So this past weekend, my husband and I finally took on the task of redoing our son's bedroom.
He's 2. It was time. LOL
My parents were fabulous, as always, in keeping our son so we could turn our house into a working tornado. LOL
I've really been loving Craigslist as of late. Well, I've always loved it,and have sold a few things on there, but lately there are soo many great deals. Back in December, we lucked out in finding a twin sized race car bed for less than $100. Twin sized! Not toddler! And in mint condition!
Next, we found a fabulous painter on Craigslist. I'm the type that hates to paint. By the time I finish taping the space off, I'm over it. So when we found a painter with 35 years of experience willing to paint our toddler's room for $75, we were all over it. He came, knocked it out in 2 hours and it was a true professional job. There are many skilled trade pros that are looking for work now in this economy. I was thrilled that a) we got a great deal while b) we were giving someone work to help feed their family.
We had the room painted one day during the week and my son was thrilled when he came home from daycare. See? (You'll have to overlook the ovaltine on his mouth. LOL )
During the weekend, we set up his bed, put on his new car bedding and applied this super fun decals that I found on etsy. They come in pieces and you create your own design. They were a huge hit, see? So much of a hit that I'm going to put another set on an opposite wall and put them lower so he can play.
I made some artwork for his walls. Painted 2 pieces of stretched canvas and applied matchbox cars.
Small canvases can be found at Big Lots for $2 each. Paint is $1 a bottle. You can even get the cars at the Dollar Store.
You can also see the car bookends, found at Target.
Here are the two pieces side by side on the wall.
My son loved them. Maybe a bit too much, because he's STILL asking to play with those cars. And he's disappointed every time when he can't.
Our son came home to a super surprise. He squealed and jumped up and down when he first saw the room. Then piled up on the bed with books and grinned ear to ear!
Just another everyday celebration! :)
What a cute room!! I love the wall artwork. Great job.
Posted by: Emily @ Little Window Shoppe | February 24, 2009 at 01:54 PM
Cool room! Looks great!
Posted by: Joanna | February 24, 2009 at 02:13 PM
That's a fabulous room for a little boy. Love the cars and track on the wall!
Posted by: michelle {sweet mady's paper} | February 25, 2009 at 08:49 AM
I have the same bedding for my soon to be 2 yr old son's room...I love the wall decals and the canvas...I'm going to steal your ideas for his room...Thanks.
Posted by: Shweta | February 28, 2009 at 06:13 PM
What an adorable room! I'm sure my boys would go gaga over it!
Posted by: Kerri | March 02, 2009 at 07:56 AM
Very nice n cute room!! I was also thinkin of doing similar for my son's room. Can u please tell me the name of the paint colour that was used. Did the painter do the race car track artwork too? I'm still looking for someone who can do this for my son's room....SIGH!!!
Posted by: Lisa | April 10, 2009 at 08:01 PM
I love the room, so much fun. I have not been able to find similar wall decals on etsy. please, please, tell me where you got them!
Posted by: Jodie | June 24, 2009 at 03:47 PM
That's a fabulous room for a little boy. Love the cars and track on the wall!
Posted by: woodworking projects for childrens rooms | September 23, 2010 at 02:28 AM
After all you have done for me, I feel so blessed.
Posted by: Supra Shoes | November 17, 2010 at 06:33 PM
All of the GTA games have been reasonably intense, of course!
Posted by: Replica Lv Bags | January 23, 2011 at 04:48 PM
my son is CRAZY about cars... he has that same bed and would love to put the wall decals of the road and cars up, but I can't find it on Etsy... could you please let me know where you got them, maybe send me the link for it! Thank you! FANTASTIC ROOM!
Posted by: Deanna Akers | April 06, 2011 at 10:03 AM
Very nice n cute room!! I was also thinkin of doing similar for my son's room. Can u please tell me the name of the paint colour.Good Luck...
Posted by: Dating agencies Review | June 07, 2011 at 04:38 AM
The car/road decals are called, "On the Road Again" decals on Etsy. SO cute, but a bit pricey!
Posted by: sara | January 12, 2012 at 01:21 PM
My son likes car... He has the same bed, want to wall decals roads and cars, but I can't find it in the Etsy... Please let me know where you got them, perhaps give me the link! Thank you! Wonderful room!
Posted by: cheap jersey | December 29, 2012 at 07:40 PM