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Young House Love » Reader Redesigns » An Amazing Big Boy Room With Patterned Wallpaper

| By John Petersik | March 22, 2013 | 76 Comments

An Amazing Big Boy Room With Patterned Wallpaper

Psst- We usually only post once on Friday, but Sherry will be back with a random little “bonus post” for ya in a few hours. 

We always get requests for cool kid rooms, and since we have a girl bean, and shared her recent big-girl-room evolution, we thought it would be fun to share the sweet big boy room that Jesse whipped up for her son. Here’s her letter: Hi Sherry & John! My little boy is officially now a “big boy” (hold on while I wipe a tear…).

Henry Before

So I redid his room according to his “wish list” which included: lots and lots of colors (I mean color galore), a place for all his toys and books (not as simple as it sounds), a place to color/paint/draw, some sort of deer head (seriously…welcome to Missouri). Quite the list, huh?!

And here’s how it looks now.

Henry After

I’ve never been happier than to cross his room off my to do list. We – me and my husband Sam Sam the “fill in the blank” man (my go to’s filler-inners are usually weather, handy, laundry, fisher, btw, in case you were wondering) have done a lot to this room and are so happy with the end result.

Henry Bookcase

There were some big projects like making the orb light fixture (which only cost us $21), wallpapering, and painting my Craigslist finds for the room, along with a lot of little things like extending the three-inches-too-short curtains with a bedskirt that I found at Goodwill, sewing pillows, and organizing an almost five year old’s huge array of toys and books. We also added some plug in sconces to the bookshelves so if Henry wanted to read books in bed, he could. They came from Lowe’s and were less than $30.

Henry Light Fixture

More importantly, Henry is loving his room which makes us happy happy. I did the whole reveal post so all the details can be seen there, too, if you want to check it out! – Jesse

Henry Deer Head

There are so many things that Sherry and I like about this room. We both called the wallpaper and the orange bed as our favorites. Although the deer head (Henry got his wish!) is also up there, especially since it’s made by Virginia-based Cardboard Safari. As Jesse said, you can check out her reveal post for more details and photos. Thanks for sharing it with us, Jesse!

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Comments

  1. Rebecca @This Nest is Best says

    March 22, 2013 at 10:09 am

    Wow! What a fantastic kid’s room!!!

    Reply
  2. Crystal @ 29 Rue House says

    March 22, 2013 at 10:09 am

    What a cute room! I love the orange bed the curtains are fantastic (especially with her DIY fix). We’ve got a couple of those orange and cream pillow from Target and love the texture.

    Reply
    • Crystal @ 29 Rue House says

      March 22, 2013 at 10:39 am

      I totally wouldn’t be opposed to you leaking the time for upcoming post. LOL. I’ll be wanting to check here every 10 minutes just to see if it is up and I need to get some work done!

  3. Jessie S says

    March 22, 2013 at 10:11 am

    Love it!! I’m digging the light fixture and groovy orange bed!

    Reply
  4. Laura says

    March 22, 2013 at 10:13 am

    I hope the bonus post is pregnancy related :)

    Reply
    • Tabitha says

      March 22, 2013 at 10:27 am

      I soooo agree! Maybe that’s why most of the posts this week were made by John… ;)

    • ashlie says

      March 22, 2013 at 10:32 am

      Wow. Just wow.

    • MS says

      March 22, 2013 at 10:46 am

      Oh for the love you people need to quit asking this woman why she is pregnant. Let her share when/if she pregnant and quit asking. It is so unbelievably rude. Being pregnant is a big deal and not for some internet stranger to constantly ask about. Sherry is too nice to tell everyone to quit asking. But I know if I were her I would be so tired of having to say something every day about not being pregnant. Lets try to let this woman have some privacy about something that is incredibly personal.

    • Megan says

      March 22, 2013 at 10:57 am

      I think it’s really disrespectful that people continue to comment on Sherry’s womb status. Her first delivery was terrifying and I’m sure that if she is pregnant now, she is scared. Not to mention that sometimes it’s not easy for people to get pregnant. If she is struggling, the cruelest thing you can do is continue to talk about it incessantly. While we would all be excited for them if she was pregnant, I really think people should back off.

