My Second “One Room Challenge” Starts Today
I absolutely loved participating in the last One Room Challenge (here’s my big guest bedroom reveal), so when I saw another one was about to start, I immediately jumped on it. Why? Because it’s so stressful, it’s fun. 😉 And, two, because my poor youngest son’s room needs some major loving.
Here are some items that are catching my attention. Cost wise they’re not in my budget, but I need inspiration and this works!
So, I started this room almost two years ago when Channing was still in a crib. The wall detail was done and painted white. Then, I painted this room a dark taupe and it had a cowhide rug that I had to take out because the smell was too much. Fast forward to his 2nd birthday, and we got a cheap headboard (which is now broken), a new rug (the one you see in these images that I will probably be keeping) & I painted the walls Sherwin Williams First Star. Now, everything else is a hodge-podge and I’m picking up where I left off.
Here’s the current state of his room (yes, I did strip the beds to clean his sheets… out with the old!!)
Visual from Hallway.
It’s a small place, but still room to work with!
The walls around the closet need some love.
Of course, it’s time to shop for new bedding!
Bathroom entrance on the other side.
OK, my plan for this room includes something like this.
- New everything!!! (Don’t tell my husband that, please!!!!)
- Make it him. He’s a dare-devil, strong-willed, vibrant fellow and his room needs to make a statement. I want to include fun elements but keep it simple so that he can grow into it.
- I want a place for him to sit and hang out. He loves to read and we need to be comfortable doing it!
- He needs a new color scheme. I think I’ll continue my grey hues from the around the house into this space, but I want to add pops of boyish metal colors and maybe lighten it up some with yellow or gold.
So, on my to purchase or find or make list is:
1. New headboard
2. Lighting
3. A desk
4. Curtains
5. A bench
6. Bedding
7. Accessories
8. Nightstands
9. Dresser
10. Art
Will you join me on this journey? I hope so as I need some encouragement!! Keep up with my ORC blog series each Thursday, and, don’t forget to check out all of the other bloggers participating in this One Room Challenge. They’ll knock your socks off with their design ingenuity. Keep up with me on instagram to see what I’m up to!
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mrs. V | Chez V
Great bones to start with. Loving the inspiration pieces. Can’t believe we are all doing this again! Will be so worth it – that’s what I tell my husband every time.
Krystine
Thank you Emily! I cannot wait to see your space too! HA my husband just ignores my projects around the house b/c I’m almost changing something!
Christine Dovey
I love kids’ rooms so much and you already have such a great base to work with. Oh and I love your inspiration product images…love, love!
Krystine
Thank you Christine! So excited to do this and cannot wait to see your space, xoxo!
Veronica
I cannot wait to see the progress of your room. It has such great bones
Krystine
Thank you SO much Veronica, I’m getting anxiety trying to make a decision!
Celine @ aquahaus
Ugh… You have such great taste and you are gonna KILL it! xo
Krystine
You are so sweet Celine! Ditto LOVE LOVE LOVE your home! Wish I could multiple homes. I want a coastal home, a mountain home, a modern/mid century…you get my point. Maybe I can stay with you and get my mid century home obsession under control 😉 Cannot wait to see your rooftop- jealous!
kate@willowinteriors
Woohoo!! I’m doing my son’s room as well!!! I adored your guest room, so I know this is going to be amazing! Good luck!
Krystine
Kate yay!!!! I’m excited to see what you do! Good luck!
Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles
Can’t wait to see you transform this space Krystine!
Krystine
Thank you sweet friend! I appreciate it!
Frances @ Improvement List
Looking forward to see how this space turns out. Love the inspiration pieces.
Krystine
Thank you Frances, I appreciate it!
Kris {Driven by Décor}
You’ve got some serious shopping to do my friend! Love your plans and look forward to following along!
Krystine
HA shopping no problem! Figuring out what I really want to do, yes that’s the problem! 😉 Cannot wait to see your space, so happy we are doing this together!
Kathleen
I love all the simple elements you chose for the room. With the exception of the bed frame, they have a pretty straight forward design, so you definitely could build something to match 🙂 Good luck over the next few weeks, I hope your son appreciates all your hard work!
Krystine
Thanks Kathleen! I’m all over the place so don’t be surprised if I change all of it! I have loved that bed from the Land of Nod b/c it’s a replica of a Jenni Lind bed that I’ve always loved, but we will see. I make a lot of last minute decision and changes all the time!
Traci @ Coastalpines
I love your closet doors!! I am so looking forward to following along!
Krystine
You are so sweet Traci- thank you!
