Nesting With Grace

by Brooke Christen

Teen Boy Bedroom- Gray Walls and Hat Wall

Yesterday we went back to my friend Laila’s house to help makeover her other son, Simeon’s teen bedroom. We just made over his brothers room, and couldn’t just do one of the boys room! Simeon actually requested his room be painted the same Gray paint like his room in their old house. And his other request (to his parents for years, he jokes) was to not sleep on springs anymore! I partnered with Tuft & Needle to give him that mattress on his wish list!

Teen Bedroom Before-

Teen Bedroom After-

First step was to paint his room in Gray 2121-10 from Benjamin Moore, making the large room feel cozy. Then we placed his new bed under the window, creating drama and a focal point. Hard to tell in the photos, but the the bed and nightstands aren’t pushed up against the wall, so he can easily close the curtains at night.

Bed and Bedding-

Went from a twin bed to a queen simple metal platform bed, it was a great price and impressed with the quality! Especially loved the fabric headboard and it was one of the easiest beds to assemble!
The new mattress we got for him is the Mint Mattress from Tuft & Needle. It provides a cooling feeling with graphite and gel. Bonus it has a machine washable cover! Also a favorite feature, Greenguard Certified, making it free of known harmful chemicals. PS- all Tuft & Needle mattresses are on sale HERE!
I kept his bedding really simple. Just two sleeping down alternative pillows and a large Body Pillow in front. Along with (best selling) Percale Cotton Sheets in the color slate. 

Tuft & Needle Bedding Favorites-

  • Linen Duvet Cover– we have this duvet cover on our bed and love it.
  • Duvet Insert (medium weight)- this is the insert on the bed in this makeover and we have it on our personal bed. . Made to suit the season, keeps you cool when it’s warmer, keeps you warmer when it’s cool.
  • Quilt– this is light weight, so soft and oversized!
  • Down Alternative Pillow– full sham inserts, what we have on his bed
  • Body Pillow and Body Pillow Cover– this not only looks great as a large decorative pillow, but so cozy to sleep on
  • Original Foam Pillow– I sleep on this pillow and love it! Breathable and wicks warmth away.
  • Mattresses– up to $500 off– all non-toxic and Greenguard certified

Memorial Day Sale Details: Up to $500 off Mattresses; 15% off Select Bedding (Percale and Jersey Bedding Collections, Duvet Inserts, Protectors, Toppers) 

Bedroom Details

8×10 Braided navy rug grounds the room. And gold room darkening curtain panels add height and drama. I did two panels on each side of the window.
Simeon has a large baseball hat collection! I thought hanging them on a pegboard would not only be a nice way to display his hats, but also create art. We made sure to not screw the board too tight to the wall, so we could slide these hooks in to hang the hats.
Another simple update was adding these cabinet pulls to his simple IKEA nightstands.
We mixed in pops of red throughout the room. These red wall sconces are a favorite thing instead of lamps. They provide nice accent lighting with the magic light trick! Always a spot for a diffuser too!
His room is a mixture of thrifted items and new. The LIONS metal sign was a fun addition leaning in the window.
Grouping on the wall of vintage letter S, pennant flags, basket for home run balls and collection of vintage clocks. If you have an idea of the vibe you want in a room it is easy to find unique thrifted pieces!
He is really happy with it! He said the room is “sick” and “how comfortable the mattress is compared to others he had in the past!” Sweet dream Simeon!
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