Discover a stunning bunk room makeover with modern boho flair, featuring a wooden bunk bed, cozy hanging chair with cushions, and a patterned rug. Adorned with a circular mirror on the dresser, abstract wall prints, potted plant, pouf, and vases for chic decorative elements.
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Modern Boho Bunk Room Makeover

ByLisa

The One Room Challenge is back and guess who is participating?  You guessed it. Me! For the next eight weeks I will be transforming one of our guest rooms into a modern boho bunk room! And I am so excited to share my plans with you! If you recall, this is not my first time participating. Last fall I made over our family room, in 2018 we tackled our backyard, and in 2017 we tackled my mom’s kitchen. These projects turned out better than expected and were done in a matter of weeks! Are you ready to end 2121 with a bang? Hopefully not literally, haha! Let’s do this! A stylish bunk room with a modern boho theme, featuring a rattan hanging chair, a bunk bed adorned with patterned bedding, and a white dresser displaying chic decor. Warm wood tones and neutral colors harmoniously dominate the design, while a vibrant plant adds a touch of nature.

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For those of you who are not familiar with the One Room Challenge or ORC it is a bi-annual event hosted by Linda at Calling it Home and media partner Better Homes & Gardens where bloggers and designers are challenged to make over a room in eight weeks and provide weekly updates. I’m not going to lie, it’s a bit stressful at times, there are often tears and many curse words, but it is always totally worth it!

Garrison Street Design Studio - Modern Boho Bunk Room Makeover

For this challenge, I will be making my childhood dreams come true by transforming our guest room into a bunk room with a modern boho vibe! When we bought our house the guest room looked like this. It definitely left a lot to be desired!

A small, empty bunk room with beige carpet, cream-colored walls, and a ceiling light fixture. A wooden door frame sits on the left, while a window with a closed blind adds a touch of modern boho charm on the right.

Since we bought the house, we have been tackling updates in phases, addressing simple items first and circling back to others when the budget allows. Since we have lived here we have given it a lipstick job with paint, decor, and added some furniture, but aside from that, not much has been done. But that’s all about to change!  Today, it looks like this.

A modern boho bedroom features a bed with a geometric headboard and white bedding, accented by orange and blue patterned pillows. A navy accent wall enhances the space, complemented by white bedside tables with lamps, and a ceiling fan above ties the look together.

While I have loved experimenting with the dark blue walls, my taste has changed and I am ready for something new. Not to mention, I have some really fun things I am dying to try! So what’s on the to do list for this modern boho bunk room? 

Modern Boho Bunk Room Makeover Plans

First, bunk beds!!! I know some people will not understand this since we don’t have children, but I have ALWAYS wanted bunk beds! And since the cards we were dealt don’t include kids, the only way I am getting bunk beds is if I do it for me, so that is what we are doing! This will also allow for more floor space which will come in handy for playtime with our pup and provide some flexibility when we don’t have guests. Did I mention we will be building in these bunk beds? 😉

A bedroom with dark blue walls embodies a modern boho vibe, featuring a white bed adorned with patterned pillows in orange, white, and blue. A white dresser with a mirror sits to the left, decorated with lamps and a vase. The room exudes a cozy yet chic ambiance.

Don’t worry, we also have another guest room in case some adults aren’t the same child at heart as I am. Mom and Dad I am looking at you.

Second, the popcorn ceilings. I’m not big on popcorn on my ceilings or as food, although I could be swayed with some jalapeno cheddar popcorn. So good! But not on the ceiling. It’s gotta go. Buh-bye! This is one of the last rooms we have left in the house with popcorn ceilings. Scraping them is a bit of a chore, but it’s SO worth it, and oddly satisfying.

Close-up of a wall in a modern boho style, featuring textured white paint on the upper section and smooth dark blue paint on the lower section, reminiscent of a chic bunk room design.

Then there’s the carpet. I HATE  carpet. Seriously. Let’s just say we never intended to keep the carpet this long and it definitely shows! Earlier this year we replaced the carpet in the adjoining hallway with this Pergo. Since we knew we planned to carry it into this room as well, we awkwardly called it quits in the doorway. Obviously we will be addressing that and finishing the flooring. 

The interior view reveals a transition between beige carpet and dark wood flooring, perfectly capturing a modern boho aesthetic. The carpet is partially removed, showing underlayment. A blue wall with a white outlet and a potted plant add charm to what could be an inviting bunk room.

