Can we actually fit this in the boys room? (Our new "sub-project" ;)

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We find it best just to stay busy these days! Today we'll show you our next "mini" project-- two days max, lol ;) We're going to try and do a quick makeover to the boys bedroom with built in lofted beds...do you think it will work??
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@TheMinimalMom 3 года назад

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@TheAtWhatCostBlog 3 года назад

Watching the two of you plan a project is like watching a replay of any home improvement project my husband and I have done. Hilarious! And team board and batten on this one, sorry Tom. 😆

@findingaway5512 3 года назад

I live your team meetings. 😂

@faithboothman9496 3 года назад

Geez, just put in a huge dormer. Jkjkjk🤣😂😂🤣

@thepioneerhomestead 3 года назад

OK I love all these ideas and I’m all about DIY projects and I’ve loved everything that you guys have done so far but might I add a suggestion that might not have possibly been thought of… Where the bed is by the window turn it the opposite way raise it up and put the other bed underneath of it at the same level that it is. It would block off the entryway to the closet that is unused but it would give more area in the room to play and there wouldn’t be a head issue because one child’s head could be closer to the window and the other child’s head could be closer to the bedroom entryway door so it would look like a L shape. Just a suggestion but I think if you do batten board which I am always a fan of and you paint it gray just be careful not to get too dark in there since it’s a small space but I can’t wait to see what you all decide to do, I absolutely love your projects and I love you two together!💗💗💗 you remind me of my husband and myself!😂😂😂

@TheAtWhatCostBlog 3 года назад

@@thepioneerhomestead i had thought about that too. That would open up more floor space.

@socalgal7830 3 года назад

Rather then creating a clastrophobic space for sleeping, my vote is to spend the time on opening the closet to give your growing boys more room for the long term.

@vandameneses7307 3 года назад

For sure

@plcumming 3 года назад

Open the wall!!!

@Zoenow09 3 года назад

Definitely makes the most sense!!!

@emmaainger7474 3 года назад

Yes totally I don't t understand why you wouldn't just open up the wall

@corrierox8405 3 года назад

I agree, open the wall!

@fousies 3 года назад

I would honestly open up the closet that room is so tiny

@johnandkitty 3 года назад

I agree. Do it right now. The boys will love the space.

@jillstigs1637 3 года назад

Ditto!

@tammyschweitzer6504 3 года назад

Agree, boys need space.

@lisavanhengstum4800 3 года назад

Yesss indeed

@lisavanhengstum4800 3 года назад

And they also don't have anything to store there. Otherwise they can declutter it 😂

@diellensy27 3 года назад

You should open up the closet now. That room is tiny and you're going to make it smaller with your loft beds.

@mylifesjourney...sharonkar7802 3 года назад

I agree, definitely open up the closet and leave the beds. They will not have room to enjoy the beds.

@bookgal 3 года назад

Agree,

@AnitraKass 3 года назад

Exactly what I was thinking. Do the closet, leave the beds!

@angiedimsdale9016 3 года назад

Spend Tom’s time and brawn wisely. Open up the room now. The bed issue resolve itself after the closet/wall remodel.

@silvergirl2847 3 года назад

Definitely they could have the boys beds out from under the eaves and build in storage along the short wall.

@CindyClough 3 года назад

My thoughts, for what they're worth... Why make it difficult for your boys to get in/out of bed (regardless of how fast they learn)? Don't put their heads so close to the ceiling. I would open the closet up; that would give you and your boys a lot more room. The items in that closet can be better stored elsewhere in the room with different storage options.

@jblove523 3 года назад

I agree with Tom. If the mattresses are that close to the ceiling that would be too claustrophobic. Almost like sleeping in a coffin.

@memymo1310 3 года назад

Some of us like sleeping in ⚰.

