Otherwise known as:
How I’m squeezing a year’s worth of planning into just six weeks!
Oh my goodness!!!
I’ve been dying to share this with y’all for weeks now! You may have heard mention of it on Tuesday with my {Currently} post, but today I’m finally revealing what I’ve had up my sleeve …
I am CRAZY excited to be taking part in the One Room Challenge hosted by Calling it Home! If you haven’t come across the One Room Challenge in your travels yet, you can read all about it here. Basically, I’ll be working my butt off (with a ton of help from hubs) to completely transform one room in our home in just six weeks. That’s right folks … SIX WEEKS!
Any guesses as to which room we’ve chosen?
For those of you that have been following along with me for a while, you’ll know I’ve been planning to give our not-so-little guy a cabin-themed “big boy bedroom” for quite some time now. Almost a year actually. Pathetic right? I swear I had every intention when I announced it all here. Aaaaaaand again here. But, then we secretly decided to move, putting all of our decorating plans on hold for practical projects to get our old house ready to sell. Blah! Finally, almost one year later, we are in our new home, which isn’t actually “new”, but is 40 years old and in desperate need of some updating. Not to mention that our little man deserves a special space of his very own in our brand new home.
So, my friends, here’s what we’re starting with:
Pretty much a blank slate. We’ve already replaced the old vinyl flooring with carpet before moving in, so I suppose that’s a start.
We’re also hoping to find a good way to organize this disaster we call a closet:
Yikes! Definitely scary and more than a little embarrassing (though please keep in mind we did just move!!!).
I’ve been pinning away all sorts of inspiration (check out my Boy’s Bedroom Board here) for ages and I’ve got to say, I’m SO, SO excited that we’re finally – FINALLY – ready to start work on {Carson’s Rustic Big Boy Bedroom}! With so much time to think about things, I think we’ve come up with a really great plan:
We’ll kick things off by painting the entire room with Benjamin Moore’s Gray Owl.
And what cabin would be complete without a rustic plank wall like this one from Dimples and Tangles.
Just to mix things up a bit with all that wood, we’ll be adding in some fun pops of Rustic Charm green from Country Chic Paint.
And of course many, many super fun accents.
Having a total blank slate to start with, there’s really just endless possibilities before us! Unfortunately, endless possibilities don’t necessarily mean and endless budget. Bummer right?! To not only keep track of all of our supplies and plans, but also our budget we’ve been using this awesome new tool called Itsums (you can read all about how it works here)! Plus, if you’re looking for sources for all of my fab finds, you’ll find them all pinned to my Big Boy Bedroom board! It’s been an absolute lifesaver as we embark on our renovation journey and I know it will come in so handy as we move through each room in our home!!!
Because this gal LOVES her lists, I’d like to leave you with a quick rundown of everything we’ve got planned:
– paint walls with Benjamin Moore’s Gray Owl
– replace closet doors
– paint doors trim work with Benjamin Moore’s Paper Mache
– replace door and closet hardware
– DIY plank wall
– add light fixture
– blackout blind
– make DIY window valance
– make DIY bedside table
– paint DIY crate table
– make DIY headboard
– find & purchase accessories
– make (or buy) laundry basket
– make artwork
– create reading nook
Whew!!!
Now that’s a ton to do in just six weeks, but I cannot wait to start crossing things off of that list!
With a ton of fun DIY’s planned, these six weeks are sure to make for THE BUSIEST Spring EVER, but I’m so, so excited to get started!
Hmmmmmm … what have I gotten myself into?!
Below, you can find links to all of the DIY projects made for this Rustic Boy’s Bedroom as well as a source list. I’ll be sure to update this list as new tutorials are posted:
Sooo exciting, Kristi! Love your inspiration for your little man’s room! That plank wall will be amazing! It’ll be so fun to follow along as you tackle this project! ๐
Thank you SO much Kendra! Really looking forward to finally getting started on things!!!
LOVE your design Kristi! Can’t wait to see it all, he’s one lucky boy! P.S. Six weeks?!?!? Are we crazy?
Thanks Emily!!! And yes, I’m pretty sure we’re nuts!!!
ooo – he is going to love his new room! Love the wall idea and the moose head (we have one too so much fun!) Can’t wait to see how the room comes together, and thanks for stopping by!
Awww, thank you SO much Lianna! I’m SO excited to finally get to work on things! Can’t wait to see how it all turns out!
Kristi, this room is going to be AMAZING! You son will surly love it! Can’t wait to follow along with the journey!
