I have been so busy showing my boys’ bedroom project-by-project that I forgot to show you the entire space! Let’s tour the room in its entirety, shall we? In the picture below, you can see how it looked in 2009 when I revealed the Raingutter Bookshelves with Beadboard Wallpaper and how it looks today. Aw, look at how my babies have grown in the last three years! In case you’re inspired by the transformation, I’ve included a source list at the end of the post for your convenience. I’ve also included links to all of the tutorials for the many do-it-yourself projects that went into the making of this room. Enjoy!
Source List:
- Paint color: Sherwin Williams Rainstorm in flat sheen
- Rug: RugsUsa.com Homespun Inspire Navy Rug
- Duvets and shams: West Elm Stripe Duvet Cover & Shams
- Throws at end of bed (and used to reupholster chair): Christmas Tree Shop
- Sheets: Pottery Barn Ikat Dot Organic
- Fabric on roman shades: Fabric.com Premier Prints Chipper Slub Corn Yellow
- Lamp: Thrift store lamp & shade stenciled with Royal Design Studio Stencils.
- Letter Bookshelves: Handmade A & Z Bookshelves Tutorial
- Solar system: Hayneedle.com Solar System Mobile
- Moon: Amazon.com Moon in My Room
- Nightstand: Curb find. Spray painted in Krylon Chrome.
- Hardware for nightstands: Vandykes.com
Xiomy says
Hello ,
I love your boys room.. It has inspired me! Looking forward to redoing my sons room. Can you please tell me what kind of carpeting you have in this room. Where is it from style and color. Thank you so much!
Beth says
Thank you! We installed the carpet 8 years ago when we flipped our home and I can’t remember the brand or style. I know that Shaw has a similar looking one.
Brittany says
This bedroom is adorable!!!! Where did you get those bed sets??
Kara says
I love their bed! Can you tell me where the twin bed are from?
Beth says
Thank you! They were purchased a decade ago off of ebay and they are bunk beds. I just have them unbunked now.
Jenny says
Where did you find the beds?
Beth says
I found them nearly a decade ago on ebay. They are bunk beds that are just un-bunked at the moment.
Tarah says
Hi Beth, I love the bedding and wall color! I have to ask where you bought the beds? I have been looking everywhere for these exact beds ( I want the wooden safety rails
Tasha says
Hello!
I was wondering how the bead board wallpaper was holding up after the years?
Beth says
It’s held up beautifully. I wouldn’t put it in a high traffic area where it would be nicked but I have it in my half-bath and boys’ bedroom with no problems.
Kelly says
Love love love this room! What a fabulous room for two little boys. I must ask how the rug is holding up? Is it soft? Is the white part raised? I’m thinking about purchasing for my little ones playroom but a little hesitant. Thank you!!
Meg Milam says
Is that seagrass wall to wall carpeting in their room. I love it’s look and low profile but fear its rough texture for a children’s space. In a smaller room with a nice area rug, maybe its a non-issue.
Let me know!
Beth says
Hi Meg, It’s a carpet that mimics a sisal look put it’s not actually sisal. It feels just as soft as a tight berber feels.
Kristi says
I love this room! I have been looking all over for a twin size bed that my three and a half year old son can use into his teens, where did you get yours if you don’t mind me asking?
Beth says
Hi Kristi, I bought the bunk beds off of ebay about 7 years ago. I’ve seen some similar ones on there though so look around. Good luck!
Mrs. S says
I love both versions of the room. My son is 3 and wild about Dinosaurs and I was wondering where you bought the dinosaur bed spread from the 2009 room. Or maybe if you remember the brand because I am sure I would have to look online.
Maureen says
Love the new room. Thanks for sharing the name of the color, too. I’m going for a combination of the old/new room colors. Do you mind sharing what the name of the tan, too? Thanks!
Beth says
Thanks Maureen. The tan is Benjamin Moore’s Sherwood Tan.
