Monday, February 7, 2011

Board and Batten for a {Big Boy}

Pin It
My little man is growing up! Sniff.


Aren't his blue eyes Ah-mazing?!

Anyway, I digress.  It's time for a new room.  This little guy has outgrown this:




So, we took everything out of his room (which was a PAIN!) and were left with this:




Now, I loved his blue nursery, but I wanted to majorly change overhaul his room.

Board and Batten it is!  

I've been wanting to do this somewhere in my house for forevvvvver!


After a lot of work (priming, painting, cutting, nailing, caulking), a lot of borrowed power tools, and a milllllion trips to Lowe's, here it is:


I am INSANELY happy with how it has turned out!



It wraps allllll the way around the room:



View by the closet:


Close up:




Just another BEFORE and AFTER:




Stay tuned for a Tips & Tricks post all about Board and Batten!

and
 The DIY Show Off




The Girl Creative

24 comments:

  1. It looks great! I have been wanting to try board and batten. Was it worth it?

    ReplyDelete
  2. It looks awesome Sarah!! Can't wait to see the whole room finished

    ReplyDelete
  3. Wow, I love it. When my little guy is ready for his big boy room I'm tempted to do the same thing. All that hard work definitely paid off. Looking forward to seeing more.

    ReplyDelete
  4. it looks awesome! i was just telling chelsea about this--since she is trying to think of something cute and neutral to do in the kids shared room. ill have to send her this link.
    thank you for the shout out about the contest, youre such a good friend :)
    *kelly

    ReplyDelete
  5. i love it. how did u decide on a height? does anything go or is there a rule?

    ReplyDelete
  6. Awesome redo! That is such a fun and unique way to decorate a little boys room!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Your room looks fabulous!! :o)

    ReplyDelete
  8. So love your little boy's room-the board and batten rocks-I'm your newest follower-stop by for a visit! Claire

    ReplyDelete
  9. It looks SO GOOD! I am loving it! you guys did a great job! I can't wait to see what else you do in there! AND, your little guy is a cutie!

    ReplyDelete
  10. Very, very cute. I am sure your day is brightened every time you walk into it.

    ReplyDelete
  11. Gorgeous! Great color of green and your little boy is super cute!

    ReplyDelete
  12. Looks awesome!! I love that it goes around the whole room. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today :)

    ReplyDelete
  13. Looks Great! I'm toying with this idea for my daughter's 'big girl' room - once I get the courage to let her sleep in a bed and not a crib!

    ReplyDelete
  14. looks great I have also been dying to do this somewhere in my house too!

    ReplyDelete
  15. You did such a great job. I am planning on trying my first board and batten project in my mud room in the next few weeks. If it goes well, I would love to do my son's room too. I am hosting a blog party. I would love for you to link up this project. Hope you stop by. www.diybydesign.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  16. I'm so glad you linked up to my party. Your board and batten project really did come out amazing. Hope to see you at the party next week again.

    ReplyDelete
  17. Oh MY that's right up my alley. I must know these tricks so I'm following now!

    ReplyDelete
  18. This looks fantastic! Looking forward to the tutorial! A cost breakdown would be awesome if you have it :)

    ReplyDelete
  19. This turned out SOOOO CUTE! (Although I also love the blue nursery too) I love the green & will be back often to see what you have created!

    ReplyDelete
  20. This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  21. It looks great! I love this color of green!

    ReplyDelete
  22. AWESOME! I am excited to see it all finished!
    Thanks for linking up to Making It With Allie! I can't wait to see what you have for next week!
    AllieMakes.Blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  23. It looks fabulous! I never would have chosen such a dark green and it actually turns out beautiful. Reason why I love blogs: it shows you things you never would have thought all by yourself! Thanks for sharing, I'm visiting from Transformation Thursday!
    Magali xxx

    ReplyDelete

I truly enjoy and appreciate EVERY comment! Thank you for taking the time to comment, and stop by my blog!