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Cullen Ormond

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Cullen Ormond is a writer based in New York City. When she’s not writing, you can find her curled up with a book (always open for recommendations, too!) or pushing her rescue pug, Peanut, in a stroller. In her dream apartment, there’ll be a conversation pit and lots of framed, vintage band posters.
    This Mom Said ‘Yes’ to Every Idea Her Kids Had for Their Bedroom Walls — and The Result Is Incredible
    There are even mod-podge photos of her sons on the walls!
    Cullen Ormond
    Nov 29, 2023
    This Amazing Playroom Is Hidden Behind a Secret Bookcase Door — And There’s a Fireman’s Pole, Too!
    Not to mention the gothic nursery right next door...
    Cullen Ormond
    Nov 29, 2023
    This Colorful Kids’ Bedroom Has the *Most Incredible* DIY Bunk Bed
    The top area is for sleeping and the bottom has a reading nook and wardrobe!
    Cullen Ormond
    Nov 15, 2023
    Before & After: A Once-Bland Kid’s Room Is Transformed by Striking Blue Paint
    And an IKEA bookcase hack that looks built-in.
    Cullen Ormond
    Nov 8, 2023
    This 475-Square-Foot Studio Apartment Has the Most Mature Kid's Area
    A sentimental Lego portrait is Jason Saft’s favorite thing about the space.
    Cullen Ormond
    Nov 8, 2023
    This Nursery Nook Is Stylishly Included in the Parents’ Bedroom
    The miniature-sized crib made it work.
    Cullen Ormond
    Oct 26, 2023
    Before & After: A 68-Square-Foot Storage Loft Is the Dreamiest Nursery
    The storage area’s transformation even resulted in a home office.
    Cullen Ormond
    Oct 26, 2023
    A $4 Paper Party Decoration Adds Style and Dimension to This Nursery
    And it’s completely removable!
    Cullen Ormond
    Oct 26, 2023
    Before & After: An IKEA Play Kitchen Makeover to Match the Home’s Gorgeous Blue Kitchen
    Now, a 2-year-old can cook alongside her parents.
    Cullen Ormond
    Oct 25, 2023
    Before & After: The Under-$60 IKEA Item That Created a “Coloring Station” in This Kid’s Playroom
    It’s so colorful and fun!
    Cullen Ormond
    Sep 27, 2023
    Tour the Co-Founder of Mustard Made’s Gorgeous Green Kids’ Bedroom
    Of course, there are lockers!
    Cullen Ormond
    Sep 26, 2023
    4 Tips for How To Design a Nursery for the Future, According to a Designer Mom
    The baby stage is short, so here's how to make those nursery purchases last longer.
    Cullen Ormond
    Sep 22, 2023
    We Are Totally Into This Black-And-White Kids’ Room that Still Manages to Be Colorful and Quirky
    Who said black and white-themed rooms had to be basic?
    Cullen Ormond
    Sep 13, 2023
    Two IKEA Cabinets and A Wood Panel Create A Fabulous DIY Homemade Desk
    So many creative projects likely take place at this stunning desk situated in front of whimsical unicorn-themed wallpaper.
    Cullen Ormond
    Sep 13, 2023
    We Spy Our Favorite IKEA Kids’ Bed In This Cute UK Kids’ Room (and Scalloped Shelves, Too!)
    Plus, a fabulous floor-size Miffy lamp!
    Cullen Ormond
    Sep 13, 2023
    For Around $100 This Charlotte Mom Created an Indoor Chalkboard Wall
    And why “seasoning” the chalkboard wall is the most important step!
    Cullen Ormond
    Sep 5, 2023
    This Norwegian Nursery Features a Playful DIY Wall Mural
    The whole design was inspired by a living room rug.
    Cullen Ormond
    Aug 22, 2023
    A Nursery’s Wallpaper Is Filled With Woodland Animals — And We Love It
    See how Farwa Moledina decorated her daughter’s nursery with animal-themed wallpaper and rich paint colors.
    Cullen Ormond
    Aug 18, 2023
    How a World Map Wall in This Kids’ Room Brought a Family Closer Together
    The brightly colored countries matched the rest of the home’s decor, too.
    Cullen Ormond
    Jul 30, 2023
    *This* Has to Be One of the Coolest DIY Additions to Any Kids' Room
    It’s a $260 DIY project, and the result is “truly mind-blowing.”
    Cullen Ormond
    Jul 27, 2023
    This Small Kids' Room Fits a Ton of Stuff on Just One Wall — Here’s How
    Sometimes you’ve gotta go up.
    Cullen Ormond
    Jul 20, 2023
    This Forest-Themed Nursery Makes You Feel Like You’re Standing in a Treehouse
    It's all about that AMAZING wallpaper.
    Cullen Ormond
    Jul 12, 2023
    The Kid’s Bedroom in This A-Frame Michigan Chalet Is Anything but Boring
    Plus, there's a special place for her pet bunny!
    Cullen Ormond
    Jul 11, 2023
    These Bright Green Built-In Bunk Beds Are Entirely DIY, and We're Very Impressed
    Charlotte Smith designed and built them for her daughters’ shared room, complete with storage nooks and privacy curtains!
    Cullen Ormond
    Jun 27, 2023
    This Cute Kids' Room Relies on Colorful Stacking Crates to Store Toys
    And where you can buy them to get the look!
    Cullen Ormond
    Jun 27, 2023
    Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper Made a Beautiful Headboard in This Kid’s Room
    This is one DIY project we’re bookmarking.
    Cullen Ormond
    Jun 23, 2023
    Must-Read Design Tips from Someone Who Runs a Home-Based Preschool
    You’ll want to check out her teacher-approved products, too.
    Cullen Ormond
    Jun 12, 2023
    A $400 DIY Mural Is the Star of This LA Kid’s Room
    Imagine you’re a kid waking up in this room every day!
    Cullen Ormond
    May 22, 2023
    A Pink Bed, a Bright Yellow Desk, and Half-Painted Blue Walls Prove That Things Get *Really* Fun When Kids Pick Their Own Room Colors
    When no color is off the table, the results can be unexpected and delightful.
    Cullen Ormond
    May 15, 2023
    We Just Heard About a Renter’s Hack That Makes Traditional Wallpaper Removable — Here’s What We Learned
    It’s called “liquid starch wallpapering,” and it works … for a while!
    Cullen Ormond
    May 9, 2023
    These Colorful Kids' Bedrooms Look Like They Belong In a Wes Anderson Movie
    Imagine how many trending Wes Anderson videos you could film in these rooms.
    Cullen Ormond
    May 8, 2023
    A Couple of Sample Paint Cans Completely Transformed This 9-Year-Old’s Bedroom on a Budget
    Now it's bright and joyful!
    Cullen Ormond
    Apr 25, 2023
    A Gorgeous Traditional English-Style Nursery Mixes Antique and IKEA Furniture
    There's also a renter-friendly wallpaper idea that is NOT what you think.
    Cullen Ormond
    Apr 25, 2023