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Playroom Progress Report: Forest Wallpaper Door with Design Your Wall

October 27, 2014 by Cassie 76 Comments

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At my request, Design Your Wall provided me with the Avalon mural for this project.  All opinions are 100% my own.

Design Your Wall Avalon Mural on Narnia Door in Playroom

Happy Monday!  I am so excited to share with you some progress in the playroom.  As you may recall, several of my friends and are are working on rooms in our homes as part of Fall In Love.  You can search instagram with the hashtag #FallInLoveRoom to see others’ progress- it’s been so much fun and I’m so glad there was a fire lit under my you know where!

I’ve been working on the playroom, and shared the last update here.  Since then, I’ve gotten quite a bit done and will be sharing even more later this week.  For now I want to share the wall that was once our map wall.  The maps were cool, but they were a temporary fix and I was tired of pinning them back up all the time, and wanted something more permanent.  This playroom makeover is “inspired by” several fantasy books, without being themey (at least I hope it’s not!).  One of those books is The Chronicles of Narnia; you knew I would love it with its fun woodland creatures and beautiful woodland setting, right?  When I saw the Avalon wallpaper mural from Design Your Wall, I knew it was the perfect solution for that wall.  I contacted them to see if they would be willing to send it to me, and was thrilled when they said yes.  It arrived in a nice compact box, rolled up and ready, and included the paste.

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I was not exactly sure of what my plan was for that wall, but knew I’d figure it out when it arrived.  It was a little too short to cover the entire wall, and we have a very oddly placed door to a storage room.  Here’s the wall I was working with once it had been primed.

playroom wall beforeAfter the wall was primed I agonized over what to do…. where to put the paper…. My friend Katja and her amazing photoshop skills to the rescue!  She was able to help me see the different ideas I had, and eventually I decided on wallpapering the door.

The paste is a dissolvable granule type substance.  I followed the instructions and mixed it with cold water, cutting it down by 1/4 since I was only using 1/4 of the paper on that door.  Once it was mixed, I let it sit for 20 minutes per instructions.   Once it was ready, I used a paint brush to apply a thin coat to the door.  (FYI, I don’t have process pictures because I was doing this alone and working fast!)  I began with the piece at the bottom (The wallpaper was sectioned in 4 8 panels, 4 top and 4 bottom).  I didn’t worry about trimming it and just lined up one side, with the panel being slightly wider than the door.  I knew I could trim it once it was all mounted in place.  Once the bottom panel was secure I mounted the top panel, lining it up carefully.  I used a large metal spatula to smooth everything out and get out air bubbles as I worked.  The last step was using a razor to trim the edges.

A couple of things I earned in the process…

Many of the air bubbles will smooth themselves out as they dry- get it as smooth as you can, but don’t kill yourself over it.

It’s best to trim the paper once it has dried completely.  While it’s still damp, it can tear.  Don’t ask me how I know.

Perfection is over rated.

Now, once it was all set, I had to figure out what to do with that primed wall.

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I didn’t have the same paint as the rest of the walls, and this was a big space, so I didn’t want to paint the entire room (which is more like two rooms open to each other).  I loved the idea of a black wall, and of course I had already added one chalkboard wall in the playroom, but it was in the other half of the space and wasn’t reachable for kid drawing.  So I decided to add another which had tons of room for them to express themselves!  I applied two coats of Rustoleum chalkboard paint, allowed it to cure, and then let them have at it!

As of now the wall is much improved with its portal to Narnia and chalkboard wall!

Playroom with chalkboard Wall and Narnia Door

Narnia Door in Playroom with Forest Mural on DoorAs you can see the kids have been enjoying the wall.

