Thursday, November 15, 2012

Tween Room Update



Good morning! Thought I'd update you on the progress in the tween room. To refresh your memory, this is how it was looking last time I posted about it...

BEFORE
And, here's where we are today...


The room has been painted Benjamin Moore's Revere Pewter. And, after months of searching, I finally found the right tartan plaid wool blanket. I experimented with a neutral throw first, but it looked too drab. I was very close to ordering a $90 blanket online, when I discovered this Ralph Lauren one at HomeGoods for $40. I swear, if you check frequently and wait long enough, HomeGoods usually delivers :)



I also added a tartan throw pillow from Williams-Sonoma. I considered adding a monogrammed pillow, but decided to keep it simple for now. This is a guy's room after all. I'll be lucky if any of the pillows actually stay on the bed. 


You can get a little peek at the campaign desk on the right. I painted it, but haven't put the hardware back on yet. I'll show you it soon.

I also have a new, old dresser to share next time. After months of searching craigslist, I instead ended up scoring one for free from my brother. I swear, if you beg frequently and wait long enough, a family member usually delivers :)

I'm very happy with how this room is coming along. Hopefully, it will all be done before the tween becomes a teen!

12 comments:

  1. LOVE it! i love how boyish it is without being overdone! (of course i say that and my son's room is a little crazy star wars, but he's 7... ) i love the rug!

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  2. Carolyn, It looks so nice. Just right for a young man and not "junked up" or "cutesy" at all. Looks perfect. I LOVE that plaid throw- xo Diana

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  3. That looks so cozy! I love Revere Pewter! I had it in my old house and am about to paint it in our new guest bedroom! We have cream trim here so I am not sure how I am going to love that, but I am going to move forward!!! I love the plaid. It just cozies it all up! I would go for the monogram pillow. I am southern. I just can't help myself!!!

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  4. it looks like a place a studious boy would want to pretend to study

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  5. C --
    I was starting to worry about you, Sweetie! Hadn't heard anything in so long. Looks like you've been busy, though. The bdrm looks just great. Love the plaid. Nothing better than plaid for a guy. I'm going to post the "Grandsons' bedroom soon, and it has plaid, too. Happy Thanksgiving!
    Linda

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  6. Oh it is just perfect. I love the plaid throw you found, perfect finishing touch.

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  7. I'm still loving those checked curtains, although that tartan throw is my next fave!

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  8. I'm still loving those checked curtains, although that tartan throw is my next fave!

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  9. Looks great! Love the plaid throw and pillow :)

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  10. The globe is a nice decoration. I know it may be there to educate your kids but it looks nice where it is placed.

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  11. I love this room!!!! He's a lucky boy!

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