Gabriel is our oldest son — and an old soul at heart. He is so good-hearted and easygoing. He has never asked for much — including anything to do with his room. Maybe this is the reason why I was so excited to work on this space for him. Photos by Joseph Bradshaw (Before and […]
Gabriel is our oldest son — and an old soul at heart. He is so good-hearted and easygoing. He has never asked for much — including anything to do with his room. Maybe this is the reason why I was so excited to work on this space for him.
We pulled everything out to start with the carpet. We worked with the same furniture pieces, but the room really needed new flooring and paint. We ripped up the old original carpet and said goodbye to the old musty smell! Gabe used the Earlax spray station to paint all of the doors at one time in a semi-gloss finish.
In an unusual turn of events for me, I decided on the first sample I tried! Quite the opposite of my kitchen cabinet experience. Farrow & Ball Light Blue: It is the perfect blue-grey with a slight hint of green. We wanted to test and compare F&B with other paints we have tried, and this was a good opportunity to go for it!
Paint finishes used: Walls – Farrow & Ball Light Blue – Emulsion finish Trim and doors – Farrow & Ball Light Blue – Semi-gloss finish Ceiling – Farrow & Ball color-matched at Benjamin Moore with 50% reduced saturation – Ultra Flat finish
We chose to use DuraDecor LVP flooring — rigid core in Golden Glow. (We have a whole blog post on this coming up soon!) It is easy to install, it’s made of a family-friendly waterproof material, and it’s a more cost-effective option than hardwoods. Highly recommend the 5.2 mm thicker wear layer option!
This room felt like a new space after those big changes. The warmth and light that the floor and paint reflect is incredible.
Gabriel loves movies, and I wanted to surprise him with a wall of posters from some of his favorites. This is the start, and he has room to add more down the road.
We got this furry bean bag chair during the prime day sale. I love the size and that it doesn’t lose shape! The cover is removable and washable, and the inside converts to a bean bed. For reference, this is the full size.
Gabe and I worked on this room for a few weeks straight, and the rest of our home may have looked like a neglected mess as a result. Always the scenario! This was such a fun project for us to work on though. Gaber is so thankful and happy with his room — which, of course, is the best part. I tried to list all of the sources below, but let me know if I missed anything.
When you paint the door a color other than white, do you paint both sides and just have a color on the outside that doesn’t match the hallway?
Thank you!
McNamee
says:Great looking room and very handsome son!
Rachelle
says:Hello,
Is the paint colour light blue? It looks green!
Katie
says:When you paint the door a color other than white, do you paint both sides and just have a color on the outside that doesn’t match the hallway?
Thank you!