even keep it clean!
xo
Brooke
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I just love that colour blue, if she chose that herself then you have one very talented young lady, because blues are so hard to get right - that room is divine!!!
Posted by: Annie@A View on Design | October 24, 2010 at 09:34 PM
Wow - what an adorable and chic room. I love everything about it - I have a ten year old daughter also who would be thrilled to have this haven. The framed artwork is so charming - and bridges the gap between little girl and tasteful tween. How sophisticated of her to have chosen that rug - she clearly has her parents' genes!
Posted by: quintessence | October 24, 2010 at 09:34 PM
Hi Brooke, I think that Leila is on the road to developing a great eye. It's a charming room and so individual; perfect for those teenage years when girls want a separate space of their own.
Posted by: mary | October 24, 2010 at 10:14 PM
Lucky Girl! I wish I had those genes!
Posted by: kj | October 24, 2010 at 10:40 PM
May I hire Leila to come decorate my room? What a gorgeous room she has. She is following in your footsteps for sure! Beautiful blue on the wall. I especially like her wall of artwork in the white frames. Happy Birthday to Leila!
Posted by: Allison | October 24, 2010 at 11:09 PM
Hi Leila,
Your room is really gorgeous!! I might think that you have the talent for decorating from your mummy !!
I so love the colours you choosed and the carpet is sooo beautiful! And what a very good idea framing your drawings! Woouuww! Thank you girl, you gave me inspiration! And I will definitely show this post to my niece Sarah for the redo of her room! I am sure she will love it.
Have a nice time in your pretty room!
xx
Greet from Belgium
Posted by: Greet | October 24, 2010 at 11:35 PM
I love the rug & think it was a great inspiration piece! What girl wouldn't love this room?!!!
Karen
Posted by: Karen | October 24, 2010 at 11:43 PM
Beautiful blue color ! Leila chose the right one !
Great room !
Posted by: Tania - Grange de Charme | October 24, 2010 at 11:52 PM
Beautiful. She already has a wonderful taste , we can imagine easily from who it is from
Posted by: le petit cabinet de curiosites | October 25, 2010 at 12:42 AM
Lucky Leila - what a pretty room that will grow with her over the next few years. Love the artwork too!
Sharon
My French Country Home
Posted by: sharon | October 25, 2010 at 01:02 AM
* What a DELIGHT to "MEET" your wonderful personality, Leila! And how WONDERFUL to have parents who not only "ALLOW" you to test-drive your "10 year old's taste & personal style", but who "ENCOURAGE" it, too! (Bravo to them!)...
Me thinketh you are ONE LUCKY YOUNG LADY, and one who is going to enjoy her "birthday present" for a long, long time!!!
ENJOY it all, my young friend!!! I think you created a WONNNNNDERFUL SPACE for you n' your friends!!! (So, BRAVO to YOU annnnd your PARENTS!)...
Warmest blessings,
Linda in AZ *
(A "transplanted "So. Cal. gal"... bellesmom1234@comcast.net
Posted by: Linda in AZ * | October 25, 2010 at 01:12 AM
Hi Brooke, Leila's room? Well, just incredible. Everything about it is gorgeous, and I'm sure she's having fun reading the comments -- so, Leila, great job! You've got "it"! Happy Birthday.
Posted by: Carol@SofasandSage | October 25, 2010 at 03:58 AM
LEILA,
Happy Birthday! I cannot believe you are only 10 years old!! Your room impresses me more than many adult designers! It reflects a style that is all yours! That wall color is awesome! I love the pillows and ottoman you picked out, and of course the rug is totally cool!
What amazes me is how smart you are, and maybe this comes naturally, about making the room functional as well as fun. You could fit a whole slumber party in your room and everyone would have a comfortable place to hang out! The sofa looks really comfy, as if a friend could sleep over on it. And the alcove, if you have read Mr. McAlpine's new book, is the perfect place for intimate conversations with your best friends. I can just see you, sitting on your bed with a couple of close friends, talking in the future about the cutest guys in the class, or your favorite music and movies!
Enjoy your room Leila!!!
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy Wommack | October 25, 2010 at 04:40 AM
A very happy space and stylish daughter! My daughter is now 16...hard to believe how fast they grow up.
