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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.
    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
    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
    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
    This Parent Built a Sleeping Hut Inside Their Son’s Nursery (Complete With Hot Air Balloons!)
    Her inspiration? The beach huts of Normandy.
    Cullen Ormond
    Mar 13, 2024
    Before & After: Gorgeous Green-Gray Cabinets Breathe New Life Into This Mid-Century Kitchen
    It’s a timeless take on a trendy look.
    Cullen Ormond
    Mar 8, 2024
    A Jenny Lind-Inspired Spindle Crib Is the Focal Point in This Calming Nursery
    Tour the founder of Milk & Honey Clothier's son's nursery that includes a vintage-inspired crib.
    Cullen Ormond
    Mar 6, 2024
    Before and After: This Designer Created a Backlit Mountain Range Wall Panel for a Kid’s Room
    It looks like the sun is just setting or rising!
    Cullen Ormond
    Mar 6, 2024
    How Renters Created an Earthy Nursery Nook in Their NYC Bedroom
    It might be a small space, but it has all the amenities a kid could ever need.
    Cullen Ormond
    Mar 6, 2024
    This Sun-Drenched Llama-Themed Nursery Is a “Very Safe Space”
    This calming nursery has so many fluffy accents.
    Cullen Ormond
    Feb 28, 2024
    A Cozy Blue and Yellow Boy’s Nursery in the Netherlands
    This nursery is a case study on combining old and new styles.
    Cullen Ormond
    Feb 21, 2024
    This Primary Bedroom and Nursery Combo Is Equal Parts Mature and Playful
    Anna Harp started collecting vintage, thrifted pieces for the space before she even knew she was pregnant.
    Cullen Ormond
    Feb 14, 2024
    Before and After: An “Empty and Lifeless” Space Becomes Three Colorful Bedroom Nooks
    They referenced the lively spirit of Louisiana when designing the space and titled the bedroom(s) makeover “Born on the Bayou.” 
    Cullen Ormond
    Feb 14, 2024