Fa-la-la we are getting so close to Christmas! I’m sharing Kole’s Christmas bedroom with you all today! I had so much fun decorating it for the holidays this year! My kids get so excited about Christmas decor (hmm.. wonder where they get that from?). :) I have definitely passed on a love of making our home festive this time of year because my kids always want their rooms decorated! My girls decorated their own this year and Kole kept asking me to make his room “feel like Christmas too.” :)
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So one day last week while he was at school I completely transformed his room with fun new bedding and decor from The Home Depot! We often visit the store when we’re working on home projects, but I also love ordering things from The Home Depot on-line because they carry thousands of brand name home decor products and they ship for free over $45. The biggest change I made in his bedroom was adding this cute Bear Tracks Flannel Duvet Cover and matching pillow shams. I’m so in love with this bedding for a boy’s bedroom! Especially fun during the winter months. I also picked up these elegant comfort sheets to add a pop of red (they come in lots of colors!). I’m thrilled about how soft they are for such a low price!
I knew I wanted to put some real trees next to Kole’s bed and was so excited to find these beauties at the The Home Depot garden section. They couldn’t come home with me fast enough! After Christmas I’ll add them to my porch or somewhere else fun in the house. We’ll see how long I can keep them living. My husband was shopping for other things and just shook his head when I told him to load these large trees in the truck. He doesn’t even ask anymore. Ha.
I found the tree on the right and it was so perfectly shaped so I kept trying to find one that matched it better, but the rest of the trees were a little more on the shaggy side. I had to remind myself of my favorite Christmas story “Why Christmas Trees Aren’t Perfect.” It’s about a little tree who ends up looking messy when he’s all grown up instead of perfect like the other trees because he spends his life helping animals stay warm, etc. (If you haven’t read the story it’s darling! A favorite we read on Christmas Eve every year.) So the shaggy tree on the left side of his bed stood out and came home with me. Perfectly unperfect. :)
I also got some fun lights at The Home Depot and strung them across his bed and in the trees. I just used scotch tape to hold the string of lights over his bed. You don’t have to get too tricky with a metal headboard. :)
The rest of Kole’s room is also feeling festive!
This brown bark and faux fur tree is absolutely beautiful! Lightweight and really tall. I’m excited to have it for future years to move around my house. I also picked up this fun vintage candy gum ball machine because ours broke a while back and it’s a favorite. I used it as a reward system to potty train all three of my kids. :) No gum in it while it’s in Kole’s room though. When it’s back in our kitchen and I can monitor it I’ll fill it up again. Trying to keep kids cavity free around here!
This small lighted grey Christmas tree is so perfect for rooms with an industrial vibe! I love the way it looks at night. Grinch is also a fan. :)
Admittedly project “finish up Kole’s room” got put on the back burner this year so I never added pictures to his bulletin board or pillows to his window seat (it’s usually covered in toys anyway). All good because it gave me room to add some of my kids’ favorite Christmas stuffed animals.
Kole has loved having new “friends” in his room to play with. :)
I also never got around to styling this bookshelf so I just added these cute bristle pine trees that light up at night and some nutcrackers from The Home Depot we’ve had for years. They are one of Kole’s favorite things to pull out every December so he was excited to have them all to himself in his room this year!
I also ordered these stacking baskets to try in his room and love the look, but I think I’m going to find baskets that are longer for this shelf and use these to organize some things in Kole’s bathroom. Notice his perfectly lined up organized books! Last week’s project because I was feeling stressed. I walked into his room, pulled the messy books off of his shelf and started purging, categorizing, and stacking.
I instantly felt better. :) #mytherapy
This wood tic-tac-toe table decor is another favorite find of ours! Kole has always loved playing this simple game and I like this set for room decor when he’s not using it. I snapped these pics quickly so they are a bit blurry.. I wanted to catch my kids in action before they really noticed and stopped playing!
Can you tell by their faces who won the last two rounds?
