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    Industrial Teenage Bedroom Makeover on a Budget -ORC Reveal

    by Jennifer Fancher 61 Comments Published: 5/9/18 Updated: 12/20/21 This post may contain affiliate links.

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    So today is reveal day and there is loads of excitement in the air in our house! We are finally able to show all the details of our Industrial Teenage Bedroom Makeover on a Budget and it's a showstopper!

    Today is reveal day and there is loads of excitement in the air in our house! We are finally able to show all the details of our Industrial Teenage Bedroom Makeover on a Budget and it's a showstopper!

    I'm going to be completely honest here.

    I may or may not be tearing up while I type this.

    I know that my son is only 14 and we have lots of years ahead of us with him in our home, but there's a finality to this makeover that is tugging at the heart strings.

    We've always done theme rooms for our boys. From a dragon fighting castle theme, to a dinosaur room complete with painted mountains. Then there was the Star Wars Room and the Train Room. I'm kicking myself for neglecting the boys rooms these past 4 years while we were fixing up our Almost Farmhouse, because now the time is slipping away with my gentle giant.

    This will probably be the last theme room I make for him.

    Oh - and there are the tears again!

    Budget Teen Boy Bedroom Reno - Our plan to create a makeover for our son on a tight budget

    But let's focus on the happy things for a moment. So let's go week by week on how transformed this room in 6 weeks time.

    Table of Contents

    • Week One
    • Week 2 - Painting
    • Week 3 - $40 Closet Makeover
    • Week 4 - DIY Shelving and Repurposed Headboard
    • Week 5 - DIY Faux Pipe Feature Wall
    • Week 6 - The Reveal
    • Industrial Teenage Bedroom Makeover on a Budget Purchases:
    • Total Cost: $422.45

    Week One

    This week was all about the room in it's 'before' state and the plan we had - which wasn't really there - and that completely goes against my planner-self. So we sort of winged it as we went along and I'm so pleased it worked out!

    Week 2 - Painting

    We are making over our son's room for this Spring's One Room Challenge. This week while painting our son's room dark gray, we learned how we failed as parents in the process.

    Wall Color: Peppercorn by Sherwin Williams

    Even though we had a bumpy start making over this room when we started painting, laughs were shared and hugs were doled out. But most importantly, memories were made.

    Week 3 - $40 Closet Makeover

    Budget Teen Boy Bedroom Reno - Our plan to create a makeover for our son on a tight budget
    Today is reveal day and there is loads of excitement in the air in our house! We are finally able to show all the details of our Industrial Teenage Bedroom Makeover on a Budget and it's a showstopper!
    Today is reveal day and there is loads of excitement in the air in our house! We are finally able to show all the details of our Industrial Teenage Bedroom Makeover on a Budget and it's a showstopper!

    We were able to update my gentle giant's closet for just under $40 by using scrap wood we had in our garage. And it's a huge bonus that we can fit his tall clothes.

    Not to mention - I'm over-the-moon that we finally have those closet doors rehung after 3 years!

    Today is reveal day and there is loads of excitement in the air in our house! We are finally able to show all the details of our Industrial Teenage Bedroom Makeover on a Budget and it's a showstopper!

    The curtains were the easiest no sew project to date and they match wonderfully with his frayed edge bedding we found on clearance at Walmart.

    Week 4 - DIY Shelving and Repurposed Headboard

    Today is reveal day and there is loads of excitement in the air in our house! We are finally able to show all the details of our Industrial Teenage Bedroom Makeover on a Budget and it's a showstopper!

    By repurposing our first DIY, we were able to create a manly headboard with easy DIY wall reading lights.

    Today is reveal day and there is loads of excitement in the air in our house! We are finally able to show all the details of our Industrial Teenage Bedroom Makeover on a Budget and it's a showstopper!

    Because we were operating on a budget, we also saved loads on furniture by reusing wood in our garage to make a new shelving unit for our son.

    Today is reveal day and there is loads of excitement in the air in our house! We are finally able to show all the details of our Industrial Teenage Bedroom Makeover on a Budget and it's a showstopper!

    I was able to find vintage items around our house that had that industrial feel to style the shelves.

    See that jug in the middle with the embossed print? That was my gr.gr. granddaddy's hooch jug found years after his death buried in the barn. Seems like he would sneak away to get a snoot full.

    Week 5 - DIY Faux Pipe Feature Wall

    Today is reveal day and there is loads of excitement in the air in our house! We are finally able to show all the details of our Industrial Teenage Bedroom Makeover on a Budget and it's a showstopper!
    Today is reveal day and there is loads of excitement in the air in our house! We are finally able to show all the details of our Industrial Teenage Bedroom Makeover on a Budget and it's a showstopper!

