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Cullen Ormond

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    About Me

    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.

    Latest Stories

    A Playful Blue and Yellow Boy’s Nursery Has Sweet Whimsical Details (Like a Huge Wavy Mirror!)
    The flower-shaped floor lamp is also lovely.
    Cullen Ormond
    Nov 20, 2024
    Before & After: A “Dark, Dated” London Kitchen Gets a Stunning Green Makeover (with a Painted Floor!)
    The bespoke accents add so much function to the colorful space.
    Cullen Ormond
    Nov 16, 2024
    How To Fit a Whole Nursery Into 49 Square Feet
    A showstopping painting helps set the mood.
    Cullen Ormond
    Nov 13, 2024
    This New York City Apartment Montessori Kids’ Bedroom Is So Functional (and Fun!)
    So many great small space storage ideas.
    Cullen Ormond
    Oct 30, 2024
    Before and After: Two Boring Bi-Fold Closet Doors Get Custom, Colorful Redos For $50
    A custom job at a budget DIY price.
    Cullen Ormond
    Oct 30, 2024
    Before & After: See How a New Killer Color Palette Transformed This Kid’s Room Into a Whimsical Wonderland (Complete with Bird Wallpaper!)
    I think the wavy details on the bunk bed might be a top contender.
    Cullen Ormond
    Oct 23, 2024
    Before & After: This Once Plain Kid’s Bedroom Is Now a Masterclass in Color and Pattern Mixing (You Won’t Believe the Transformation!)
    “I was going for a vintage eclectic feel with classic Swedish influences."
    Cullen Ormond
    Oct 16, 2024
    This Sweet Shared Kids’ Room Is An “Everything Room” Designed to Grow and Change As They Do
    "I wanted to make sure it was functional as they get older and their tastes evolve from dinosaurs and Ninja Turtles to whatever comes next.”
    Cullen Ormond
    Oct 2, 2024
    This Kid’s Groovy Bedroom Makes Me Feel Like I’m in the 70s (in the Best Way!)
    The 13-year-old owner loves jazz music.
    Cullen Ormond
    Sep 25, 2024
    How Awesome Is This Kid’s French Fry Box-Inspired Headboard?!
    There's a ketchup packet pillow, too, because of course there is.
    Cullen Ormond
    Sep 11, 2024
    This Norwegian Nursery Features a Playful DIY Wall Mural
    The whole design was inspired by a living room rug.
    Cullen Ormond
    Aug 22, 2023
    Before & After: Dated ’80s Oak Kitchen Cabinets Get a “Charming” Rustic Farmhouse Makeover
    “I love that it feels old, charming, and lived-in — even though it isn’t that old.”
    Cullen Ormond
    Aug 30, 2024

    Latest Stories

    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
    We Love the Blue Striped Walls and Colorful Storage Crates In This Barcelona Kid’s Room
    Those crates are perfect for storing small toys and adding a bit of color.
    Cullen Ormond
    Aug 23, 2024
    How the Only Bedroom In This Tiny NYC Apartment Became the Ultimate Kids’ Room
    Now there's plenty of sleep and play space for the kids.
    Cullen Ormond
    Aug 21, 2024
    Before and After: This “Oppressive” Green Bedroom Is Unrecognizable After a Laura Ashley-Inspired Makeover
    It's giving Laura Ashley.
    Cullen Ormond
    Aug 14, 2024
    I Can’t Stop Thinking About the Amazing 3D Bug Art In This Kid’s Room
    Bug-obsessed kids will be very into this.
    Cullen Ormond
    Jul 17, 2024
    This NYC Nursery Is a Perfectly Color-Coordinated, Hamptons-Inspired Oasis (That Wallpaper!)
    A little beachy, a little preppy, all cute.
    Cullen Ormond
    Jul 10, 2024
    Before and After: How a “Dutch Tile Blue” Color-Drenching Transformed This Kids’ Shared Bedroom
    It was cute before, but now it’s cozy and really nails that old-timey vibe.
    Cullen Ormond
    Jul 3, 2024
    Before and After: A “Very Beige” Bedroom Gets a Lively, Magical Makeover (And a Rock-Climbing Wall!)
    The tree-and-birds mural was just the jumping off point.
    Cullen Ormond
    Jun 18, 2024
    Before and After: The DIY Makeover That Made a Tiny Brooklyn Kitchen Work for a Family of 5 (For Just $1,200!)
    Practical, usable, and beautiful.
    Cullen Ormond
    Jun 13, 2024
    This 80-Square-Foot Kid’s Room in NYC Feels Like You’re On a Train (In the Most Magical Way!)
    It’s so cozy and feels like “a big warm hug,” too.
    Cullen Ormond
    Jun 12, 2024
    A Brooklyn Townhouse Kid’s Bedroom Blends Old-World Charm with Godzilla Posters
    And painted trim in Farrow & Ball’s “Sudbury Yellow,” which looks so right.
    Cullen Ormond
    Jun 5, 2024
    Before & After: Warning! This Colorful Nursery Might Make You Hungry
    It’s cute enough to eat!
    Cullen Ormond
    May 29, 2024

    Latest Stories

    Before & After: Parents Designed This Striking Desert-Themed Mural
    The parents designed, sketched, and painted the mural themselves — and it’s gorgeous!
    Cullen Ormond
    May 15, 2024
    A Dreamy Blue Nursery in New York City
    “My goal, first and foremost, was to create a space that I would love spending time in with my son,” Sara Adam Slywka says.
    Cullen Ormond
    May 15, 2024
    These “Dated” Kitchen Cabinets Totally Transform — Without a Drop of Paint
    When this renter couldn’t paint her cabinets, she had to get creative.
    Cullen Ormond
    May 11, 2024
    B&A: A “Bland ’90s” Spare Room Becomes a Dreamy Nursery
    With star-patterned wallpaper and coordinating blue trim.
    Cullen Ormond
    May 8, 2024
    Before & After: See the Incredible, Life-Size Tree House in These Kids’ Playroom
    The treehouse is big enough for kids and parents alike.
    Cullen Ormond
    May 1, 2024
    Before and After: See How This Boys’ Bedroom Got a Dramatic Dark Makeover
    Dramatic, yet still quite cozy.
    Cullen Ormond
    Apr 24, 2024
    This Kid’s Green and Blue Bedroom Is on A Houseboat — And There’s Storage Galore
    There’s even a designated spot for this kid’s beloved soccer balls.
    Cullen Ormond
    Apr 17, 2024
    Before and After: A Kid’s Basic Peachy Bedroom Gets an Incredible “Sunshine and Rainbows” Makeover
    We can't help but smile when we look at this room now.
    Cullen Ormond
    Apr 17, 2024
    Before and After: A “Basic” Nursery Transforms Into a Fun, Bright Space (Thanks to Balloon Animal Decals!)
    Now it's so cheery!
    Cullen Ormond
    Apr 10, 2024
    This Striking Yellow Kid’s Bedroom Is the Blueprint For Successful Pattern Play
    A hanging solar system tops it all off.
    Cullen Ormond
    Apr 3, 2024
    How to Create a Playful Kid’s Bedroom in an Industrial Loft
    A wall-mounted IKEA cabinet leaves room for shoes.
    Cullen Ormond
    Mar 20, 2024
    Before & After: See This Kid’s Room Transform Into a Sunny, Mood-Boosting Tween Room
    It's more grownup, but still playful.
    Cullen Ormond
    Mar 13, 2024