Rebecca@MidCenturyModernRemodel says
Beautiful job! Years ago (10 to be exact), I was trying for this exact same shade in my son’s room. Except it went just a tinge of turquoise bright. Sort of your blue but brighter. I never liked it. You got it exactly right. I straightened out my son’s room by painting it white during a remodel earlier this year. He preferred the blue but was ultimately indifferent (he is 14 and indifferent to most of what I do now adays).
Screendoorgirl 3 says
Wow! Great job, Beth. I love that you kept the beds the same. I still have the 2 beds from my husband’s childhood room. One was painted white for my daughter over the years. I dream of using them for a someday guest room. So cozy– enjoy your boys every minute! Julia (hookedonhouses) led me here. Thanks for sharing.
DeeAnna Child says
I read some of the negative comments on the other blog that featured you, and I completely disagree! I think you made a wonderful room for your boys. So many of the “designer” kids bedrooms look like an adult room with a smaller bed, and many other kid bedrooms are over themed or look like the kids wll outgrow it in a week (like my oops of painting trains on my boys walls, they don’t care for Thomas any more!) I love the rain gutter shelves, I’ve never seen them used like that before, and it’s a wonderful idea. The letter shelving, the colors, the fun but not crazy patterns, love it all!
Beth says
Who knew a simple before and after pic of my boys’ room could cause such heated words, eh? Thanks for taking the time to stop by and leave me a comment of encouragement. My boys love their new bedroom and it was a labor of love for them.
Melissa says
I love the dresser drawer pulls very smart idea! My daughter now wants a book rail around her room too.
Parnassus says
Hello Beth, I am very glad I came over here after seeing Hooked on Houses. I see many more fun elements of this room, and a lot more of the architectural and design sophistication that went into it. I really love the texture and history of the exposed brick wall. When I was a kid, a wall like that would have unleashed gales of imagination.
–Road to Parnassus
Julia @ Hooked on Houses says
Oh, wow. I liked the room before, but the after made me nearly fall off my chair. It’s wonderful! Makes me want to give my son’s room a makeover now. Love that wall color. Thanks for the inspiration!
Mink Toochinda says
Just want to say thanks, great idea for the book shelf along the wall.
Erin says
where did you get those beds? LOVE them!
great room!
Beth says
Thanks Erin! The beds are actually “de-bunked” bunk beds that I bought online from ebay 5 years ago.
Carmel says
Girl – you knocked it out of the park! The bookshelf letters and the furniture makeovers are my favorite parts – but the whole room is just perfect – fun, youthful – with lots of room to grow.
Rachel says
Also, where are your beds from? Thanks!
Beth says
I bought the beds several years ago on ebay by searching walnut bunk beds. They are actually bunks that just aren’t stacked right now. They are solid wood but were very inexpensive—less than $250.
Rachel says
I am in the process of doing a shared room for my 2 sons. I love this! Thanks for the inspiration. Those shelves are so cool! I know you are amazing and where able to make them. Do you know anyone or anywhere where I could buy something like these?
Beth says
Hi Rachel, the shelves are made out of raingutters. I don’t know anyone who sells shelves like this, but I’m sure you could hire a carpenter to construct them for you. Although that would be a shame because they seriously cost like $20 total!
Jacque @theDIYvillage.com says
This room is beyond awesome. What an great place for those boys to grow up!
Beth says
Thanks so much Jacque!
Wendy says
The room looks wonderful, Beth ! I love the blues you used and the boats ! (the blocks look familiar 🙂 I’m sure its a place of adventure within and without !
Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says
That looks incredible! I think the letter bookshelves are my favorite!
Beth says
Thank you Ashley!
Mindi says
This is absolutely Fabulous! I am loving the colors and well….just everything. I could use your skills for my boy rooms…..Thanks so much for sharing!
Beth says
Thanks Mindi! I think boys rooms are especially challenging to decorate.
