client inspiration + tween room design plan

a few weeks ago, a client contacted me about designing a

room for her artistic almost 12 year old daughter.

(in fact, she is giving her daughter this room makeover

for her 12th birthday...how awesome is that?) 

she already had a start, but was stuck.

her requests:

she wanted some purple, but didn't want a "purple" room.

lots of storage for arts and crafts, 

a comfy place to read 

and a touch of yellow giraffe.

she also sent me a picture of the

cutest owl lamp from target,

that her daughter had fallen in love with.

oh, and everything needed to be under $2,000.

(and i do mean everything...the only thing

staying from the old room will be the mattress.)

here is the amazing picture she sent me as inspiration:

and here is the idea board 

i came up with:

i think it will be a fun space when it is finished.

one entire wall, including the closet doors will be painted in

chalkboard paint. the other walls will be a soft gray.

my client is going to make the headboard...

i can't wait to see how it turns out! 

interested in working together to make your space 

more functional and beautiful?

e-mail me at autumnclemons@yahoo.com.