apartment therapy changing the world, one room at a time

Their bedroom is small for a pair of growing boys, so their parents wisely set up an entire upstairs hideaway that includes a cowboy-themed reading nook and nautical bathroom. In fact their whole house, which we toured on Apartment Therapy Boston and peeked at here on Ohdeedoh is full of kid-friendly touches that never sacrifice adult style. Jen has created a space that includes all of the things little boys love: adventure, fun, and — even though they may not appreciate it yet — comfortable sophistication.

Ohdeedoh Survey:

Inspiration: I think of the style as 'vintage boyhood.'

Favorite Element: The marionette collection, even though the boys are still too young to play with them. My grandma gave most of them to me as a kid and friends have added to the collection over the years.

Biggest Challenge: Making space for two boys in one smallish room with a tiny closet. It helps that there is a bathroom just for them where we keep most of their clothes.

Proudest DIY: The mural. It took me a long time to paint it, but I kept reminding myself that the boys will remember this room all their lives.

Biggest Indulgence: The time spent painting the mural.

Best advice: Don't spend a lot on new things for a nursery, especially on anything that will quickly be outgrown. Most second-hand things can be washed and sanitized.

Resources:
Cribs: One hand-me down, one bought from Babies 'R Us to coordinate with it.
Large rocker: An antique refinished and given by the boys' grandparents.
Small rocker and chairs, chalk board, ship print: antique stores
Carousel shelf (painted by Jen), white corner shelf, globe: thrift stores
Bird mobile: eBay

To see more of Jen's wall paintings and other artwork visit her website and Etsy shop.

(Thanks, Jen, Rob, Hank, and Dexter!)

MORE OF HANK AND DEXTER'S HOUSE:
Jen & Rob's Gothic Bungalow House Tour
Gothic Sweet: Hank & Dexter's Rooms

Images: Sarah Rainwater