Miss Charming says
So many fun details! You did such a wonderful job on everything, Beth. I bet your boys are loving it.
Beth says
They DO love it which is such a thrill for me :).
Kathryn says
Beth, I think this is one of the most perfect boys bedroom I have ever seen. The blues and yellows are so warm yet lively. There is nothing about this room that I don’t love! I also can’t get over how big the boys are! Those ate some lucky little guys to have a mommy like you!
Beth says
Aw, thank you Kathryn!
Lesley@ChaoticallyCreative says
Beautiful Job! I love everything. The A and Z shelves are off the charts! Great job Beth and my second favorite things are the dressers. Love! Lesley
Beth says
Thank you so much Lesley!
kristin says
What a wonderful space for your boys! I have three and they are in need of a makeover for their rooms. thanks for the inspiration!
XO
Kristin
Beth says
Oh wow, three boys’ rooms to decorate would be a challenge! Thanks so much for stopping by Kristin!
Mandy says
what a gorgeous room!btw,the boys are cute!
Beth says
Thank you Mandy! I think so too :).
Jackie says
Beth, The room is simply stunning! The patterns and colors are so fun and classy. I have two boys myself and truly appreciate the inspiration. Well designed boys rooms are rare. Yours is one of my favorite of all time!
Beth says
What sweet words to leave me Jackie! Thank you! And I agree, well decorated boys’ rooms seem few and far between. Although, I must say that they are definitely on the rise. I’ve seen so many inspiring ones this year!
Kerri from A Pop of Pretty says
AMAZING!! Love every little detail. ~Kerri
Beth says
Thanks love!
Cara says
Standing ovation from me to you! Well done Beth, well done!
Beth says
Blushing :). Thank you!
Traci says
It’s gorgeous, Beth! Love how cheery and fun it is. I know the boys must be loving it. 🙂
Shannon Fox says
It’a really a perfect “boy” room Beth. You did good 🙂 And I can’t believe how big your guys are now. The time goes so fast…
Laura @ Finding Home says
It really came together beautifully and you obviously put so much into it!
Beth says
Thanks Laura!
Darby Hawley says
This is incredible!!! How stylish and perfect for little boys 🙂
the cape on the corner says
oh my gosh, i didn’t know you made those bookshelves. they look great!
Beth says
They were challenging to create, but I’m glad I took the risk and made them. They definitely make the room for me!
Ginger says
Oh. My. Word. This is just beautiful. I love the colors you picked up. It is masculine yet fresh and fun. Fantastic job!
Beth says
Thank you Ginger!
Christina @ Christina's Adventures says
love love love everything about this room, Beth!! It’s beautiful – I just love the colors you chose! And I love the comparison of the boys from a few years ago to now 🙂
Beth says
Thank you Christina!
Heidi Ferguson says
Love this room Beth! We have such similar tastes, seriously. So many of the things in this room are things I’ve considered doing…but I especially love the dressers and the A and Z shelves. I have the corbel bookends in my house haha! We even used the same font for our watermark. Great minds think alike!
Beth says
Great minds indeed think alike :)! So funny!
Megan says
That is so amazing! I love the colors and the dresser is so beautiful. Megan
HouseVintage says
Such a fun and cheery space for boys! The letter shelves are adorable. Great Job!
Anne Boykin says
This is the cutest boys’ room I have ever seen! Great job with all the details. I love the shelf around the room too.
Beth says
Thank you!
Kimberley Davenport says
Love how this turned out! You did a really good job. The color palette and the old wold charm work well together.
~ Kimberley
Jillian {Her Split Ends} says
So fantastic! I love the color palette and all of the great details! The wall shelf around the room is Amazing!!!
Cheers
~ Jillian
http://www.hersplitends.com
Bliss says
Way fun just like two little boys should have, and the dressers – yeah I love, LOVE those.
