the boys’ room
Have you noticed that new category up there called ‘our house’? Don’t click on it, because there is nothing there. But I’m working on it. And by working on it, I mean cleaning one room of the house at a time, while the kids destroy every other room of the house, photographing and then posting. It may take some time but it is great motivation to both finish rooms and clean them.
So here we go with the boys’ room.
Here it is in its raw before state:
And now:
Yes, they all three share a room.
Yes, it takes them a long time to fall asleep. But their little chattering at night is one of the sweetest sounds {not so much the getting out of bed and asking for one more drink of water}. We like that they have a chance to be buddies and we figure there really is never a time in life when they will have their own room {college roommates, apartment-sharing, marriage} so why set them up now? And, they are only 6, 4 & 2 so ask me in a few years if this theory still works and I’ll let you know.
Two sets of bunkbeds {from costco} fit just perfectly end to end in the room. If I had it my way the bed would not cut into the window, but what can you do.
Those red boxes are from IKEA and hold all the dress-up stuff and hotwheels.
Essential to any little boy’s bedroom is the door bumper. I’ve blogged about it before, but it is seriously a life {and finger} saver. No more slamming doors.
My mom generously gave me her own dresser to use in Audrey’s room and it didn’t fit. So we moved it into the boys’ room and it is perfection. Thanks mom.
And above it, the darlings’ initials.
Custom name prints from my new collection taped onto burlap inside a big IKEA frame.
Such an easy way to personalize their room.
And #1 really wanted me to take a close-up of his lego robot shooting fire at the alien.
And that is the boys’ room.
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Ange
Love the monogrammed letters, the stripes, the bunk beds and even the legos.
I have three girls in one room and for now it works. Waiting to see what will happen in the teen years which are fast approaching but for now they actually like sharing!
Kacia
I love everything about the boys room. I am an only child, and although life was grand growing up, I sure would have loved to share a room with a sister. We are expecting our first baby, and I can’t wait for my children to share a room. Hopefully I can create a room that they will love.
stacy
I love this room! We have two boys (5 and 2) who have seperate rooms now. We are thinking about bunking them up.
This room has really inspired me. I especially like the extra storage under the bed.
Heidi
This room looks great! I have two boys and their room is currently bright red. When we bought our house it was that way and we were too busy with other projects to really do something special for the boys, so we just moved their furniture in and left it untouched. However, they have been asking for me to do their room and this post really inspired me! Do you remember what paint colors you used?
jen
What a darling room! I am bookmarking this page right now, so that when we move, I can gain some inspiration for my boys’ rooms. Love all the boyish little touches!
Shawna
Could you tell me where you got the light over the bottom bunk. I have been wanting to get some for my boys bunk beds to make for a brighter story time! Thanks. You are very taltented! I enjoy your blog.
Kori@midesignmoxie.com
Love your boys room! The colors are fabulous and something they will love for a long time! Your new monogram prints are to die for!
andrea
i have 3 boys and they all share a room as well – love that you see the value in that too! their room is a-dorable …
jill
Thanks for the tip on the Costco bunk beds–and for sharing the entire room for that matter! I’m looking for a set for our two boys to grow into and love what you’ve done for your boys. Thanks for the inspiration!
Leslie
Did you paint the dresser? If so, do you remember what color it is?
Brooke
I absolutely love what you did with the bunk beds and reading light on the wall! That was an excellent idea and something I haven’t seen before!
Jordan
Love the boys room!! Do you remember what the paint colors are?
bonnie k
I’m about to copy your paint job! What paint colors did you use???
Michelle
I’m looking for a neutral / linen-look duvet cover for my boy’s beds; where did you get yours? Thanks so much!
Erica Hyatt
Hi there,
Where did you get the boys nightstand/bookcase? I’ve been looking for something like that! Thanks!
emily
The night stand is an old bookshelf my husband had as a teenager.
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kristen
was just wondering what color the boys bunk beds are?