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    Home » DIY Projects

    One Room Challenge: Big Boy Room Reveal

    Published: Nov 12, 2015 · Modified: Aug 6, 2022 by Simple Stylings · This post may contain affiliate links · 30 Comments

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    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.

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    And here is the design plan.

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    And without further ado...here is our beachy big boy room!

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    I didn't end up buying new bedding so I'm going to stick with what we have for now.

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    I used dock cleats to hang up these awesome sauce lights from the Color Cord company.

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    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.

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    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!

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    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!

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    And I made this sweet little DIY art to finish it off.

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    Here is the 6 week punch list:

    1. Replace dresser 
    2. Get the bed and nightstand from my sister – FAIL – buy new bed DIY hack
    3. Find artwork for over the bed.
    4. Find lighting and install.
    5. Buy and hang new bookshelves.
    6. DIY existing mirror  No DIY, used a different mirror
    7. Buy new bedding DIY Shibori pillows
    8. Accessorize.
    9. 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!

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    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!

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    {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!}

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    Comments

    1. Ari

      July 25, 2016 at 11:20 am

      where did you get that mirror? i love it

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      • Simple Stylings

        July 25, 2016 at 11:41 am

        Thanks Ari! The mirror is from HomeGoods awhile back :)

        Reply
    2. Amy @ Love On Sunday

      November 29, 2015 at 8:20 pm

      So cute! I love the light fixture and the framed photograph from your vacation. Such a special touch :)

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      • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}

        November 29, 2015 at 10:37 pm

        Thanks so much Amy!!

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    3. sherry hart

      November 29, 2015 at 9:31 am

      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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      • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}

        November 29, 2015 at 10:40 pm

        Thank you so much Sherry! xoxo

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    4. linda @ Calling it Home

      November 27, 2015 at 2:50 pm

      I am in love with that dresser. What a fun space for your little guy. Great job.

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      • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}

        November 27, 2015 at 4:28 pm

        Thanks so much Linda!

        Reply
    5. Erin @ The Organized Life

      November 16, 2015 at 12:25 pm

      I love those lights! Such a great space!

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      • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}

        November 17, 2015 at 1:45 am

        Thanks so much Erin!

        Reply
    6. [email protected]

      November 15, 2015 at 11:02 pm

      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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      • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}

        November 16, 2015 at 6:13 am

        Yes it does :) Thanks so much Aniko!

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    7. Corinna - A Designer At Home

      November 15, 2015 at 4:28 pm

      Those lights are SO COOL! Don't fret not finishing. A ton of us didn't ;)

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      • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}

        November 16, 2015 at 6:14 am

        Thanks Corinna! That makes me feel better :)

        Reply
    8. JIll-Maggie May's Gifts

      November 13, 2015 at 1:06 pm

      So cute! Love the World is Your Oyster sign. What a great touch!!

      Reply
      • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}

        November 15, 2015 at 8:28 am

        Thanks so much Jill!

        Reply
    9. [email protected]

      November 13, 2015 at 7:26 am

      Such a cool room and I love the lights so much

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      • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}

        November 15, 2015 at 8:39 am

        Thanks Julia! xoxo

        Reply
    10. Heather Peterson Design

      November 12, 2015 at 9:29 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}

        November 13, 2015 at 12:24 am

        Thanks so much Heather!! xoxo

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    11. [email protected]

      November 12, 2015 at 5:26 pm

      Those lights are totally awesome! Also, love the nautical hints without being overwhelming.

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      • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}

        November 12, 2015 at 5:30 pm

        Thanks so much girl!!

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    12. Casey and Bridget

      November 12, 2015 at 3:14 pm

      Summer this is adorable! Love all of the nautical touches. You hit this one out of the park!

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      • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}

        November 12, 2015 at 5:09 pm

        Thanks so much gals!!!

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    13. Lisa @ Shine Your Light

      November 12, 2015 at 1:48 pm

      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!!!

      Reply
      • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}

        November 12, 2015 at 5:10 pm

        Thanks so much Lisa! He does love it :) The Captain sign is one of my favorites too!

        Reply
    14. Carrie

      November 12, 2015 at 10:54 am

      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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      • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}

        November 12, 2015 at 5:10 pm

        Thanks so much Carrie! I'm happy he has a great new space!

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    15. cassie @ primitive & proper

      November 12, 2015 at 8:25 am

      what a great space, summer! love the DIY light and i have been coveting those bulbs ever since sarah dorsey used them- so pretty!

      Reply
      • Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}

        November 12, 2015 at 5:10 pm

        Thanks Cassie! We love the lights too!

        Reply

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