The closet. If you are new here, I don’t share closets (it’s the secret to a happy marriage), so the closet in this room is Barry’s. Ever since we designed my custom closet, he has been patiently waiting for one of his own. The time is finally here and he is getting his custom closet 😉 I mean, he is letting me have my bunk beds so it’s only fair, right?

A neatly organized closet with shirts and jackets hanging on a rod, shoes lined up at the bottom, exudes a modern boho touch. The dark sliding doors complement the dark blue walls, white curtains, and framed art in this stylish space.

Back to unfinished projects. When we addressed the hallway and linen closet earlier this year, we decided to replace all the doors in our upstairs as well. But as you can see, the inside trim around the door has yet to be completed since we need to finish the floors first. Such a catch 22, but it will finally get finished with this challenge!

A modern boho room with dark blue walls and a partially open dark gray door. The walls showcase framed abstract artwork. The floor blends carpet and laminate panels. A white dresser with a lamp is visible to the right, adding charm to this eclectic space.

The furniture. I’ll be honest, I have no idea what I am going to do here. But hopefully I will find some time in the next eight weeks while I am not building bunk beds, a closet, or working my day job to figure it out, haha! Right now we have several IKEA dressers in here which I am planning to make over for our room (like next year).  So I am not sure if our dressers will move in here or if I am going to be up every night until midnight stalking FB marketplace for just the right pieces to make over like last time. To be continued. 

Modern boho bedroom with dark blue walls and a textured white ceiling. A large white dresser holds two ceramic vases and a lamp, with a rectangular mirror mounted above. Nearby, a bed with white bedding and a patterned navy throw completes the stylish ensemble.

The curtains. I have been breaking my own rules in here for years and I know it. But until recently, long length curtains were just too hard to find at an affordable price. But rest assured, the replacement curtains will be hung at the ceiling as they should be. Just say no to short curtains!

The bedroom boasts a modern boho vibe with a white bed, patterned pillows, and a geometric headboard. Navy blue walls contrast beautifully with the beige carpet. Two white nightstands hold lamps, while a ceiling fan with lights hangs above. Sunlight streams through the window's white curtains.

Painting. I feel like a room makeover would not be a room makeover with me if there were no painting. I am one of those crazy people who finds painting completely relaxing. Just throw on a true crime podcast and go to town! Seriously, I am obsessed with true crime and probably consider my alibi at least twice a day. That’s totally normal, right?

A woman with long hair in a gray sweatshirt stands in front of an unfinished wall, holding a paintbrush near her face. The wooden studs and patches of gray paint evoke a modern boho vibe, suggesting a creative DIY activity or the transformation of a future bunk room.

This is my overall vision for the space, which I am calling Modern Boho Bunk Room. For those of you asking what the heck boho means, it’s short for bohemian.  

Discover a stunning bunk room makeover with modern boho flair, featuring a wooden bunk bed, cozy hanging chair with cushions, and a patterned rug. Adorned with a circular mirror on the dresser, abstract wall prints, potted plant, pouf, and vases for chic decorative elements.

Bunk Beds | Dresser | Chair Swing | Mirror |  Table Lamp | Art (top) | Art (bottom) | Pouf  | Rug | Faux Monstera Plant | Striped Pillow | Tufted Pillow | Color Block Pillow | Throw |  Vase | Candle Holder | Marble Planter Succulent | Wood Flooring

So that’s the plan folks! Join me again next week to see how everything is going and make sure I am still alive, haha! There will be a lot of building going on here, so get ready. I will be sharing all the behind the scenes video in my Instagram stories so make sure you follow along .That’s our pup, Marvin. He will make a cameo from time to time 🙂 

A woman sits on a gray sofa in the modern family room, holding a small brown dog. Framed abstract art and photographs are displayed on a shelf behind her. A geometric patterned pillow and a decorative vase with a fern adorn the sofa, as sunlight reveals every bright detail of the space.

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Don’t forget to stop by the One Room Challenge to check out all the featured designers and other guest participants and be prepared to be inspired! I am surrounded by insane talent! 

Garrison Street Design Studio - Modern Boho Bunk Room Makeover

The top half depicts an empty, undecorated bunk room with beige carpet and white walls. The bottom half reveals its transformation into a modern boho retreat with navy blue walls, a white dresser, a bed adorned with colorful pillows, and decorative accents. Text reads "Modern Boho Bunk Room Makeover.

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