    • Linda says

      March 22, 2013 at 11:02 am

      Seriously, folks, can we all stop bothering Sherry and John about any future children? They’ve already said, NUMEROUS TIMES, that if there’s ever an announcement to be made, it’ll be made. I say let’s all of us just sit back and wish them health and happiness.

    • Nancy says

      March 22, 2013 at 11:02 am

      Thanks, MS. I glad someone said it.

    • Rachael says

      March 22, 2013 at 11:49 am

      Do you really think Sherry’s going to reveal to the world she’s pregnant by responding to a comment? Really?

    • Kathryn says

      March 22, 2013 at 11:51 am

      Friday bonus posts often mean a sponsor shout-out.

    • Katie says

      March 22, 2013 at 12:12 pm

      Did you not read Claras birth story? Leave the poor women alone.

  5. Jess @ Little House. Big Heart. says

    March 22, 2013 at 10:14 am

    Wow. That room is incredible! I don’t know what I like most about it…maybe the wallpaper?

    And did they really make that orb light themselves? I hope Jesse has a tutorial on her blog! Heading over to check it out!

    Reply
  6. karen says

    March 22, 2013 at 10:15 am

    wonderful!!!!

    Reply
  7. Teresa @ wherelovemeetslife says

    March 22, 2013 at 10:15 am

    Love this room!! How cute!
    I’m a fan of the “cardboard” animals (they are actually ‘corrugated’ since the board is fluted -lol, I work in the industry). I am also lucky enough to have one that is massive (almost too big) for free since I work with awesome people. It is such fun for the kids!!

    Reply
  8. Bonnie says

    March 22, 2013 at 10:19 am

    I love the orange bed and the deer head. And that bed looks so comfy– great pillow fabric choices!

    Reply
  9. jennT says

    March 22, 2013 at 10:20 am

    ooh!!! what a handsome room. I love that rug!

    Reply
  10. Wendy @ New Moms Talk says

    March 22, 2013 at 10:21 am

    Awesomely done, Jesse and Sam!

    I love that the “big boy” room still leaves room for Henry to grow and change as he will. The sconces are brilliant, too…no flashlight reading under the covers perhaps!

    Reply
  11. Karen F says

    March 22, 2013 at 10:22 am

    what a stunning before and after! love the wallpaper!

    Reply
  12. Kathy says

    March 22, 2013 at 10:24 am

    Uhm, can I move in?? I LOVE this room! So creative & funky. Plus it looks like a “normal” room size (I don’t know where all the big, airy rooms most blog have come from, bc ours are little bozes!)

    Reply
  13. heather says

    March 22, 2013 at 10:25 am

    Made the orb light?! Bravo!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      March 22, 2013 at 11:54 am

      I know! I high-tailed it over to her blog to check it out. (I think the YHL bump may have crashed it for a bit, but I’ll definitely be checking again later.)

  14. Megan @ Rappsody in Rooms says

    March 22, 2013 at 10:26 am

    Oh my! That light fixture that they made is amazing! I am clicking on over to see how they made it! The rug is pretty fantastic too but then again so is the wallpaper! So much to love!

    Reply
  15. Beth A. says

    March 22, 2013 at 10:27 am

    What a great room! I LOVE the orange bed!!!
    My 16-year-old daughter recently decided she wanted a wicker headboard. My mother happened to still have my white mid-80s version (from when I was 16). It had been in storage and had definitely seen better days. My daughter decided she wanted to paint it a bright coral, and it looks fabulous – so fresh and updated. It never ceases to amaze me what a new coat of paint can do:)

    Reply
  16. Kim says

    March 22, 2013 at 10:28 am

    We just found a small moose 3d puzzle similar to that at Goodwill for $3. My 4 year old was able to do most of it and we displayed it proudly in our hall! Love the room!

    Reply
  17. Theresa W says

    March 22, 2013 at 10:30 am

    Super cool boy’s room! I can’t wait to see how she made that light… but I think we’ve crashed her server lol!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      March 22, 2013 at 10:32 am

      Oh no! Hope it’s back up again soon :)

      xo
      s

  18. Danielle says

    March 22, 2013 at 10:33 am

    SO cute! I’m not able to access her blog, am I the only one? Wondering where she found the white duvet/comforter on the bed! Love it!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      March 22, 2013 at 10:34 am

      So sorry guys, due to lots of folks clicking the link at the same time it looks like her blog is down, but if you come back a bit later hopefully it’ll be back up :)

      xo
      s

    • Pamela says

      March 22, 2013 at 5:30 pm

      Noooooo! The comforter is beautiful, but every boy needs bedding the color of dirt, preferably in a print. That bed is really a playground ready for jumping on with muddy shoes (or muddy barefeet).

