Coming of age rooms are always so much fun to create but also bittersweet. Replacing the days of cars, trains, and balls with elements geared around tech, gaming, and more adult themes can be emotional. Sad, even. However, I try to make the process fun for both kiddos and parents alike.
Such was the case with “B.” At twelve, he was ready to ditch his old digs and bring in something new. He loves gaming, and football, math, and also has a great reading library, so he and his mama wanted to focus on a room highlighting those interests.
Sometimes, rooms don’t have an overall theme and that’s totally fine. Sometimes, rooms have a number of understated themes taking place…and combining them in a stylish way is key.
We started off with this space. Already, super cool with it’s loft and ladder, we just needed to spruce up the paint, add in a feature wall, and create a desk system that would compliment the existing furniture.
Here’s the before pic:
“B” also needed new bedding, wall art, and wanted to implement some sweet LED lighting.
You know how it works. It starts with the vision board.
Fun sheets, cool lighting, some sweet paint, as well as rustic and metal elements take this kiddo’s room from little boy to straight tween and beyond.
First up in this transformation? The paint. Originally, “B’s” room was painted in one hue of baby blue. After testing out samples, I got to work painting this space using Sherwin Williams First Star for the main walls and Valspar’s Motor City for the accent wall.
After a fresh coat of paint, it was time for Nate Koogle to do his magic by bringing in the wood desk/shelving units that “B” and his mom requested. Additionally, I asked him to cap the shelving in the storage closet with a wood finish and permanantly remove the bi-fold door. This room was just starting to come together…
Next up? S T Y L I N G! And styling up a room is my favorite part.
Ready for the after pics?
Here you go!
I normally don’t like to give boys a lot of pillows because honestly, they dont care for them, however, when I saw these Euro pillows from Target with a sweet teal herringbone pattern, I couldn’t pass them up…especially after finding that teal throw (placed at the end of the bed) to accompanyit. Win!
Also? How great is that football triptych? Fairly inexpensive and looks perfect with those LED lights.
These grommet navy blue drapes from Pottery Barn Teen MADE this space. They have a really great texture and pattern running through them and the quality is unsurpassed.
One more time with the before and after…
and AFTER:
THE DETAILS:
PAINT: Sherwin William’s First Star/Valspar’s Motor City
PAINT LABOR: A Fresh Coat Yuma
BEDDING: Amazon, Target, Hobby Lobby
TABLE LAMP: Hobby Lobby
CUSTOM WALL UNIT/SHELVING: Nate Koogle
TRIPTYCH: Etsy/Amazon
DECOR: Marshall’s, Etsy, Hobby Lobby, Marshall’s, Kirkland’s
DRAPERY ROD: Amazon
DRAPERIES: Pottery Barn Teen
RUG: Overstock