Do you love that dresser? I paid $7 for it at Goodwill! #addicted
He's 12 now, and is "over" the car themed room. It had a long run, but the silver detailing tape had begun to come off of the walls in a few places.
His actual Christmas present (one of many!) was a newly painted room and bedding. Alas, the bedding didn't come in time, so he got this! Grey plaid sheets (LOVE! They are from Wal-mart!) and a picture of his comforter with a note saying it would be here soon! lol I thought about actually wrapping the paint cans. I'm sure that heavy gift would have him baffled! But, so. tired. from. wrapping....
Though he admits he's not that into watching football, he loves the Seattle Seahawks. It's probably because they get so much hype around here, and all of his friends grew up watching and loving the team. Behold, a Seattle Seahawks bedroom in the making!
I enlisted his help! I was not about to do all of this alone! I guess it was just that kind of mood! Or maybe it's because I have a 5 month old and no help, so my free time is limited to almost zero. Yeah...
We painted his ceiling white (everything in our home was just sprayed this neutral yellowish tint), the walls grey, and added a charcoal stripe! See my tutorial on how to paint perfect stripes! Here it is all painted and taped up with the base color to seal the tape!
Mmmm that charcoal stripe and a helpful baby painter!!
I refused to go through all of the extra labor of painting two thin Seahawks green stripes on his walls. Not to mention, I refused to commit to such a crazy color!!! The solution? Neon green duck tape!
We are also nixing the bunk beds. He wants them gone, I want them gone. Look how they totally encompass the room (they are full over full sized)! I guess he just outgrew them. I knew when we got them this day would come, but in my Mommy heart I couldn't deny his want for bunk beds! I always wanted them as a kid; so, I guess I was living vicariously through him!
I'm waiting to get his new bed until these sell. It'll either be something very simple or a DIY!
Here is a picture where I'm pretending the beds are already gone! haha
Just a couple more shots. I scored TWO of those greenish pillows at Goodwill for $3 each a looong time ago. I had a seed planted back then that I would redo his room with some fun colors. The Seahawks idea was new, though! The chair pillow? $5 at Goodwill. I swear, Goodwill and I should just get married. Then I could get half of everything for free! What could go wrong? I mean, he even has good in his name. ;)
Look at that camouflaged baby in the picture! She's such a sweet, rollie thing!
So, there you have it. A new year, a new bedroom plan for my tween boy! What are your crazy plans for the new year?