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Nasai's Big City Room

Ohdeedoh reader, Vanessa, sent us an e-mail, "These are some picture's of my 5-year-old's bedroom. He is infatuated with skyscrapers and large cities every since he could start talking. When I asked him what kind of room he wanted he asked for a 'Downtown Room.' The room is still a work in progress and we are still on the hunt down for more monuments from major cities to add to his 'toy' collection."

We love how Vanessa pulled the look together for Nasai, and even though she claims it's a work in progress we think she's off to a great start. At the forefront of the room's design are Blik City by Boodalee decals. The bright colors add to the room's bustling city feel.

Vanessa adds, "The little wooden toys are from Muji. They make blocks for several major cities internationally. My boyfriend travels a lot for work and he usually brings back some sort monument souvenir back."

Thank you for sharing, Vanessa.

Comments (11)

So cute! And cool that he picked that theme.

Can you please tell me the name of the paint color on the walls?

Thanks!

posted by wonka95 on March 12th 2009 at 1:15pm
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Fun room. Does that bed have a built-in bookcase? What bed is it?

posted by JudiAU on March 12th 2009 at 1:48pm
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Wow, what a savvy kid!

posted by tequilastrapple on March 12th 2009 at 2:02pm
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Yes, I would love to know the paint color too-it looks like a really nice neutral/green. Is that how it appears on your walls? Thanks!

posted by Alex17 on March 12th 2009 at 6:36pm
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Very cute! I love both the colors and the theme.

posted by kimmiller on March 12th 2009 at 7:00pm
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Great room! I see you have some skyscraper blocks, but have you seen the Haba set? They're available at Amazon and Oompa.

http://www.amazon.com/Haba-Skyscraper-Blocks/dp/B0007KLHAU

http://www.oompa.com/cgi-bin/item/HA0539

posted by EmilyS on March 12th 2009 at 7:10pm
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Thanks!!! The bedroom was the music room, which was painted about 4 years ago. It is an olive green color, but i don't have the exact name, sorry! As for the bed, the shelves go around it except for the head. I got it from here http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=6023103.. and yes i have seen the Haba blocks, he actually owns a set.

posted by nasaone on March 12th 2009 at 8:29pm
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Where do the Chrysler, Tour Eiffel and Empire State Buildings come from? (are those pouring nozzles on top?)

I have a daughter who is mad for the Tour Eiffel....

posted by mschatelaine on March 13th 2009 at 7:35am
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You can get the Tour Eiffel and a few other landmarks at Chiasso:
http://www.chiasso.com/shopping/modern-extras/modern-table-sculptures/city-sculptures.aspx

posted by LaneC on March 13th 2009 at 4:45pm
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The gnome table is so precious! Please tell me where it is from!! I know someone who *needs* it.

posted by jess thrift on March 14th 2009 at 10:20am
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the gnome table you can find here.
http://www.allmodern.com/asp/show_collection.asp?XnID=16057&refid=G8412.gnome table&gclid=CJ3ys8_topkCFRFWagodyVQrqQ
That's a great link for the landmarks, but i actually got them at Target in the office section.

posted by nasaone on March 14th 2009 at 11:44am
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