Posted by: allison | October 25, 2010 at 04:49 AM
Hi Brooke,
Leila is adorable and her room reflects her fun personality. How wonderful that you have allowed her to express her unique creativity.
...terrific art work!
She's a lucky little girl to have the parents she does!
Love that color blue!
Posted by: Laura @ 52 FLEA | October 25, 2010 at 04:56 AM
ooooh....Yummy room.
High five! You did good!
Posted by: Becki Griffin | October 25, 2010 at 05:23 AM
So lovely and well done. Being ten she also needs a finishing touch and if I could visit her I would bring her brilliant white roses from Holland. I love al the frames drawings on her wall too; she must be a talented girl.
Lieve groeten
Godeliva van Ariadone
Posted by: Ariadone | October 25, 2010 at 05:35 AM
Leila seems to have inherited good taste and design! Darling room, love the colors, love the artwork and love the fun pillows and ottoman. Keeping it clean....maybe!
Happy Birthday.
Posted by: diane | October 25, 2010 at 05:54 AM
Fun artwork on the wall! She did an amazing job and has great taste! Great hang out for all those "girlie" sleepovers and hangouts.
Way to go Leila!
Ruthie
Posted by: Ruthie Staalsen | October 25, 2010 at 06:21 AM
fantastic! we are in the process of moving my 12 yr old daughter into theiny guest room so we can make her giant room a new family room - she's on board and looking foward to a "new look" for her space (even though its way smaller)
i'm hoping smaller will = smaller messes! thanks for some great inspriration!
Posted by: shelly | October 25, 2010 at 06:50 AM
Leila has better taste than most adults I know. The art work is eternal, she'll always have that for her children and grandchildren. 10 is my favorite age for girls.
Best,
Liz
xo
Posted by: Dovecote Decor | October 25, 2010 at 06:54 AM
this is BEYOND gorgeous! I am speechless!!
I'm giving away a $45 gift card @ Lilac and Grey-Come on over & enter!!
Posted by: cara | October 25, 2010 at 07:19 AM
Brooke,
I think that it is wonderful that you let our daughter design her own room. I know that she is proud of it!
Teresa
Posted by: Splendid Sass | October 25, 2010 at 07:29 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! Clearly the talent runs in the family. That is such a super room, I am considerably older than ten but would love that room for my own!
That is one great birthday gift, hope you know how lucky you are.
Posted by: Sandra Jonas | October 25, 2010 at 07:33 AM
Leila has good taste and what a great birthday present. Talent obviously runs in the family. As for keeping her room clean now....Mom she's 10 stop dreaming.....lol.
Posted by: Acquired Objects | October 25, 2010 at 07:36 AM
Look cute Brooke! love the mix of colors. She is following in your footsteps!
Posted by: Laura Casey Interiors | October 25, 2010 at 07:57 AM
Hi Brooke and Leila,
Leila your bedroom is dreamy.. and looks like a fun place to hang out with your friends. The blue color you choose is so pretty and a color that will stand the test of time.
My Grand-daughter Allena just turned 12 in Sept. and her Mom re-designed her room as a surprise for her..
Happy belated birthday to you Leila..
Brooke Leila is a darling girl and her smile is so bright and happy!
Have a sweet day, Elizabeth
Posted by: Elizabeth Marchus | October 25, 2010 at 08:10 AM
I just checked my birth records and found out I am Leila's sister, surprise Brooke...I will be coming home soon and want a room just like that!
Posted by: Kathy | October 25, 2010 at 08:18 AM
Brooke and Leila;
Thank You for sharing your new bedroom with us! I remember the "preview" pics and was wondering how the progress was coming! Great looking, young yet sophisticated and very mod!
I am loving the wall of the artwork and drawings! So very cool and even though the subject matter is different the white frame makes it all very cohesive! Bravo!!
L.
Posted by: La Maison Fou | October 25, 2010 at 08:28 AM
How can Leila not be talented with the two of you as parents!
It's Wonderful! She (and mom & dad;) should be VERY proud indeed!
