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Young House Love ยป Reader Redesigns ยป Reader Redesign: Owen’s Room

| By John Petersik | October 11, 2012 | 170 Comments

Reader Redesign: Owen’s Room

Nancy’s room for her son Owen is a great example of how a nursery or kids room can be cool and sophisticated while still being playful and fun. Which is pretty awesome, especially when the price tag is a mere three hundred beans. And since we get a bunch of folks asking for kids rooms, we couldn’t wait to spill the pics along with Nancy’s note below:

Hey guys! I have been living in my home for four years now, and I finally decided it was time to decorate it. I started with my two year old son’s room, and now I am questioning why I didn’t start with my room first. I may just have to kick him out.

Nancy Before

His room evolved over the course of a few months as I decided what I wanted and didn’t. I spent a total of $305 to makeover his room thanks to doing my best to be crafty and resourceful (I definitely don’t mind shopping at thrift stores). 

Nancy After

To help keep costs low, I made a lot of the items in his room myself, including the shelving, the curtains, the wood accent wall, his toys, his blankets and pillows, and most of his art work.

Nancy After Chair Crib

I painted his dresser, which was a dump rescue. The antique rocker was a Craigslist buy, and his crib was a baby shower gift from my father. 

Nancy After Dresser

I am really pleased with the end results, so tell me, do I get six YHL thumbs up? Here’s hoping! -Nancy

Nancy After Light

Nancy, not only do you get six thumbs up, we’ll even throw in four Burger paws just for those awesome chevron-gradient curtains and that cool accent wall alone. So let’s call it an even 10. There are more pics of the reveal on Nancy’s blog plus a source list chock full of links to all of her DIY-ed items for ya, but first let’s play the favorite part game. Sherry is all. over. that. dresser. And I sort of want to steal that little gold whale.

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Comments

  1. Avatar for AnnieAnnie says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:14 pm

    Wall art next to window, framed by curtain? Me likey.

    Reply
  2. Avatar for LisaLisa says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:14 pm

    hmmmmm – again no pictures. Is it jut me?

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 11, 2012 at 2:21 pm

      Anyone else having issues? Maybe try clearing your cache/cookies/data or disabling any anti-virus stuff you have (often Norton and McAffee blocks pics for a few days and then they pop up).

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for KellyKelly says

      October 11, 2012 at 3:24 pm

      Not just you. The past few visits, the pictures have not appeared at first. If I visit YHLife and then go back to the main page or click the comments section, the pictures usually appear.

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 11, 2012 at 6:15 pm

      So odd! I wonder why they would slowly come back like that? I wish it was something we could fix on our end, but we haven’t changed anything on our site having to do with pics/loading/hosting for years!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for LindaLinda says

      October 11, 2012 at 7:41 pm

      No troubles for me. Both the iPhone and laptop see everything ok.

    • Avatar for CarolCarol says

      October 11, 2012 at 7:48 pm

      I’m having the same problem–just started about a week ago.

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 11, 2012 at 10:25 pm

      So sorry Carol! I can tell you there’s nothing we changed about our site/images/hosting/uploading/server at all, so we’re sure it’s some sort of external browser or spyware/virus-scan glitch that will hopefully clear up! One idea is to try another browser and clear your browser’s (and your entire computer’s) cache/cookies/data which might help them pop back up.

      xo
      s

  3. Avatar for AutumnAutumn says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:16 pm

    Those curtains are AMAZING!

    Reply
  4. Avatar for LaurenLauren says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:16 pm

    Awesome, awesome, awesome! I also would love to see more kid rooms on YHL. Love the trend of doing grey with an accent colour in a boys room rather than the traditional (sometimes boring) blue. Well done Nancy! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  5. Avatar for MollieMollie says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:16 pm

    the pictures between the curtains and the window to even things out is genious!!

    Reply
    • Avatar for MollieMollie says

      October 11, 2012 at 2:17 pm

      wow. and clearly i’m not a genius for spelling genius wrong. errrg.

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 11, 2012 at 2:20 pm

      Haha, I knew what you meant!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for nancynancy says

      October 11, 2012 at 2:47 pm

      LMBO!! Thank you Mollie!

    • Avatar for DianaDiana says

      October 11, 2012 at 10:59 pm

      My first thoght also. And all the better for me, I have this problem and didn’t have a solution for it, untill now, that is.