Sawyer has claimed the left side and has been drawing all things Star Wars related…

Chalkboard Wall in PLayroom

And Emmy has been doodling on the other side, and leaving me sweet messages.  See that big heart with “I love you, mom”?  It’s the first thing I see as I walk down the stares and makes me smile!

playroom chalkboard wall

Now, I want to show you the details of the mural.  The bottom part is my favorite, as I am a sucker for fern blanketed forest floors….

forest wallpaper mural on door

And here you can see the edge I trimmed once it was dry came out nice and straight.  (The edge ad the top had a small tear due to me trying to trim when still damp).  And yes, that door knob is ugly and could stand to go, but let’s be real, guys.  This is a playroom for a 7 and 9 year old and there’s no urgent need for beautiful knobs.

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I am thrilled with how this space is coming along, Sawyer is thrilled that he has new comfy chairs (awesome vintage craigslist chairs!), and both kids are excited to have their own wall to write all over!

chalkboard wall and forest mural in playroom

playroom with chalkboard wall and narnia inspired door

I’ve got another project to share from the playroom this week, and another I hope to start that I just added to the plan….. so it might not make the deadline since we are revealing next week.  But guess what, if I don’t make the deadline? (This image was found here and edited for my blog).

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  1. [email protected] says

    October 27, 2014 at 7:06 am

    It’s phenomenal. Love it so much and it’s awesome to see how much the kiddos enjoy the wall already!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      October 27, 2014 at 8:30 pm

      thank you so much!!! they are loving it!

      Reply
  2. Anna says

    October 27, 2014 at 8:03 am

    What a magical space! Those kids are very lucky. I want a Narnia door!

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    • Cassie says

      October 27, 2014 at 8:29 pm

      thank you so much, anna!

      Reply
  3. Gretchen says

    October 27, 2014 at 8:15 am

    I’m feeling kind of bummed about how portal-less my house is now. LOVE how this turned out!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      October 27, 2014 at 8:28 pm

      you need to do something about that.

      Reply
  4. designPOST interiors says

    October 27, 2014 at 8:35 am

    I bet your kids LOVE this room! I would have never left as a child and some days, as an adult, I might use that Narnia door!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      October 27, 2014 at 8:28 pm

      they are really loving it which makes me so happy!

      Reply
  5. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    October 27, 2014 at 8:49 am

    What a great idea to make the door such a fun focal point! Love how this is coming together Cassie and can’t wait to see it all!

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    • Cassie says

      October 27, 2014 at 8:27 pm

      thank you so much, jennifer!

      Reply
  6. Suzanne @ The Painted Drawer says

    October 27, 2014 at 9:11 am

    Fantastic idea to put it on the door! It looks amazing and magical – perfect for a playroom.

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    • Cassie says

      October 27, 2014 at 8:27 pm

      thank you so much, suzanne!

      Reply
  7. CoCo says

    October 27, 2014 at 9:15 am

    Your kids seriously have THE coolest Mom ever! Love!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      October 27, 2014 at 8:26 pm

      aaaw, thank you!

      Reply
  8. kirby says

    October 27, 2014 at 9:51 am

    This is such an awesome space! I could see seven year-old Libby in here, having all kinds of fun.

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    • Cassie says

      October 27, 2014 at 8:26 pm

      thank you so much, kirby! send her over. 😉

      Reply
  9. angela says

    October 27, 2014 at 9:57 am

    The wall and door are awesome awesome awesome!!!!!!!

    Angela @ Number Fifty-Three

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    • Cassie says

      October 27, 2014 at 8:26 pm

      thank you, angela!

      Reply
  10. Katja | Shift Ctrl Art says

    October 27, 2014 at 11:04 am

    That is absolutely wonderful Cassie. I love how that came out. You are a rock star!! And that door is literally out of this world 🙂

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    • Cassie says

      October 27, 2014 at 8:25 pm

      thank you so much, katja! we are sooo excited- we are all loving it!

      Reply
  11. Dana says

    October 27, 2014 at 11:31 am

    So creative and fun!

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    • Cassie says

      October 27, 2014 at 8:24 pm

      thank you, dana!

      Reply
  12. Lisa @ Shine Your Light says

    October 27, 2014 at 11:55 am

    Cassie the mural on the door adds so much to the space! So cool, love it!