    Our feature corner is my son's favorite space. The pipe walls were an easy DIY and we partnered with Liberty Tree Creations with this amazing shipping crate for his room. Since he's a history buff, my son loved all the details put into this replicated crate.

    Adding faux industrial pipe for your teen room is a great way to add that masculine element. This would also work great for any diy industrial decor with this simple tutorial!

    I was even given Cool Mom Cred on the Faux Pipe Feature Wall. If only you could put that on a resume!

    Week 6 - The Reveal

    Today is reveal day and there is loads of excitement in the air in our house! We are finally able to show all the details of our Industrial Teenage Bedroom Makeover on a Budget and it's a showstopper!

    Now let's get to my favorite part - the decorating!

    We made these DIY sawhorse lamps (tutorial coming soon) and they add to that industrial feel we were hoping for in this room.

    Today is reveal day and there is loads of excitement in the air in our house! We are finally able to show all the details of our Industrial Teenage Bedroom Makeover on a Budget and it's a showstopper!

    I found the posters in his room in the Clearance bin at Hobby Lobby and got both for $10! I love how they look - don't you?

    Because my son is 'punny' I knew he would LOVE the Ba Co N poster. It's perfect for his humor.

    Today is reveal day and there is loads of excitement in the air in our house! We are finally able to show all the details of our Industrial Teenage Bedroom Makeover on a Budget and it's a showstopper!
    Today is reveal day and there is loads of excitement in the air in our house! We are finally able to show all the details of our Industrial Teenage Bedroom Makeover on a Budget and it's a showstopper!
    Today is reveal day and there is loads of excitement in the air in our house! We are finally able to show all the details of our Industrial Teenage Bedroom Makeover on a Budget and it's a showstopper!

    The artwork next to his bed is a pen and ink that his grandfather made and the framed photos are from my husband's travels when he used to tour as a drummer. I love that we can add that touch of sentimentality to the room.

    Today is reveal day and there is loads of excitement in the air in our house! We are finally able to show all the details of our Industrial Teenage Bedroom Makeover on a Budget and it's a showstopper!
    Today is reveal day and there is loads of excitement in the air in our house! We are finally able to show all the details of our Industrial Teenage Bedroom Makeover on a Budget and it's a showstopper!

    The dormer window nook remained as his music area. We hung his guitar and framed memories from his first theater performance.

    Today is reveal day and there is loads of excitement in the air in our house! We are finally able to show all the details of our Industrial Teenage Bedroom Makeover on a Budget and it's a showstopper!

    We searched our garage and my decor stash to find rusty, manly things like hooks, pulleys and tin boxes.

    The jar full of used bullet casings is my son's 'souvenir' from years ago when we lived in Vegas. When we hiked in the mountains, he would collect any casing he found and put them in a jar. Of course, they fit perfectly in his industrial room.

    Today is reveal day and there is loads of excitement in the air in our house! We are finally able to show all the details of our Industrial Teenage Bedroom Makeover on a Budget and it's a showstopper!

    Since my son dreams of being a writer when he grows up, we kept this old desk in his room so he can write his Magnum Opus. He loves to look out his window while he works.

    Today is reveal day and there is loads of excitement in the air in our house! We are finally able to show all the details of our Industrial Teenage Bedroom Makeover on a Budget and it's a showstopper!

    I brought in a chair we had in our recording studio - it was the perfect fit for this space.

    Today is reveal day and there is loads of excitement in the air in our house! We are finally able to show all the details of our Industrial Teenage Bedroom Makeover on a Budget and it's a showstopper!

    We hung an enamel coated metal light over the desk to provide industrial lighting.

    Today is reveal day and there is loads of excitement in the air in our house! We are finally able to show all the details of our Industrial Teenage Bedroom Makeover on a Budget and it's a showstopper!

    Finally we completed the look with a vintage copper lamp that was in my in-law's attic. Certainly a space for inspiration, don't you think?

    So now let's look at some before and afters!

    What a difference and most importantly - my son LOVES his updated room.

    No, we weren't able to replace the carpet like I had hoped, but we were able to create a space that he will enjoy for the rest of the years under our roof.

    Oh boy - there are those tears again!

    So, let's crunch numbers and see what the total cost of this makeover came to. Affiliate links are provided for your convenience.