@debwright448 3 года назад

We lived in and remodeled and older home with the slanted ceilings and used the slanted ceiling for our sons room. I'm with Tom on this one. Life goes by so fast. It's nice to have a refresh on the boys room but make it practical for your time and space continum. It's the holidays.enjoy your time with family When my son redid a vintage camper he build bunks for the kids bunks and they intially were excited about having this cool camper and these really cool bunks. Now a year or two down the road the ceiling it is too tight for comfort for the kids. They have gone to thinner matresses for this year but there's a need for adjusting the bunks for next year. Yes spruce but the idea of too much will feel closed in my opinion. It feels is a lot of work in my opinion with a short reward. No judgement just another prospective. Happy sprucing

@silvergirl2847 3 года назад

My daughter's bed was like this and she never slept properly .it's very oppressive.we moved the bed and all back to normal sleep.

@jeshanahram264 3 года назад

Sorry Dawn, team Tom on this one. Mud and keep the beds lower. Open up the closet space as a play area/more room/storage space.

@thebannings6176 3 года назад

I say leave the boys' beds where they are! Tom my 10 yr old son is 5'3 and 135 lb. Let the boys not hit their heads on ceiling!🙌😁

@trubyboo4072 3 года назад

Yep! Same! We got 2 boys and I vote to leave the beds alone. Also, where is the future foster kid going to sleep?

@donnalujan9541 3 года назад

I agree with your husband! Leave the beds lower!

@jeannettec375 3 года назад

I would leave the beds as-is. Trim out the room, mud, and paint. They're going to outgrow loft beds so quickly.

@lindsaycatalanello9945 3 года назад

Sorry Dawn. I'm Team Tom on this one! Leave the wall plain because of the amount of space there is. I absolutely hate mud and tape but I think its the route to go this time.

@diannabaggett1372 3 года назад

I agree to just make the closet the fort and leave the beds alone.

@SBSunshine 3 года назад

Skip the lofting of the beds and make the play area around the corner in the closet where they can play in a "secret hideout". That's what I would do 😊😂 -President of Tom's Fan Club ❤️

@sandrab.3538 3 года назад

Sorry, this is a grandiose idea that doesn't really benefit the boys at all. The room is too small for it. Tom is right.

@emmaainger7474 3 года назад

I agree

@Karen-vs2fo 3 года назад

I agree.

@jodyhuntsman4126 3 года назад

Boys r going to get bigger! Make the room smaller. Blow that wall out! 😊

@rachelhenry2328 3 года назад

Why not leave the beds where they are? Paint the room to freshen it up maybe but make the closet the surprise? Add drawers or cubby’s, a “parking lot” for trucks, a small lofted reading area with a fort underneath, i dont know what but a fun “secret hideout” of some kind

@louisehowell3817 3 года назад

Love your idea!

@SBSunshine 3 года назад

This is what my kids would want. Lol. I didn't see your comment but suggested the same above! 😊

@annarchydeclutteranddesign413 3 года назад

@@SBSunshine Same!

@palbros9102 3 года назад

Oh I agree with this comment

@shanleighpiemontesi1107 3 года назад

I think this is a great idea 😁

@SBSunshine 3 года назад

Just raise the roof Tom... That'll be two days tops! 😂 -President of Tom's Fan Club ❤️

@rhallford8537 3 года назад

LOL!

@thefirst-dp8ql 3 года назад

I was kind of expecting Dawn to say something similar :)))

@cml2176 3 года назад

Yep--a big dormer!

@amandaramsay5934 3 года назад

You win the internet comment of the day! 🤣🤣🤣

@Lucinda_Jackson 3 года назад

It’s what I was expecting when they came back after an hour! I was so certain they had decided to raise the roof!

@Melissa-pn3ew 3 года назад

Our daughter age 4 was playing dress up the other day. I asked her who she was and she said I'm The Minimal Mom I'm decluttering.

@NellyTeaBlog 3 года назад

Oh my goodness, that's the best!! 😂

@ritawiens9820 3 года назад

That’s adorable 💕

@heatherf1159 3 года назад

Oh I hope Dawn sees this! This is so awesomely amazing and adorable!! ❤❤❤

@silvergirl2847 3 года назад

Oh no that's too cute

@aliblue3605 3 года назад

that's adorable

@pampalke5916 3 года назад

I would open up the closet, the boys would love having more room.

