a room for the boys

max is almost 16 months. once he's old enough, he and coop will share a room. i'm super excited about this upcoming project and have started a design file... of course!! there is so much great inspiration out there. here are some of my favorites...

i love this room... simple, bright and colorful.

great use of white furnishings, pops of color and the world map.

it's a little beachy... is that ok in the burbs of chicago?

this is a little feminine... but there are some great ideas.

lovin the lamps, and colors. needs to be more kid friendly.

i think the built in bunks are incredible!

also dig the wood ceiling and simple color palette.

here i really like the bunk bed, swing arm lamps 

and aren't those book shelves amazing! LOVE!

here again, very white with pops of color.

fantastic rug and the locker-like bedside table.

a similar one is sold at ikea. see here.

the star is pretty cool too. coop has a red one in his room. 

maybe i can spray it silver?

this is so much fun i can barely stand it.

so much inspiration... flag banner, beds, bedding, white walls, pops of fun color.

love all of it!

this may be a playroom, but still.... adorable and great inspiration!

chalkboard, the map [again], the built in storage..... ahhhh!

 the map is back! here i love the window treatments,

the light and the earth tones paired with blues & greens.

 i love this room.

the built-ins, the shelving, the pops of bold color.

fantastic... all of it!

love the artwork!

wood floors, bright pops of color, the photography,

the black board, everything. a very special room!

this bed rocks! a little girl-ish, but i can do something with this!

so here i am. so many great ideas.... what's a girl to do? i've narrowed down a few things...

1. i love built-ins.... maybe the beds, maybe storage. not sure yet

2. i want a map.

3. i love a neutral base with pops of bright color

4. i think i want bunks

5. white furniture rocks

6. we need some kind of fun storage for toys and books

now, i need to think more and draw up some plans... problem is... will this room be in our current house? or will our home sell and it will be in a brand-spankin-new-abode? hoping and praying for the latter!

more to come!

**post edit** i wish i knew the source for all of these photos, but i've collected them over the last year or so and am so very horrible at keeping track!