We have been working on the kids’ bedrooms all year, and I thought it would be helpful to share the order of which we are installing and building out each room from scratch! My boys’ helped me pick their paint color, and I took it from there with creating a vision board. Gabe is well versed in molding and trim work, so he did the heavy lifting on the install end. Below is the styp by step process of building out the boys’ room!
(We used Dura Decor Polised Pro LVP in Golden Glow)
(Colors: Ceiling – Parma Gray, Walls- Selvedge by Farrow and Ball)
We sourced the window molding trimwork at our local lumbar mill. We were trying to re-create the molding around the original windows on our first floor. This required two separate profiles that we layered and attached together!
(Crown molding)
Full transparency, while we love what crown molding can do for a space, it is a beast to install! Gabe found a flexible crown molding by Ekena Millwork that made it much easier. Even still, two people is ideal for the install process. He used temporary nails to be able to prop up the long pieces in order to nail in and secure.
(Chair railing)
We have a whole post on best paint spray guns for home projects. Gabe uses an earlex spray station for molding and doors.
We sourced our doors from a local lumber yard. The fastest and easiest way to paint multiple doors is with an hvlp spray gun. Stand each door in a zig zag formation and attach scrap wood between each door with screws. This will allow you to keep the doors upright and can spray the front and back of the doors at the same time.
We were able to have our builders add in additional storage cubbies above the closet doors to make the most of the space. We ordered custom sized doors for the cubbies from www.cabinetdoor.store
To install ceiling medallions, use a good strong bonding adhesive and a couple finish nails! Patch any nail holes. It’s always a good idea to check the diameter of the medallion’s center opening and compare that with the light fixture’s canopy before installing.
Emtek hardware is the best quality we have found! We knew we needed some hardware that would stand the test of time/ our boys on their closet doors;)
This heavy wool rug has moved with us a few times! It has held up well! The rug was a good base for the rest of the room design!
This is the first time trying adhesive wall molding. I wanted to share options for improving your space on a budget! This was challenging to install at first since the adhesive is VERY strong, so once you place it down there is no wiggle room to adjust. It is worth it to take the time to set up a laser level for each cut, or to draw out your straight lines. I used miter shears to cut each angle. It got easier as I went, but I do think standard wall molding is a little easier to install. This would work really well for uneven or curved walls however!
Now we are down to furniture and decor, and I can’t wait to move these boys into their new space. They have been patiently waiting for a year now. It is a small bedroom, and required some creativity and planning to figure out how to squeeze in everything they need. There will be a desk with double chairs in the nook area below the shelving, dressers in the closets, and an adult size bunk bed to accommodate their growth spurts that I know are on the horizon. Will share the full reveal tour soon!
