Jun 6, 2012

Bedroom Tour: Baby Boy

For a few reasons that would take me way too many hours and cups of coffee to explain, we didn't have an actual room for our son when he was born. We were transitioning between jobs, states, and houses in the months leading up to his birth and when he was an infant. When he was 7 months old we moved into our house and I was *finallyFinallyFINALLY* able to decorate a nursery for him. I love that it's a little bit 'older' and not too pastel-y or teddy-bear-ish. It fits him.




The bedding and the wall hanging were all sewn by a mixture of people - my grandma, my aunt, and myself.



(Excuse the really blurry bright weird picture...)
Our house came with all the wide slat wooden blinds and I love the trim around the window so I thought about forgoing curtains. However, the munchkin decided he would only sleep when it was dark. Have I mentioned I love blackout curtains? I do. They save my life everyday.



I love the addition of the metal traffic signs. Thanks to my husband for snatching them out of the trash on a job site at one of his college internships ;-)



This extra large tub is perfect for storing blankets and stuffed animals. And this vintage looking truck makes me happy inside.


I love the size of this dresser because it holds so much but doesn't have a massive footprint. I refinished it in the navy color and I love how it fits in the room now. I'm kinda matchy-matchy sometimes.... I know, right... breaking alllllll the designer rules! I do have plans for the wall above the dresser - don't worry it won't stay blank!



I really wanted some airplanes hanging from the ceiling, especially since we never got a mobile and he doesn't really care about one now. After drooling over some planes at Pottery Barn and subsequently realizing I didn't want to pay more than a tank of gas for them, I decided to make my own using the little balsa wood plane kits from the dollar store. In less than 2 hours, I had planes that even coordinated with his room for less than $5. I'll take it!

Now here is where I need your help. I have this 'blank spot'. Originally, I had envisioned making some Ikea-hacked spice rack bookshelves. Apparently, the whole rest of the world was also jumping on the spice rack bookshelf wagon and they are sold out across the nation. Drat. My handy hubby offered to make them for me but now I can't decide if I really want shelves there. We have so much book storage as is in other parts of the house I feel like it's sort of unnecessary. I DO think that something long/tall needs to go in the space. But I haven't decided what exactly. Separate book shelves? Art? A huge lifesize poster of Larry the Cucumber? (no, sorry.) Soooooo.....



What would you put here? Ideas? Thoughts?  Can't wait to hear from you - this empty space on the wall is killing me!

15 comments:

  1. I think we should hang a silhouette target for him to shoot at with all of the nerf guns he is sure to be acquiring for his upcoming birthday. But seriously, I love the photos. They look professional!

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    1. Oh yes, I can see it now.... our sweet precious boy sleeping with a nerf gun and attacking me with foam pellets everytime I open the door. Thanks for that, husband dear. ;-)

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  2. How about the book slings on Pinterest. Ian goes into his room and reads books by himself all the time. Or a growth chart.

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    1. I love the book slings idea! That has definitely made the list of options, thanks! And I have the growth chart in mind for somewhere else. Is it tacky to have two growth charts? Haha

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  3. When I have blank space, I always want to add photos. What about a vertical frame collage that shows pictures of him with you guys or something like that?

    I love your airplane find!! Great idea!

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    1. I love the idea of more pictures! I can't get enough of them either! What I'm really bad at is updating all the pictures... whoops.

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  4. http://designdazzle.blogspot.com/2011/08/diy-art-for-kids-rooms.html is an idea I adapted from Pinterest, and it looks really sharp in the boys' room (maybe 18x24, or 12x18?). I have N on one side of the window and C on the other. I used a pretty big canvas, painted it navy blue with a gray initial, added black Sharpie stripes, and then tacky-glued five or so matchbox cars to the road. Just a thought!

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    1. This is so cool!!! I love that idea. That is a definite possibility. Thanks!!

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  5. Ha ha ha my canvas size inserted in the wrong spot. Bet you'll figure that out. =)

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  6. i'm all for the target and nerf gun!

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  7. 3 words: massive chalk board. :). The paint comes in all kinds of colors now....my kids love the chalkboards in their rooms... Looks great kels!

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    1. Looooooove chalkboards. Hate chalkboard dust. Do they have any new chalk that is less messy? I love the idea of a massive chalk board though!!

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  8. Did you spray your paint when re-finishing the dresser or use a brush? I've seen both done and wondered what your take was. I have THREE pieces I get to have fun with soon!! I'm getting a bit excited ;-)

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    1. I brushed the primer, paint, and polyurethane. I have sprayed before - I think it's a pain. It takes so much more paint and I think it takes longer although there is slightly less clean up. Good luck! Can't wait to see your pieces!!

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  9. What about one of those car posters that are made to look old, kind of like this one http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__Oczq_pq7WM/TGaW09DAHII/AAAAAAAAAD8/GcRcq33YwKY/s1600/Monaco-Grand-Prix-poster.jpg ?

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