mini me Monday: big boy room

While we're on the subject of crossing things off my 18 in 2018 list, since the end of the year will arrive before we know it... #16: design a big boy bedroom. Hendrik is still sleeping in the converted crib toddler bed, and - also on the subject of things arriving before we know it - it won't be long before he's too tall for it, so I thought 2018 would be the time to come up with the big boy room.

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For various reasons it'll actually be sometime next year when we actually make any kind room update, so I was kind of glad to see I had worded it as "design" rather than something like "set up" on my goals list, because that still allows me to sit and daydream about what it might look like a bit, even if it's not happening now - and still allows me to feel like putting together this mood board of my ideas "counts" as crossing off the item on my 2018 list.

As with his nursery/current room, I am definitely all about having something that works for his current age but also for the future. While I still love the mostly gray/tan/white neutral with little pops of turquoise color scheme in the current room, for an updated room I'm leaning toward taking that same turquoise accent color and making it feel a little more grown up by going with slightly darker neutrals of navy and dark gray.

Feels sort of "ageless" for a boy, which is perfect for long-term usage. And speaking of perfect - how great are these Lego patent prints that I found? I'm not really into themed rooms, but I don't want it to be so neutral that it's devoid of fun or personality for a kid - but for someone who is SO Lego obsessed, this is the perfect way to bring that in, but still with a cool design vibe. The one thing I have purchased already, because I know even if the room doesn't end up with exactly these items, we'll for sure use the prints!