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    • Cassie says

      October 27, 2014 at 8:24 pm

      thank you so much, lisa!

      Reply
  13. Londen says

    October 27, 2014 at 11:55 am

    Magical and awesome!!! I want a secret door too:)

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    • Cassie says

      October 27, 2014 at 8:24 pm

      thank you, londen! maybe if you walk into yours and i walk into mine at the same time we will meet!

      Reply
  14. [email protected] says

    October 27, 2014 at 12:02 pm

    It looks fabulous! And I love your line about the doorknob! Let’s be real: I’ve never cared enough about my doorknobs to ever even consider replacing them – kids playroom or not! #badblogger
    Emmy and Sawyer’s drawings on the chalkboard are the cutest!

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    • Cassie says

      October 27, 2014 at 8:23 pm

      i am so glad i am not alone- i am like that with the rest of the house, too, but i figure i’m more validated here! door knobs schmoor knobs.

      Reply
  15. anna whiston-donaldson says

    October 27, 2014 at 12:05 pm

    That’s really neat!

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    • Cassie says

      October 27, 2014 at 8:22 pm

      thank you, anna!

      Reply
  16. Julia @ 551 East Design says

    October 27, 2014 at 5:05 pm

    That is so cool…the perspective really makes it look like you could walk into it…maybe you should try at midnight or some other magical hour… 🙂

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    • Cassie says

      October 27, 2014 at 8:22 pm

      i will do that tomorrow at 5 am when i get up to go run a long one….. maybe i can just escape.

      Reply
  17. Kris {Driven by Décor} says

    October 27, 2014 at 5:35 pm

    So, so much fun! Love both the wallpapered door and the chalkboard wall. Your kiddos are going to log so many hours of fun in that new space you’re creating!

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    • Cassie says

      October 27, 2014 at 8:22 pm

      thank you, kris! they have been enjoying it!

      Reply
  18. Caitlin @ Desert Domicile says

    October 27, 2014 at 5:54 pm

    Looking good! Love the portal idea. Can’t wait to see the full reveal!

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    • Cassie says

      October 27, 2014 at 8:21 pm

      thank you, caitlin!

      Reply
  19. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    October 27, 2014 at 6:06 pm

    This is just all kinds of coolness, Cassie! Your kids must be in HEAVEN!
    xo Heidi
    PS — can I come over and draw on your walls?? 😉

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    • Cassie says

      October 27, 2014 at 8:21 pm

      come on over!

      Reply
  20. Krystine www.KrysitneEdwards.com/blog says

    October 27, 2014 at 6:36 pm

    This is spectacular! I feel like I’m walking into the forest, it has such a great 3D effect!

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    • Cassie says

      October 27, 2014 at 8:20 pm

      thank you, krystine!

      Reply
  21. Rita says

    October 27, 2014 at 8:45 pm

    This is precious! Too bad that door didn’t open up to a real Narnia but for now, it’s just about perfect!!+

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    • Cassie says

      October 28, 2014 at 9:03 pm

      oh i agree- i wish it did!

      Reply
  22. Debbie says

    October 27, 2014 at 8:45 pm

    Love it! I need a door to escape through 😉 Thanks for sharing at #InspirationMonday!
    Debbie

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    • Cassie says

      October 28, 2014 at 9:03 pm

      oh man if only it really worked!!!

      Reply
  23. Tiffany says

    October 27, 2014 at 8:45 pm

    Omg! I’m totally transported back to my childhood dreams of Narnia. So awesome!

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    • Cassie says

      October 28, 2014 at 9:02 pm

      come on over and play!

      Reply
  24. Allison says

    October 27, 2014 at 8:47 pm

    What a fabulous playroom! I agree with Krystine…it feels like you are entering a forest. So real! You are such a creative mom and I love that you encourage your kids to express their creativity. What better place than their own wall! Such a fun room Cassie!

