It’s week 6 in the race to the finish line in One Room Challenge (ORC), created by Linda from Calling it Home, who is an extremely talented and creative designer.
That means today is the BIG REVEAL of Operation BIG GIRL ROOM along with my fellow 90+ participants!
What’s the big prize for participating in ORC? A finished room in 6 weeks and the opportunity to participate and share the experience of completing a room with talented designers and others that enjoy interior design! Yes, that’s right no money or honorary first place.
If you’re just joining the ORC fun you can get caught up on Operation Big Girl Room here:
Week 1 || Week 2 || Week 3|| Week 4 || Week 5
The moment you have all been waiting for…Sofia’s big girl room!
This distressed vintage dresser in Annie Sloan Chalk Paint is my favorite piece of furniture in Sofia’s room and perhaps in our home! I love the detailing and the antique mirror.
Sofia is no longer 3 months, and it was time to replace the baby photo in the “giggle” picture frame with a current one of Sofia and her sister Charlotte. The DIY jewelry box adds the big girl and princess element to the dresser.
The silver bird bookends and wooden Sofia plaque have been great accessories that have transitioned her room from nursery to big girl room.
I made subtly changes to the reading nook such as adding some glam and pop of color with the floral arrangement. I updated the photo to one from our apple picking adventure this fall. Sofia loves looking at it and remembering the fun filled day! I love using unique storage baskets such as the pink and white polka dot tin pail for her music instruments.
Here’s the end result of the canopy aka “castle” that Sofia requested, her updated day bed, and the beautiful shell chandelier.
Mix and matching new and old bedding items made the transition from little girl to big girl without breaking the budget and having to make a major decision on all new bedding at this point. I hope to have a decision and more updates this spring so check back!
Sofia wanted a castle and a princess like room and this princess castle from Amazon.com did not disappoint! The shimmery chandelier from Hobby Lobby was a hit!
We moved this play kitchen by Kitchen Kraft from the family room into Sofia’s room in late August but needed to update the wall. I love how the wall art from Hobby Lobby works in her room next to the DIY memory board of Sofia’s treasures and favorite things!
Last but not least is the gallery wall with the cherry blossom and bird painting that inspired the look for Sofia’s nursery, her first birthday party, and now has transitioned the look to big girl room!
There are so many fun personal touches on this wall like my childhood books displayed with the bird cage, Sofia’s art work displayed with new bird clip hooks and an updated photo from the first day of preschool as a three year old!
I had to display her recent master piece, Starry Night, which is one of my favorite paintings by Vincent Van Gough!
I love how my HomeGoods pink and coral baskets look in this white bookcase, which was mine as a child and repainted by my mother. Clean up at night has been a lot easier now that we have plenty of storage.
Last but not least is the transformation of a once boring closet to a fun secret hide out fit for a princess!
The DIY pink and green tower shelf use to be displayed in Sofia’s room. You can find the DIY tutorial here along with DIY tutorial for the fabric letters above her bed. It works great in her closet to display all her dress up accessories.
The pink and green designer hardware I found at Hobby Lobby. They’re the perfect feminine touch to hang her princess dresses.
I upcycled this 6 drawer whicker piece that I purchased years ago from Pier 1 Imports. Nothing a little pink and antique gold spray paint can’t fix to add some GLAM for this princess retreat! It serves as additional toy storage and displays her art work.
The once cramped shelf now displays some of her stuffed animals and boxes with arts and craft supplies.
The blue and green trays were a Target dollar store find, which add a pop of color. I love how the quatrefoil stencil turned out in my daughter Charlotte’s bedroom but decided to use this turquoise removable contact paper for the accent wall.
Every princess needs a mirror at her height and a place to hang all her purses!
Most importantly, my client loved her big girl room and closet reveal SO MUCH she wanted more surprises!
Thank you for all your kind words and encouragement through this process! Make sure you come back and check out my full source list and additional behind the scene footage next week!
Please make sure you check out the 20 professional designers who revealed their stunning transformations yesterday here and the 90 + participants sharing the reveals today here.
I leave you with one last image of this gorgeous shell chandelier that ignited my inspiration for Sofia’s big girl room.
Praise him, sun and moon; Praise him, all you shining stars! Psalm 148:3
Thanks for stopping by!
