By this time last year, we had finished the painting, bought the furniture, and gotten everyone moved into their new spaces. Soon afterward, I started chemo and switched from Martha Stewart-mode to survival mode. It took every ounce of energy Michael and I had to get "regular" life done, so the finishing touches on the room had to be postponed.
But, finally, here it is!
As promised many moons ago... Brian's finished room!!
Okay, if you think really hard, you might remember how the room looked after we painted last year.
I was a bit worried about painting the room bright yellow, but you held my hand and told me it would be alright. |
I'm so glad you did because here is what the finished room looks like! |
Never in a million years,
would I have thought that
I would LOVE so much bright color,
but I DO!
Not only does he have a nifty art station under his loft but he has a Hot Wheels track that runs from his bed to the floor! How fun!! And COLORFUL!!! |
I attached a cool piece of fabric under the mattress so that he would have something inspiring above him as he works. |
The legs of the art table provide more storage space. We are using as much wall space as possible to display his artwork and other projects, like his science fair board to the left. |
Note: Post on science fair coming soon!
Above the loft, we displayed another piece of his artwork-- some kind of bird. Surprise, surprise. On either side of the bird are the paintings that his friends made at his 10th bday pARTy.
Now to the desk area.
Graffiti! Here is the completed school area! |
As you can see, some of his art supplies spill over into the school area. He came home with lots of great art loot after his pARTy. However, there are shelves and cubbies for storing his school supplies, too. |
Now, remember this corner? Here it is with an IKEA cabinet. We use it for toy storage/display and as a place to display awards. The karate belts on top will have a case one day soon. ;-) |
I would be a horrible daughter if I did not add this picture which gives you a good view of the cute curtains my mom made. She also made the quilt on his bed. Thanks, Nohnie! |
As I mentioned earlier, both boys moved into their own rooms. We completely revamped Ben's room, too; however, there are still finishing touches to be completed. Just to show you how different my guys are, I will give you a sneak peak of his room....
Can we say POLAR OPPOSITE of his brother?! |
One day soon, hopefully before Ben graduates high school (that's fewer than 3 years!!!!), I will have the curtains done and will post a tour of his room, too.
Until then....