Smaller Cooler 2009: Shaan's Tiny Toddler Room

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Name/Age: Shaan, 2.5 years
Location: Prospect Park, New Jersey
Family:Shaan, his mom Wanda, Dad and 5 month old sibling
Room Size: 70 square feet
Division: Baby

Tip for Living Small with Kids: Use the space you have on top for adult stuff and below for kiddy things.

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What was one of the biggest challenges you faced in putting together this room? Bed size ....hahaha Ikea sells a bed that grows with the length of your toddler.....so as he gets longer the bed opens up into a twin bed and we can then rearange the bed to fit againts the wall becuase the room is so small.

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Comments (23)

I like the animal/ alphabet wall decals! Did you make these yourself?

I *think* the decals are from Blik -- part of their Threadless collaboration. It's like they don't sell that particular style any more though.
http://www.whatisblik.com/threadless/

Hi nj-gal....yes the alphabet wall decals are from Blik thanks for posting the link olivia79....i don't know if they still carry them i purchased them 4 months ago when they were having that 20% off there entire site.

I love how the decals serve both function and form! They're beautiful to look at, yet serve the purpose of teaching the ABC's!

Wow, I think this room is amazing!! the alphabet decal is unique, and I love the chalk board sliding doors. The space was used incredibly well!! Great JOB!!!

The chalkboard paint on the closet doors is fantastic! I will definitely file that idea away for future use!

This is by far the cutest one i have seen yet! I Love it! the chalkboard Closet doors are FANTASTIC! VERRRY CREATIVE! And the Animal Alphabets are soo cute.

I love everything about this room ....... Great job:) I believe every child should have a book case in the room !!!! The chalkboard doors were a smart idea .... love it

LOve Love Love This room! Awesome Design. Perfecto! Bellisimo!

Cool Room, Like the Chalkboard Doors. Awesome.

Great room! Do you have any tips on the magnetic chalkboard closet (i.e. paint brand or technique)? I've read many posts here in the past that have had great difficulty getting any magnets to stick to the magnetic paint.

great room...great use of space! where did you find the legs for the bookcase?

Great looking room!! Mom must be very creative.......

Thank you everyone for the wonderful comments we appreciate : )

Jenx-chemgrrl i purchased the chalkboard magnetic paint from homedepot forgot the brand name but it is the only green tin can i think was in a cardboard box just open the box and see if the tin can is green it pictures a chalkboard with a kid on it, i also purchased doors without any paint or stains and oils so that the only thing on the doors is the chalkboard paint.

Mamusia2 legs are from Ikea there the 6" can't even see how you noticed that in the picture but i needed the height to clean under the book shelf and to give it that floating look.

I love the chalkboard paint on the wall. very creative.

love the lil'o room very cozy also the chalk paint on the closet door. Good job mommy!

i LOVE the room!!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! and i can tell its all environmental friendly.. right? the wood?

Looks great - where did you get the bookcase/cube shelves?

areege80 i wish the answer to that would be yes but i have to say no, my sons furniture is all Ikea but it might be close no real wood was harm in the process of creating my sons bed nor bookshelf.

Katie6 bookshelf and legs are from ikea : )

I love this room! It's a pity the entry is already closed and I can't vote for it.:-(