Kids Rec Room Reveal – ORC Spring 2018
We have completed our kids rec room makeover and what was once drab and disgusting is now fun, bright and functional!
It’s done!! Â Woot woot! I’m so excited to have this space done and we love the new kids rec room. Â Generally the kiddos could care less about my home improvement projects, but I have to say…I finally impressed them! Â They are loving the new space and I’m loving that its organized and functional.
This space has been an embarassement for us for 3 years. Â It was gross. Â The carpet was out of control bad and the walls, Â lights and fan were all drab. Â I had a couple of goals for this space. Â First, I wanted to use the existing furniture. Â It’s actually good furniture that fit perfectly in our last house, but was too small for our current living area. I didn’t have the budget for new furniture and everything else I wanted for this space, so the couch, tables and TV were staying.
The second goal was to do this entire space by myself. Â No outside help. Â And that I ALMOST accomplished. Â I had to hire an electrical on the very last day to fix one wiring issue I screwed up, but other than that I did it. Â Of course it did drive me crazy to have to call him.
Thirdly, I wanted this space to be functional. Â The craft supplies and Legos didn’t have a home, so they were all over the place. Â Plus, we needed more space for sleepovers. Â My kiddos have separate rooms, but on the weekends they like to hang out here together and watch movies and sleep here. Â But they were getting to big to both fit on the tiny couch. Â So we needed a sleeping solution.
Anywho, it’s done and lets take a look at where we started. Â I’m still just so embarrassed about this space, but there is so much to do in this house! Â Â Here is the “before”.
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Ugh, so gross. Â And without further ado, the kids rec room now…
We needed extra sleeping space, so the loft and hammock were a perfect idea from my friend Kim over at Knock it Off Kim. Â I designs the circle rail and will have all the details on how I built it very soon!
I redid the little area with the book nook and fish tank wall.
Get more details on the little craft nook here.
And the toy closet and Lego Storage makeover here.
All that writing on the wall? Â I painted it on using handmade stencils I made with my Silhouette machine – details here.
There is nothing like new artwork to pull a room together.  My favorite place to shop for artwork that I don’t DIY is Minted.  It’s unique, which you know I like, and artists from all over sell their work at Minted.  So you have a ton of styles to choose from and you get to learn a little about the person behind the art.  I chose these to funky prints and I love them. The Geo Point art print instantly stood out to me, and I knew it would be perfect for this space.  I thought about putting it on the side and going bigger, but when I saw the Tumbleweed print, I decided to mix and match.  I love the way they turned out and bring some interest to this huge wall.  Artwork really puts the finishing touches on a room.
I had to add some string lights under the loft bed because what kid doesn’t love string lights? Â Plus we need a little light here because the loft bed blocks the ceiling light. Â During the day the window provides a nice light but for sleepovers the string lights are perfect.
So, that’s it.  Done! I redid this kids rec room/den as part of the One Room Challenge.  Head over and see all the rooms my blogger friends created. It’s like eye candy!
Update – want to see how the whole room turned out? Â Check out the final reveal and all the other projects here.
OTHER PROJECTS IN THIS ROOM
Craft Station & Gift Wrap Center – Week 2
DIY Magnetic Calendar (coming soon)
Polished Concrete – Slab Prep – Week 3Â
Week 4 -Installing a Dog Door in the Wall
Thanks so much for following along! Â What room should I tackle next???
April
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Looks amazing!! Such s great makeover that the kids and their friends will love for years!
Thanks Amy!!
April this is so cute! Your kids are going to love it!! It’s making me excited for when Ramona is older and we can do cool things like the little desk you made. And I love the little loft bed!! Nice job!
Thanks so much Brittany!
What a fun and functional space, April! Yes, I’m sure your kids were impressed! Mine would be too. Love that craft station. Congrats on a job well done!
Thank you Tee!!
What a great transformation! The kids will certainly become lost here…so much to take in. Great job! 🙂
Thanks Delia!
It all looks amazing April! You’re kids are never going to leave this space now! lol. Beautiful transformation!
Thanks Lindi!
Wow! It looks great! I love the loft bed and hammock! I bet the kids love it too!!!
Thank you Emy!
OMG – this is the most fun space for kids to be creative, restful or whatever they want. Way to go mom! We just know that they love their new space!
Thanks ladies!!
love it love it love it! what a fab idea!!! I wish I had a space to do something like this, I know my kids would have loved it! I bet they never want to come down. congrats on a great ORC project.
Thanks so much Keki!
Your kids have hit the jackpot. Great space for them to share, but oh when the friends come over. How fun will that be? You might just turn into the “hang out” house. LOL… Start saving your change for the pizza delivery man. LOL.. #beenthere. Great job, April. LOVE all the special little details. So proud of you. ~~ Susie from The Chelsea Project
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Thanks so much Susie!
Wow, wow, wow! What a great space and I hope your kids are giving you the mom’s day of a lifetime for making it so special and functional for everyone, lol. I love all the details in the nooks and this is a truly inspiring space because it’s so doable, especially on a budget. The energy and fun is electric! Great job!
Thank you Rachel!
How fun are the loft and hammock! Love that craft station too!
Thanks Jessica!
April that loft is amazing!! I bet the kids just love it!! Such a wonderful space for them to hang out. Congratulations on an amazing makeover!!
Thanks Susanne!
What a great space! Love the loft bed and hammock! And the Dr. Seuss book nook!
Oh, and War Eagle! DH and I are both AU grads (’95 for me ’97 & ’99 for him)! Love my Tigers!
How cool, War Eagle!!!! Thanks for the sweet words!
Your kids must absolutely LOVE this space! That sleeping loft with the hammock underneath is such a great idea, and I love how you created the craft/art area.
Thanks Jenny!
April, Love the entire transformation!! Especially love the study nook and how beautifully you created such an organized corner for all toys
Thanks so much!