The Nautical 'Big Boy' Room

I have been so anxious to share Marcus' big boy room. And now I FINALLY can!

Curtains open.

Curtains closed.

The anchor decal was the start of the nautical inspiration.

A quick pause to give my mom a huge shout out for ALL her help in making this room possible. From searching for the perfect items for the room, to finding just the right placement for it all, she was key in making the nautical room a reality.

See the comforter, pillow shams, and yellow throw pillows? Yeah, she MADE those.

As if simply making the comforter set wasn't enough, she made it REVERSIBLE!

Taking a closer look at the details:

Captain's wheel.

Headboard/shelving.
Any of Marcus' books that are remotely water related are on the bed bookshelves.

The dresser has been in Scott's family for almost 75 years. Scott stripped, sanded, and restained the dresser so it would match the bed. We then added new hardware.
The lamp was originally without rope. I felt it looked a little bare. I grabbed some jute from a home improvement store, wrapped it around the lamp base a few times and called it good.

Curtain rod, tie backs, and finials.

Canvas prints (could that outfit have been any more perfect for this room?! May it also be noted that photo was the cause of some serious debate: to hang his picture in his room, or not to hang his picture in his room - obviously I hung it), laundry basket, and trash bin.

The reading area.

I couldn't part with everything from Marcus' nursery, so I made sure to incorporate his infant hand and footprints.

The pillows.
The pillows Marcus sleeps on have the cutest little fish hidden on the interior flap of the pillow case.

And there it is. After months of searching for just the right items, planning the room and its details, and then executing it all (the measuring, the drilling, the hanging of all the stuff!), the room is finally done. 

It's safe to say Marcus' room is easily my favorite room in our house, and I only hope he loves it as much as his momma.

For more info on specific items in the room click on the highlighted links below:

Wall color, BEHR Grey Mist, Home Depot
Bed

Bed sheets

Curtains
Nautical map pillow

Curtain rod, finial, and holdbacks
Anchor and rope wall decal

Ship wheel mirror

Oars

20 x 16 canvas print
Navy and white laundry bin

Lamp

Child's chair

Bookshelves

Wood plaque with hooks

Decorative Tall Ship

Ship in bottle ornament
Rope "beach" sign
Ships wheel storage bin, Home Goods: similar item found here
"Let's set sail" sign, Home Goods: similar item found here
Gold starfish, Home Goods: similar item found here
Decorative fishing net, Home Goods: similar item found here

Dresser hardware, Home Depot: similar item found here
Small star pillow, found in the Target One Spot