  6. Avatar for Chelsea @ Riding EscalatorsChelsea @ Riding Escalators says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:20 pm

    Oh my gosh! I’m SO digging that accent wall! I love the fact that it doesn’t go all the way up and instead ends with the shelf. I definitely wouldn’t have thought to do it that way – and I LOVE it! Kind of want to do that in our guest room now… off to pin it on Pinterest!

    Reply
  7. Avatar for Elizabeth TavarezElizabeth Tavarez says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:21 pm

    I love the colors and the Chevron Curtains!!

    Reply
  8. Avatar for Jess @ Little House. Big Heart.Jess @ Little House. Big Heart. says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:22 pm

    I’m all over those ombre chevron curtains! Love!

    And that mid-century-ish dresser is amazing!

    Reply
  9. Avatar for notsupermumnotsupermum says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    Love the curtains! In fact, love the whole room – nice job at such a low cost.

    Reply
  10. Avatar for Jen@The Decor Scene[email protected] Decor Scene says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    I am all over that accent wall. Meooowwwwww!!!! Gorgeous room. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  11. Avatar for WendyWendy says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    Wow, looks fantastic! I love the wall treatment behind the dresser, and I’m a huge fan of the chevron curtains as well. Nicely done. :-)

    Reply
  12. Avatar for ShelleyShelley says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:26 pm

    I don’t usually go for the all white color palette. I’m a deep, rich earth tone gal but she seriously did this right. What a lovely place for her boy!

    Reply
  13. Avatar for robin @ our semi organic liferobin @ our semi organic life says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:26 pm

    I love the curtains! And that rocking chair, and its’ pillow!

    Reply
  14. Avatar for KristieKristie says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:26 pm

    OMG OMG OMG @ the art hung next to the window frame. I have a weirdly off-center window as well and I would have never thought of this in a million years. Absolute GENIUS!

    Reply
  15. Avatar for CassondraCassondra says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    Love the curtains! Definitely bookmarking that for our nursery, or maybe even our own bedroom!

    Reply
  16. Avatar for Amanda WellsAmanda Wells says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    LOVING that wall!
    http://www.amandadovewells.com/?p=1892

    Reply
  17. Avatar for SuniSuni says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    Totally in love with the accent wood wall, and the curtains, and the dresser.. I want. :)

    Reply
  18. Avatar for JessicaJessica says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:29 pm

    Those curtains and the half-planked wall are awesome! Great job, Nancy! Off to visit her blog in hopes that there is a tutorial on those drapes. :)

    Reply
  19. Avatar for adriaadria says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:29 pm

    that rocking chair…swoon!

    Reply
  20. Avatar for KatieKatie says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:31 pm

    THOSE CURTAINS!

    I swoon.

    Reply
    • Avatar for CrystalCrystal says

      October 11, 2012 at 5:44 pm

      I am TOTALLY with Katie!

    • Avatar for GaidigGaidig says

      October 11, 2012 at 10:04 pm

      Me too! Ombre! Chevrons!!

  21. Avatar for JenJen says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:32 pm

    Man it makes me wish I could decorate a nursery instead of just a corner in my room!! But I am much to lazy to get up and walk all the way to the guest room during the middle of the night. This looks amazing.

    Reply
  22. Avatar for Emma (Broke Ass Home)Emma (Broke Ass Home) says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:32 pm

    This looks amazing! I can’t wait until we can start a family to get a baby room… I know, priorities, right?

    I love the curtains! Love, love, love them. 16 thumbs up over here!

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  23. Avatar for RobinRobin says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:32 pm

    Oh. My. Goodness. I’m in love with the curtains and the wood wall! Mostly the curtains, though. My jaw dropped at those curtains. Luuuuurrrrrvvvveeee!

    Reply
  24. Avatar for Allison BrownAllison Brown says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:33 pm

    I LOVE THE CURTAINS! Absolutely gorgeous

    Reply
  25. Avatar for Julia @ Chris Loves JuliaJulia @ Chris Loves Julia says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:33 pm

    The rocking chair! The rocking chair!!!

    Reply
  26. Avatar for elizabethelizabeth says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    OMBRE CHEVRON CURTAINS?!?

    I think my heart is going to explode with glee. This is absolutely gorgeous.

    Reply
  27. Avatar for GrayGray says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:35 pm

    I also love the curtains and the accent wall, but I am really obsessed with the way the wall opposite the dresser is arranged! I love how the mirror is below the 2 staggered shelves because it is so unusual yet works perfectly for a kiddo! Plus it reflects the whole stellar set up on the opposite wall!