@samcooper430 3 года назад

With Tom on this one, Board & batten will make the room feel even narrower & your already taking up space by moving the beds farther out. Honestly as fast as the kids will grow Dawn is correct that you need a lot of space for underneath the beds but I don't think it is there. I agree with what I have seen others say I would try & open up the closet & make an amazing play/ hangout space. I know you guys will do what works best for you, just my 2 cents. Much love guys, have fun Tom!!!

@jafrompa1555 3 года назад

I do not usually comment, but as a grandma with years on me, I sure hope Dawn changes her mind and thinks of what the boys will want more than what Pinterest has to offer. Just an old ladies opinion. I vote for Tom on this deal.

@bethlewis9981 3 года назад

Just to see--toss one of the mattresses on top of the other to simulate how it would be if it were higher. Then ask your older daughter to lie down on it and them sit up on it. Then you will have a better idea.

@estherventura-damico7901 3 года назад

That’s a great idea.

@grannysquareswagonwheels2604 3 года назад

Yes, they could even grab one off the girls room too.

@allisonfrederick6721 3 года назад

Or stack on of the beds on cinder blocks just to see what it would be like.

@renatasocha9753 3 года назад

Normally I would not suggest what to do in your home, but this room is too small for your Pinterest idea. Trundle bed would be less overwhelming.

@Karen-vs2fo 3 года назад

Yes, good idea.

@skeederskeeder9649 3 года назад

I was going to suggest a trundle bed too. Not sure the space is wide enough to fit a trundle when the bottom bed rolls out. 🤷‍♀️ But if it would fit then it would give the boys more floor space to play and not have their heads so close to the ceiling.

@marystrenke3050 3 года назад

I gifted a really nice loft bed to a friend-- way too big for their room. Definitely a mistake. The pinterest project , unfortunately, just doesn't seem right.

@lisantica842 3 года назад

Mud and tape, all the way. Too busy as Tom said otherwise.

@GingerDeBrosse 3 года назад

Sorry Dawn, Team Tom on this - raising those beds is a bad idea and yes to mud and tape

@ashbmom 3 года назад

Do the closet and leave the beds as is.

@jeanettethiessen2476 3 года назад

I don’t know if I would go for all this work with the beds, not for 3 years...save the time and money and start working on the bedrooms downstairs. I would just paint the wall...the boys won’t care or prob even notice if there is board and batten...I’m thinking a trundle bed would give you more play space, especially with the tight ceiling space and small room.

@Mandalyn-ck8vi 3 года назад

This 👆

@NLY1WAY4U 3 года назад

Trundle bed...great idea! We had one and it worked for small room.

@ruthlloyd1163 3 года назад

Dawn is fixated on board & batten, boys would probably prefer super heroes or trucks on the wall

@andmelinda 3 года назад

Trundle bed was my first thought too.

@leonnahobbs5054 3 года назад

I thought she was going to say she wanted a trundle bed. I don’t think lofted beds make sense in that small of a room with a sloped ceiling

@hollymcmillan8508 3 года назад

Team Tom on this one...something else to consider would be a Murphy style bed then they could fold them up to play??

@blackholesun3152 3 года назад

Yes! Exactly what I thought.

@LynnS971 3 года назад

That’s a great idea

@reneeroath1048 3 года назад

What about horizontal Murphy beds. They just fold up from the position they are already in. No under bed storage though 🤔

@petrakihlstrom8163 3 года назад

I had just a celing like that when I was younger, I'm a girl and I hit my head alot. I had just like your boys have. You need a ordinary celing to do a bed like you want to do Dawn. If tou had another wall it would be cool.

@nikkijohnson7029 3 года назад

Leave the beds how they are, get the bed tent covers, and go with a camping theme! Seriously, boys would love it lol

@samanthaquant7411 3 года назад

This is my favorite idea I’ve read! So simple! Same result! “Forts” 😂

@pastorpeggie 3 года назад

Another awesome idea!