Sarah
Credits and Sources
Design and Styling – Sarah Sofia Productions
Photography – Sarah Sofia Productions
Shell Chandelier – Lowe’s Home Improvement
Canopy – Amazon.com
Princess Castle – Amazon.com
Designer hooks in closet – Hobby Lobby
Bird clipboard wall art display – Hobby Lobby
Canvas wall art above play kitchen – Hobby Lobby
Memory box display – Hobby Lobby
Dresser and mirror – Old World New Home
Baskets in white bookshelf – HomeGoods
Pink and white polka dot pail and basket – Pottery Barn Kids
Bedding – Pottery Barn Kids, HomeGoods
Flower night stand – Pottery Barn Kids
Pink and green herringbone weave rug – Pottery Barn Kids
Decorative boxes in closet – Michael’s
Butterfly and bird wall decals – Pottery Barn Kids
Very Cute!! Wish I had all this when I was young!
Natalie, many thanks for stopping by and for your kind words! I know me too!
Cute room! I’m sure your daughter will love spending time in her new big girl room!
Many thanks Brit for stopping by and for your kind words! She is beyond exciting about her big girl room.
You absolutely thought of everything! All the little play area vignettes in one well thought out darling space! I especially loved that you incorporated meaningful, memorable photos and her personal artwork into the space. I can only imagine how excited she must be to show all who visit her big girl room that mom so lovingly created. Well done friend!
Erin, you’re too sweet thank you so much for your encouragement and kind words! HA, she does love her big girl room and even her 5 year old loves it!
What a sweet space! Sophia & her girlfriends must be in heaven playing in her lovely room! Beautiful design!
Jana thank you so much for stopping by and your kind words! That means a lot coming from such a powerhouse designer! Can’t wait to have a reason to use one of your lamps in my next ORC!
Wow what a great space! I love the canopy bed and distressed dresser. Great job! I’m sure your daughter will love it for years to come 🙂
Sabrina, thank you so much for your kind words! It was tested and approved by a 5 year old friend, so hoping it will last for a few more years. 🙂
I love all of the details! That dress is gorgeous and the canopy is so fun!! 🙂
Madison, thank you so much for the kind words and stopping by my friend!
Great job, Sarah! I love all the fun details. All of your hard work paid off!!
Thank you so much Lory for your kind words and for stopping by my friend! That means a lot especially from such a talented designer!
OMG Well done! I still love the chandelier. The room is amazing!
Ciasays thank you so much for stopping by and your kind words! I know I want that chandelier in my room. 🙂
Awww! I love it so much, and obviously she does too. All the beautiful pink and blue, and that canopy…seems like she and I have alot of the same design preferences, and both want to be princesses. Only it’s okay for her to…she’s not a 30 something old woman. #awkward Seriously though, you’ve put so much love and effort in this room, and it is beautiful. Congrats! xo
Celine thank you so much for your kind words! HA, yes now that you mention it we should all get together for a “princess” party under your canopy! You’re too sweet and that means a lot coming from someone with such an eye for design! XOXO
Sofia is one lucky little girl and what a cutie she is! I love the distressed dresser and all of the pretty details. Great job Sarah!
Vanessa, thank you so much for your kind words! I know, I almost moved it to our master bedroom, but it’s perfect for her room.
Wow, Sarah your daughters bedroom is precious!! I really love the chic chandy and the glazed dresser is beautiful. Great job. I’ve been following you on Instagram, so it’s fun to see the space all pulled together!
Whoops, I’m at the blog Fabulous by design!
Jane, thank you so much for your kind words and for following me! It’s been fun being in ORC together and I still can’t get over your armoire!
Such a sweet space for Sophia! Congratulations on an awesome Big Girl Room! 😉
I when I say Sophia, I mean Sofia… 🙂
Thank you so much! It’s a great space that she’ll grown into and for now a place to have most of the her toys. Who are we kidding, they’ll still be all over the house. 🙂
Sarah this is such a sweet little girl’s room, and all the TLC you put into it is evident in every detail. Nicely done!
Rosa, thank you for your kind words that means a lot, especially coming from such a talented designer! It’s been a pleasure being in ORC with you!
I love it. You did a fantastic job. It’s lovely.
This is so cute, Sarah! I love your client’s expression of the room too 🙂 I’m sure she will have blast playing with those cute dress-up clothes too. Great job and congrats on finishing the challenge!!
Erin, many thanks for your words! HA, yes it’s priceless. 🙂 Same too you my friend!
a very sweet space for sophia. the priceless van gogh art, colors, textures and happy photos all come together so nicely. great job lady! dana
Dana, thank you so much for your constant encouragement and kind words!