Janeane Pittman
You have a great room to work with! I can’t wait to see your progress as I do my room too. This is my first time doing an ORC, so wish me luck. By the way, I am eying that cute elephant you have in the room. Is he staying?
Janeane
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Krystine
Janeane- ha elephants is gone already!!! Good luck I cannot wait to follow along!!
Pam @ Simple Details
Aww, kiddo’s rooms are so much fun, and I love the great rug you have to work with! Wonder if your strong-willed little guy will have an opinion! 🙂
Krystine
Thank you Pam! Ha he is strong willed and has already thrown a couple of items I brought home into the hall and said “I don’t wike this mommy” – a challenge within a challenge right?
Laura Ingalls Gunn
What a fun space this is going to be. I cannot wait to see your progress and how it all unfolds.
I too am participating in the One Room Challenge. My challenges? I just moved to a completely new state (Texas) last week and therefore have no idea where to source things other than Wal Mart and Home Depot. 🙂 I am currently battling strep throat and just want to lay around and eat soup as opposed to painting a 30 year old polyurethaned oak coffered ceiling that has never before seen paint. The accompanying powder room rivals the worst gas station stall ever. But a bonus is that the previous owners installed a wine glass and bottle holder on the ceiling of the bathroom. I kid you not. Come take a peek.
Krystine
Good luck! Sounds like it’s a double challenge for you! I bet you will rock it!
Linda @ Calling it Home
Hehe, I won’t tell your husband if you never tell mine. Why do they need to know anything? Love kids rooms, good luck.
Krystine
HA HA I knew I liked you! Thank you Linda I appreciate sweet friend!
Melissa @ A Prudent Life
I adore that rug and can see why you are keeping it. The bones of this room are gorgeous – I can’t wait to see the final reveal!
Krystine
Thank you Melissa!
Shelia @ House of Highlands
You have a great room already and I love your idea board! I look forward to seeing your progress next week!
Shelia
Krystine
Thank you Shelia I’m excited & already changing my mind on my decisions – uh oh!
tara
This space has such great bones, I cannot wait to see how it all comes together! xoxo.
Krystine
Thank you Tara! I’m happy to finally get motivated to get this done!
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Krystine
Yay Amy! So glad you are joining! Cannot wait to follow along sweet friend!
Erin
What a fun room transformation! Can’t wait to follow along with you during the challenge! Good luck Krystine 🙂
Krystine
Thank you so much Erin! He really needs a fun space to call his own!
Albertina || Mimosa Lane
yeay!!! I love your inspiration board. White and crisp! I look forward to following along.
Krystine
Thank you sweet friend! Same here, I cannot wait to see what you do! We are working on our master bedroom suite next month and I need closet inspiration!
carol@6WilsonBlog.com
Woohoo! Can’t wait to see the progress. Good luck! I love the rug and the beadboard. What a great room to do!
Krystine
Thank you SO much! It was a good start with those two now I need to finish!
Victoria | the Maypop
Yellow in a boy’s room sounds so fun, and little C is SUCH a boy, he can make any color tough! 😉 like everyone else, I am excited to follow along.
Krystine
Thanks Vicki! I feel like this room is going to see multiple transformations before I can make a final decision!
Lesley Metcalfe
I discovered your blog through the last ORC and I love what you did. Looking forward to seeing your transformation this time around!
Krystine
You are so sweet Lesley! I look forward to seeing your project as well! Your last room was GORGEOUS!
Tiffany
Yay, a kids room. I love your ideas. Can’t wait to see how it all comes together:)
Krystine
Tiffany you’re sweet thank you! I’m struggling, praying for a Hail Mary to get this room done!
sherry hart
Always love a good kids room makeover! Looking forward to following along!
Krystine
Thanks Sherry! Looking forward to yours! Hope you’re doing well!
Summer
Yay Krystine! Can’t wait to follow along and see what you do!!
Sarah Sofia Knepp
Krystine, so excited that your talent is inspiring us again this round! Great minds think a like, I’m working on updating my daughter Sofia’s bedroom (3). Similar to you, need big girl bed but not sure what to do. New bedding is always fun, and that rug is perfect for the room! Can’t wait to see the transformation!
Krystine
Sarah you are a sweetheart!! I’m looking forward to seeing your room as well! Hope you’re doing well! xoxo
Shannon
This is going to be SO GOOD! I looked at that desk for my vanity, it’s so fab! Good luck, lady!
Krystine
Thank you Shannon!
Jana Bek
I love your scheming & it will be amazing! You did such a beautiful job with his space to begin with! XX jana
Krystine
You’re the sweetest Jana- thank you!