Tuesday 5 November 2013

A room for the boys


 

 

 
That would be jam all over the front of his t-shirt!
 
 

 
 
Now the boys are sharing again, their room really needed a bit of overdue TLC.  I'm so pleased it is now finished.  Just a quick makeover.  Some much needed paint and a few added accessories.
 
The walls have been painted in the most delicious blue (British Paints I'm Blue).  It was an easy choice with Tom and Bell both picking the same colour.
 
I stopped in at Briscoe's on Monday with fingers crossed, hoping to get an identical duvet cover for George - thankfully there was one left and it was 60% off too, love it when that happens.  It is part of the Poppiseed range.
 
My best find has been the stripe rug.  The colours are a great match with the walls and curtains.  At only $49.99 (from the Warehouse) it is a bargain.  I can not believe the prices of some children's rugs/mats out there?!  The lampshade (under $30) I found in Bunning's.
 
We will slowly fill up the wall with framed photos, finds, awards and the boys artwork.  I think I will stick with white frames and add the occasional one off colour for a bit of colour pop.
 
I'm really happy with how it has turned out.  A relatively cheap makeover.  The Vineyard were happy to pay for the paint.  I prepped the room and Mr H painted.  I've put a lot of the boys toys away in clear plastic containers and will rotate them.  I have left out their favourites and a few extras.  They love the space and happily play in there.  The large window which covers one entire wall lets in lots of sunlight.
 
Makes for a great boys room!
 
 
 

14 comments:

  1. I love the rug, and how you've made it look fresh and welcoming for kids without it looking too 'done'. Lovely! Just off to have a wee peruse of your archives, hello again! x

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  2. I love the shot of the suitcases under the bed and I bet that lampshade gives out awesome shadows on the ceiling with those cut outs - great find! It's the perfect kids' bedroom, I want to play in there!

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  3. It looks great, I bet your boys love it! xx

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  4. My boy has the same lightshade - great taste! Looks good, very inspiring :)

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  5. It looks great...I love all the toy storage...and the suitcases are such a great idea!

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  6. What a brilliant boys' room! I love that blue on the walls!
    Carly
    x

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  7. Looks great - i'm sure they're loving it! the blue is absolutely gorgeous :)

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  8. Their room is so nice! I find boys' room renovation to be so much harder than girls' rooms. My son's room took me forever to pull together to where I'm basically satisified with the way it looks!

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  9. Great job, lovely shade of blue for a kids room. Toy rotating is absolutely the way to go. We are just unpacking a box every week or so to see what is still interesting. mel x

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  10. Oh sweet friend it is wonderful!!! I love the bunting and those suitcases are adorable!!!! And I am digging that gallery for them! It all looks beautiful! I bet they are just loving being in there! Have a wonderful day tomorrow you!!!

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  11. This looks like the perfect boys room to me! :) x

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  12. You've created such a bright and inviting room for your beautiful boys. x

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  13. Looks great! I love the idea of toy rotation to reduce clutter but never quite get around to doing it. I'll put it on my to do list

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