Have a train lover at home? So do we. Check out this all things train room for ideas for your own little train aficionado…
This is the story of a boy’s DIY train room that is all things planes, trains, and automobiles…ok, trains, planes, and MORE trains.
Our 7-year-old is not into sports. No superheroes here. He is into vehicles, and especially trains. BIG TIME. So, when we moved into our house out here in the country, we knew that trains had to join us.
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Here is how his bedroom looked when we bought the house:
May have been great for a teenage girl, but was not our 7-year-old boy’s cup of apple juice.
So, we hatched a plan for his train room…and it started with this:
A custom wall mural from Etsy, with a sepia vintage steam locomotive! It went up like a giant sticker…kind of like wallpaper without the mess of wallpaper adhesive. It is a typical vinyl wall decal, just much LARGER than most.
We painted the walls with a faux “linen” technique. Close up, it looks like wallpaper.
We added a bunch of neutral/brown textures and patterns with linens, like the wool herringbone curtains and DIY cornice board, the houndstooth rug, and pillows with argyle and a Burberry-esque plaid.
We put up an antique bronze sconce above his bed. And simple cubbies with fabric and wicker baskets. I’m not *in love* with them, but they are definitely functional.
One of my favorite elements in his train room is the antique Hudson blanket on his bed (here’s a link for a NEW Hudson blanket, if you’re interested). Ours was purchased from Ebay.
And a newer edition, two nightstands with dark stain and caning. They’re sophisticated but still fun.
A little table/play area with some dangling planes for “ambiance”…
Lots of shelving room for all our train books!! These were sold at PBKids, once upon a time.
And a little monogrammed burlap pillow in a comfy faux leather chair rounds out the space for our little train aficionado.
All in all, that’s now our little conductor’s space. No longer “Plain Jane”, now we’re all “Plane Train” up in here…and he loves it.
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Stephanie @ Mommyzoid says
This turned out AMAZING. Very tasteful! Love the Hudson's Bay blanket on the bed. We have a bunch of vintage blankets in the family and can't wait to bust them out on my kids beds when they are older and able to appreciate them.
PS: You’re invited to come link up on Feb 4th at http://www.mommyzoid.ca for the kick off of the Ladies Collective Link-Up! Myself & the ladies hope to see you there <3
Stephanie @ Mommyzoid
Purfylle says
That train! What a room makeover and it should last him quite a while too.
kyla @ http://houseofhipsters.com/ says
This is such a great room! I love the train theme and that mural is awesome! And yes, I agree with Joy, that blanket is awesome! Found you on Kathe with an E link up party =) Kyla
Joy@aVintageGreen says
What a great change and such a wonderful finish. Love the HB blanket too.
Joy
Heather says
Aren't those blankets wonderful?!
Being Home says
Eeeks! I LOVE this! That mural is awesome and all the details in this room are perfect. Not only a fun room for your son, but what a fun place to play with him as well. In a room like that, it would be easy to be a kid again. 🙂 Yep, going to pin this room! 😀
Carrie This Home says
I love what you did in this room! I remember seeing this post a couple months back and seeing how you used the cute shelves underneath the train mural inspired me to get some for my son's room! What a great place for your son to grow and learn! Thanks so much for sharing this at Frugal Crafty Home Blog Hop! I pinned it to my link ups board!
Anonymous says
Can you share where you got the wall mural? I've searched etsy with no luck!
Heather says
The vendor was Mike from Styleawall on Etsy. He worked with us on a custom image…they can make a mural out of any picture you want!
Erica Donoho says
Such a cute room! I love the train book shelves, my son is just starting to love trains 🙂
Krista thehappyhousie says
I love this room – all the details of it turned out amazingly and the train mural is over the top fab! Featuring you tomorrow morning at Work it Wednesday – thanks for sharing it!!
~Krista from the happy housie
Heather says
Thanks so much Krista!!
marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says
This is absolutely unreal. I love it. Thanks so much for linking to Inspire Me. I will be featuring this room next week at the party.
Heather says
Excited to hear that Marty! We like how it turned out. I really like to try to create kids rooms that appeal to both children, and adults…since it's in my home, I don't want to cringe when I walk in and just see something that my adult mind perceives as chaos. I also wanted something that my child would LOVE…I think we accomplished both, more or less.