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    • Cassie says

      October 28, 2014 at 9:02 pm

      thank you so much, allison! i love that they are using the wall and so excited about it!

      Reply
  25. laurie Jones Home says

    October 27, 2014 at 9:44 pm

    Ok super cute and super clever! They are sooo going to always remember this special space you are creating for them!

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    • Cassie says

      October 28, 2014 at 9:01 pm

      thank you- i really hope so!

      Reply
  26. sarah dorsey says

    October 28, 2014 at 8:19 am

    Love it Cassie!! That door is amazing 🙂

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    • Cassie says

      October 28, 2014 at 9:01 pm

      thank you so much, sarah!

      Reply
  27. Carmel says

    October 28, 2014 at 9:15 am

    It’s looking great! What a fun space!

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    • Cassie says

      October 28, 2014 at 9:01 pm

      thank you, friend!

      Reply
  28. Shelley | Crazy Wonderful says

    October 28, 2014 at 11:04 am

    It’s just so killer on the door! It looks like a large picture window 🙂

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    • Cassie says

      October 28, 2014 at 9:01 pm

      thank you so much, shelley! we are having fun with it!

      Reply
  29. gail says

    October 28, 2014 at 1:41 pm

    beautiful job Cassie! Your kiddos are so lucky to have such a wonderful space. How sweet are the love notes!!

    gail

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    • Cassie says

      October 28, 2014 at 9:00 pm

      thank you so much, gail! heir doodles and notes are the best!

      Reply
  30. Megan @ Our PInteresting Family says

    October 28, 2014 at 1:45 pm

    Beautiful door! I love how you could play Narnia with it and pretend to go through the wardrobe. How fun! The chalkboard wall looks great too.

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    • Cassie says

      October 28, 2014 at 9:00 pm

      thank you! if only i could really escape through it- today would be the perfect day! 😉

      Reply
  31. Krista @the happy housie says

    October 28, 2014 at 5:28 pm

    So fabulous Cassie!! What an amazing feature on your fabulous chalkboard wall. I love it! Such a cool and funky playroom!!

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    • Cassie says

      October 28, 2014 at 8:59 pm

      thank you, krista! i am excited for them to have a place that is cool enough for me to hang out in, too! 😉

      Reply
  32. Anu says

    October 28, 2014 at 9:20 pm

    The door turned out perfectly! This playroom is going to be so fun. Can’t wait to see it all together!

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    • Cassie says

      October 29, 2014 at 8:51 am

      thank you so much, anu! 🙂

      Reply
  33. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    October 28, 2014 at 9:38 pm

    Looks great! Such a creative and happy place for the kids!

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    • Cassie says

      October 29, 2014 at 8:51 am

      thank you, sharon! let’s hope hey can keep it in order….

      Reply
  34. [email protected] says

    October 28, 2014 at 10:30 pm

    Awesome! That door looks fabulous! And who couldn’t use a trip to Narnia?!

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    • Cassie says

      October 29, 2014 at 8:48 am

      i am home sick today. i’d rather be in narnia.

      Reply
  35. Amber @ Wills Casa says

    October 28, 2014 at 11:39 pm

    I love that you just did the door. It looks so good with the chalkboard wall around it. Is there anything that kids enjoy more than a chalkboard wall? Nope.

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    • Cassie says

      October 29, 2014 at 8:47 am

      maybe if i let them write on other walls? they might enjoy that more.

      Reply
  36. Trisha D. says

    October 29, 2014 at 10:44 am

    Great way to dress up that door! Sort of looks like you’ll be walking into fantasy land!

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    • Cassie says

      October 29, 2014 at 2:25 pm

      i would like to walk into that and outta here! 🙂

      Reply
  37. Emily says

    November 3, 2014 at 7:14 am

    What an awesome idea! Love the mural you chose! Thanks for linking up with us at Your Designs This Time!
    Emily & Erin

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      November 4, 2014 at 9:26 am

      thank you so much, emily!

      Reply

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