Since we don’t have any excuse to decorate a little boy’s room, we live vicariously through friends and readers. Which is one of the reasons we’re excited to share Kat and Mitch’s awesome transformation of their son Ryder’s room. They not only did a bang-up job on the whole thing (and took on lots of DIY projects to keep it affordable) it was all inspired by a free bed they found. Here’s Kat’s letter:
We just finished my son’s room and we’re so proud of how it turned out. First things first, this is what this room looked like prior… well several years ago anyway when Ryder was a baby.
What made us decide it was time for a wee makeover was when I saw a metal bed in my neighbor’s burn pile one day. I didn’t want to put a new (to us) bed in a periwinkle room, so it was time for a change.
My husband did the pallet ceiling and I painted pretty much all the furniture in the room. The color we chose for the walls is Benjamin Moore Thunder. We had the swatch on the wall in our kitchen (actually it’s still there) and whenever someone comes over they give us a weird look when they see the words “BM Thunder” underneath the swatch. Funny. And yes, gross. Unless you don’t have a twisted mind like my friends and I.
The ceiling was a lot of time-consuming work but totally worth it and actually really not that difficult. And the best part is that Ryder loves it and can enjoy it for years to come. I know that pallet craft seems to be all the rage right now and may be just a fad, but it really does look cool.
The curtains and duvet cover I found at a thrift store literally days before the makeover was complete. I really didn’t think I’d be able to find anything second-handed. But wouldn’t ya know, a few days later I walked into a thrift store and found this duvet cover and two pillow shams for $3. It was the exact size I needed and it’s from Pottery Barn.
So we were able to makeover Ryder’s room on a very small budget. Actually the only things we bought new were the ceiling fan and a jelly jar sconce. Everything else came from thrift stores, auctions, or was given to us. I love the thrill of finding deals… there’s nothing like it!
Hope you like it! – Kat
You can see more pics and details about the makeover on Kat’s blog, where she’s got loads of links to the various projects that are peppered throughout the space (including this cool bookcase they retrofitted to match the ceiling). We’re so impressed with all of the thrifty finds she incorporated into the room. No wonder Ryder loves it! What’s your favorite part?
Kat says
Thanks so much, John and Sherry, for featuring Ryder’s room today! You guys rock:)
YoungHouseLove says
Aw, you’re welcome Kat! It’s an amazing and inspiring room! Love all the DIY details and thrift store finds!
xo,
s
Julie Anne Delorino says
So cool, I’m sure my little brother will love this style in his room..Thanks
John@RemodelingBIBLE says
I suddenly remembered my room in Tucson when I saw the third picture down.
Becky says
I have a new indulgence and that is saving ur blog for my middle of the night nursing sessions. So I assume that is why now the pair of you are making regular appearances as extras in my dreams! How funny!?
Diana @ Boy + Girl says
I absolutely love that ceiling!!
Ann says
I love the fan. I checked her site and didn’t see where she purchased it. Did anyone see that info? What a great room!
YoungHouseLove says
Here’s hoping she drops in with that info!
xo,
s
Kat says
Hey Ann. We bought the ceiling fan at Lowe’s. Here’s the link. http://www.lowes.com/pd_144477-29369-3MVR44BSD_0__?productId=3283952&Ntt=modern+ceiling+fan&pl=1¤tURL=%2Fpl__0__s%3FNtt%3Dmodern%2Bceiling%2Bfan&facetInfo=
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks Kat!
xo,
s
Ann says
Thanks so much or the info! I really appreciate it.
Norma says
This room was published on Design Sponge 14 weeks ago! http://www.designsponge.com/2012/03/before-after-rustic-boys-room-redo.html#more-130285. Loved it then, still love it now.
YoungHouseLove says
No way! Love it there too! Thanks for the link!
xo,
s
Roeshel says
Wow, what a beautiful job! Love every vintage/rustic detail.
Erin says
I really like this- simple but very cool idea. I just have one question- I guess I will scour her blog in case she can answer it, but maybe you have some insight too.. where do you come up with “safe” pallets to use? I know lots of pallets are used and reused 100 times before they wind up in salvage piles and I wonder how anyone can possibly ensure if they are safe/clean to use? Where I work, thousands of pallets are used to store fertilizers/chemicals and inoculants for agricultural use- I shudder to think where they end up when someone gets a hold of one at a farm auction some years down the road and goes to town making salvaged wood projects with pallets that have been sitting in rat poison in a warehouse for ten years… but I love the look so much that I want to find some chemical free and clean ones!
YoungHouseLove says
If you feel nervous about what’s on a pallet (ex: it doesn’t come directly from an organic farm that can vouch for heat sealing), my tip would be to use SafeCoat to seal your pallet. It’s the same thing they use for lead paint, so it makes a great safe outer coating on something that might have nasty things inside. Hope it helps!
xo,
s