Nursery Update: Off Da Hook
I got a little gangsta in the title. Forgive me. That’s my inner $herdog coming out. Anyway, you know that we’ve slowly been making over John’s sister Emily’s nursery on a major budget and the good news is that we’re back with yet another update. We already shared how we painted some modern vertical stripes, added large mirrors to open things up, whipped up a super easy no-sew bed skirt, and made some free art by painting right over an old canvas with leftover wall paint to create some simple high-contrast pears.
But what about function and storage? Emily does have a nice sized armoire in the space as well as a changing table, a full closet and even some under-crib storage thanks to the aforementioned hide-everything-skirt. But we had one last display idea to keep a few things at arm’s reach in a sweet and interesting way. Remember how we mentioned that we had a plan for the empty space under those two large mirrors?
Well, we finally got to implement our super simple idea. And it took about ten minutes. Literally. We just hung six hooks under the mirrors to ground them and add function to the room as well as a cute modern clothesline-ish feeling.
But they’re not just any hooks. Oh no, these are insanely cool foldable hooks. So whenever they’re not in use, or if Emily ever wants to tuck them away…
…they just fold up and snap into place:
So from bibs to outfits (hats, shoes, onesies) to diaper bags and backpacks- even cloth bags or hanging baskets that can house toys or dirty laundry- this wall is super diverse and functional. Of course the obligatory warning here is if you have kids who are toddling around, be sure there aren’t any straps or cords hanging from the hooks that they can get stuck in. Safety first! And it certainly helps to hang them a good distance from the floor so your little ones can’t hit their heads on them (Emily’s are around three and a half feet from the ground).
So that’s how two packs of $9.99 hooks from Ikea can add interest, fun and function to any room for under twenty beans. And while we’re revealing more of the nursery makeover, we’ll share a much requested photo of my pear painted canvas from last week all hung up. Isn’t she a beaut? Perhaps the most beautiful thing about this DIY art was the $0 price tag. If keeping money in your wallet isn’t gorgeous then I don’t know what is.
Stay tuned for next week’s nursery update which not only includes some new lighting for the room but a DIY lamp shade makeover (for less than eight bucks). In the meantime, tell us what you’ve been doing when it comes to adding function around your own home. Any hook-hanging individuals out there who want to pipe up? Any basket freaks who have the guts to admit their basketoholism? I’ll start. Hi my name is Sherry and I’m a basketoholic.
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Very clever with the hooks. Those wee little garments hanging from them look very fetching too.
So cute! I love what you’ve come up with and designed. Those hooks are so clever and the room is adorable! I’ve been helping my sister with a nursery too! :)
Have an awesome holiday weekend!
Roeshel
Hey, youngsters! I’m cheating a little on my “break” and just had to pipe up and tell you that you’re doing a fabulous job :) Super cute ideas. And Sherry, who knew you had so much of the Arteest in your petite little veins?! Lovely :)
Overly detailed observation – do you think it’s worth it to snag a 6pk of wooden hangers? Since they’re for display, it seems like using wood instead of the basic white plastic might look **extra** snazzy. Just a thought. Shower gift?? ;)
Oh, and congrats in advance, Emily!! We’re all excited to meet this adorable room’s resident :)
XO,
Jacci
Oh, and of course I love baskets as much as the next gal, *but* there are compelling reasons for nice, tight, seals :) Check it out…
http://homeforthebetter.blogspot.com/2009/09/labor-day-at-home-for-better.html
Have a great Labor Day Weekend, guys!!!
xo, Jacci
You’re so right about the hangers. Little modern wood ones would be great. We were working with what we had after Emily’s shower, but snagging more polished and decorative hangers is definitely on our wish list for the reveal. Stay tuned…
xo,
s
Those hooks are fantastic and I love how you hung them. I struggle with just hooks on a wall sometimes and this is a great idea. I love function and form! I am transforming my at home work space (mainly for recreational use!) currently and can’t wait to share it with the blog world. It is on my list to finish up over the long weekend. Stay tuned to my blog for a full reveal! http://www.lifewithkikiandcoco.blogspot.com
You just helped me solve my problem with these little hooks. I was looking for some hooks for a entry way corner to hang my girls’ jackets/sweaters on. These would work perfectly to use daily and then “hide” when we had a party where you do not want to see the “clutter”. Now to find a 14 x 14 cube so they can put their shoes on or place my purse on.
Very nice. It says “baby” without being cutesy.