Project Big Boy Room, Part 1

For awhile now I've wanted to update Matthew's plain white sheet on the bed with a batman blanket room. His room is so mismatch and uncoordinated its ridiculous. He had a spaceship canvas, a marvel poster and some random zoo prints on his wall. Poor kid, lol.
I wanted him to have a simple and clean design to his room. Something that could adapt as he gets older. I chose a neutral color bedding set for his room from Pottery barn Kids . Keep in mind, this momma lovessssss Pottery barn Kids but I rarely shop there because it isn't in our budget. However,  I found a plain set that even Matthew liked on clearance.

To save money, I opted to buy the Duvet instead of the comforter. Louisiana heat doesn't permit comforters and my toddler is one sweaty sleeper anyhow.

Purchasing the Duvet, Twin Sheet Set, Pillowcase and Sham, my total was at $114.97. Still not bad for an entire bedding set from Pottery barn Kids considering the original price was $160.00, but we aren't done yet.

The last few weeks I sold a few old baby toys and clothes on Craigslist for around $50.00 cash. I then used the $50.00 to purchase a Pottery barn gift card at our local store. On the home page of www.potterybarnkids.com, there was a coupon code for $10.00 off of a $100.00 (no exclusions on sale or clearance)

Upon checkout, I used the FREE $10.00 off coupon code available on their website, along with my $50.00  to purchase his bedding for only $54.97 

 I could have saved on the shipping but this set was not available in our local store and Pottery barn Kids doesn't offer a Free "site to store" option. Never pay for shipping if you don't have to.
So, buy using the company's free $10.00 off coupon and getting rid of some junk of of Matthew's room, I saved $60.00 on his bedding set. I saved more money that I spent.

How could you save even more? Search the Internet before you make an online purchase ANYWHERE. There are tons of coupon codes online offering discounts up to 15% off at Pottery barn. I searched online and ebay for these coupons and gift cards, but ultimately decided to use the free code provided on the Pottery barn kids website. What I mean by gift cards is purchasing gift cards or merchandise credits on ebay at discounted prices to save money. For example, if you can find a $75.00  merchandise credit card on ebay for only $60.00, you will technically save $15.00 off your purchase.
Example- If you purchase a quilt listed $75.00 with that gift card, you will only pay $60.00 for that $75.00 quilt. (The gift card cost you $60.00, but it has a value of $75.00). Gift cards and Merchandise credits can also be combined with online coupon codes/promo codes to further your savings.
Another Example- Same $75.00 quilt, combined with a 10% coupon code found online, discounts your quilt to $67.50. You will now have a credit of $7.50 on your gift card. Hope that makes you smile :)

TOTAL COST PART A- $54.97

Links below for most products used.

More posts this week on the progress and savings of Matthew's room, stay tuned!

Pottery barn kids Oliver Bedding Set:
http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/oliver-quilted-bedding/
Pottery barn kids Oliver Sheeting:
http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/oliver-sheeting/?pkey=e%7Coliver%7C3%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C3&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules-_-