  19. Annie R says

    March 22, 2013 at 10:33 am

    Love the room! I am digging the way she did the bookshelf with the sconce on it! So smart ;)

    Also, in my mind “bonus post”= baby post ;D no pressure though lol

    Reply
  20. Angel says

    March 22, 2013 at 10:34 am

    LOVE IT!

    I love seeing boys rooms that aren’t cars/sports/dinosaurs & blue/green. Lots of inspiration as big boy room is just around the corner for me.

    Reply
  21. Kate says

    March 22, 2013 at 10:34 am

    Love, love, love the wallpaper!

    Reply
  22. Christina @ Homemade Ocean says

    March 22, 2013 at 10:36 am

    Yayyyyy….gotta love fellow Missourians :)

    Reply
  23. Sarah M says

    March 22, 2013 at 11:03 am

    I love the idea of adding a bedskirt (or something similar) to too-short curtains! I am having that issue right now with the blackout curtains in the den, but I’ll definitely have to give this idea a try.

    Great room redesign!

    Reply
  24. Elizabeth @ Real Inspired says

    March 22, 2013 at 11:14 am

    So awesome! Now I’m looking forward to transforming the little man’s room in to a big boy room several years in the future!

    Reply
  25. amyks says

    March 22, 2013 at 11:16 am

    The bed!!! LOVE. LOVE. LOVE!!!

    Reply
  26. Cara D says

    March 22, 2013 at 11:17 am

    Love it! I really like the bed and wallpaper. I’m going to go check out how she made the light fixture and I may steal the plug in sconce idea.

    Reply
  27. Lil says

    March 22, 2013 at 11:18 am

    Love it. I seriously love that orange bed. Scooting over to Jesse’s blog to check it out.

    Reply
  28. New Homes in Charlotte says

    March 22, 2013 at 11:36 am

    I love the cardboard deer head!!

    Reply
  29. Shannon says

    March 22, 2013 at 11:36 am

    Just realized this is my cousin’s little boy’s room! I didn’t even know she had a blog. Thanks for sharing John and Sherry!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      March 22, 2013 at 11:38 am

      Haha, that’s so funny! I love it!

      xo
      s

    • Jesse B says

      March 22, 2013 at 2:34 pm

      Hi Shannon!!! Your comment made me laugh! ;) Did you notice the Henry Winn artwork from your grandparents? It’s my favorite!

  30. Sophie says

    March 22, 2013 at 11:47 am

    I think her site crashed. I can’t seem to get in. I love the orange bed.

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      March 22, 2013 at 12:18 pm

      Hope it’s back up again soon, guys :)

      xo
      s

  31. kristi@SimplePrettyThings says

    March 22, 2013 at 11:49 am

    I am in love with that orange bed… ok the entire room is amazing! What a lucky boy! I tired to go to the web page but it didn’t work. Perhaps we’ve crashed their server?

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      March 22, 2013 at 12:19 pm

      Oh yes, I think too many clicks came through at once, but if you check back a little later hopefully it’ll be up and running :)

      xo
      s

  32. Tabbitha @ Turnip Tootsie says

    March 22, 2013 at 12:12 pm

    His room turned out so very cute! Henry has some awesome vision, with a mommy who gets him!!!

    <3
    Tabbitha

    Reply
  33. Melissa says

    March 22, 2013 at 12:16 pm

    Such a great redesign! Off their blog to figure out how they made that awesome orb light.

    Reply
  34. jessica says

    March 22, 2013 at 12:41 pm

    I love everything about this room! The orange bed, the wall paper and the lights on the book cases. I love that we crashed her site too =)

    Reply
  35. Paula says

    March 22, 2013 at 12:42 pm

    I’m not a fan at all. Don’t think it’s that cute for a kids room, it looks very mature. But everyone their own taste.

