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!
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It looks great! I have been wanting to try board and batten. Was it worth it?
ReplyDeleteIt looks awesome Sarah!! Can't wait to see the whole room finished
ReplyDeleteWow, 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.
ReplyDeleteit 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.
ReplyDeletethank you for the shout out about the contest, youre such a good friend :)
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i love it. how did u decide on a height? does anything go or is there a rule?
ReplyDeleteAwesome redo! That is such a fun and unique way to decorate a little boys room!
ReplyDeleteYour room looks fabulous!! :o)
ReplyDeleteSo love your little boy's room-the board and batten rocks-I'm your newest follower-stop by for a visit! Claire
ReplyDeleteIt 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!
ReplyDeleteVery, very cute. I am sure your day is brightened every time you walk into it.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Great color of green and your little boy is super cute!
ReplyDeleteWell done dear!
ReplyDeleteLooks awesome!! I love that it goes around the whole room. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today :)
ReplyDeleteLooks 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!
ReplyDeletelooks great I have also been dying to do this somewhere in my house too!
ReplyDeleteYou 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
ReplyDeleteI'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.
ReplyDeleteOh MY that's right up my alley. I must know these tricks so I'm following now!
ReplyDeleteThis looks fantastic! Looking forward to the tutorial! A cost breakdown would be awesome if you have it :)
ReplyDeleteThis 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!
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ReplyDeleteIt looks great! I love this color of green!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME! I am excited to see it all finished!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up to Making It With Allie! I can't wait to see what you have for next week!
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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!
ReplyDeleteMagali xxx