It always feels good to take the last final pictures of a project. To see it all come together is the best! I recently finished a project that should have been done months ago but with 6 kids between me and my client, life often got in the way. Luckily she could not be more laid back and awesome to work with. The project was a little boy’s room which needed some updates…
D.W don’t kill me for showing your “before pictures”!!
Everyone is always convinced that their house/room is the worst I’ve ever seen but,
if there is one thing I get as a decorator is what real life looks like.
And in all fairness I didn’t even give her a chance to make the bed!
BEFORE:
Her son was outgrowing his little boy room so she wanted to
make some updates that would make it feel a little more grown up.
She was already in the process of assembling the Serena and Lily
bedding on the bed that was actually her’s as a child. I love those sentimental pieces!
When I came on the scene I just suggested we add an
oversized monogrammed pillow and bedskirt.
One thing we did to make the room more grown up was to add in a desk.
This tweak was functional as well, because with two little brothers, this guy needs
a quiet place to do homework.
The dual sconces were a good choice because it left the desk free of a lamp; maximizing workspace
and I also love the nautical touch.
Here is an up-close “before” to show you some of the details that were making
the room feel too little boy:
the sports prints, stickers on the wall, and all his knick knacks.
This dresser was looking a little worn but was still functional so
it got a new coat of paint…
(print found, here)
We were able to work with a lot of her existing pieces to transform this room
into a more grown up space,
but we also left enough sentimental things for the room the feel appropriate for a kid.
I love the bright and fresh feel of the room now!
I will be sharing the bathroom connected to this bedroom later this week,
as well as details on his little desk!
Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says
What a cool space. I love the sconces and that anchor is just perfect!!
desingpostinteriors@hotmail.com says
Thanks! I have been dying to use those sconces somewhere and this room ended up being the perfect spot!
Elisa of Fancy Free Me says
So cute! Fun and calm at the same time. I love the color palette!
Nancy says
So cute Beth! Love the lights over the night stands!!!! Great job!
xo Nancy
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