Thank you SO much!!! It’s going to be so much fun to share this journey with everyone through the challenge!!!
Oh I absolutely your house, location, and the plan for your son’s room! Your floors are so gorgeous, too. Can’t wait to see this room completed!
Awww, thank you so, so much Teresa!!! Definitely excited to get started with things! It’ll be so much fun to share our journey through the ORC!!!
I love your design! Excited to follow along!
Thank you SO much Amber!
Oh Boy! Your son is going to be a happy little camper in his new room. Love the plank wall and the moose head. Can’t wait to see the reveal. Where did you find that cute ceiling light?
Thank you SO much Peggy!!! I cannot wait to see how it all comes together! Here’s a link to the light: http://www.canadalightingexperts.com/lighting/4-10-669-0-12684/Sea-Gull-Lighting_One-Light-Outdoor-Ceiling-Fixture-8869-98.htm?bid=787compare#
Love your inspiration pics…looking forward to following along!!
Thank you SO much Traci! Will be so fun to go through all of this together!
Kristi, I love your style and your plan for your little boys room! I can’t wait to see how you transform this blank slate into the perfect big boys room! I made over my daughter’s room last ORC, and just love designing kids rooms! Let’s do this!
Awww, thank you Sarah! What a fun way to work through a makeover!!!
Absolutely love the colors and the direction you are heading!! can’t wait to see!
Marcie
Thank you so much Marcie! Looking forward to following along with you as well! SUCH a fun way to work through a makeover!!!
Your plans look great! I can’t wait to see the room come together. I also think the idea for a list is great. Crossing off the small projects makes the big ones less intimidating.
Thanks SO much Sharon! I totally agree – I am a list making queen!
Looking forward the final room makeover! I am loving the colors, plank wall and fun accessories that have inspired you. xo
Awww, thank you so much Katie!!! I’m already dying to see how it all comes together!!!
Love it all and you know I love mounts and antlers. How nice he will have a space for a little man. I am envious of your abilities it is going to be a really special place.
Thank you SO, SO much Abigail!!! I’m already dying to know how it will all come together!!!
What a sweet space you have planned! seeing all your plans makes me anxious for you. it’s going to be so awesome!
How sweet are you?! Thank you so, so much Corinna! I’m super excited about it!
What a great scheme! Rustic and playful at the same time! Good luck!
It should be a ton of fun!!! Made even better by sharing the journey with all of you!!!
Love the inspiration! Can’t wait to see how it turns out!
Thank you so much Kevin!
Very fun!! I love the wood look.. I cannot wait to see what you guys come up with!!
Thank you Karisa! And how fun for us all to do this together!!!
Oh wow…this is going to be an amazing room for your guy!!! Love the wood plank wall idea!
Thank you SO much Summer! I’m super excited to see how it all comes together!
Oh my, love your mood board! This room will be fantastic! Esp. with that rustic wall in it! Excited to follow along Kristi!
Thank you SO much!!! I’m so excited to see how it all comes together!
Gray Owl is the color we have in our kitchen and I LOVE it, it will be perfect for your little guy’s space and those sheets-adorable! Excited to see how it turns out!
Thank you Kasey! I’m really excited about our plans and cannot wait to see how it all comes together!
Cute!! This is going to be such a great project. Love the mood board you put together.
Thank you SO much Kate!!!
Lol. Great minds think alike. I love where you’re heading! Can’t wait to see the finished room.
Crazy, right?! Will be so fun to follow along with each other!!!
I love this plan and who doesn’t want their own mountain retreat. Lucky little boy. Can’t wait to watch it come together!
Well, thank you SO much Candy!!! Really excited to get started!
absolutely love what you have planned for this room! it’s time for my big boy to get a room update too….going to be soaking in all the inspiration from you!! xoxo
How awesome!!! Thank you Tara!
Thank you Kristi for your comment:) I really like your mood board, so natural and calm. Can’t wait to finish the big FINAL!
Thank YOU Anna! Will definitely be a fun journey!!!
Hi Kirsti, I really like your picks. Having just “almost” finished my son’s room I just love to see what others are doing. I can’t wait to see the final product. I also love the look of your blog.
You are much too sweet! Thank you SO much Sofia!
I love your plans for this room! It’s going to be so cute! Looking forward to following your progress!
Thank you Sam!!! It’ll be such a fun journey to take all together!!!
Ohhh I love where this is headed! So excited to see how it looks!
