Ok, let’s talk about the rainbow books for a minute. You might think, “Ugh, what a blogger thing to do!” But can I let you in on a secret? It wasn’t even my idea or my doing. Yep, my five year old son is OBSESSED with all things rainbow! He loves to draw and color – and it’s all rainbows all the time! He begged for a set of rainbow colored bowls on our last trip to IKEA. And when I asked him to help me bring some books in to fill up the shelves, he immediately started sorting them by color and asked if we could make a rainbow. What you see here is about two hours of his very diligent work! Of course, I don’t expect the boys to keep the books organized this way… so it’s totally up to Beckett if it looks this way next week or not. As long as they are on the shelves and not all over the floor, I’ll be a happy mom!
Of course, boys who love books as much as ours do need a comfy place to read. We found this blue corduroy bean bag chair and “Never Stop Exploring” pillow that fits the space perfectly. And because it’s so lightweight, the boys can easily move it around the room {or out of the way to get to the toy baskets at the end of the bed}.
We got really lucky when it comes to the bunk beds… they fit perfectly into this little nook, with only about 3 inches to spare. Had they not fit here, they wouldn’t have fit in the room at all. There was literally no where else they could go that wouldn’t block a window or a door.
Since the boys are still young, I was a bit nervous about traditional bunk beds with a ladder. While they can both navigate a ladder just fine, I worried about them knocking each other down in the midst of well-intentioned play. So I was thrilled when we found these bunk beds with stairs instead. And best of all, there are three large hidden drawers in the stairs, as well as extra storage shelves on the end.
We went on safari during spring in the Southern Hemisphere, which meant that we were lucky enough to see lots of very young babies – including a giraffe that had been born just the day before. When choosing photos to frame for the room, I decided to go with five of our favorite mom and baby shots.
Cooper’s love of animals is rivaled only by his love of cars and trucks, so it was important this room reflect that as well. He has lots of transportation toys in baskets behind the doors of the Eiffel bookcase, but some of his favorites are on display in the white wire basket in the center opening.
And the two side-by-side rugs are so, so much fun. The moment I spotted these rugs, I knew that Cooper would see the white dotted lines as roads.
He has already been having so much fun driving around his favorite dump truck and digger.
yuni min says
This is seriously the most fun room ever! Your boys must be so thrilled! I love the bunk beds and the furniture you chose are all so cool. awesome job, angela. I can not believe this was your seventh one!!
Angela, Blue i Style says
Thanks so much, Yuni! The boys really do love it!
Jennifer Macneil says
So much fun!! Seriously, you are a girl after my own heart with the color coding of the cildren's books! Love 🙂
Angela, Blue i Style says
I love the color-coded books so much, but it was actually my rainbow-loving son who did the book organizing! I love that it was his idea!
Sarah Sofia Knepp says
Angela, I love this fun and colorful room! You boys are lucky they have such a talented mom! I love that your son was the one who wanted to books rainbow. I could see my girls wanting that and then 5 min. later it is a mess, they love to re-organize. 🙂 The bunk beds might be favorite! Bravo my friend on your 7th ORC, always a pleasure to see your work! XOXO, Sarah
Cassie Bustamante says
this room just screams fun! love the color combo, and love the artwork so much! great job, angela!
Denise Greenwood says
What a great room Angela! I love all the little details and how they come together. What a sharp kiddo to rainbow his books like that! Great job! I know you're boys will love this space for years to come!
Delia Gibbs says
Oh I just love this! Great job.
Breanna Bertolini says
This is such a fun big boy room! And I love that the rainbow books weren't even your idea! So so cute. Awesome job!
Jessica VanderVeen says
Such a fun and colorful bedroom!
Jessica | Petal + Ply says
Your boys must be thrilled! How fun are the rainbow sorted books at the perfect level for easy access!!
Sara Syrett says
Wow! I love the colors of this bedroom! So fun!
Garrison Street Design Studio says
This turned out amazing Angela! I love the new layout, the vibrant colors, and the bunk beds! And it is so adorable how your son color organized his books! He must take after his mom. Your boys are two very lucky kiddos 🙂 Great job!
Kelley Nan says
Angela, this is the most fun boys room ever! From the color coded books to the beds to those awesome animal busts. Bravo and congratulations!! xo
Sarah Vogel says
WOW. Incredible. You should seriously be in magazines….your entire home is a dream. When do you sleep?? Are you a practicing lawyer in addition to all this? Amazing. I hope your boys appreciate and love their new room!! They are VERY blessed!!!!
Angela, Blue i Style says
Thanks so much, Sarah! The whole family is loving their new room, and the boys are so proud – showing it to everyone who stops by! I am not practicing law right now… I was when I started the blog, but for the last few years I've been staying home with my boys and LOVE having this extra time to spend with them!
Susan Kuc says
I love the layout, the bunks fit perfectly and you still have lots of play room for the boys! Great job.
Emy says
I love the rainbow books so much! Maybe I can use this idea to get my daughter to keep her books picked up! 😉 The bunk beds are so cool. I love that they wanted to share a room. So sweet!
Ariel Garneau says
Super fun and colourful. I'm digging all those toy storage units!
Jenn LovelandLodge says
What a fun room! Those bunk beds are so neat – I don't think I've ever seen any like that before. And love how your brought their personalities and favorites into the room. A very special place to grow up!
Kristin Thompson says
Such a great makeover-I looooove those ombre books! Kristin @ Postbox Designs
Jenny @ Refresh Living says
This room is ADORABLE! I love the stripes on the wall, the bookshelf organized by color, and those duvet covers are so cool. You brought everything in the room together so perfectly!
Joy In Our Home says
What an incredible makeover! So many details and I'm sure your boys love it all!!
Rabiale says
Love love love this . Do you have any posts about he wall color and how you did it if you DIY’d?
blueistyle says
Yes – we painted it ourselves. I’ve got the tutorial and details on the colors here: https://www.blueistyleblog.com/paintingombrewallstripes/