Welp, guys, are y'all ready for a big dose of reality? For the first time ever I didn't finish my One Room Challenge project. Let me clarify, I pretty much finished all of the major elements of the room outside of new book storage but I didn't get to do all of the fun accessorizing and styling that I enjoy so much. Truth is, life (and work) just got in the way. I just had too many other balls in the air at the same time! Usually I'm able to pull it off and figure out how to juggle them all but not this time.
But you know what, I'm okay with it. My sweet boy doesn't care if I get a nice styled photo. He doesn't think a thing about a clean dresser surface or one more cool piece of art. All he wants is his big boy bed, all his stuffed animals and he probably even prefers a messy room than having mom worry about keeping it clean. So there you have it! Although I know I'm saying most of this to make myself feel better and banish the pity party that's going off in my head, but at the end of the day it's truth.
And guess what this also means...there will be more posts to follow including a post about the DIY rope lights! My little man does think these are pretty cool!
If you missed any of the updates you can catch up here: Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5
Here is the room before.
And here is the design plan.
And without further ado...here is our beachy big boy room!
I didn't end up buying new bedding so I'm going to stick with what we have for now.
I used dock cleats to hang up these awesome sauce lights from the Color Cord company.
The new Ikea bed and Leesa mattress worked out perfectly! If you want to know more about the mattress you can read about it here.
And the artwork which is a photograph I took from our vacation at Sullivan's Island is probably my favorite piece. Snapbox prints your photo on high quality paper and framed it. Snapbox allows you to transform your photos into artwork at a really affordable price!
We dyed this pillows to get a Shibori look but the fabric had different patterns in it so it didn't turn out exactly right but we still love them!
And I made this sweet little DIY art to finish it off.
Here is the 6 week punch list:
Replace dresserGet the bed and nightstand from my sister – FAIL – buy new bedDIY hackFind artwork for over the bed.Find lightingand install.- Buy and hang new bookshelves.
DIY existing mirror No DIY, used a different mirrorBuy new bedding DIY Shibori pillows- Accessorize.
Paint room (this is still under major negotiation, me = yes, him = big fat NO) – definitely not happening
With that being said and thanks to Itsums.com I was able to stay under budget. I did not want to go crazy with this project and with my Itsums board I can see every purchase and the running total. The holidays are coming up and Itsums is always a great way to collect your gift ideas in one place and keep you budget in check! I know I'll but using it again this year!
Did you guys see all of the stunning participant reveals yesterday? I mean my girl Mallory kicked it out of the park with her gorgeous master bedroom makeover! You can find all the linkup reveals today here! Thanks to Linda of Calling It Home for a great event as always! Until next time...
Cheers!
{Huge thanks to Itsums for sponsoring this project and for Snapbox printing and framing my artwork and to the Color Cord company for the cool lights that made my little man's day! All thoughts, ideas and opinions are my own!}
Ari
where did you get that mirror? i love it
Simple Stylings
Thanks Ari! The mirror is from HomeGoods awhile back :)
Amy @ Love On Sunday
So cute! I love the light fixture and the framed photograph from your vacation. Such a special touch :)
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Thanks so much Amy!!
sherry hart
So many takeaways from this project! Loving the lights, the print over the bed and the dyed pillows! Great job....congrats!
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Thank you so much Sherry! xoxo
linda @ Calling it Home
I am in love with that dresser. What a fun space for your little guy. Great job.
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Thanks so much Linda!
Erin @ The Organized Life
I love those lights! Such a great space!
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Thanks so much Erin!
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Yep, life gets in a way of our plans many times, and it's OK. You did an awesome job with the room. That light is so unique and I love the art above the bed! Have a great week, Friend!
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Yes it does :) Thanks so much Aniko!
Corinna - A Designer At Home
Those lights are SO COOL! Don't fret not finishing. A ton of us didn't ;)
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Thanks Corinna! That makes me feel better :)
JIll-Maggie May's Gifts
So cute! Love the World is Your Oyster sign. What a great touch!!
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Thanks so much Jill!
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Such a cool room and I love the lights so much
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Thanks Julia! xoxo
Heather Peterson Design
So fun! I love all the clever touches--those ingenious lights, the little "captain" sign. and O REALLY love the impact the surfboard has in the room! Have fun pulling together that final layer.
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Thanks so much Heather!! xoxo
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Those lights are totally awesome! Also, love the nautical hints without being overwhelming.
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Thanks so much girl!!
Casey and Bridget
Summer this is adorable! Love all of the nautical touches. You hit this one out of the park!
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Thanks so much gals!!!
Lisa @ Shine Your Light
Such a cool room, Summer! Your little guy must be so excited! I especially love the little "Captain" sign on the bed, that is the best!! And the lights of course, and the art!! Great job and it looks mighty finished to me!!!
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Thanks so much Lisa! He does love it :) The Captain sign is one of my favorites too!
Carrie
Life and work do get in the way - as they should! I respect your acceptance! You still did an amazing job. I bet he loves his new room. Those lights are awesome. What a find!
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Thanks so much Carrie! I'm happy he has a great new space!
cassie @ primitive & proper
what a great space, summer! love the DIY light and i have been coveting those bulbs ever since sarah dorsey used them- so pretty!
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Thanks Cassie! We love the lights too!