A Few Thoughts on the Munchkins Bedroom...

I thought I better jot down some ideas I've been kickin' around in my very absent-minded and forgetful brain concerning the soon to be Ella and Cameron bedroom.  I mentioned before how difficult it is to design a shared bedroom for a little boy and girl, but I think inspiration has finally struck.

Isn't this room gorgeous!?!  I love it and think it would work well for a boy and girl.  It's neutral enough, but I can still add some colors that represent both Ella and Cameron.  So here are my tentative plans for now:

- Paint walls a soothing neutral green (I think I've found the color I want to use)

- Make padded headboard for Ella Bella (we already have a white crib for Cameron)

- Sew white duvets for Ella and Cameron (should I add the brown stripe to the edges too???)

- Sew some toss pillows

- Rip out current closet "organizer" and install a new efficient closet organizer

- Find either a small three or four drawer chest or nightstand for the bedroom

- Add some accessories (rug?, pictures, lamp, mirror?, toss pillows)

- Make PB inspired book rack

These are the plans for now.  I guess we'll see how it goes once I actually start putting this plan into action.  I'm hoping to start this week, but we'll see what my energy levels look like.  

Any suggestions for me?  Am I missing something?  We have a toy room, so the bedroom is sort of off limits for toys, but we do read quite a few stories in bed, so something to hold books is a must.  The bedroom is tiny and barely has room for a twin bed, crib and small dresser or nightstand, so a bookshelf is really out and the closet organizer is essential.  I want to maximize the storage as much as possible though, so I'm leaning more toward a small dresser for blankets and such.  I'd love to hear your thoughts and what you've done with tight spaces.