Chapter Two: Ben’s Big Boy Bedroom – A New Bed

Originally, I had my heart set on the IKEA LEKSVIK bed for Ben’s big boy bedroom.  It “grows” with the child and would fit perfectly in the small space Ben will soon transition into.  Unfortunately, the only dresser that matches the bed doubles as a change table (they use to have an adult line but it has been discontinued).  Ben won’t need a change table much longer and I need something with lots of storage.  Therefore, I’ve decided that I’m going to get Ben the IKEA HEMMES dresser, buy an old single bed and refinish it.  I’ll be honest, I like things to match, especially furniture, so this is a little out of my comfort zone.  I’ve seen them do it on TV a hundred times though, so it should turn out fabulous, right?  Here are a few examples:

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Chapter One: Ben’s Big Boy Bedroom – Kid Friendly Art

Over the last few weeks, I’ve been looking for inspiration for Ben’s future big boy bedroom.  It won’t be long before he swings his leg over the crib rail and climbs out (it’s the only thing in our house he has yet to scale).  When that day comes, I’d like to transition him into a big boy bed in the room next to the nursery.  I think I have the color scheme all figured out so now I have to move onto the details and pull it all together.  Yesterday afternoon while Ben was napping, I spent my time searching for some kid friendly art.  I found a few beautiful pieces on Etsy to ponder over.  Here are a few of my favorites:

Trendy Peas

Almost Sunday

Pumpkin and Butterfly

Petit Collage

  Barking Bird Art