Thanks so much Bre! I’m thrilled to FINALLY be getting to work on it!!!
What a lucky little boy! This is going to be great – I can’t wait to see the end result!
Thank you SO much Claire! I’m dying to see how it all comes together too!
Love love the idea of the plank wall! The palette you chose is so sophisticated–it definitely looks like something he can grow into. Starting out with that blank slate, you are on track for a huge transformation!
Thank you SO, SO much Brittany!!! We’re officially changing each and every thing in his room! What a fun journey for us all to take together!!!
Oooooh I love where you’re going with Carson’s big boy room. All the rustic elements sound perfect for a boy’s room and much more interesting than your typical blue & white…well you know. I can’t wait to see the reveal in six weeks. Carson’s going to be one happy camper (pun intended)!
Awww, thank you SO much Marie!!! Now here’s hoping it all comes together like I’m envisioning! Have a fantastic Easter weekend friend!
Happy Easter back to you ๐ Looks like it won’t be a green one for Easter egg hunting.
That is the great thing about the ORC in my experience is that it gives the drive to get a room done. Can’t wait to see how yours turns out. I am sure you will have one happy boy in six weeks!
How true! Thank you SO much Fances!
Haha, I totally have a list too (and it’s growing!). I’m seeing some very cool things here – two of my favorites, the bedding and the ‘rustic green’ color. Looking forward to see how it develops, good luck!
Well thank you Kelly!!! I’m hoping it all comes together like I’ve been envisioning! And that my list stops growing too!!! ๐
Ah, I just LOVE ALL OF THIS. That plank wall is going to be awesome and that bedding is just too precious. Carson is going to love his big boy room! So excited to follow you on your ORC journey ๐
Awww, thank you SO much friend! Now, here’s hoping it all comes together as perfectly as I’m planning!
Can’t wait to see what you do babe!! I hope 6 weeks goes quickly! We started with a blank slate for our nursery and am so excited about how things are going. Can’t wait to show you!
Oh fun!!! I cannot wait to see it!!! I have no doubt that it’s AHHHMAZING! xo
Well, that was a nice surprise… thanks for the shout-out Kristi! I love your plan, this will be such a great room! Glad we’re in the same boat… we can do this!! ๐
I’ve had that plank wall pinned for ages! SO excited to finally get moving on things!!! And what could be better than sharing this journey with so many fab bloggy friends?! Happy Easter weekend Jennifer!
Sounds like you’ve got a great plan! I will look forward to following along to see your progress!
Thanks so much Pat! Hoping it all comes together as beautifully as it has in my head!
Hi Kristy! First of all, thank you so much for leaving such a sweet comment on my blog! I am really excited to do the ORC! I adore that Grey owl Benjamin Moore colour….and it’s going to look amazing next to that rustic plank wall!! Best of luck (we’re going to need it: Only 6 weeks???EEEEK) Will be following your process!
Thank you SO much June! I keep wondering what we’ve gotten ourselves into ๐ Will be so fun to journey through this craziness with so many talented bloggy friends at least!!! Happy weekend!
jennasuedesign.com will give you AMAZING inspiration for this room. Can’t wait to see how it turns out:).
Thanks so much Jackie! I’ll be sure to check it out!
Kristi! This is going to look so amazing! Thanks for stopping by earlier & I can’t wait to see what you do in here! I have 2 little guys, so I may be taking some pointers from you with the whole “big boy room” concept! I just did my youngest son’s nursery last year and don’t really want to admit that my oldest may be needing a big boy room sometime soon!
Awwww, thank you Rachael! Our son is almost three {how did that happen?}, but I’m desperately wanting something that can grow with him! I’m sure we’ll inspire each other!!!
This will be such a cute room! I love your plan…the colors, the theme and that plank wall will be amazing. Your son will love it!
Thank you SO, SO much Albertina! I’m dying to see how it all comes together!!!
I love this concept for a boy’s room. We’re from Minnesota and I secretly think my husband would LOVE cabin-like retreat somewhere in our house. I am excited to follow your blog as you go through the process. Good luck!
Thank you SO much Erin! I thought this might be a fun way to bring in a ton of rustic!
I can’t wait to see how this room comes together! Carson is one lucky little boy that’s going to have an amazing room!
Thank you SO much Katie! Here’s hoping it all turns out as I’m planning now!
This room is going to be amazing! Such fun that we are both decorating ORC rooms for our boys! ๐
Thank you! And yes! Will definitely be fun to see how they turn out!!!
