Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Dr. Seuss Playroom

Mission Dr. Seuss Playroom accomplished:

Playrooms are hard to decorate. We all long to have a beautifully organized one like this...

but let's face it...TOYS HAPPEN!

It is hard to tuck plastic slides, plastic wagons, a train table with one cah-jillion trains on it, Rescue Heroes, and 10 foot tall stuffed animals into nice little bins. I am sure you can relate to your playroom looking like this...

My friend wanted me to decorate her playroom. She was "over" the gray walls, lack of storage and zero decor on the walls. (Notice the rug? SCORE!!!)

We decided to go for a Dr. Seuss theme and took our inspiration from Pottery Barn.

We started out by painting the walls yellow. Then I hand painted the clock on the left wall.

I told you about how we both scored the laminate storage armoires. We painted hers with chalkboard paint (primered first) and then I hand painted the "one fish, two fish" on them with white paint. I tried to make it look like it was written in chalk.

Her big splurge was the 6 foot tall Cat in the Hat wall decal from PB. I guess she didn't trust me to hand paint it. I am glad she made that decision - that would have been a HUGE project.

Then we added the famous Tar-Jay white laminate storage bins with cloth bins on either side of the armoire for added storage and color.

I think it turned out so fun! We have a few more tweaks to make it perfect but it looks 100% better wouldn't you agree?

33 comments:

  1. Empty Nest Full LifeAugust 25, 2009 at 10:55 PM

    Wish I could just have all of you creative women hop on over to my house for a while. The playroom looks great. I bet the little ones are going to love it! I have my calendar marked for the 31st. Jackie

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  2. AmberAugust 25, 2009 at 11:33 PM

    It is so much more bright and fun and full of personality now! You two did a great job! Your hand painting of the art on the wall turned out fabulous.

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  3. Lindsay @ MakelyAugust 25, 2009 at 11:58 PM

    What a fun playroom! Love it!

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  4. AmyAugust 26, 2009 at 12:20 AM

    Was that picture of the disasterous playroom, your friend's room??

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  5. Create in me a clean heart O God, and put a new and right spirit within me. Psalm 51:10August 26, 2009 at 12:35 AM

    The room looks awesome! So bright, cheery, inviting, and most important - fun!

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  6. AnonymousAugust 26, 2009 at 1:38 AM

    totally awesome!!

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  7. Cheryl @ a pretty cool life.August 26, 2009 at 2:31 AM

    Much better!

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  8. MomzaAugust 26, 2009 at 8:05 AM

    Whata blast! YOu stay so busy--when do you eat? lol

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  9. AnonymousAugust 26, 2009 at 8:51 AM

    That is absolutely amazing! I love it! Well done ladies.

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  10. Shelley FugeAugust 26, 2009 at 9:04 AM

    Love it! Will you be my friend? :-) Lisa is a lucky gal!

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  11. AndyAugust 26, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    So, I never told you thanks for the huge upgrade with the playroom. THANK YOU! It looks great, and my mind can rest easier with the better organization. No more clutter and plastic totes.

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  12. UnknownAugust 26, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    I love that! It's quite wonderful.

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  13. LindyAugust 26, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    I love Dr. Seuss! I have always wanted to do a Dr. Seuss themed nursery. Of course getting married would have to come first :-)

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  14. Lisa BAugust 26, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    Thanks again Beckie for the awesome playroom for Garrett and Kate!! You did a super job and it was so fun painting with you! (Look at that...Andy even commented on the blog....is he a follower or just a closet stalker??)

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  15. LanaAugust 26, 2009 at 12:49 PM

    LOVE IT! I just saw someone who had a bathroom with this theme...they used real water spouts to hang their towels on. HOW DARLING!

    We are about to tackle our play room - I can't decide on a light yellow or light blue...oh the decisions....arghhhh!!!!

    Blessings to you!

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  16. MaceyAugust 26, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    That is BEAUTIFUL! I love it!

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  17. EllsAugust 26, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    It is AWESOME, Beckie! Great job! Love the handpainted clock.

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  18. Tracy GAugust 26, 2009 at 2:39 PM

    That. Room. Is. Awesome!

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  19. suzspeaksAugust 26, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    How fun! It looks great!

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  20. Joy BeadworksAugust 26, 2009 at 10:26 PM

    I,personally, enjoyed the messy playroom picture. It made me feel at home. The playroom is gorgeous.

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  21. Amanda@Imperfectly BeautifulAugust 27, 2009 at 12:21 AM

    That has got to be the FUNNEST playroom ever! what kid wouldn't love to play there everyday? And with great organization to boot. I love it!

    ~Amanda

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  22. the treat girlAugust 27, 2009 at 12:24 AM

    Terrific Job!!!! Dr. Seuss would be lovin' it too!!!!

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  23. BrittanyAugust 27, 2009 at 12:36 AM

    wow! i LOVE this room!

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  24. UnknownAugust 27, 2009 at 8:05 AM

    Wow, you did a great job.
    Looks like a lot of fun!!

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  25. The Masked MommyAugust 27, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    I love this blog! I'm so glad I found you via the DIY party today! Cute Dr. Seuss room. I love it! I will be back for the "roadkill rescue" party. I think that's such a good idea! :-)

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  26. AnonymousAugust 27, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    That looks really great!

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  27. CherylAugust 27, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    I am not a big fan of Dr. Seuss, but room is stinking cute! You and your friend did a great job.

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  28. Bobbi & NoeAugust 27, 2009 at 7:15 PM

    We love DR. Suess! What a fun room!

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  29. Thrifty Decor ChickAugust 27, 2009 at 11:49 PM

    Beckie!! That is ADORABLE! You are amazing with that clock! Did you do it free hand??

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  30. Let it ShineAugust 28, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    It looks SOOO cute!
    I would love to play there!!!

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  31. Kaley EhretAugust 29, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    I am soooo jealous! Please move to Souderton and make me a room just like that. Pretty please?!

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  32. amberDecember 1, 2009 at 6:28 PM

    Now that I've seen it in person....I LOVE it! It's so cute! You can come decorate my toy room when I get one someday! :-)

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  33. Victoria ObSEUSSedJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    You did a Seusstastic job on this playroom! I am adding a link to it on my site where I collect Dr. Seuss blog posts. http://www.obseussed.com/p/nooks.html

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