Crate + Kids Little Boys Bedroom
Jul 12, 2019, Updated Jan 15, 2023
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We used mostly pieces from Crate + Kids for Leo’s little boys’ room! None of this is sponsored I should add – but – we really liked many of their pieces for kids’ furniture. A little modern, easy on the eyes, and the wood is a nice tone.
Leo is 5, and he spends a good amount of time playing in his room. I find him in here all the time (usually with Legos) and we wanted it to be a great space for him!
All the blues and the grays with the wood temps… and I love these colors. This room gives me such a calm, relaxing vibe… especially when it’s not covered in legos and laundry, which is most of the time!
Elements In A Little Boy’s Room That Made It Come Together
The Artwork
Leo’s wanted “space stuff” in this room, and suggested painting his walls black. I’ve seen that done in a very cool way so I did actually consider this option, but I wasn’t ready to commit to his whim… what if he hated it a few weeks later?
We compromised when we found this big constellation artwork. Could it be any prettier? It also happens to have his name LEO on it, so that was a lucky coincidence. (This comes in different sizes and colors!)
Pay Attention to Pattern
We put in this flat weave rug – one of the more affordable rugs Crate and Kids sells actually! I am all about affordable rugs in children’s rooms. I can make all the rules I want, but it’s only a matter of time before I find bubble gum or slime in a kids rooms. This is an indoor/outdoor rug, but not scatchy or hard underfoot. It brings a fun element of pattern and fun!
Leo’s Crate + Kids Bed and a Dupe
I am glad that I did a solid upholstered bed; it miraculously has stayed immaculate despite his habit of standing on the top to jump off. He has had this bed for almost 2 years now. It is low to the ground, so this would also work well for a child transitioning out of a crib.
Update: His bed is no longer sold from Crate and Kids, but this dupe is very similar. It comes in and out of stock so check back!
From Accent Wallpaper to Two Tone Walls
Previously, Leo had a single accent wall of cactus wallpaper. The bright green cactus delivered a wild and fun note to the room, without committing to anything long term.
Truthfully, I loved the vibrant print the wallpaper gave. But despite being fun, sometimes the bold color on the wall made the room feel jarring.
Our home isn’t eclectic and I wanted to keep his room flowing with the style we have everywhere else. This means a lot of wood, whites, blues and grays. A nod to coastal colors seemed just right.
The Before:
Read what happened to our walls when I took the removable wallpaper down ! Or go take a peek at his fun, vibrant room when it had the cactus removable wallpaper freshly installed.
(See Sherwin Williams Extra White and Ice Cube elsewhere in my home!)
How To Paint Walls Two Different Colors
Move over accent walls– I am loving the way these two tone grey walls add subtle interest.
Two toned walls are the new accent wall! And of course, you don’t necessarily have to be a color loving person to take part in this trend! I am all about neutrals, and I just looked for two colors that played well with each other and were similar on the paint card.
Painting two tone gray walls worked for us. The paint is half Sherwin Williams Extra White up top, and Sherwin Williams Ice Cube on the bottom.
All you need for this effect is a level and painters tape- and if you don’t have a level, honestly, you can still just eyeball the painters tape. It’s not tricky and doesn’t have to be exact- trust me.
Don’t limit yourself to splitting the room in halves. Vary the height on the top third (like I did in the girl’s shared room here) or the bottom third!
Do you want the top or bottom darker? Do you want to go bold with a deep, moody color or create a subtle difference like I did?
Putting two different paint colors add interest to the walls, not to mention the colors we chose brought the coastal fun vibe to this bedroom.
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Where did the folding stool come from at the end of the bed in your son’s room? Thanks!!
Hi! That little stool is from Target. Right here: https://rstyle.me/cz-n/dnjtjecfxqf
Thanks for reading 🙂
Where did you purchase your Navy blue blinds? I’m looking to replace my son’s current Roman shades.
Hi! These are just simple rollers with a black out fabric, but they are custom from a local company here in NC. They are called All Phase Blinds. I went this route so we didn’t have to worry about installation and had a warranty should they stop working.
What wall-to-wall carpet did you go with for the kids room/playroom? We need to rip/replace and want to be smart. I LOVE your whole aesthetic. Also, did you do the same carpet in the hallway, or continue the white oak in the hallway? And have you been happy with your decision?
We used Brentwood carpet out of Cary NC. It has a just slight grey tint to it, although it’s hard to tell, it’s more grey than beige. We did an extra stain resistant kind, although I’m not sure how much that has helped. We have white oak hardwoods in the hallways and in our bedroom, and on the main stairs and the stairs leading to the 3rd fl playroom. I personally would have picked out hardwoods for the kids’ bedrooms as well if we could have stretched the budget, as opposed to carpeting. My husband wanted carpet in their rooms for budgets’ sake, which I understand. That being said, the two little ones have already gotten things like slime and paint on their carpet that won’t come out. I think he likely regrets that decision now because we will have to replace it in a few years and we will just go to hardwoods at that time. Honestly, the only place I want carpet is the playroom- to mask sound and for cozy factor. Hope that helps!
What colors did you use for your two toned walls? I’m looking to update my sons bedroom & love the simplicity/minimalist vibe
Hi! It is sherwin williams extra white on the top, and ice cube on the bottom. It’s an easy update- especially if your walls are already painted one of the colors! 😉
Hi! I love the room. Can you offer advice on whether or not the removable wallpaper would be worth it for a rental? I really like the look, but can’t afford to ruin the wall. Did it destroy paint, etc.?
Hi there. Thanks so much for your comment. this post about removing the wallpaper will be helpful https://chrissymarieblog.com/my-experience-taking-off-removable-wallpaper