@mk-sw9ow 3 года назад

This idea is so good!

@susanshanks2407 3 года назад

Sorry Dawn, team Tom this time. The room is just to small.

@jodisawyer3144 3 года назад

I would open up the closet and make that area a den/fun area. Keep the beds where they are and not change them. Maybe just paint the walls and possibly new bedding.

@karenbjorlin8955 3 года назад

I agree. The bed thing would be cool, but there isn’t much room to do and lofting. Put the time, money and effort into opening the closet so they have extra space. Once you finish the wall, trim and paint, it will be fabulous.

@nancyharkins6570 3 года назад

I agree that the loft beds will take up too much space and won't be worth it. Dawn you and Tom are so creative you could do something awesome with the closet.

@barbarawinters646 3 года назад

Such a sweet couple setting a great example for your children.

@TheMinimalMom 3 года назад

Thank you so much Barbara!

@ANNtique 3 года назад

I wouldn’t raise the beds, I think it will make the room seem even smaller

@1012chart 3 года назад

How about moving the beds into an "L" shape. One bed under the window and one along the wall. There would be more space at the entrance of the room for play or building drawers there.

@terri6584 3 года назад

Is a bed near a window safe? Just heard yesterday that one of the things observed to become a Foster parent in one state is that no bed in childen's bedroom is near a window. Accidents can happen.

@1012chart 3 года назад

@@terri6584it's a good point. When I was growing up (I'm 60!) my dad screwed railings across the windows in our upstairs bedroom. Our beds weren't under the window but it was a safety precaution... Is a good idea for all kids and not just to tick the box for foster kids.

@gratituderanch9406 3 года назад

I used to sleep in a loft and hit my head on the ceiling all the time. And my mattress was on the floor.

@conniesoares157 3 года назад

I think taking the closet back out would be the easiest to give more room to the tiny space. You two are the best to see the ideas you come up with. 😃 have a great weekend!

@louisehowell3817 3 года назад

Start work on the basement now so that it could be complete in 3 years time.

@dianedeck 3 года назад

haha this made me laugh, funny and true.

@sheilaenglish7329 3 года назад

That’s both funny and true. 😄

@EmeryShae 3 года назад

They plan to move the house and put it on a new basement.

@TheDriftwoodlover 3 года назад

Sounds like Dawn wants to turn the sleeping area into the berths on a navy ship. I had a friend in the navy and he said they were so close you couldn’t turn over without sliding out of bed. Not to mention cracking your head (which happens to me when I visit friends and sleep in their son’s old bunk bed - and I’m only 5’1”). The room is too small for grand plans. Do something to make the closet usable play space for them and keep the beds simple as they are.

@angelaroberts1054 3 года назад

Team Tom this round. Leave the beds low, open up the closet, make a rock climbing wall.

@whatgwenloves 3 года назад

I would not bother lifting the beds at all!

@tabythaseward2265 3 года назад

You could make the beds into Murphy beds. They could be up during the day for room to play, and will not hit their heads when I'm bed. Board and batten would be my choice for the wall.

@NLY1WAY4U 3 года назад

Yes, another engineering genius! You ladies are so smart! I have seen the beds that hinge on the wall and fold up and out of the way. I love this idea along with the trundle.

@Groovygoats 3 года назад

Sorry, Dawn. I’m with Tom on this one. I grew up in an attic bedroom with even lower ceilings than that. Heads WILL hit the ceiling. Even if you pull the beds out, it will be snug.

@Groovygoats 3 года назад

And no on the board and batten. Too much for a small space.

@MrsWGW3 3 года назад

Definitely open up the closet. That room is way too tiny. Opening up the closet will really look nice. Dawn, you laugh a lot!! LOL!!

@jmcast3195 3 года назад

I think she learned that in marketing. I suspect she is an overall happy person, but amps up the smiles and laughs for videos. Just my guess.

@rachelmontgomery3889 3 года назад

I LOVE the simplicity of the end to end beds now. Making bunk beds daily and changing sheets is a pain, or maybe I’m a little bit lazy. I feel like when you have tall furniture in a room, it always makes the room feel SO MUCH smaller. How about taking those work hours and just opening up the closet, finishing off the window trim and doing the board and batten wall?