And the two rounds following that? Ha ha.. keep practicing buddy! Someday you’ll be running circles around her. ;)
I was especially excited to decorate this space for Kole because he is at such a fun age and so into Christmas. He wakes up every morning and puts on his little robe and Santa slippers and races downstairs to see where our elf is hiding. His excitement is contagious! Because he’s my last and I know how fast these elementary school years go by I am soaking up every minute with him. And maybe admittedly spoiling him just a tad. I can’t help it. :)
I hope you enjoyed Kole’s Christmas room tour!
Not a bad place to spend the night. :)
*Huge thank you to The Home Depot for sponsoring this post! We are long time fans at our house. :)
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Oh wow, Erin! What a wonderfully decorated space you have created! Kole is a lucky young man to have such a thoughtful and caring mom! You did an amazing job filling his room with Christmas. Love the trees and the story about being perfectly imperfect. Every detail is thoughtful and loving and reflects Kole so well! Fantastic job!
Thank you Jeanne! He loves it so much.. that has made it fun. :) And yes have you read that book? Why Christmas Trees Aren’t Perfect? It’s so darling. We made it to Friday! Enjoy your weekend before Christmas sweet friend! xo
The room is so cute! Is that cool fan also from Home Depot?
Thank you Christina! I’m so happy you like it! That fan is from Craftmade Fan Solutions. :) Happy holidays!
I love the holiday touches! I put a mini lit tree from Walmart in my son’s room and he likes it lit up at night, it’s such a nice way to add some holiday cheer in the kids rooms :-)
I agree Aria! So fun to sleep with the tree lights on and it’s a perfect way to make kids’ rooms feel festive! Happy holidays to you and your sweet family! xo
Lucky Kole ! This is a very fun room for a boy . Did I miss your favorite things party blog for 2018 ? I’ve re-watched years past, but missed this year . Happy Holidays to your beautiful family.
Thank you so much Eloise! I’m so happy you like his room! I feel awful.. I totally ran out of time and didn’t get this years Favorite Things party posted! I’m just going to share that post in January! So stay tuned for that one. ;) Thanks again and enjoy the holidays! XO
Love this bedroom!! where did you get the bed and fan light from?
Yea! I’m so happy you like it Tracie! Thank you! The light is from Craftmade Fan Solutions and the bed is PB kids! Looks like they only have it in a twin and bunk beds now.. I’ll add links. Thanks again and happy holidays! xo
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I love this room. It has the right amount of festive. I had no idea Home Depot carried bedding. I am definitely going to look into this. The Toc Tac Toe is a must have. I would like to know where you found the iron bed with wood.
Hi Ralinn! Thank you! I’m so happy you like his room! Yes.. Home Depot carries some really fun bedding. A lot of people don’t realize that you can get so many great home decor items from them on-line! And we love our tic tac toe board! :) Kole’s bed is from PB kids and I added a link! It looks like they only have it in a full size or bunk bed now. Thanks again and happy holidays! xo
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Such a sweet room and really enjoyed your guest room too! I liked your Hot Cocoa sign so much that a ordered a small one (20×20) for above our cooktop and we have the Reindeer Sleigh Rides (48×36) above our piano with sweet sisal reindeer on the piano top – love them – I was delighted to see that you had the smaller version of that sign in your guest room! Lots of great ideas, thank you! Wishing your family a very Merry Christmas from a friend in Iowa :)
Yea! So fun you got yourself a hot cocoa sign Staci! Aren’t they fun!? Jen does such a good job with those. And who can pass up a good reindeer sleigh rides sign too. :) They just add that extra holiday touch! Thank you so much for your sweet comment.. I’m thrilled you liked the bedrooms! Have the best holiday with your family! I’m so happy to have a friend in Iowa. :) XO
Awwww……..koles room is so cute! Nice job! All of your rooms are so festive. My son still has his gum ball machine just like that one. He’s 33 years old and he can’t seem to part with it. I put it in his room when he was a toddler, his room was primary colored dinosaurs. Your home is perfect! Every room has Christmas decor but not over the top. Have a wonderful Christmas.!🎄And a happy new year!! 🎉
Thank you so much Noreen! So sweet of you! I’m so happy you like Kole’s room and love that your son still has his gumball machine! That will likely be the case with my kids too.. they all love it! I bet it seems crazy your son is 33. I just can’t get over how big my kids are this year and how quickly it’s all going by. I hope you get to spend time with your family this holiday season! Have the best Christmas sweet friend and thank you for always being so kind and encouraging! XO
Beautiful! I just love your style…can I move into your guest bedroom?!!
