Emily Carriveau collaborated with Revival House on the cabinetry and design for this room, with remodeling work completed by Michels Homes. Photo: Landmark Photography
Starting over in my 40s came with one clear intention: create a home that fits the life I’m building with my boys. For my youngest son, that vision centered around one long-held dream: a Lego room, a space to proudly display his creations and a place that felt more like a gallery of imagination than a bedroom.
After moving into our new home, I decided that one of the bedrooms could be converted into the Lego room of my son’s dreams. We installed built-in bookcases with lit shelves to showcase his Lego builds, action figures and collectibles. Each bookcase has doors, so the displays feel intentional and museum-like, and the shelves are deep enough for him to design full scenes just like you’d find in a Lego store.
It’s a space that invites creativity and lets his personality shine.
To personalize the room even more, we added a guitar display and soundboard panels on the walls. They look undeniably cool, but they’re also functional, especially when the amp gets turned up. Then came the finishing touch: color-drenching the space in a rich, moody blue with charcoal carpeting. The result is the perfect teenage hangout that is cozy, bold and full of character.
As I designed the room, I couldn’t help thinking about the years ahead. Ten years from now, my boys will likely be in homes of their own, building their own lives and families. I wanted a room that worked for today but could evolve for tomorrow. With a few tweaks, the room can easily become a bunkroom and play space for future grandkids.
This renovation wasn’t just about creating a dream room for my son; it was about designing a home that grows with us—a space that reflects who we are now and who we’ll be in the years to come.
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