@mylifesjourney...sharonkar7802 3 года назад

Love this idea! The room is definitely too small for bunk beds

@shaunadumelle1624 3 года назад

My personal opinion, as a mom of 3 boys and a girl. I would get the rock climbing set from Walmart online, put those on the wall, maybe make an indoor monkey bars from the ceiling, and a secret door that no one would find, into the closet. I'm a real nerd when it comes to indoor play equipment though. My goals in life are having a 2 story slide in the house and a huge indoor play ground, but that's just me ♡ good luck!

@maggiefindmusic 3 года назад

I thought I was #teamtom but I'm def #teamshauna. And you can design my house when I get to be a millionaire. 😁

@shaunadumelle1624 3 года назад

@@maggiefindmusic let me know ♡ lol!

@aimeeontheharp 3 года назад

Yes!!!!

@julieearl 3 года назад

This sounds great!

@stampinmoe 3 года назад

Seriously- What a fun idea! If they fell backwards they could land on low beds/mattresses and a secret opening to the closet would be cool

@amandaburger2506 3 года назад

I've got to say I agree with Tom on the mattress height, otherwise they're wedging themselves into a tiny triangle of sleeping space.

@mjcossel6136 3 года назад

Yes, and they need room to roll over in the night (since we all move in our sleep), or else they might wake from feeling trapped in one position.

@terri6584 3 года назад

Would the boys be hitting their hand on the ceiling/wall as they "try" to turn too. Ouch!

@keetz8490 3 года назад

Of course I can’t see the whole room but I’m wondering about making the wall in the room and the wall in the closet half walls ( leaving post for support) and opening it all up and giving each boy a side????

@rroumeli 3 года назад

Open up the closet and make a cool secret hideout instead of raising the beds! They will love it and not grow out of it as fast.

@nettnett660 3 года назад

Sorry but the whole loft bed idea seems like a waste of time. Open up that wardrobe area!

@pnwflipper2089 3 года назад

I would just put their beds on small risers so you could put some drawers under the beds then open up the closet and make it fun

@SBSunshine 3 года назад

The closet needs to be turned into a funky play area!!! That's my vote and I don't care that you didn't ask for it 😂😂😂 -President of Tom's Fan Club ❤️

@terri6584 3 года назад

I like your title. Do you need a VP? lol.

@SBSunshine 3 года назад

@@terri6584 there's an opening if you want it 😊😂

@jessb6555 3 года назад

Loft beds in there will feel overwhelming...they will take over the whole space.

@htukram 3 года назад

My vote goes to Tom's suggestion this time. Strongly.

@ruthlloyd1163 3 года назад

Love most of what you’ve done, but these plans are not good. Open up the closet, boys can fold most of their clothes, and the single suit or dress jacket can be hung up in another part of the house. Raising the beds is useless, in less than 3 years the crawling under a bed to play forts will be over. Use a dresser and/or cube storage for clothes and toys. They need more floor space especially as they grow. And having raised kids, 3 years can easily extend to 5 or 6, kind of like the two day projects😂😂😂😂

@trinam2503 3 года назад

Dawn, I normally agree with you! But! Tom is right!!! There isnt room to raise the beds very much. My dad was in construction, and I have done home repair/remodel since I was about 10. The bunk bed is amazing. It wont fit with that ceiling. The idea you had a couple month ago to put a thin wall between the feet of the beds is a great one. You could prob put drawers under the beds. Decorate each bed area specific to each boy. Board and Batten is not girly, however, Tom is right that it will add visual busyness to the walls. Love the idea of making a semi hidden play area in the closet. Tom, I LOVE your door stop!!! Our daughter loves to slam doors open against walls. As I hate patching sheetrock, I see some "Tom Style" door stops in our future!!!

@mandyjamcknight 3 года назад

how about bunk beds on the window wall or a trundle bed. Give them tons of play space!