    Reply
  36. samantha says

    March 22, 2013 at 12:43 pm

    are those the same etsy chevron pillows you have?? or are they different colors? if it’s the same, i’m shocked at how differently they look in different rooms!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      March 22, 2013 at 12:44 pm

      Those are a different colorway (ours are bright pink and aqua and stuff and those are more fall-ish colors I think). Perfect for that room!

      xo
      s

  37. Liz says

    March 22, 2013 at 12:46 pm

    So timely! I’m currently in the planning phase for my little guy’s big boy room and this has lots of good ideas. I especially love the orange bed (something about orange and turquoise together makes me happy). I’m thinking of painting the walls grey with orange and turquoise accents.

    Wow, two comments in one day – long time reader, I just rarely comment. Keep up the good work!

    Reply
  38. Staci @ My Friend Staci says

    March 22, 2013 at 1:24 pm

    Dying over that wallpaper! This room looks so fab!

    Reply
  39. Richelle says

    March 22, 2013 at 2:11 pm

    I love that light, I’ll def be checking their site when it back up to see if she has instructions on how she made it. very cute room.

    Reply
  40. Jesse B says

    March 22, 2013 at 2:29 pm

    Thank you guys so much for the feature!!! This might just be the best day eva!?!! But, yes…the server has crashed…we are working on getting it back up ASAP! Sorry!!!! ;) Jesse @ Scout & Nimble

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      March 22, 2013 at 2:40 pm

      Aw, so sorry Jesse! Hope it’s up in no time. And thanks again for sharing the awesome eye candy :)

      xo
      s

  41. Jesse B says

    March 22, 2013 at 2:39 pm

    Scout & Nimble is back up and running!!! Sorry about the issues! ;) Jesse @ Scout & Nimble

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      March 22, 2013 at 2:44 pm

      So glad Jesse!

      xo
      s

  42. Leo C says

    March 22, 2013 at 2:51 pm

    I like the redesign. You stayed relevant in your bedroom, by just not turning it into a bedroom, but turning it into a bedroom/playroom where a kid would want to spend all of their time end.
    The overall design looks great!

    Reply
  43. Megan says

    March 22, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    Seriously! Sherry between you and now Jesse, you are making me want to jump on the ‘big kid room train’… and mine just turned one :) Is it wrong that I was just craislistings beds for their room… for about 2 years from now? :)

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      March 22, 2013 at 3:11 pm

      Hahaha!

      xo
      s

  44. Donna says

    March 22, 2013 at 5:13 pm

    What an awesome mix of colors and pattern! Love it.

    Reply
  45. Monique says

    March 22, 2013 at 8:03 pm

    I love the use of colors! It’s bright without being too overwhelming… but my two favorite things are the built in wall sconces and the cardboard deer head! :)

    Reply
  46. Gail says

    March 22, 2013 at 8:43 pm

    Just painted my big boy room in BM Calm. It’s paler than I like. What color can I put with it to bring out the gray? Thanks!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      March 22, 2013 at 8:44 pm

      Lighting changes every room’s wall color (one color might look pale in your house and too dark in my house, depending on the way the house faces the sun, how much shade you get, etc) so the best bet is to bring home a ton of swatches and hold them up to see which one looks best in your light :)

      xo
      s

  47. Laura says

    March 23, 2013 at 9:53 am

    I hope she likes bleaching things! White isn’t the color I would have gone with for bedding in a kid’s room. And maybe she addresses this on her blog, but I also hope those bookshelves are anchored to the wall as he WILL climb on them at some point. It’s certainly different–doesn’t read “kid’s room” to me at all, so if that’s what she was after, she achieved it.

    Reply
  48. Sam B says

    March 23, 2013 at 5:40 pm

    Let me put everyone’s mind at ease and say that the bookshelves are anchored!! Sam Sam the anchor man ;-) did utilize the anchors that came with the bookshelves.

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      March 23, 2013 at 7:11 pm

      Smartie!

      xo
      s

  49. Bruna @morgbu.com says

    March 25, 2013 at 7:32 am

    I just re did my office this weekend and thought of your guys. Just wish I had more money to spend on it to do all the wonderful things u guys do.

    Reply
  50. haverwench says

    March 25, 2013 at 11:30 am

    The light fixture is awesome! That is bricolage at its best. (Bricolage, noun: “construction or creation from a diverse range of available things.” Like what MacGyver does.)

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      March 25, 2013 at 11:37 am

      Haha, I love it!

      xo
      s

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