Room Update

Remember how I said Matthew's room was done?

Well, don't I feel sheepish.

I loved, loved, loved the red table but as soon as I brought it home I realized Matthew is just too big for a kids size table. He's ten and growing fast! So I found something new and thought I would let it sit for awhile before I committed and blogged about it.

Here the room before:


And here's the room now:


These are vintage high school chemistry tables I found for two dollars a piece. Yes, two dollars. I actually bought three and put one in the studio for a sewing table. I LOVE these tables. They have that cool chemical resistant top, and are very narrow so they fit well in the room. We use them primarily for lego's, but I have found the kids in here doing all sorts of projects.

The left table still has the wall collage above it.


The right wall is blank but I have an antique map of Maine I would like to eventually hang here.


The orange chairs were originally green and red. They came from a yard sale for a few dollars a piece. The paint is an orange spray paint by Valspar. I am a Rustoleum girl, but Valspar had the right color for this project. I also sprayed a glossy clear protective finish on top. I did not spray the legs, I like them looking worn.


The tables have these cool painted numbers on them. I have no intentions of fixing them up, I like the cracks and chipped paint.


The bookshelf now resides in the middle of the room near the bed.I think down the road I might paint it black.


And let's not forget the swing. Oh, how my kids love that swing! I bought the Ikea Ekorre swing for Matthew approaching birthday. It will be fun to switch them out.


I also have an idea for a small nightstand so more to come!

Eventually :)