When I saw these rafters, I knew.

I just knew we needed to convert this space into the most epic family space.

And guess what?

I was right!

I’m a huge fan of textures on walls, be it pannelling, board and batten or playing with plaster.

It’s an automatic injection of character, interest and history!

Let’s face it, tweens and teens don’t have the greatest reputation…

I have a tween and a teen.

Yes.

I did NOT think that through!

But when it comes to their rooms, I really really DID think it through.

Eventually.