"Big Boy" Bedroom Makeover

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Host Joan Steffend and designer Nadia Ramirez turn a four-year-old’s nursery into a "big boy" bedroom for under $500.
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Wall Paint–$84
The walls are painted a vibrant blue–the little boy’s favorite color. A stripe of darker blue is painted around the perimeter of the room. The closet doors are painted the boy’s second favorite color–purple. Letters and numbers are stenciled on the closet doors using the two shades of blue painted on the walls.
  • wall paint: Benjamin Moore – Lake Tahoe #783, Blue Macaw #784 and Mauve #1407
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Headboard/Bookshelves–$62
An existing shelf is painted black and is hung above the bed. A matching shelf is built, also painted black and hung along the adjacent wall. The shelves are hung in line with the dark blue stripe on the wall.
  • paint: Impervex latex – style: #13330-98004
Bedding–$70
Since the adorable four-year-old is transitioning from a toddler bed to a "big boy" bed all new bedding is added.
  • duvet cover and case: IKEA – style: Ellen Ruta 300.657.78
  • two standard pillow inserts and sheet set: TJ Maxx – style 204297
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Window Treatment–$124
A cornice board is built and painted a metallic color. Attached to the middle of the cornice is an old car grill, then two traffic-style lights are attached to each end.
  • spray paint: Jo-Ann Fabrics Metallics – style: 7410772
  • 1995 Dodge Caravan front grill: John’s Auto Parts
  • traffic lights: IKEA – style: Driva Wall Lamp 200-25783
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Dresser–$32
The homeowner’s dresser is given a fresh coat of paint, and new draw pulls in the shapes of numbers are added. Decorative license plates are hung on the side of the dresser.
  • paint: Benjamin Moore – Swiss Blue #815
  • drawer knobs: IKEA – style: Flax Knobs #17099 400 53826
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Decorating Cents : Episode DCT-2507
•"Big Boy" Bedroom Makeover
•Trash to Treasure: Seashell Accessories