Now, does Leila want to be a designer or an architect?!
best,
joan
Posted by: for the love of a house | October 25, 2010 at 08:29 AM
It seems that Leila is definitely following in her VERY talented parents footsteps! The room she has designed has HER stamp and it is beautiful! I bet she will have many memories made in this room with her friends hanging out! I LOOOOVE her artwork on the wall! An artist AND a designer.....talents from BOTH parents!!!! Congrats, Leila on a job VERY well done!!!!! And HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!! XO, Pinky
Posted by: Pinky | October 25, 2010 at 08:42 AM
Thank you so much everyone!
I can't tell you how much Leila is enjoying reading your comments.
She's one happy girl!
xo
Brooke
Posted by: velvet and linen | October 25, 2010 at 08:45 AM
This turned out so beautifully!
There's nothing more inspiring than a sophisticated child's lair filled with hope and plenty of room to go.
I adore the very euro juxtaposition of the more streamlined, modern elements with the quirkier, more boho-chic bits.
Bravo, bravo, this turned out better than I could've imagined.
Happy Monday, Alcira
thenerochronicles.blogspot.com
Posted by: Alcira Molina-Ali | October 25, 2010 at 09:38 AM
The perfect hideaway!
And I love that ottoman!!
Well done Leila!
Posted by: pamela | October 25, 2010 at 09:43 AM
What a gorgeous room, Leila! I love the colors & patterns, especially the ottoman and the great wall of artwork! Bravo!!
Posted by: Andrea | October 25, 2010 at 10:00 AM
leila, your room is fabulous! i love how your artwork now pops off the walls. great job! pam
Posted by: pam | October 25, 2010 at 10:09 AM
Love the aqua paint and the mix of old and new and especially all her darling artwork! I am guessing Leila's room will be the cool hang out hub for friends!
Posted by: Acanthus & Acorn | October 25, 2010 at 10:27 AM
Wow, I am loving this to bits! Such a fun, cheery space filled with personality! She did a wonderful job designing her space!
Posted by: Erin | October 25, 2010 at 11:58 AM
wow, what an amazing space. she most definitely takes after her parents.
Posted by: paula | October 25, 2010 at 12:11 PM
She has great taste. I think you are born with it or not. Leila was definitely blessed with it.
I am just happy to hear that girls grow out of pink. Maybe my daughter will one day.
Posted by: Robyn | October 25, 2010 at 12:16 PM
This looks great! What a lucky little girl :) I think my favorite part is how you incorporated her pictures in such a sweet way. They fit so perfectly
Posted by: Christie | October 25, 2010 at 12:19 PM
I have been waiting to see part two of her room since your trip to Anthro, and it did not disappoint. Well done, Leila! Thought it was so sweet how the three of you did it together that day and charmed by your husband's sketches at lunch. Can't wait to do my daughter's room with her when she's 10! You have a very talented family. Enjoy!
Posted by: Chris | October 25, 2010 at 02:35 PM
Lucky Girl! A beautiful room:))
xo
ANETTE
Posted by: ANETTESHUS.COM | October 25, 2010 at 02:35 PM
I love it! Great job....
Posted by: Brooke @ Blueprint Bliss | October 25, 2010 at 02:54 PM
Leila, you got the good genes, you lucky girl. No recessive genes in your offspring Brooke and Steve... what a gorgeous room your girl has created! A-M x
Posted by: A-M | October 25, 2010 at 04:34 PM
What a great transformation...love the wall color! What a lucky little girl with great taste!
Kristen
Posted by: Kristen | October 25, 2010 at 05:20 PM
Maybe the next Director of Giannetti Home there! Love the rug and the light fitting in the center of the room. Her little drawings are adorable...so sweet.
...good luck with the keeping it clean thing too!
Ness xx
Posted by: Ness Lockyer | October 25, 2010 at 06:49 PM
Hey everybody! It is Leila! I am very happy that my mom's blog friends enjoyed my room. You are to kind! Thanks for the comments.
xoxo
Leila
Posted by: Leila | October 25, 2010 at 06:49 PM
Lucky, Lovely Leila! What a grand room. What a great eclectic eye. Go Leila...Go!