@annas4653 3 года назад

Lol sorry Dawn, I'm team Tom on this one. We have a loft up north, I've hit my head plenty of times on the ceilings and so has my husband. My 8 and 10 yr old nephews are as tall as me and they have hit their heads as well. You get used to it but it does stink. I also say don't do board and batton in their room, it's too small of a room and it will stop your eye when you go in. Regular mud and tape would leave a nice finished look.

@FullSailEVE 3 года назад

Hey Tom! You could designate Fridays to finish up projects that need little things done to complete them. You could call it “Finishing Fridays”. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Just a thought that popped in my head.

@carabarbieri 3 года назад

I'm also Team Tom here. I don't like the idea of the beds being raised up.

@rhondanelson9100 3 года назад

Yes to mud and tape.

@martha4136 3 года назад

Such sweet, nice children you all have. Good you are going to work on the boys room, to share the room, whatever will give more space for them is a good thought. To open the closet wall would be a thought to consider, I think. Good luck.

@allisonlunsford7659 3 года назад

Just a thought on the boys' beds: is there possibly enough room to put a bunk bed on the wall to the left (the wall Dawn wants to put board and batten on)? That way the boys could have a play area against the wall where their beds are now. Just a thought! Love your videos and all the projects you've been doing! 😊❤️

@stahliclaassen6466 3 года назад

I don't think there would be room. You have to remember that the door is at the end of the wall.

@joycejarrard6958 3 года назад

Bunk beds on the tall wall was my first thought. Let them have a play area and storage on the sloped side.

@ladywinter2001ru 3 года назад

The door could be flipped though so it opens up into the hallway. Then it would work

@dianedeck 3 года назад

Thats what I was wondering also. Boys love bunk beds usually, if there is enough room or if it could be made to work. My sister and I had the bunk beds with the top facing one way and the bottom facing another way and the left over space had a dresser on the bottom.

@LindaLee1971 3 года назад

Can you fit built in bunks on the window wall?

@Rebecca-creates 3 года назад

Make the boys room in the tv room and use their bedroom now as a small office. Your tv could hide in a cupboard style armoire in the living room and be closed up when not in use. The boys deserve a decent size space for their growing bodies, just like the girls. They will remember being left behind. Cheers

@shannabeckett6751 3 года назад

It seems like since making the bedroom feel bigger was the goal, leaving the beds as they are and opening the closet wall would accomplish that better than closing in the space with new bed arrangement that would probably steal space.

@JzznJasmine 3 года назад

I can attest to the fact that in all the years I had a slanted ceiling (most of my childhood) I never learned

@joannayates2241 3 года назад

Please don’t raise those beds. Sorry Dawn. Worst idea ever. I went to a camp where my top bunk was two feet from ceiling. It’s a horrible feeling and I’m not even claustrophobic 😏

@greenwillow5404 3 года назад

Dawn, forgive me, but I'm with Tom on this. That room is way too small to be a good fit for a loft bed. Loft beds and slanting ceilings? Not a good mix. It's so lovely to be able to sit up comfortably in bed and read. They wouldn't be able to do that anymore. One other possibility might be to put bunk beds against the wall you were considering to put board and batten on? Opening up the closet does sound like a wonderful idea! Think of all the space you'd be able to free up for them. Good luck with whatever you decide to do. You are both so talented at arranging spaces. I know whatever you two decide, it will make the boys very happy.😊

@carolynhiscock9457 3 года назад

Mud and tape ...cause that s what Tom wants and he is willing to do the work ...lol.

@eddieflowers7939 3 года назад

Our project is to watch you guys complete all your projects! It's a shame that what you desire to do for the boys that one of the beds couldn't go along the window side and still connect with the first bed as you walk into the room. Children do grow rather quickly, and though you hope that "size wise" they won't be pudgy, sometimes they do go through a plump stage! cozy is one thing, but closed-in is another...give thought to those feelings. I'm glad to see that you guys are still teaming together on all your projects. Gale Flowers

@whatzupLizzy 3 года назад

#teamtom. Raising the beds in that Pinterest example makes sense. But not in your boys room. You will lose So much space. Can’t they just Play in the closet. I loved my big closet when I was a kid.

