Linda, from Calling it Home is the brainchild of this endeavor.
Oh Linda! what a six weeks it has been! Thank you for hosting and giving everyone a chance to delve into the fun of the ORC
Let's recap. I wanted to create a dual use room that is an inviting guest room, when needed and a personalized space for my 18 year old son who is away at college majoring in music business . The look needed to be masculine with an eclectic mix of mid-century modern and boho elements yet cohesive.
Two inspiration pics
I also wanted a kickin' gallery wall. The challenges for me were to avoid anything feminine or ridiculously out of place. I kept reaching for candle holders and Chinoiserie elements or a plant (even funnier if you know me). Most 18 year old guys aren't into candles and/or blue and white porcelain and he will be using this room most.One of the most fun aspects for me, after the artwork (highlighted in week 5), was choosing the lighting. I got really lucky and that story is in week 4.
Walmart pillow...who knew!?
Week 3 was all about panic but I showed off my happy vintage goodies in week 2 Without further ado...Ideally, this will be a place for guitars and playing
Little glass tray for his guitar picks
Mmmmm...sleepy.
Each area contains a reference to music or music studies.
You might recognize this hat from the painting of my son.
The gallery wall.
I did manage one sort of last minute DIY.
I used a mini foam roller to save time and it worked brilliantly.
Then I fell into styling hell and prayed to Sherry, the goddess of shelf styling but as you can see she did not come to help. LOL!
I must say, I am thrilled with this room and it turned out more 18 year-old son than guest room but that's OK.
Now I think I will christen this room with a cozy nap.
Below is my source list if its not on here I already had it or its vintage.
Source list
Kantha quilt--Etsy Duvet cover--Overstock.com Navy shams--Homegoods Round pillow on bed-- eBay Bedskirt--eBay Desk and Shagreen nightstand--Target Gray lacquer tray--JcPenney Chrome and Lucite lamp--Homegoods Vintage lamp--Etsy Custom portrait by Sam Kimura--Etsy
Large abstract--Kerry Steele Linen curtains--Ikea Bamboo shades--Lowes Round cushion for stool--Target.com
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