Description
Hugo's room was in need of a major update as he became a big brother and moved into his very own big boy bed. His sunny room in our 1909 Victorian was ready for a fresh coat of moody gray-blue paint and hot pops of red and orange, his favorite color, transforming is formerly gender-neutral nursery into a little boy's "man cave."
Design Inspiration
I took inspiration from more grown up spaces, but wanted to use bright colors like red, blue and orange to keep it fun for a little boy. With an almost-three-year-old and a baby on the way (little brother Freddie who arrived in October!), we had to keep our plan clean and simple without much fuss.
Decorating Style
By using a few vintage and vintage-style accents along with more modern pieces, we created a space that feels warm, cozy, colorful and ready for a kid's imagination to go to work. Perhaps I'd call it "Playfully Grown Up."
Project Details
Paint color: Benjamin Moore Philipsburg Blue, Bookshelf: IKEA, Book ledges: IKEA, Storage Bins: Container Store, Fox Storage Bin: 3 Sprouts, Fox Knit Blanket: DwellStudio, Linen Bedding: DIY, Wall Hanging: Land of Nod, Floor Lamp: Room & Board, Table Lamp: Room & Room (no longer available), Rocking Moose: IKEA, Easel: IKEA, "Hugo" Stool: One Step Ahead, Donkey & Elephant: Jellycat
Favorite Items
There are so many fun and useful elements in the room, but I absolutely love the functionality of the book ledges and striped storage bins. It's hard to keep a kid's room tidy, but having a few places to store toys and using books as wall decor makes it a tad bit easier.
Cool modern room. it really fits a little boy. The rocking moose is cute.
Thanks! We love the moose too. :)
Love this- I used a monaco print in my sons room as well!! http://projectnursery.com/projects/vintage-race-car-nursery/
Cute room! I love the alphabet prints too.
Super cute room, Kimberly! I love the book ledges, we have those in one of our son’s rooms too, they’re so useful! And that view…amazing!
this room is really bright and airy and of course, i love those san francisco views! (lived in the city until recently). congrats on being one of our favorite projects of the week!
Thanks, Renee! (And the view is definitely fab – we look straight at Sutro Tower from the room!)
Thanks, Sabrina! I’m thrilled to be included as one of your favorites! We love our views, especially from Hugo’s room. It’s the best one in the flat. :)
Beautiful.
Hi! Are the striped canvas storage bins black or navy? Super cute room! Thanks
Love the room. May I ask where you purchased the bed? thanks