Wednesday, August 04, 2010

Home Tour: Boys' Room

You've seen a little peek at the boys room from my recent post about Caleb's big boy bed. This room might be my favorite, for several reasons.

I love the colors. It's colorful, but because it's mostly greens and almost no reds, it's not your typical primary-colored kids room. The use of orange instead of red really makes a difference, I think. And the colors are sort of muted, so it doesn't hit you in the face when you come in.

I love the decor! I know, maybe it's vain to say that, but it really was a mod-podge of things we already had or could rig up, and it's vintage-y feel makes it very happy, without feeling so "antique" that it's not fun to play in.

It's very functional. Lots of dresser drawers, shelving for books and closet shelving for storage and linens, under-crib baskets for blankets, and--my favorite--toy bins that make picking up at the end of the day a snap. Everything has its place, and nothing is too fussy or organized that it takes time to put things away. Crayons and paper back on the shelf, cars in the bins, books on the shelves, blocks back in their spot, and the inevitable clean laundry hung back in the closet, and voila! The room goes from messy to clean within the time that Jon's giving Caleb his bath.

It has a play area! When my mom first pulled this play area out of thin air, I was delighted! (That's an old word, isn't it? Well, it's still true. I was delighted.) I had thought for sure the room would be too small for something like that. And when we rearranged to accommodate a second bed, I was so happy to realize that removing the glider had allowed even more room for playtime. Caleb LOVES this area and spends lots of time here.

I love the reminders. Most everything in this room has been touched by some loved one's hands. The songs were put together by my mom. My dad painted the orange door for me, and Caleb loves pointing out each family member in the photos. My best friend's mother-in-law painted the bunny. My grandmother embroidered and sewed the quilt, sheets, and pillows for both beds. I painted the bed frame. Caleb's Aunt Karen painted the letters over his bed. There are memories and faces that go with almost everything!

6 comments:

  1. Yea! It's perfect! And Abe the Bunny fits right in. Also, don't forget the awesome clock that was with us since the dorms!!!

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  2. Hey, I hadn't seen the little baseball rocker..so cute! I like this room, too, because it holds my precious grandchildren :)

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  3. So cute! I looks just like something you would create! I love it! Can't wait for the new little one to be in it!

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  4. The colors are amazing in these photos. I realize how much I like it compared to the modern style or even the primary color themes so many choose for their kid's rooms. Yours also seems like something the kids could grow into without feeling like a nursery. Incredibly funcational. If only I had an eye for color like you, you're a gem!

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  5. P.S. I love the category "ta da".

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  6. so cute! love the orange door. and the bed is so cute too. the large dresser is awesome!

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