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Before Sometimes we have rooms that need fewer items and less work.  This basement room was one of them.   This young girl had just moved into the home of her guardians, following the passing of her only parent.  Her grandfather had purchased a bed and small desk for her and the guardian gave her this dresser.  She really required storage solutions so she could keep all her "memory" items with her as long as needed. . After  Many of her stuffed animals got a fine perch above

This wonderful captain's bed went to a 15 year boy who had been sharing a double bed with his two younger brothers.  The drawers eliminated the need for a dresser and the bookcase headboard will hold his books and other small belongings.  The room was in good shape so repairs and paint were not needed. .

Before This room appears too full.  There is a lack of useful storage.  The bed is not properly supported and the headboard is too large to attach.  Also, part of the closet was lost to a large enclosed pipe so the space to hang clothing was reduced. . After  We painted the walls in her favourite colour and added a comforter to match.  The new double headboard fits her bed and new wheels beneath have levelled the box spring.  A white blind was installed behind sheer curtains

Before These athletic sisters, aged 10 and 12 had chosen to have twin beds.  The beds were in good shape but took most of the floor space in their room.  The dresser needed knobs but there was no space for a desk, the one piece that can hold future promise.   They were agreed they would like the colour blue.  Numerous ribbons and medals on the walls indicated their love of sports. After  We painted the walls a soft blue and replaced the window blind with a long beige panel,

Before This boy's room was really filled with a double size bunk bed that was handed down from his sisters.  He needed a single bed, plus storage for clothing, toys and books.   . After  We painted the walls his requested colour of green and used green bedding as well.  We brought in a mate's bed that provides clothing storage in large drawers underneath.  We replaced the window blind with a bright drapery panel and continued the red accents in his desk chair and in an art f

Before Most of the support slats on this bed  were broken causing the mattress to sag. Two other mattresses were laid on the floor. The youngest didn't have her own bed. . After  The girls' mom willingly changed rooms with them so we could squeeze in enough sleeping space for four. Two sets of existing bunk beds were repaired and four new mattresses gave these girls a very comfortable place to sleep. They were pleased with their new duvets, pillows and linens. The desk and h

Before This girl was sleeping on a bed with broken support slats and an old mattress.  Being a middle school student, she also really needed a desk. . After  We painted this room a soft mauve colour with white ceiling and trim, installed a new entry door and a white ceiling fixture. The young resident had a three drawer dresser that was much more effective once we maximized closet use with lots of hangers. Since we finished this room, she persuaded her mom to buy some white

Before Two brothers, 8 and 15, shared this bedroom. One slept in part of an old bunk bed and the other slept on the floor. Their mattresses were old and they were trying to use an old dresser as a computer desk. A lack of hangers meant the closet did not store much clothing and what they owned was not visible. . After  The boys' mother bought them a new bunk bed and a desk. We repaired holes in the drywall and added a fresh coat of paint, new drapery, lighting, mattresses a

Before This long, narrow room was shared by a 17 year old girl and her 5 year old sister.  . After They both liked purple so we painted the room for them. Behind the bedroom door we secured some open shelving and a framed wall mirror. We provided linens, new pillows, a floral duvet for the teen and a unicorn comforter for the little one, complete with a stuffed unicorn.

Before This young fellow wanted his room painted blue. He needed a new mattress because his was hard and every metal coil could be felt through the covering. The dresser in his room was the only one for a family of five, so he really needed one of his own. His bed frame had three broken slats. During the Room for a Child installation, one of our volunteers showed him how to use an electric drill to repair and reinforce the slats on his own bed. He was thrilled to be able to t

Before This room belonged to a 14 year old boy and the walls were like this when he moved in 3 years earlier. He had nailed an old sheet over the window for privacy. He was using an old t-shirt as a pillowcase and the mattress was covered with the sleeping bag he received at the Star Fresh Air Fund camp . He felt he was too grown up to still be in a blue room, which he regarded as a “little boy’s colour.” Also, he was getting taller and really wanted a double bed.  . . After

Before A 12 year old girl wanted a pink bedroom. Her mom saved and hired someone to paint it for $50, a large amount for her. The painter brought his own choice of paint, a harsh pink and applied only one coat which began to flake off in the following months.  For privacy, they nailed an old grey sheet to the wall above the window. . After Room for a Child painted the room a soft white and used her favourite pink and purple shades as highlights . A 50 year old dresser was pai

Before Three children, ages 8, 10 and 13 arrived in Canada with their parents to begin a new life. All three children slept on this sleeping “pad” . . After We provided 3 beds, 2 with storage drawers beneath. We also provided bed linens, a desk and chair as well as a lovely “upcycled” dresser for the child whose bed had no drawers. . Extra:  Although our focus is children’s bedrooms, we were pleased to provide some living room furniture in this case as well.

Before Two boys, aged 5 and 9, were storing their clothes in a broken desk, found in their apartment dumpster. . . After We “upcycled” a sturdy mid-century dresser for them . We also gave them school supplies and some story books. When we were leaving, the 9 year old said “I’m going to remember you for a long, long time.” .

Before A 10 year old boy had no furniture . He shared a mattress with his mother, on the floor in her room. . After Now he sleeps in his own room, in a double bed with new linens and blankets.  We also delivered a dresser and a bookcase for him. .

Before A baby was sleeping on the floor, using this mattress .  (The other side was worse.)  When he was 5 months he began to remove the mattress stuffing through the holes.  His parents were worried he might put it in his mouth. . After Now he has a perfect mattress in a vintage Jenny Lind crib. .