@felichiah5845 3 года назад

#teamTom I'd not touch the beds for only 3 more years. Open up the closet them. No board and batten there room is small already and it would have to to busy.

@sherryhusted1514 3 года назад

Oh my..that feeling of needing a project to focus on right now. Sitting still makes me so anxious and so does the project list as well. Thankfully I know the one who calms me while in the storm.

@Chathamgirl 3 года назад

As a short mummy of 3. Do not get bunk beds. It's impossible to change the sheets!

@mychalbrown4585 3 года назад

As a tall mom of four do not get bunk beds! 😂 This mid height wouldn't be terrible for me, but my kids standard bunk bed is impossible!

@mjcossel6136 3 года назад

I make my kid who sleeps on the top bunk change the sheets. 😉

@mrsmacdee1113 3 года назад

Tall mum of 10 chiming in. We have two tripple bunks and a loft bed in our boy's room. Bunks are hard to make/change the sheets, especially when the kids are sick. What about painting a scene? Or getting a vinyl wall sticker to make the room feel bigger?

@mychalbrown4585 3 года назад

@@mjcossel6136 my kids can't quite do it themselves yet, but I'm looking forward to that day for sure! 👍🏼

@shadegarden7375 3 года назад

How about opening up the closet, make the “ bunk bed system” on the left wall as you walk into the closet? That would be on the stairwell wall end. Their heads could be at the end opposite the sloped closet wall. I know, clear as mud!🤣. More head and body height and more open play space.... Otherwise, dress the current beds differently, paint it all and create the fun play closet spot. Spend energy and $ in the basement bedroom for the boys!

@ramonawhisenant2045 3 года назад

We finished a small project today and I told my husband "as Dawn says it makes my heart happy!!" He said "well, Tom and I are happy you and Dawn have happy hearts!!" 🤣😂

@annarchydeclutteranddesign413 3 года назад

I think the board and batten works well in the girls room as it reads as an end wall so makes sense being a feature wall. But the boys room is a side wall, so I think it would be better 'mudded' (in New Zealand we'd say 'gibstopped') and painted. Cheers!

@herzzr2362 3 года назад

Could you open the closet completely and put all the stored stuff in yhe basement. Then have one bed in the back of the closet area and one bed in the other area, maybe sideways under the length where the window is. That way there is no bed right next to the door. And they have all that space to play. Could probably fit a swing in the closet area as well, close to where the door was?? Have fun. Oh, banging your head hurts!! 100% with Tom on this one.

@maureenbrophy7852 3 года назад

We’re in full lockdown here in Ireland 🇮🇪 & it’s getting so difficult not seeing grandchild Hopefully 2021 will be a great year. Starting February 💕💕💕

@stacyritter9261 3 года назад

Remove the wall if possible so they have more room.

@dianame26 3 года назад

My impression that raising the beds, even if you pull them out further from the wall, would make the room feel even smaller and the boys would likely still hit their heads on the ceiling. Opening up the closet is a great idea to give the room a spacious feel. Mud and tape on the wall facing the beds would likely keep the room feeling less busy. Maybe add some cubbies / drawers by the window for a limited amount of toys....Of course, whatever you do, it will turn out GREAT and will work for your family. I heart you guys. Tom, you got this! :)

@missybrown4734 3 года назад

We just sold our farmhouse that we have remodeled for the last 32 years. We raised our 6 kids here and had projects going all the time. They are great to own because they have a lot of character and don't look like everyone else's house. We love our old farm house and will miss it. We are on to a new adventure!

@janellewillett6684 3 года назад

"The pain and agony for Tom is like $400-$500". Haha! Poor Tom!

