On this snowy day (another foot!) I thought I would finally show you my son's room makeover.
I have always let the kids pick their own colors for their rooms and put up what they wanted on the walls.
This time I took full control.
I wanted to bring some industrial into my house and what could be a more perfect place than Jake's room.
Before...
Sorry for the glare.
We pulled up the blue carpet and the floors were in great shape.
I really wanted to refinish the floors and go dark but they were in good shape so we just cleaned them up (and saved a bit of money).
I went from a sand color to an industrial gray and painted the trim white...
Again, sorry for the glare but here is the (almost) finished room...
The curtains are from Ikea. I bought the same kind that are in my living room and den to help tie this room to the rest of the house...
The duvet cover and sheets are from Ikea as well but I do not like them, they are way too wrinkly!
Red rugs from Ikea...black rug from Walmart.
I had this table and chair which works out perfectly for a desk when he is home from college...
Chair pad from Walmart, mousepad from Ikea
I picked up the shade at the shop for a graphic touch.
Jake's first skateboard is in the corner and I framed his vintage skateboard blueprint prints...
Jake still skateboards around campus.
I shopped my booth for the black mirror and Mary Ellen's booth for the old gas station number as well as framing an album cover of one of his favorite bands. I am still looking for a bureau as this one is headed for the white show along with the matching nightstand and desk that were also in his room...
We bought new closet doors and I got the sign from Pottery Barn on sale...
He is in college now!
Jim brought home some wood he found curbside and I have been saving it for a headboard for Jake's bed.
I think this is my favorite part of the room...
See what I mean about the wrinkles?
Jim sanded the planks and then sealed it...
I had an old black table I picked up at a yard sale ($5) that I am using for his nightstand. Not sure that it is the perfect fit though...
New shade for old lamp and red tote from Walmart
The art work over the nightstand is an award winning photo from one of his friends...
Award winning photograhy by Matthew MacDonald
I am still on the lookout for something cool to hang on the wall over his bed...
Any suggestions?
I am also not sure about the pop of red, what do you think?
Jake's room makeover was fun to do!
While it was a little out of my comfort zone I feel I stayed true to myself and my home by using vintage pieces and things that Jake loves.
I started the room back in the Fall and had most of it done by Winter break.
The most important thing is that Jake likes it!
I am joining
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Have a wonderful weekend!!
