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Boy Vs. Girl Room Makeover

Posted by Amy Hampson Thursday, January 22, 2009 7:24 PM EDT

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This week on Home Heist, Colin and Justin transformed an unsightly suburban home where kids come first and style comes last. Two bedrooms – one for a boy and the other for a girl – get stylish, kid-friendly makeovers.

First Up: The Boy Room

Before
To be honest, this before photo kind of gives me the willies. I'm sure the homeowners' meant for the painted hand prints to be a fun DIY decor project for the kids but the final result comes off looking like a scene straight out of a grizzly horror flick.



After
The bold red and orange colour combination mixed with the geometric pattern certainly makes for a dramatic makeover. If this was any space other than a kids' room I may not have liked it as much.



Next: The Girl Room

Before
One word describes this room: boring. From the pale pink walls to the shabby curtain that looks more like a bed sheet, this room definitely needed a Colin and Justin intervention.



After
By trading up pale pink for hot pink, Colin and Justin created a space that makes me wish I was 12 years old again. Funky wall stencils and a shag area rug complete this look.



The verdict: Both are fabulous. Maybe it’s favouritism but the girl in me loves the hot pink room.

Have your say. Which room do you like better? Write a comment and let us know.

Topics: Makeovers, Kids Room,

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