    Industrial Teenage Bedroom Makeover on a Budget Purchases:

    Paint and Supplies - $80
    Wall Color: Peppercorn by Sherwin Williams
    Closet Makeover $37
    New Shelving Unit - $53
    Clip Work Lights - $17
    Faucet Door Pulls - Hobby Lobby $3.99 each (on sale at 50% off)
    Trash Can - Tractor Supply Co $22.99
    Pipe Wall Clock- $19.99
    DIY Faux Wall Pipes - $20 in PVC and $10 in clearance Towel Rods
    Drop Cloth Curtains - $28
    Bedding - Walmart on Clearance - $25
    Throw Pillows - $20 from Amazon (here and here)
    Sawhorse Lamp DIY - $23.25
    Wood Crate - Liberty Tree Creations - partnership
    Times Square Sign - Hobby Lobby- $7 on clearance
    Hardware Sign - The Painted Nest - partnership
    Posters and frame - $18
    Pendant Light Kit for enamel shade - $19.98
    Ceiling Fan Light Cages - $17.25

    Total Cost: $422.45

    My goal was to keep this between $200-400, and the faux pipe wall was a last minute feature my husband added as a bonus - well worth going over if you ask me!

    So now that we're finished with this Industrial Teenage Bedroom Makeover on a Budget.

    I'm going to take a day and see all the other reveals.

    Of course, a huge thank you to Linda from Calling it Home for putting together another fabulous challenge. Be sure to head over to the One Room Challenge and check out the amazing reveals the other bloggers have made for yourself. This season was so much fun and I alway enjoy finding new ideas from other DIYers!

    Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Final Reveal

    Today is reveal day and there is loads of excitement in the air in our house!
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    1. Mother of 3

      June 28, 2018 at 3:09 pm

      I just LOVE the color and all those industrial touches. What a perfect bedroom for a teen boy. Thanks for sharing with us at the Summer Time Fun Linky. Pinned.

    2. Jennifer

      May 31, 2018 at 9:20 pm

      Thanks so much Jenny! It was a precious time together!

    3. Jennifer

      May 21, 2018 at 6:02 pm

      Thank you Pat! He certainly loves it!

    4. Jennifer

      May 21, 2018 at 5:24 pm

      Thank you Susanne! He is definitely enjoying his room - a little too much! Now, how to get him out of his room to spend a moment with me? I guess that's the way it's supposed to be, isn't it? Cue the tears again!

    5. Susanne

      May 17, 2018 at 12:27 pm

      This is such a cool teen boys room!! I just know your son is loving it. I remember when my son was 14...I think that was when I started doing most of my crying, he was growing up and wouldn't be my little boy forever...okay, enough, no tears! Congrats on a wonderful makeover and here's to many more years watching and enjoying your son grow up!! xoxo

    6. Jennifer

      May 17, 2018 at 7:07 am

      Thank you Mary!

    7. Jennifer

      May 16, 2018 at 9:56 pm

      Thanks Rachel!

    8. Mary

      May 16, 2018 at 1:02 pm

      Jen it really looks cool! Perfect for a teen boy and just full of fun industrial pieces.

    9. Pat - In My Wheele House

      May 15, 2018 at 10:04 pm

      Such a great space!!
      I was surprised by (and adore) the faux pipe wall.
      It is such a quirky touch.
      The colour palette is wonderful: strong, masculine, yet neutral.

      I really love what you did with this room!

    10. Jenny

      May 14, 2018 at 8:28 pm

      This is such an amazing space for your son! I was tearing up a bit thinking of how quickly time flies by and how soon I won't have any kids around to redecorate (and redecorate again) their rooms anymore. I love that you were able to work on the space together and bring in touches that are perfect for a teenage boy!

    11. Tash @ The Dreamhouse Project

      May 14, 2018 at 4:49 pm

      Oh I love it!! You did such an amazing job. All the industrial elements are fantastic & the wall colour turned out beautiful. Your son must be so happy to have a well designed functional room! So so good!!

    12. Dara

      May 13, 2018 at 10:41 pm

      Jen this is such an awesome room for your son. I love how you incorporated history that he likes and things that are special to him. And the pipe wall is so cool! Well done!

    13. Jessica | Petal + Ply

      May 13, 2018 at 9:04 pm

      What an awesome space! The pipe wall, the music nook, the new closet shelving....you did good!

    14. Rachel Joy // Joyful Derivatives

      May 12, 2018 at 6:17 pm

      Wow - Jen, this turned out fabulous!! I love the pipe accent wall. And all for less than $500! Well done. 🙂

    15. Jennifer

      May 12, 2018 at 7:18 am

      Angela - You are so kind! It was a special time we definitely cherished - especially now that those 'hang times' are far and few between!

    16. Jennifer

      May 12, 2018 at 7:16 am

      Hi Lisa! I'm so glad to hear that this inspired you to finish your other son's room. Now my youngest is begging for us to transform his room! Looks like I may have to do that one this fall!

    17. Jennifer

      May 12, 2018 at 7:10 am

      Thanks so much, Susie!

    18. Jennifer

      May 12, 2018 at 7:09 am

      Aw! It's a tender thing to think about isn't it? He were so blessed to be able to share this project with him and he truly loves his room!

      Now our youngest wants his room done!

    19. Jennifer

      May 12, 2018 at 7:05 am

      He really does, to the point that he even is keeping it straight and making his bed each morning!