@theenokimarauder 3 года назад

I don't think you'll need to add that much height to have room for drawers under the bed. Maybe add 6 more inches? It would keep the room feeling more open too. I like your idea of a build out behind the beds along the wall, either for books or treasures. I saw another person suggest wall climbing holds along the open wall, which sounds so fun for the boys! Another idea would be an activity wall there instead of board and batten. Maybe a magnetic board or white board? Best of luck with whatever you decide to do! We're currently painting and moving our home office to a different room in the house. It'll be larger and more cohesive so we're looking forward to it 🙂

@sheilaperreault1274 3 года назад

Your boys are going to grow sooo fast! You won’t believe how tall and big they will get. Leave the beds alone and focus on opening up the closet area. Or, just (do I say this) start working on making their rooms in the basement.

@annarchydeclutteranddesign413 3 года назад

I think it would take a lot less effort removing the wall with the closet door and having 'forts' round the corner, rather than raising the beds and making the room narrower. If you do go ahead with moving the beds out, how about shelves along the back of them rather than a faux wall? But all your other projects have turned out brilliantly, so I'm sure this will too, whatever you decide to do. Go for gold!

@mhunter7174 3 года назад

Dawn, this is the first time I’ve felt extreme frustration towards a project! I can appreciate that you wish to give them more play room, but have you spoken to them about what they want? It’s being presented that’s what *you* want, and in theory it’s for a good reason, but this is just...a little ridiculous. What if you rotated the bed closest to the window 90 degrees, and bunked the beds?

@tracyfranklin7883 3 года назад

Couldn't agree more! Its always about her!

@samanthaquant7411 3 года назад

I had a ceiling like that when I was growing up and I hit my head CONSTANTLY.

@sherrybush2500 3 года назад

I agree that the beds should stay the way they are. I love the way you negotiate Dawn because I always say the same thing when I'm trying to convince my husband that my idea is great. " I feel like this would work"

@SBSunshine 3 года назад

Quantity of Time doesn't necessarily translate to Quality Time. This is very true! -President of Tom's Fan Club ❤️

@barbarap6851 3 года назад

I am with Team Tom on this one, for some parts. I would nix the loft...too big in a small space. If you can, I'd open up the closet (I know, not team Tom....sorry)

@lindaroyal8161 3 года назад

You guys are a hoot, so much fun to watch you two discuss projects. Tom is such a great sport and it shows how much he wants you to be happy and complete your projects. Love your videos. thank you.

@LAUREL5784 3 года назад

After a day of housework, laundry, continuation of downsizing my home, I am relaxing by taking a quilt apart for repairs to last another 40 years... my mom made it so its very special to me... she's 91. I hope to watch future grandchildren nap with it!

@ceasewatercolorarts 3 года назад

Double mattress on the bottom, next to the window, loft a twin over it, with the outside edge closer to the window, make sense? So instead of the upper bunk being next to the wall, it's next to the open area, which makes room overhead. Or, you could loft one bed over the other going different directions (right angle) next to the window. Lots of "space for activities"

@danassimplelife5046 3 года назад

No Dawn, Do not loft the beds. Those boys will grow.....open the closet

@stephaniebodle5180 3 года назад

Ha ha the coffin position. Good video

@paulaboynton8299 3 года назад

Projects! Oh my! One project leads to half a dozen more, like a snowball! You are so talented, both of you, and you’re getting so much done. Very inspiring.

@charlottestewart4595 3 года назад

Loft beds really need more ceiling room. I would do more research or do the closet.

@cinnie2543 3 года назад

Respectfully Dawn, I think you may be thinking that they will learn not to hit their heads, but that is in fully alert mode. The concern would be if they hear a noise in the night and not fully awake, rise up. I think either way on those batten boards, or whatever you call them. I think they would just give it a more finished look, not girly.

@katiescarlet7991 3 года назад

You guys have the sweetest kids. You are great parents and a wonderful couple. All together you are a wonderful family, God bless you.

@monicaa5040 3 года назад

I love to watch you and Tom negotiate your projects. Very much like me and my hubby. We have done many home & garden projects in our 23 years of marriage. We very rarely want exactly the same result when we start a project but by the end of it the result is something we both like. House projects are a great marriage-strengthener aren't they?!