The boys currently share a bedroom because we use the only other one as a playroom. For the past few years, that has been a great setup for them and us. However, I can see as they are getting older that we may need to give them each their own room. Their shared bedroom is quite small, and as their clothes and interests are growing, it is not as easy to combine both of their things into one small closet and one small dresser. Also, adding back the bedroom to our home would allow us to have a place to host family and friends by utilizing it as a spare bedroom as well.
The problem is, how can we accommodate the loss of a play space for the boys if we make this change. I think I’ve come up with an idea.
I have dreams of converting our back porch into an enclosed sunroom. We never use our back porch. Here’s why: living in Florida, it is miserably hot outside for a good 6 months of the year. In addition to the heat and humidity, there are gigantic scary frogs that live out on the back porch which also prevent me from stepping foot out there. I figured if we can enclose the back porch, we can add air conditioning and some usable space (although small) that can be the kids’ hangout and homework space as they get older.
I have no idea if we will be able to do this, or if I will change my mind next week. But in the meantime, I channeled my energy into envisioning what this fantasy room would look and feel like. Hence, the mood board.
Sources: Inspiration photo 1 / Inspiration Photo 2 / Inspiration Photo 3 / Flooring Option 1 / Flooring Option 2 / Wall Treatment Inspiration / Bookshelves / Hare Art / Couch / Floor Lamp Chairs / Table