Oh my goodness what an incredible room!!! That dresser is absolutely to die for! What a lucky little girl you have!
Thalita, thank you so much for your kind words! We have similar vintage taste, especially with dressers, LOVE it!
What a lucky girl to have such an amazing room!!! Love the dresser, the play area, all of it! Bravo friend!
Krystine, thank you so much for your kind words my friend! That means a lot especially coming from someone that has an eye for design and is always juggling a few things at once! XOXO
Such a sweet room. That smile on her face is priceless! Too cute.
Thank you so much Stacey! You’re too sweet! I can not wait for your ORC reveal! Your words of encouragement definitely got me through this and I know you’re room will be FAB!
WOW!!! I love every little detail of this room! That light fixture really sends it over the top. She’s one lucky little lady! 🙂
Cristin, you’re too kind thank you!! So glad I finally got that chandelier up, more on that next week. 🙂
The room looks just adorable! I recently redecorated my daughters’ rooms, and am hoping to reveal them on my blog soon!
Thank you so much for stopping by and for your kind words! Oh, I bet it looks fabulous! You’ll have to share it with me!
You did an amazing job! I can’t wait to move from nursery to big girl room.
Thank you so much! I hear ya. I have another girl that’s 20 months and it’s about time to update her room. 🙂
What a precious room and your little girl is adorable! I’m in love with that vintage dresser. You did an awesome job. Beautiful!!
Many thanks Alli for your kind words! I know I do too and almost placed it in our living room, but couldn’t bare to part with it in her bedroom.
This is absolutely DARLING! I especially love the chandelier! What a lucky little girl!
Dionne thanks for stopping by and for your kind words! I know, me too and now need some chandi love like that in my bedroom. 🙂
So when can I move in?? This is lovely and that dresser is to die for!
Ha, guests welcome! 🙂 Thank you so much!
This is absolutely amazing! My daughter also loves to look at picture memories – I’ll have to do a “mini-transformation” and update her photos!!
Many thanks for your kind words! Yes, definitely, even just updating the photos go a long way!
Wow~ An absolutely stunning space! I love the dresser. As a fellow 6 week participant the six weeks was indeed a challenge and you rose up. Well done!
Laura, many thanks for your kind words and encouragement! Cheers to you on a job well done!
What a fun room! I would have loved a room like that when I was little. That princess castle is awesome! Good work!
Sam, many thanks for your kind words! It’s fun to see her enjoy this room. 🙂
Wow, did I say WOW, what an adorable room for a little girl! I just love the bright colors and elegant accessories!!!
Julie you are too sweet, thank you!
You did a great job! I love the dress up area.
Stephanie thank you so much for stopping by and for your kind words!
Wow, you’re so talented! Great eye and wonderful work.
My daughter would love this space! You did such a beautiful job 🙂 I am sure she LOVES her new room, what a special treat. Nice work, such fun working through the ORC w/ you! XOXO, Amy
Amy, thanks you so much! She does love it and I’m glad she finally has her room finished! Same here! XOXO
What a darling space. Love all the accessories you put in the room. Great job.
Frances, thank you so much! You’re too kind!
I love the distress vintage dresser. It’d look great in my bedroom.
Many thanks Tami! Ha, yes I have thought the same thing. 🙂
Sarah,
I think I may need to hire you to spruce up our home using your creativity and eye for beauty. Great job!
Kim, many thanks for your kind words! HA, I would be happy to help you anytime.
Sofia is a very lucky lady! That is such a cute room…..so girly and pretty:) You did a great job pulling it together!
Sherry, thank you for your kind words!!
Sofia must feel like an absolute princess. What a FUN big girl room.
Thanks girl for your kind words, especially coming from a powerhouse talent like yourself! Cheers!
What a pretty room. Look how happy Sofia is with her room. Such a cute girl and space.
Many thanks Linda for your kind words! It means a lot coming from you! Thank you for hosting yet another great ORC, which allowed me to finally finish Sofia’s big girl room!
This is adorable! I bet she loves it!
Emily, thank you so much!
So cute and girly! Really nice! I did my daughter’s room last ORC. This time it was my son’s. I love kids’ rooms 🙂
Delia, thank you so much! Oh, I bet both turned out fab! I did our master bedroom last ORC and finally finished my daughter’s bedroom before the other one needs an update. 🙂 Cheers on a job well done my ORC friend!