This is Carsten and Andrew’s room makeover. I don’t have a before picture because, well, let’s just say it was too horrible to even consider capturing those images for years to come. Okay so the real reason is that I forgot to take the pictures but I don’t want you to know that so I’ll keep the “it was too messy” excuse. 
I’m pretty certain that carpet probably survived the flood with Noah and landed here in Baton Rouge, LA. It was beyond stained and dirty. I think it was alive too but that’s just me. Anyway, Carsten had a grand ol’ time pulling up Noah’s carpet. He called it “man work” and according to Carsten and my husband, women shouldn’t do “man work”. So I did what any mom would do in this situation; nothing. Well nothing except for grabbing the camera and demanding that they pose for photos while doing said “man work”. This, of course, set his ego ablaze and he was happy to oblige.
After the room was stripped bare; cleaned extensively; new carpet put down; and walls redone, we went to town and shopped around for the absolute best priced, most sturdy, and nicest looking bunk beds that we could find. It didn’t take long before we decided on these. I LOVE that it has steps and not a ladder. It also has a desk so they can draw, do school work, read, write, or whatever else one might do at a desk. Andrew uses it for collecting things. Carsten uses the desk drawers for putting away Andrew’s collections. They are balanced that way.
The beds are only twin size but I slept in a twin bed until I was 20 so they’ll live. I’ll let you guess who got the top bunk. The next photo might give it away since some people are camera hogs. (uh hmmm… Carsten) You’ll also see our good buddy Mikey there on the bottom bunk. Only one kid requires his company.
Overall I am very happy with the beds. They are very sturdy unlike the metal ones we had a couple of years back. I think it took the boys less than four months to topple those over. I threatened them this time. If they break these beds then they have to sleep with the dog. We haven’t had a problem yet.
Now… if I could only get them to go to bed on time. That will be the day.
I love the books on the dresser…how have I never thought of that! My guys are always running out of space on their bookshelf, can't wait to implement this idea!
Great room. Very Manly. Send Carsten over here to help me with the boys room.
Well done to all of you, including the chick behind the camera! I love the bunk beds, and the steps! Gotta love Carsten…a priceless "man".
Oh, that is just awesome! I love those bunk beds!
Great makeovers! The beds are gorgeous and I love the steps. Looks like Carsten had fun doing man's work.
Wow, I'm impressed!!
I love that color blue, my all time fav…
Glad you had help!!
My boys used to have the those same exact bunks. One of them dove down to his brother's bed and hit his face on the end.
When we brought him to the ER, they thought he broke every bone in is face!! It looked THAT BAD…
Praise God he was just fine!!
Anyhow, beware?
What a beautiful room!! It looks so wonderfully comfortable! Those beds are amazing. Your boys are so blessed!
Loving all that man work thats going on here.
Those bunks are really cool never seen them set up like that and I love it. cool steps too.
Pictures are great! Good job in decorating.
I love their new bedroom! I also love the talk about "man work". I am the only girl in this house, and that sort of "talk" comes up often around here..LOL
I love the bunk beds. How nice is that?!?!? The steps are so different than when I used to have bunk beds. Great shots!!
You tell Carsten I LOVE his "man work" picture! So MANly and I have some MAN work he can do over here! LOL
I LOVE the steps down! SOO cool!
Great images!!!