A couple weeks ago, I shared our plans for Ian's room: a boy's bedroom that's playful and fun for a little boy, but can also work as a guest room occasionally. Today, I'm going to show you the finished photos! This was a quick project. We didn't paint or do anything labor-intensive, so the part that took the longest was assembling the bed--which we finished in a couple hours. Ian helped with the process and had so much fun! He's super proud of his new room and his big boy bed (emphasis on the "big"--how many two-year-old's get to sleep on a king size?!). Our plan is to eventually have Ian and Emmett share this bed, but for now he gets it all to himself, lucky kid.

This room came together on a pretty tight budget. I was originally going to get a vintage-style iron bed, but Ben wanted to find something upholstered to prevent head bonks. I found this channel tufted platform bed for about $300 (for a king size!) and had a coupon which made it even better. It's quite low to the ground and the headboard is also pretty short, so I don't know if  would recommend it for everyone, but it's totally perfect for a kid's room.

The mattress was also an awesome budget-friendly find. There are so many of these "mattress in a box" companies nowadays. We love the convenience and we find them very comfortable. And honestly, we can't really tell a significant difference between the more/less expensive brands, so I didn't want to spend a ton--especially since this room is primarily for a little kid! I found this mattress on Amazon for $250 (yes, for a king!) and it had great reviews, so I decided to give it a chance. It's SUPER comfy, and I actually love that it's more low-profile. The 6 inch height means it's easy to move and lift, there's room for fitted sheets to get a nice deep tuck, and it doesn't cover too much of the headboard. Ian sleeps great on it, and I think adults will be very comfortable as well. The brand is Cr Comfort & Relax, and I'd purchase from them again! They sell several other mattresses too, if you want one that's thicker.

The item that really made this room come together in my opinion is the plaid rug from Momeni. I absolutely LOVE it for a kid's space! It's low pile, easy to vacuum, and doesn't shed. And the pattern is so cute and playful, without being too "little kiddish." The colors are great for a boy's room too! I'd definitely recommend it.

My other favorite item is this canvas map of the world. I wanted some kind of art over the bed, but since his head is right there, it couldn't be sharp or heavy--just in case. This map fit the bill perfectly. Lightweight, safe, and super cute for a kid's room. And only $69, which is pretty great for large-scale art! I love that it's somewhat educational too. We've been showing Ian countries we've been to, as well as where in the world his grandparents are from. He already loves pointing them out!

Last but not least, the bedding. We got Ian the softest blue sheets (they're budget-friendly too). Then, I grabbed a king size comforter we already owned and draped a soft, textural rug from Lorena Canals over the foot of the bed. It's meant to be a rug, and the best kind for kid's rooms (it's machine-washable!). But the 5x8 size is also perfect for a king size blanket...soft and cozy, although perhaps a bit heavy.

The nightstand is one we used to have in our previous guest room. I thought about getting him a matching one, but in the interest of keeping this room budget-friendly I decided a chair would work just fine for the other side. The art, dresser, and tree bookshelf are all from when this room was a nursery, and the Roman shade is too!

Overall, we're so happy with how this room turned out, and I think it'll perfectly suit the dual purpose of being a boy's bedroom and a guest bedroom when this house gets rented out. Any questions for me??

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