Ashley @ 3 Little Greenwoods says
Now I am inspired to do something awesome with my boys' rooms! Fabulous space and awesome photography!
I'd love for you to share this at my Show-Licious Party {we're live now}!
~ Ashley
T'onna Peters says
I absolutely LOVE the train book shelves! Those are so cool! The train on the wall looks amazing, too. What a wonderful room!
Navy Wifey Peters @ The Submarine Sunday Link Party!
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says
Happy to feature you at our party this morning! Thanks so much for sharing!
Ashley Mayes says
What a fun room! My little guy would love that as well! Thanks for linking up with us at the DIY'ers!
Suzy Handgraaf says
What a wonderful room, Heather! You did a great job pulling it all together. Your project will be featured at The Scoop link party this Monday night. Thank you for linking up!
Kathryn Ferguson Griffin says
Heather! You've done it again! You are one of the fan favorites today at the Sunday Showcase from the Make it Pretty Monday part at The Dedicated House. Here is the link so you can check out your feature. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2014/08/sunday-showcase-from-make-it-pretty_10.html Hope to see your prettiness again tomorrow at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says
What a darling room! My son had a train themed room when he was growing up too. Love the mural and that really cool rug!
Jennifer Renee says
Wow! My 7 year old loves trains as well. I actually thought he would grow out of it as he got older, but he's still in to them. He would absolutely drool over this room. Great job bringing it all together with the details! And the mural…love!
Visiting from TT&J Party Palooza
Deb Foglia says
Oh My! What a perfect room! Every detail is planned out just right in this room. I am in love! Great job and absolutely love that train mural.
Deb
@Seeking Lavender Lane
Mari Corona says
Love, love, love!!! great share and idea 🙂
Crochet Hooks says
Wow this room looks awesome! Now I want to redecorate too!
Jennifer BNHblog says
Wow, what a great space! I love how you mixed all the different patterns. Where did you find that great, striped blanket? Thanks for linking up to The DIY'ers!
Heather @ Encouraged at Home says
I love this room! The mural, houndstooth rug, and blanket are great! Lots of fun details like the train car bookshelves. What a fun space for your son. Pinning to my inspiration board for my boys' room. 🙂
the cape on the corner says
i love the pops of bold color in there! fabulous.
b
Charo Aza says
Love the mural! Gorgeous room, many great ideas!
Ginnie says
What a fun space for a little boy! I bet he love it:)
Amy W says
What a perfect little boy's room! Love the bedding with that blanket, love the wall (obviously!), love the rug. So cute. I'd love for you to share at our link party going on now.
http://www.delineateyourdwelling.com/2014/08/link-it-or-lump-it-party-number-49-and.html
Carolyn says
Wow – another home run! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful project on The Inspiration Board at homework. I loved your project and featured you today!
Have a wonderful weekend!
carolyn ~ homework
Corey W. says
What an awesome room! I love that it is a room that he can grow with and all of your choices from that amazing decal to the carpet are just so unique. Love it, pinning, and so happy to have you join our party at The Makers this week!
Corey @ TinySidekick.com
Michelle Furlong says
Fantastic room. A little boys dream. Great job!
Marie says
Adorable! My son is train crazy, but we didn't do the room in trains yet. You've convinced me that I could stand it if we did!
Marie @ In Our Happy Place
Elise says
What a fun room for your son! That train wall decal is amazing!
Carrie This Home says
I love this room Heather! It's beautiful but still fit for a boy! I'm in the process of making over my little boys room & this has me really inspired! Pinning this for sure!
Lita says
Love your ideas. Thanks for sharing at What'd You Do This Weekend.
Linda
J Shrewsbury-ThreeDogFarmhouse says
LOVE the mural!!!
Great idea…love that it is a more grown up picture!
Jamie Haynes says
Love the mix do functional childhood toys with antique touches. Gives the room a lot of balance and room for growth as he gets older!
Heather says
Can always count on your sis for a sweet comment…thanks Chicken 🙂
ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says
What an AWESOME mural!! Love his whole room! When my son was younger he was crazy for trains too…he would spend hours playing with his Thomas trains!
Heather says
Thanks so much Martina! Just found you on FB 🙂 Thanks for stopping by! Hopping over to your site now!
Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage says
That mural is awesome! What a great room!!
Heather says
Thanks Lisa! Congrats on your new home btw! So glad you stopped by 🙂