paneling the kids' room

We paneled the kid's room a couple of weeks ago. The Hacker and I have always appreciated added texture that paneling gives a room. 

Layla and Kev from the Lettered Cottage have added the paneled look throughout their house. 

We knew that we wanted this subtle addition of interest in the kid's room.

Why that room you ask?  Because of the line.  

The dreaded line that had annoying me from the day we moved in.

We don't know if it was from a bad drywall install or the constantly moving ground of southern California.  It didn't matter, what mattered was covering that pesky line and quieting his taunts for good.

So the first thing the Hacker did was frame the window.  

Most of the windows in the yellow bungalow aren't framed.  A simple fix later down the road.  

But for this little window, it's time had come.  Because of the paneling that would take place on the same wall, the Hacker chose a simple frame.  Using simple beams,  a tedious puzzle saw, and a staple gun he measure, cut, and stapled perfectly.  At least in this supportive wife's book.

It was then time to start paneling the wall.  He started at the baseboard and worked his way up. He decided to use shiplap for the paneling. They fit in together nicely and make for an easy installment.

Measuring out a space for the outlet,

he used that time-consuming puzzle saw again, and cut out a perfect hole for it.

After the measuring of the window and outlet, the rest went up quite quickly.  Before we knew it, he was done.

He stopped just short of the ceiling because we figured, we might as well add the crown moulding now.  

(another project that's on our list for the rest of the house, later down the road of course.)

 

We have ourselves a paneled wall.  And more importantly, the line is gone!

Since taking these pictures, we've painted it white and added two cribs.   We're still in the midst of decorating and adding the details that make a room.  A little piggy bank here, some pretty framed words there.  All in all we're ready for inspection. But I've got to leave something for the big reveal. 

Paneling a wall is now something else we have learned to do together since living in the yellow bungalow.  I fired my first staple gun, not as intimidating as I first thought.  We'll continue to learn as we continue on the journey of homeownership.

love, 

Kristin

Kid's Room

In a previous post we told you that we plan on being licensed for two foster children aged 0-2.

I know the thought of foster care may seem weird to some, or just "different" to others.  Trust me, it did to me at one time. It's been a crazy process that got us to this point.  Maybe one day I'll share it with you. But for now:  here we are, counting down the days until we're licensed with the anticipation of a young child waiting for Christmas.  

About a month ago, I finally realized that we were going to have a nursery in the yellow bungalow.  I knew it was going to happen, but it just became a reality to me then.  We started thinking of what it should look like. Because we will be getting boy and girl babies, we decided on a neutral color scheme of grays and yellows.  

This is our inspiration board, however we're not set on anything in particular.  This is just to get us started.

1.  We plan on painting yellow stripes on the ceiling.  Since we're pros when it comes to stripes now, (I hope you "heard" the sarcasm there) we're feeling adventurous.

2.  I think I may just make a mobile for the crib.  There are so many great ideas out there using paint chips and  fishing line.  I'm probably going to jump on that train.

3. We plan on picking the true paint colors this weekend, however we are agreed upon using a dark gray color on some of the walls.

4.  I found this print on Pinterest.  We may or may not use this exact print, this is just an inspiration board.  

5.  We're looking at buying the crib(s) from Ikea.  Nothing too elaborate, just a simple crib, without a drop side, that easily converts into a toddle bed.  And for $69, we really don't think it can be beat.

6.  Another Pinterest find: a pillow matching for color combo.  Just for eye candy, really.

7.  This explanation may turn into a slight rabbit trail.  So the Hacker and I have been discussing purging some unused clothes in our closets and drawers for some time now.  We just donated bags and bags of clothes, and yet we were still finding no room to store what we had. Our discision to continue to truly let go of stuff we don't need, (see how I didn't say want?) led us to the descioin to place our Malm six-drawer dresser in the kid's room.  We'll be buyind one or two (haven't decided yet) extra wide nightstands instead.  

8.  This is the I-can't-believe-it's-gone, and will-they-ever-bring-it-back hoscotch rug from CB2.  'nough said.

 8.  So....apparently when I made this mood board, I made it with two #8's.  moving on.  The Hacker and I like the idea of this rocker from Ikea.  Then, I found out my lovely friend Jen thought of me, when she was handed a cool vintage rocking chair.  She asked me if she could distress it and give it to me.  Of course I said "YES! PLEASE!"   God is good, and Jen is a good friend.

9.  So this rocking horse may not be up my alley, it's a little dark.  But this is just for inspiration so I included it.  My crazy parents kept my solid wood rocking horse, and I love them for it.  We'll be taking that out from the rafter of the garage, and into this room.  I may sand it and stain it.  We'll see.

10.  This yellow poof from John Derian is so pretty, and will be the perfect thing for my tired feet as I rock those precious, but probably cranky babies.  

Our plan is to take this idea, and run with it.  Well, really sprint since we have almost no time at all to get this room ready.  I'll be updating you along the way.  

Here are other yellow and gray rooms i found on Pinterest that have also been inspiring:

enjoying the sunshine,

Kristin