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My son, Britton, is about to turn 7 and I have been working on transitioning his room for awhile now. I wanted a room that was simple, masculine and devoid of anything that looked too decorative or themey. I took his interests as my cue: he likes maps (his father is a history teacher), so the atlas and star fabrics, as well as the red lockers, were my starting points. |
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My mom gave me these little cube storage ottomans awhile back, and I covered them in the atlas and star fabrics. One holds transformers and the other one has his zoo animals. I like the quilt at the foot of his bed, but I am on the lookout for a vintage camp blanket. |
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The walls are painted a silvery green (from Allen and Roth called "Aviary" and the ceiling is a blue-gray (valspar's "Sparkling Sage") I would like to add a crown molding so that the difference in the two colors will show up better. The roman blinds are the same color as the ceiling. I stuck to a tight color scheme in the room, because I had to unify many different elements, but the paint color adds depth and ensures that the room doesn't read as too simplistic, too red, white and blue. |
I found the little desk on Craig's list, and it acts as a side table too. My husband made the little bench to tuck under it. It is the perfect spot for him to draw and do homework. The lamp was a garage sale find.
Lori found this adorable ship and knot shadow box for $3! I painted the frame red and it was perfect... I love it.
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Britton loves basketball so, of course, the hoop was a must. Not a decorating choice, but a necessity. |
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My mom made these shams, with the perfect red trim. |
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These vintage lockers were a huge inspiration for the room! I got them for $65 at a local antique store and they fit this space just perfectly and add much needed storage. They were already painted this red which I then repeated around the room in the frames, and accent fabric. I wanted his room to have a vintage classroom/travel/British Colonial vibe. The color scheme helps it from looking too unfocused. |
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I am starting a collection of vintage globes for the top of the lockers; this one was $4. |
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I chose these 6 simple frames (painted red, of course) and then my mom printed the steam punk prints herself. I think they make the room. |
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The oak dresser is a family piece that we stained a dark espresso then added cup pulls. |
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The deer antlers are from his Grandfather. Here they are all decorated for Christmas (since his sister got an ornament wreath above her bed). They are perfect! |
This room is just about finished, except that I would like to replace the ceiling fan with one that looks more industrial, and add a few more globes to the top of the lockers. He could also use a few things for the top of his dresser, maybe a vintage tool box for his "treasures" and an old clock. I will keep you all posted. I think it is the perfect space for a little boy, or a full grown one!
And now...
Now that it is spring I thought I would update this post. I took off the quilt at the foot of his bed, since he doesn't need it anymore for warmth, and I like the look of a simple white spread.
I found this nautical oil painting at an antique store, and I love the frame. It suits his room perfectly.
I have also acquired the ship bookends. Thanks Mom!
The frame is just right and holds a wonderful picture of he and his sister. I don't think a room is ever complete without a personal photo or two.
I think you should go with a "steam punk" ceiling fan. You/Ty might have to do some creative modification.
ReplyDeleteThis room is lovely. I'll bet Britton just loves it. The map fabrics, globes, and prints really finish the room. Great color scheme; you were so right in the wall colors.
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clayonthewheel: A steam punk ceiling fan would be very cool. I wish he didn't need a fan, because I found some great fixtures at the Long Beach Antiques Fair. I will have to see what we can figure out! Thank you.
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Lifeasgood: Thank you so much: Britton does love it. I wish I had a better camera so that the pictures would show a truer sense of the colors. Glad you approve. I do think the silvery green was the right choice, if not the obvious one.
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I love all the sea themed elements. The room looks great!
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Thank you very much, Nora.
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