Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh | Nursery Tour: Oscar's Big Boy Room

Hillary tells us: For Oscar's room I started with his choice of color, green - and then his love of vintage campers and trailers and all things VW for his duvet cover. I really wanted to make a room he could grow with that wasn't too theme-y and that wouldn't need another "big boy" redo in a year.

The twin size bed is from IKEA and the charming duvet was handmade by Hillary. A real work of art. The built-ins (not permanently built-in) and shutters were vestiges from the previous owners of the house. Hillary painted them and covered the top with faux boix contact paper. She re-invented the shutters by using flannel fabric that was the lining of a vintage boy scout sleeping bag found at the thrift store.

Talent runs in the family. This book display was made by Oscar's grandpa.

Hillary continues: My decorating style... I try to mix the modern stuff I love as an adult with vintage finds - all the stuff I loved as a kid. I always try to incorporate my garage sale loot and eBay wins without making it look too much like a funhouse!

See more pictures of Oscar's room here.

Thanks again, Hillary!

(Re-Edited from 2007-7-23 - CB)

I love the trailer/camper fabric!

posted by Lisa from VA/lsaspacey on 2007-07-23 12:43:47
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what a lucky boy....the room is wonderful! Especially the color and the open space to play.

posted by polkadot on 2007-07-23 13:11:48
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Fun. Fun. Fun. The green is fabulous. What a great room for a boy that doesn't follow traditional gender stereotypes (sports and blue). Great work!!

posted by molly_DC on 2007-07-23 13:36:55
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who makes/what is the name of the green?

The room is fantastic.

posted by Ana on 2007-07-23 14:39:29
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Love it. Love it. Love it.

posted by Sol on 2007-07-23 14:47:33
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Benjamin Moore's Jalapeno Pepper paint.

posted by Lisa from VA/lsaspacey on 2007-07-23 14:47:52
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I love Wee Wonderfuls! The duvet is priceless! Thanks for the green paint color name. Great style and room layout.

posted by sugarplum on 2007-07-23 15:06:57
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Beautiful room. If I ever see a plate rack I'll consider using it as a picture book display.

posted by LaDonnaNichole on 2007-07-23 21:35:02
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I saw the hippie van fabric at Reprodepot.com :) so cool

posted by Sol on 2007-07-24 11:49:40
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ops.. it was

http://www.reprodepotfabrics.com/

posted by Sol on 2007-07-24 11:50:12
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love this room -- the mix of vintage and new...hip and homey; just perfect.

posted by mschatelaine on 2007-07-24 16:51:12
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Does anyone know where the rug is from?

posted by lindsey729 on 2008-07-28 15:47:47
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I'll bet Oscar loves his room I know I do. There are so many unique pieces throughout, and even with all the vintage pieces it still looks very modern. Beautiful job.

posted by livehappy on 2008-07-28 15:53:17
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this is one of my all-time favorite inspiration rooms for a little boy.

p.s. lindsey, i'm pretty sure the rug is from ikea.

posted by selena on 2008-07-28 16:43:37
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I loved this room the first time I saw it (on another website?) a year or so ago. Especially the mom-made quilt. Love the cars. Also love the desk.

posted by bombaygirl on 2008-07-29 20:47:46
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