Tiny Clients, Huge Personalities

Crafting a space that grows with two imaginative toddlers — without losing the modern organic vibe.

Project Journal: The Twin Girls’ Room Makeover (Part 1 – The Starting Canvas)

Welcome to my Project Journal — a behind-the-scenes look at how I turn real spaces into beautiful, functional reflections of the people who live in them. Every project tells a story, and this one begins with two tiny clients and a whole lot of personality.

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My newest clients are two small but mighty three-year-olds who just happen to be twins. They’re different yet alike — one might prefer sparkles, the other stripes — but they both agree on one thing: all things pink and purple.

Meanwhile, my design aesthetic leans modern organic — think calm, natural textures, clean lines, and a sense of balance. The challenge (and joy)? To marry my clean, timeless approach with the lively spirit of two little girls who see the world as one big, colorful adventure.

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The Design Goal

The space needs to be functional and playful, without feeling overly themed or cluttered. It should grow with the girls — inviting imagination now, but still making sense as they get older.

And because every parent knows that fewer messes equal happier days, my goal is to design a room where everything has a home. When things are easy to reach and easy to return, the girls can start learning independence while the parents reclaim a little sanity.

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The Starting Canvas

Photo by Justyn Warner on Unsplash

Here’s what we’re working with:

1. Built-in closets with soft-close drawers and plenty of shelving (a promising start).

2. Light-colored carpet in good condition. Miracles happen.

3. A dresser that’s graduated from the nursery days. Perhaps ready to find a new home. Facebook Marketplace here we come.

4. A small mirror that’s easily removable.

5. Curtains that are halfway falling off the wall. We love a dramatic exit.

6. A chrome ceiling fixture that’s ready for an upgrade.

7. Crown molding and freshly painted walls — a great backdrop

It’s a solid foundation, with lots of opportunity to add warmth, personality, and purpose.

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Crafting the Mood Board

Now it’s time to go back to the drawing board (literally). I’ll start by crafting a mood board that brings together what the parents envision and what the girls love. It will guide the look and feel of the space — balancing calm and natural tones with pops of playful pink and purple.

I draw inspiration everywhere: walking through stores (even when I’m not furniture shopping), flipping through design magazines, and of course, scrolling through Pinterest for that perfect spark.

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What’s Next

In Part 2, I’ll share the first round of the mood board — where modern organic meets childhood wonder. Think soft neutrals, natural materials, and just enough pink and purple to make two little hearts light up.

Stay tuned — it’s about to get fun.