Touches of Vintage in a Boy's Bedroom

Last year, I shared my photos of my daughter, Maeve's vintage-inspired bedroom. Finn's bedroom is a work-in-progress, but I'll show you what we have done so far. We moved into the house three years ago, but still haven't painted his walls. Or any walls in the upstairs for that matter. We are taking our time (or we are just lazy - you decide).

The mahogany dresser was from a yard sale for $25. The veneer on top was in bad shape, so I peeled off as much as I could, and then hemmed a piece of blue fabric to lay on top. The huge framed 1970s world map on top of the dresser was also from a yard sale ($10). The red shelf was a floor sample from Pottery Barn Kids - there's a matching one on the left side of the big map. The map below the shelf is made by eeboo and came with stickers that say things like "I live here" and "My grandparents live here".

I bought this retro metal office chair at a yard sale for three bucks. I tried selling it, but no one appreciated its curved legs, olive-drab elegance and worn leather cushions. So I said, "Screw it! It's going into Finn's room".

But, really, I don't think a seven-year-old cares what he sits on while he is busily gluing legos onto shoebox lids.

I've written about typewriter tables a few times before. They are so easy to find - I just saw one at a yard sale last weekend. I love this one in particular because it has a bottom shelf for his books. And because I paid one dollar for it. Which constitutes instant love.

I gave Finn his first (last?) sewing lesson a few weeks ago. Shhh...don't tell his friends. We made the throw pillow (above) out of colorful tape measure fabric made by American Jane, which has since been discontinued. I thought it would blend well with his prized Pez collection:

 

His goal is to fill up the entire shelf with an army of Pez soldiers. I think he is on his way.

Comments

[Debbie]

What a vintage-licious room! I love it!
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[Tamarah Charter]

WOW...What a KNOCK OUT bedroom for your little man....LOVE the combination of vintage retro furniture & the colours you've used really POP...LUCKY Finn...!

Cheers from Australia,
Tamarah :o)

[Wendy]

His room is cute! Love the Pez all lined up.

[Amanda]

Great chair! the whole room has such great character.

[Esther]

Love the room especially the bright colours/vintage combo. Also love the typewriter table. Sometimes I wish I had a boy to decorate for.

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[Jennifer (Savor)]

Sweettt...you know justified a PEZ collection. Childhood fun and home decor! If you come to RI we can start the collection together.

[deb]

ooo - some vintage linoleum would like good on top of that dresser or maybe you will luck out and find old counter top(s) that might work.

painting inside is a pain-in-the-butt when there are people living in that space.

and with kids - well, just how long is that nice paint job gonna last?

[gabriel]

That's a room I'd love to have!

And it sounds like your son may have a touch of love for older things in him - isn't a PEZ collection a nice sort of vintage pursuit?

[Vicki @ Nostalgic Collections]

Perfect for a kids room! So clean, neat, & organized. I'm envious.

http://www.NostalgicCollections.com

[Grumpy]

Wow!! Thats my Grandsons room! Hey where is the Bobcat pelt??

[emily ruth]

i love the maps & adore all the color...

:)

[Wanda]

It's coming along nicely! And so clean and neat! Uh, is he always like that or did you have a small window of time in which to get the pictures? I'm loving the PEZ army, too.

[Kim]

It's perfect! I just love vintage stuff in kids rooms...well, in every room...

PS-The Pez collection is fab

[kaleigh]

Omg. I love that CHAIR :) :) :) If you get tired of it ;)

[craftmatic]

Your son is so lucky to have you. you have the best idea for him keep it up!!