The rustic plank wall is to die for! Can’t wait to see how this all turns out, I am sure I will be jealous.
Awwww, thank you SO much Linda! I’m dying to see how it all comes together!
OOooo! I can already tell this is going to be a super fun project! Looking forward to following along and seeing the final result! Good luck!
Awwww, thanks so much Jolene! It’s going to be super fun to journey through this with everyone in the ORC!
I love your plans for your little guy’s room! I just added a moose to my four year old’s bathroom – I think they are perfect for little boys! ๐ Can’t wait to see it all comes together!
Awwww, thanks Tricia! We think it’ll be a super fun theme for him!
Oh, I just love the plans you have for Carson’s room! Your plan for the rustic green accents will just be perfect. I can’t wait to follow along with you!!
Thanks SO much Jenny! I’m dying to see how it all comes together!
I love your plans!! The plank will look so amazing! We made one in our basement, and it was surprisingly simple and super satisfying to see it go up so fast and look so great! Best of luck to you! I’m excited to be following you along for the next few weeks and beyond!
Thank you SO much Thalita! Here’s hoping it all comes together smoothly now! How fun that we all get to walk this journey together!!!
Amazing plan, Kristi! I can’t wait to follow along – it is a lot to do in six weeks but sure you will finish with flying colours!
Thank you SO much Krista! I’m feeling less sure than you are, but hoping it all comes together as planned ๐
That’s going to be amazing! Love the ideas you have. Can’t wait to see!
Thank you Ashley! I think it will be a ton of work, but SO much fun!
Love your ideas!! This is awesome Kristi! Can’t wait to see all the DIYs!!
Awww, thanks so much Lindi! Hoping it all comes together as I’m picturing it!
I can’t wait to see your finished space, the inspiration is awesome!
Thank you SO much Katy! I’m dying to see how it all comes together too!
I am SO excited to follow along on your challenge! I’m currently working on an outdoorsy , camp themed play room for my lil’ guy so I can’t wait to see what you come up with:)
Oh my goodness! What perfect timing! Thanks so much Jennifer!
So So nice! I would love for you to share this over at my new link party Making Memories Mondays going on now!
Cathy
Thanks SO much Cathy! I’ll definitely pop by!
Oh I LOVE your plans for a big boy room! I love that plank wall, and the colors you’ve chosen! Can’t wait to see how it turns out! ๐
Thank you SO much Amanda!!! I cannot wait to see how it all comes together!
This is going to turn out SO cute! Can’t wait to see what you do. I secretly am wishing now that I could have a little boy.
Thanks SO much Lauren! Here’s hoping it all comes together as I’ve been picturing it!!!
Excited to see how his space turns out! We tackled our boys’ shared bedroom for the last ORC. It has a camp vibe so a lot of the elements from your design plan speak to me. ๐
Thanks Jessica! I’m going to need to check it out!!!
I just love this! I am thinking of doing a cabin theme in my boys’ playroom. You’ve given me a lot of inspiration! Can’t wait to see the updates!
That’s great Amanda!!! I’m thrilled that you’re feeling inspired! That would be SUCH a fun theme for a playroom!!!
That’s on ambitious list for just six weeks! I love your mood board. It’s tranquil and a theme that can grow along with your son. Best of luck and I can’t wait to follow along.
Thank you SOOOO much Jennifer! Hoping I can find some way to get it ALL done now!
Looks super cute! I love the deer sheets… and that lamp! Killer! Good Luck, I’ll be cheering from the sidelines!
Awwww, thanks so much Betsy!!! I was SO excited when I came across those sheets – I just had to have them! Can’t wait to see how it all comes together now!
Can’t wait to see how this room will turn out my friend!Loving all your inspirations! Looking forward to follow along!Xo
Thanks SO much Aniko! Here’s hoping it all comes together as planned!!!
I love your plans! Stay organized and you can do it! Thanks for linking up to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I have pinned your post to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Board.
Thanks Janine! Here’s hoping it all comes together as planned!
Love your plan Kristi! Can’t wait to watch the progress! Thanks for sharing at Fridays Unfolded! Featuring you this week ๐
SOOOO exciting! Thank you so, so much Denise!!!
I love the wall. Pinned and tweeted. We appreciate you being a part of our party. Please stop by on Monday at 7 pm. Happy Saturday! Lou Lou Girls
Thank you so, so much Kimberly! Will definitely be there again tomorrow!