Boy's Bedroom

When we moved into the house the boys room looked like this:

Although I didn't love the dark paint color, I also didn't love the idea of painting everything. I found a big finished carpet on sale for under $100, and since that was the best price I could find for a huge quality rug, and since it was in the same tones as the wall paint, I just went with it.

 

I also had a green chair to throw in. So there it was, a dark mossy bedroom.

 

The beds were free.

The little cupboard was on the side of the road. I painted it and when my dad visited he added the top half and I bought a wheel. My mom gave me the fabric for the sail.

My mom also sewed me the stripped bedding. I wanted something slightly sailor looking, and durable for boys, and washable, and light to balance out all the darkness of the room. So having my mom make the bedspreads instead of finding that (for the right price!) was very convenient.

My mom also used some $1 bedskirts to make simple curtains.

 

When we added the fooseball table to the mudroom, I took out the corner table (the one from our old house's breakfast nook) and used it in the boys room for a lego table. I keep their off season clothes and blankets in the benches.

 

The mural was supposed to add some light color to the walls/room. I tried a projector to help me get my outline. It didn't work great, but was somewhat helpful. And at least this gave the room a sense of nautical theme.

 

Now, however, our 3rd boy wants to be sharing a space with his big brothers. And it seems convenient to me. So I'm anticipating triple bunk beds and a redo of the space.

I'm still not game for painting the whole room. I'm too pregnant and there is too much happening. But there will be some small changes to make some big differences. I'll show you soon!