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    • Avatar for GlennGlenn says

      October 12, 2012 at 5:35 pm

      You said exactly what I was thinking. Loved that the mirror was low on the wall.

  28. Avatar for BeccaBecca says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:36 pm

    THAT WHALE!! Oh gosh, I’d fight someone for that…

    Reply
  29. Avatar for CarrieCarrie says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    I love how the mirror is at kid level. Pretty smart!

    Reply
  30. Avatar for WhitneyWhitney says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    Those curtains are amazing!

    Reply
  31. Avatar for AshleyAshley says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:38 pm

    LURVE the chevron curtains, but the entire mood of the room is perfect with that wall color! and I MAY be stealing the wood accent wall idea!

    Reply
  32. Avatar for StephanieStephanie says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:41 pm

    Chevron-ombre curtains? Be still, my heart.

    If those were mine I would just stare at them and pet them ALL THE TIME. People would be looking in the window like “Whats wrong with that girl? She’s so weird.” Haha.

    Is it wrong that I want a room made for a 2 y.o. boy to be mine? Because if so, I don’t want to be right!

    (still hyper…)

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 11, 2012 at 3:15 pm

      Haha, loving the hyper.

      xo
      s

  33. Avatar for Jane RaultJane Rault says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:46 pm

    Awesome room! Gosh..kick him out..i’m moving in..i’m sure i’ll be able to squeeze my tiny self into that crib :D

    Reply
  34. Avatar for Gabriella @ Our Life In ActionGabriella @ Our Life In Action says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:47 pm

    Love the curtains and that wood plank wall. Nice work.

    Reply
  35. Avatar for ryanryan says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:48 pm

    Curtain LOVE

    Reply
  36. Avatar for nancy@owensolivia[email protected] says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:49 pm

    whaaaaaaaaaat???!!! holy crap man! words cannot express enough gratitude for sharing my room. thank you guys!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 11, 2012 at 3:01 pm

      Aw, so happy to share the goods Nancy!

      xo
      s

  37. Avatar for AllynAllyn says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:49 pm

    That’s so cute, and could easily be modified for a little girl as well! Love it.

    Reply
  38. Avatar for LARY@ Inspiration Nook[email protected] Inspiration Nook says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    LOVE this! Every details gets me. Baby fever here we go again. LOL

    Reply
  39. Avatar for DannyDanny says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    I’m digging the curtains too.

    And the wall art.

    Oh, and the boards behind the dresser.

    Reply
  40. Avatar for Chelsea {Whatcha MakinChelsea {Whatcha Makin' Now?} says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    Love the curtains!!

    Reply
  41. Avatar for Michele AMichele A says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    I want/need those chevron curtains!
    They would be killer in my dining room in greeeeeen!!!

    Reply
  42. Avatar for ChanaChana says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    My jaw literally dropped. That nursery is beyond fantastic! I love the cute idea of hanging art right next to the window to make the window appear bigger!

    Reply
  43. Avatar for EmilyEmily says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    What a fantastic job! I love the graduated chevron curtains and I’m a sucker for the wood accent wall!

    Reply
  44. Avatar for LizLiz says

    October 11, 2012 at 2:57 pm

    looove that wood wall!

    Reply
  45. Avatar for Jodi T.Jodi T. says

    October 11, 2012 at 3:06 pm

    I am TOTALLY crushing on those curtains. LLLLOOOOOVVVVEEEEE them.

    Reply
  46. Avatar for KatieKatie says

    October 11, 2012 at 3:07 pm

    That accent wall is amazing. And I need to figure out how to make those curtains.

    Reply
  47. Avatar for Rebecca SRebecca S says

    October 11, 2012 at 3:07 pm

    I love that the room is soft, soothing colors but not babyish at all. I especially love that so much of the room was DIY and on a low budget. That gives me no excuse to not finish my boys’ room! We moved in almost a year ago and the walls are still bare.

    Reply
  48. Avatar for MarshaMarsha says

    October 11, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    LOVE those curtains!!! She did an amazing job on the room!!!

    Reply
  49. Avatar for CC says

    October 11, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    Do you know there is an AARP link at the end of the post? Under the posts that you suggest…the last picture/link is about dementia :)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 11, 2012 at 3:19 pm

      Thanks for the tip C! The plug-in that we use to serve those random related ads works by sharing four of ours and one from an outside source, but it’s usually home-related so it ties in. Off to check it out…

      xo
      s

  50. Avatar for sarasara says

    October 11, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    That’s a beautiful decorated room. Love the colour scheme and details and wood wall.

    Reply
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