The Boys' Room

Recently we've been talking more about having a shared space for the boys. Sometimes I feel silly putting so much effort into their rooms since they change so quickly (N has had two - so to be 3 - rooms completely designed for him, yet we are still living with the couches we bought on our just married budget). But T sleeps on the floor (technically a mattress on the floor), so it just seems like something needs to change. I've been searching for inspiration for a while now. I've always loved Holly Mathis Interiors. She has the most comfortable and effortless style. Below is her boys shared room.

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This is pretty much the set up that works in the room my boys will share. It's about a 10x10 room, so not huge, and there are two free walls, one with a window, and one with the entry door and closet. With two beds, I'll need a storage piece between them (and in front of the window) as nothing else but the two beds will fit. Here's an early idea of what I'm thinking:

These beds are somewhat similar to what we have now, both boys have a large letter for their name as well. I need to find a dresser - this one works well (in a lighter stain). (Our beds have the rounded feet and tops, unlike these beds). The Roman Shade is from Pottery Barn Kids as well.  

I've been rounding up a few items we will be needing to help complete the room. I picked up the ticking stripe duvet from Ikea. I don't know why, but I love a ticking stripe. I plan on painting the room a soft tan. I think the less color, the bigger the room will look so I want to match the shade to the paint as best as possible. I know my boys will be disappointed to not have fun duvets, so I thought I let them have fun with their sheets. I picked out some dog sheets from the Land of Nod. The pillows are here, and here.

I still need to consider lighting, some art, and where to put all our books! Here are a few other inspiration pictures I've pinned. 

These are both from Lauren Stern Design:

I love the elephant and the whale pictures (and I have a perfect wall for them).

Restoration Hardware (I always forget how wonderful they are! I may need to redo my design board).

We have some time as I haven't even ordered T's bed yet, but it is fun to start planning. Usually I just throw things together so this is a first for me (and I have to say it is a lot less stressful!). I'll be back tomorrow with Friday Finds!