    20. Jennifer

      May 12, 2018 at 7:05 am

      Hi Wanda! He is loving all the masculinity in his room now! He's growing up too fast!

    21. Jennifer

      May 12, 2018 at 7:04 am

      Thank you so much Erin! I love it when I get detailed comments and this one brought a smile to my face!

    22. Jennifer

      May 12, 2018 at 7:04 am

      He does - and it was so special being able to share that special time with him!

    23. Jennifer

      May 12, 2018 at 7:03 am

      Thanks so much! We are over the moon excited with the results!

    24. Jennifer

      May 12, 2018 at 7:03 am

      Thanks Julie! It was a fun project to share with him!

    25. Jennifer

      May 12, 2018 at 7:02 am

      Thank you so much! It means the world coming from sweet friends like you! And who knows? Maybe I'll be blessed enough to have him work side by side in the future like you all do!

    26. Jennifer

      May 11, 2018 at 8:33 am

      Thank you Deborah - I love that I got the Cool Mom props from my son! LOL

    27. Jennifer

      May 11, 2018 at 8:33 am

      Hi Ashley! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. It's always fun to connect to other bloggers through the ORC - this was our fourth time and I'm sure to be back for more!

    28. Jennifer

      May 11, 2018 at 8:32 am

      Thank you so much Emy! It was a fun project to share with him!

    29. Emy

      May 11, 2018 at 6:15 am

      His room turned out amazing!! I love all of the sentimental items from your grandpa. I hope he gets a ton of writing done at that amazing desk!! Great job!

    30. Ashley

      May 10, 2018 at 2:46 pm

      I always appreciate a good renovation on a budget! This is so good! This was our first time doing the ORC, I’m so glad we did it! So much fun!

    31. Deborah

      May 10, 2018 at 11:38 am

      Way way way cool.. Them growing up in a flash does happen so I totally get it. Love all the details on it....so my style.

    32. Vicki and Jenn 2 Bees in a Pod

      May 10, 2018 at 10:42 am

      Holy cow Jen! You did an amazing job! We know that it is bittersweet but how cool it was to make great memories with your son while re-doing this special room for him. He will treasure this for a lifetime, as will you! Well done!

    33. Angela @ Simply Beautiful By Angela

      May 10, 2018 at 10:09 am

      Jen you did an absolutely wonderful job! You got me all teary eyed since I have two little boys myself. I've been enjoying doing theme rooms for them (in fact my ORC this season was my youngests' big boy room!) and it made me emotional thinking about the days when I'll no longer have little boy rooms! Anyways I loved absolutely everything in this space, especially the headboard and that awesome ceiling fan 😀

    34. Lisa

      May 10, 2018 at 10:05 am

      Jen this space is amazing!! Your son must be so fired up!! So many clever ideas, I just love it all!! I did my older teen son's room for a previous ORC and I've been slowly working on my younger son's room for literally 6 months.....seeing this all pulled together has me so motivated to finish it and bring some character to the space like you did in here!! It's chock full and I love how meaningful the decor is (the music area, pen drawing, your great great grandfather's hooch jug :), all so awesome!!!) Congratulations for getting all this done!!!

    35. Susie

      May 10, 2018 at 9:59 am

      Beautiful job with the teen boy's room. It's chic, but fun.....masculine, but comfy. You set just the right tone for these young men. All of the clever industrial elements have me bookmarking this post for later. Love all of it! Congratulations! ~~ Susie from The Chelsea Project

    36. Lindsey at HilltownHouse

      May 10, 2018 at 9:44 am

      As a mom of two boys I got a little teared up reading your post too : ) This room is perfect for your young man and I love all of the industrial touches. Wonderful job and I hope he enjoys it!

    37. Jewel Marlowe

      May 10, 2018 at 9:08 am

      This is perfect! I bet he loves!!!! it!

    38. Wanda | From House To Home

      May 10, 2018 at 8:59 am

      I love the industrial feeling! It's a perfect room for a teenager. And I can't believe you did the whole thing for under $500. That's awesome!

    39. Erin

      May 10, 2018 at 8:24 am

      What a cool room! You've highlighted the nooks perfectly to make every bit of his room useful and FUN! My favorite part might be the frayed drop cloth curtains. Job well done!

    40. Christina CG Home Interiors

      May 10, 2018 at 7:40 am

      It turned out AWESOME!! I bet he loves it!!

    41. Anonymous

      May 10, 2018 at 5:13 am

      Wow... it looks amazing!! Love the color... and the details are so neat!! I can't believe it was done under $500.00! Great job! I'll bet he loves it!!

    42. Julie

      May 10, 2018 at 12:44 am

      I love that you did a teen boy’s room, and that he was so into it! I am feeling inspired!

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