Posted by: linda@limein the coconut | October 25, 2010 at 07:37 PM
It is a triumph....she must love it and it must be the place to hang for all of her girlfriends...I can just imagine the noise level coming out of that gorgeous room....xv
Posted by: Vicki Archer | October 26, 2010 at 04:53 AM
ok, she's hired! Love the wall colour, love the chair and fun ottoman, love the wall of art.... love it all! :)
Posted by: lisaroy | October 26, 2010 at 06:02 AM
Beautiful room....what a great memory to have...working together with her parents to create a wonderful space.
Love the wall sconce.
Happy Day
Posted by: teresa | October 26, 2010 at 08:45 AM
The paint color alone made a huge difference!! What a beautiful, beautiful room!! I LOVE how her bed is made into a daybed in that nook. Is that a full size bed or a twin?
I've bookmarked it for future inspiration for when we have the $ to really decorate my Lily's room!! Wonderful choices, Leila!!!
Posted by: Chrissy | October 26, 2010 at 11:37 AM
Beyond charming.......K
Posted by: Kathy @ princessannecounty | October 26, 2010 at 04:22 PM
My almost 10 year old daughter would LOVE this room! The wall color is right up her alley. Must be a trend among 10 year old girls! I told her to hang in there for another year or so with the pinks and greens, but secretly, I'm dying to change it!
It can be hard to know when to make the leap (will the "tween" preferences last for enough years to make it worth it?), but you and your daughter have done a great job!
Xo,
Linsey
P.S. My daughter wants a velvet cushion for her window seat instead of my go-to fabric choice: linen. I haven't found a good one yet (for a reasonable price). Any ideas?
Posted by: LLH Designs | October 26, 2010 at 07:32 PM
Brooke,
The room looks amazing. I have a question because I see this from time to time with designers and as a designer I like to do paint the trim and base boards a white or alterative color. I see you did all the same color on the window trim and base boards. Was this something you decided or your daughter and/or part of your design philosophy? (probably spelled wrong - it's late I'm on the East Coast.
Posted by: Ann | October 26, 2010 at 09:28 PM
absolutely LOVE it...!! lucky little girl :)))))
www.madebygirl.com
madebygirl.blogspot.com
Posted by: JEN RAMOS | October 27, 2010 at 12:07 AM
Leila's sweet and fun personality is just shining throughout, it's amazing! When's the slumber party??
xo J~
Posted by: Jessica | October 27, 2010 at 08:37 PM
Lovely room! Did you make the ceiling light fixture or buy it?
Posted by: Felicity | October 28, 2010 at 09:11 AM
Very nice story. I love everything especially the idea of frames ...
Kisses. Co
Posted by: carreco | October 28, 2010 at 01:36 PM
Wow, Leila! I am so impressed with the design of your room. My daughters (18 and 13) love it, too. I wish you could fly to Alabama and help my daughters decorate their rooms. All three of us love Anthropologie, and the rug is a great choice as your inspiration piece. The pillows and ottoman are adorable and quirky at the same time. Amazing job, hon!
Posted by: Ricki Jill Treleaven | October 29, 2010 at 06:47 AM
Such a stunning room! She has marvelous taste! I love her name, too! Leila has always been a favorite of mine!
Posted by: Lindsey A. | October 29, 2010 at 02:31 PM
What a lucky and talented girl! I'm stopping by from House of Turquoise and I had no idea this a bedroom! It is gorgeous!
Posted by: Karrie | November 01, 2010 at 07:30 AM
Love this room! Your daughter has great taste and I love that so many of the pieces in it are from stores everyone can access like Anthropologie and Pottery Barn.
Posted by: Julie P. | November 01, 2010 at 01:47 PM
Where is the lovely ceiling lantern from?
Posted by: allie | November 02, 2010 at 07:00 PM
where is that ottoman from? i just love it!!!
Posted by: hayley | November 29, 2010 at 09:38 PM
Love the room!
Posted by: Courteney Kay | February 17, 2011 at 06:45 AM
Wow her room loks very mature a real girls room... Love the 'childish' artwork ;) It makes the room very personal
Brooke thanks so much for leaving a comment on my home in IKEA magazine post... I really appreciate it ;)
x desiree
Posted by: desiree | March 22, 2011 at 04:43 PM