Feb
2012
Bedside Bookcase Inspiration
Since I found out I was pregnant, we knew that we had some major “shifting” to do in the house, as in who’s in what room. Our house has 2 bedrooms upstairs and 2 downstairs. Presently, we are in the master upstairs, but with bébé 2 coming in May we had to decide whether we would move downstairs, move Mavrick downstairs, or pair both kids in 1 room. We opted to move downstairs because #1 – Our furniture wouldn’t fit in Mavrick’s current room nor would we be able to put a crib and a bed. #2 – Seeing the two kiddos would be 22 months apart, I felt that Mavrick was too young to be in the basement alone. Even if he LOVES the basement, he’s too scared to go by himself…. so we decided to move downstairs and keep both kids on the same floor.
That being said, the bedroom downstairs is TINY!!!!! and well only our queen size bed and 2 night tables fit in there, so we decided it might be a good idea to add some storage on each side of our bedside. That way we can put store some books, additional decor and it adds a little oomph to the “plain” space.
Here are a few examples I liked…
These bedside bookcases are just a part of the room renos. We actually plan on tearing down walls (seeing there wasn’t a closet in the room prior to moving in it) removing the suspended ceiling and replacing it the real stuff, painting, adding ogees, decorating, builing the closet space… all in what, 3 weeks time.
I will show our progress shortly… with my wonderful iPhone cam pics. ha.
Nani
February 9, 2012 at 15:31 (468 days ago)Since both bebe’s are young wouldn’t it be a little difficult to have to keep going upstairs? Maybe keeping them together for a while will help the transition. Also, have you though of extended the bedroom downstairs into one major master suite?
hmmm I have seen a house like you have said and the first thing I thought of was deng but what about if we had more than one kid? hahah.
I think your idea of bookcase storage is awesome. I especially like the 3rd and 5th pictures (esp the 5th)
Kelly | Glamour This!
February 10, 2012 at 11:19 (468 days ago)Yes it will be annoying to go up and down the stairs, but for the first few months bebe2 will be in the basement with us (until she sleeps 6 hours straight) We will set up a changing station in the laundry room and will have a portable bassinet for her to sleep in.
Mavrick will be in his big boy room in a couple of weeks… so he should get used to the idea before baby arrives (a good 2 months) I didn’t want to drastically change everything at once (meaning moving, new room, big boy bed, new baby etc)
Amanda
February 9, 2012 at 15:53 (468 days ago)I love the idea of some built in storage next to the bed! Can’t wait to see how it turns out!
Kelly | Glamour This!
February 10, 2012 at 11:20 (468 days ago)I posted a “in progress” picture on my instagram. http://instagr.am/p/Gz1P36KklF/
It’s coming along. We should be done this weekend so I will blog it shortly!
Sara
February 9, 2012 at 16:01 (468 days ago)Oh man! I love the built-in bookcases! They’re great for adding interest to a room, but totally practical, too!! Can’t wait to see what you do!
Kelly | Glamour This!
February 10, 2012 at 11:21 (468 days ago)We won’t have much added storage. Mostly for decor… but I love the idea. I posted a “in progress” picture on my instagram. http://instagr.am/p/Gz1P36KklF/ It’s coming along!