So sweet of you Maureen! I’m so happy you like it! Move in! My parents were going to come for Christmas and now we might just see them after so nobody is using that cute bedding! Thinking I’ll sleep in that room on Christmas Eve.. ha. ;) Happy holidays to you and your family! xo
Such a nice room, Erin, as always. Just curious, does Kole have an en-suite bathroom?
Thank you so much Debbie! I shared pics of his bathroom in the post below! :)
https://www.thesunnysideupblog.com/2017/05/nautical-modern-boys-bathroom/
I raised two wonderful sons and believe me when I say, they both would have loved this room. It’s so creative and not at all run of the mill predictable. Subtle masculinity. Love everything about it! Not always easy stylizing things for boys, but you nailed it!! Merry Christmas! Love your blog!
Holly your comment just made my day! Oh my word.. so sweet of you! I agree.. boys rooms are tricky. It means so much to me that you love it and enjoy my blog! Really so thoughtful of you. Thank you so much for your kind words and enjoy the holidays with your sweet family! xo
Love the room and Christmas touches! Where is his bookcase from? Sorry if I missed it in the post. Thank you!
Erin – you brought back so many memories of when our two boys were little and their rooms were all done up for Christmas! Love the lights around the headboard!
Oh I love that you used to decorate your boys rooms for Christmas! So much fun. Thank you! I hope you’re enjoying the holidays! xo
Where is the carpet from? Really in love with your style!
Thank you Beth! That carpet was from a local San Diego carpet store! :)
So cute! Where is the K from?
Thank you Kristi! Restoration Hardware! :)
Oh my gosh, this is the best! And perfectly timed since I’m getting ready to decorate my son’s room. He’s 12, but I feel like so much of this is great for all ages. Love it. My kids all still love tic tac toe, as well.
Yea! So happy you like it Audra! Thank you! xo
I seriously had no idea Home Depot carried all of these decorations and bedding! I ordered the Tic Tac Toe- my boys will be so excited! Where did the bookshelf come from -is that also Home Depot? Merry Christmas!
Could you source the rug for me? His room is absolutely perfect!
Love Koles room!! Do you mind sharing where the shelving unit came from? Loving the industrial look! My boys are getting older and I want to update their rooms.
Wonderful room and very inspirational! Could you please tell us where did you get the dresser and nightstand? Love the color and style!
Love the room! Where did you get the bookshelf?
Wow love the brown bark and faux fur tree, really nice share!
So fun! Where did you get Kole’s Santa slippers?
Thank you Kim! Target! :)
This is so well styled! I love this boys’ room! May I ask where the mirror is from over the dresser? :). Thanks!
Thank you so much Angie! It’s from Restoration Hardware. :) Also I linked to everything in his room (and similar less expensive items!) at the end of my year review post.. scroll to the bottom of the post!
https://www.thesunnysideupblog.com/2018/12/sunny-side-up-2018-year-review/
Hi, I was wondering where the book shelves are from, I could not find that anywhere?
Thank you!
Hi Erin! Restoration Hardware! :)
Thanks, love your blog!
You bet! Thank you so much! That made my day. :)
Would you mind sharing where your son’s bedside tables and lamps are from? Love this room!
Thanks Amanda! The lamps are from Barn Light Electric and the tables are from Restoration Hardware! :)