~Bliss~
Julianne says
Fantastic job, Beth! Loving the bold colours and whimsical touches. My son would LOVE this room! :O)
Lauren says
Awesome transformation! You’ve done such a marvelous job incorporating all the things your boys wanted and keeping it classy at the same time.
Sara Pliske says
Wow! You did a great job!! You are clearly very talented. I especially love the dresser! Love that you chose to leave the drawers and paint just the dresser white. Everyone paints everything white…which I totally love!! 🙂 And I have had my white paint out lots lately, but I love this twist!! I also love the great big letters on the wall!! I will be checking out your blog lots to see what you are up to!!
Blessings – Sara
WhatAmberLoves says
(visiting via FunkyJunkInteriors on Pinterest) LOVE this! All girls here (3) at WhatAmberLoves.com , but I’m quite inspired by what you’ve done for your boys!! LOVE the gutter shelving at their level!! The letter shelves… BRILLIANT!!! LOVE THEM!!!
michelle@somedaycrafts says
AWesome room! Lucky boys!
Laura @ Our Prairie Home says
What a wonderful space for your sons! Bright and happy! How blessed they are to have such a beautiful room and a mother that took the time and effort to create it for them! Perfection!
jessica@fourgenerationsoneroof says
Wow it’s great to see everything all done together! I really love the bedding and the rug. It coordinates perfectly and the chair rail shelf with the books is perfect. I’m sure your boys love it 🙂
Nili says
love, love, love…I’m going to have to pin this. So many awesome ideas!
Tonya @ Love of Family & Home says
Beth, this room turned out beautifully!!! LOVE every last detail!!! Great job!
Ashley Urke | Domestic Fashionista says
Absolutely stunning! And I love the shots with the boys! Brings so much life to the room! I imagine they just love it!
Pam @ simple details says
What a wonderful job, Beth! My favorites are the bold color scheme and graphic prints, it gives is such a fun vibe I’m sure they love hanging out in there! You too? 🙂
Beth says
Thank you Pam! I do like hanging out in there much more now :).
Kim @ Plumberry Pie says
Simply fantastic!
Lori says
What a great room for two little guys! I love the color scheme which can totally grow with them for years to come. My favorite element are the two-tone dressers – they are gorgeous!
Beth says
Thanks Lori :).
Chris says
Love it, love it, love it!! I’m so glad to see it in its entirety!! I’ll bet they just love playing/sleeping in there now. I wonder if they’ll mind if Aunt Chris comes over for a sleepover! 😉
Beth says
Aunt Chris is always welcome!
Lisa says
Beth, I loved the first version and I love this one too – the navy, yellow and white color scheme is so fresh and I’m sure your boy adore their room!!
Beth says
Thank you! They love it :). It was a challenge to incorporate all of their “design plan” ideas into the room, but I think we came up with a space that everyone is happy with!
Kristin @ Simply Klassic Home says
Beautiful room! I love how you got pictures of your boys on the beds for the before and afters, neat to see how they’ve grown. I LOVE the dresser handles, what a fabulous idea, and one that I plan to steal!! 🙂
Jennifer says
Super great boy space! Great work! I LOVE those sailboats over the dresser!!
Beth says
Thanks Jennifer! I like that wall too :).
Janet says
Amazing room Beth! I love that you decorated it with your boys in mind and with items that your boys love and use. I remember when you posted the ‘before’ room in 2009, I can’t believe it’s already been 3 years!
Beth says
Crazy isn’t it?! Time flies when you blog 😛
nest of posies says
such a great room & color scheme, beth! it’s perfect!
Beth says
Thanks Kellie and thanks so much for the Pin!
Kathy :) says
Hi Beth,
Adorable…….love the color combo……….great ideas as always……..hope you and your sweet family are all well 🙂
All the best,
Kathy 🙂
Beth says
Good to see you stop by Kathy! We’re great :).
Erin @ DIY On the Cheap says
Love everything about it! Great job, and perfect inspiration for when I convert my little guys’ room into a big kids’ room!
Beth says
Thanks girl!