Boys bedrooms design ideas
40 Best Boys Bedroom Ideas in 2022
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You'll want to move in.
By Hadley Mendelsohn and Kelly Allen
Studio Life/Style
Some kids have endless thoughts about how they want their bedroom to be designed. Others may not care as much. Whatever side your son falls on, it's best to come up with a color scheme and style you both feel good about it. And no, it doesn't have to be all shades of blue and fire trucks. To get the inspiration flowing, we're spotlighting our favorite boy's rooms. From calming and neutral to over-the-top and bold, these ideas will satisfy everyone in your house—and we bet your daughter will love these decorating ideas, too.
Frank Frances
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Incorporate Pattern
In the bedroom of Cortney and Robert Novogratz's younger son, the design duo added crane linens—from the Novogratz by Utica collection for WestPoint Home—that were inspired by old wallpaper discovered in their West Village home during demolition. A bright blue locker nightstand and personal decor add playfulness.
Read McKendree
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Start Small
While a bed that's low to the ground might not grow with your child, it can certainly make for an easy big kid bed transition. Here, the bed in designer Chauncy Boothby’s son’s room has been passed down through her husband’s family for four generations. She paired the classic brown furniture with fun nautical wallpaper, perfect for a growing child.
Nicole Morrison
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Create a Built-In Bed
For a small kid's room with a bump-out that couldn't be altered, designer Kelly Finley incorporated a custom bed with a desk on one side and built-in storage so that the child could still have space in the room to play.
Jared Kuzia Photography
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Go Rustic
Create a cohesive look in a room that has exposed beams with matching beds and ladders. In a Massachusetts home, designer Amanda Greaves and architect John Mitchell Fuller used leftover barn pieces and added red, white, and blue accents for Americana vibes.
Manu Rodríguez
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Think About Playtime
Kids often spend time playing in their rooms, so make sure it's well-suited for those activities. In the boys' room of a New York City apartment, designer Raymond Boozer embraced soft surfaces, like a fluffy IKEA rug, and rich colors to optimize the room for playtime.
Laurey Glenn
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Shop for Antiques
Invest in pre-loved items that will grow with your child as they age and can be passed on through generations. In the son's room of Country Living editor-in-chief Rachel Hardage Barrett's Alabama house, vintage wall decor, and side tables make the room feel lived-in. Vintage thermoses and flashlights add an element of collector's fun.
Eric Piasecki
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Make It Double as a Guest Room
To ensure a family's two sons had a big open area to play and a place for their friends to spend the night, designer Andrew Howard arranged a pair of bunk beds in the corner of the room. Built-in storage further saves space in the bedroom.
HUYLA KOLABAS
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Look to the Sky
Create a light, airy space by taking inspiration from the sky. Here, designer Lucy Harris chose Bubble wallcovering by Chasing Paper and a ceiling of Benjamin Moore Blue Jean to make the white bunks feel as though they're floating.
Julia Lynn
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Emphasize a Sport
If you have everything but the wall decor figured out, take inspiration from this tennis racket display in a South Carolina home by designer Alaina Michelle Ralph. Get creative when applying it to other sports, like featuring an open shelf lined with baseballs.
Studio/Lifesytle
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Build a Slide
It simply doesn't get any cooler than this bedroom designed by California-based firm Studio Life/Style. With a half-stair and half/slide hybrid, a lofted hangout zone, and a full-sized bed that still leaves room for a sitting area, you may as well stop clicking through and just send this to your contractor (just kidding, there's more of this goodness to come).
Heidi Caillier
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Let Them Choose the Color Scheme
If they have a favorite color, choose fun accent pieces that let it shine. In this bedroom designed by Heidi Callier, the blush pink curtains lighten the mood and allow for a sectioned-off "play zone" under the top bunks. The warm browns and woods create a warm foundation.
Gieves Anderson
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Incorporate Family Memories
New York designer Alexa Hampton brought in grown-up furniture and a custom Dean Barger mural inspired by a family trip to Rome when her now 12-year-old twins grew out of their bunk beds. Since sharing a room "can be kind of a drag, looking out of a fake window onto an Italian square," is some consolation, Hampton says.
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Strike a Balance
Arent & Pyke opted for modern, sculptural pieces that strike that very careful balance between playful and grownup. From the striped table lamp to the wooden stool, graphic rug, linen bedding, and eye-catching rug, everything feels both youthful and timeless.
John Merkl
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Hang a Chair
This little refuge designed by Elizabeth Roberts is both calming and cheerful, thanks to the soft, pleasant colors, which are pretty unique and unexpected in a kid's room, while the playful motifs, shapely daybed, and hanging chair set a fun, kid-friendly tone.
Chango & Co.
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Choose a Cool Bed
To soften the punchy stripes and colors of this bedroom, designer Susana Simonpietri of Chango & Co. hung a leather headboard. It will continue to work well with other design schemes as the seven-year-old boy grows up. "It's important to keep the child's current age in mind, as well as the years ahead of him," she says.
NicoleHollis
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Put Up Passions
In the Hawaiian Kona-coast bedroom of a 13-year-old, surfboards pay homage to his happy place. San Francisco-based designer Nicole Hollis made it a place where he can hang out with friends, something that was important to him. "No matter the age, we always ask our clients how they live," she says.
Tamsin Johnson
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Mix Pattern
Here's another great example of mixing sophisticated designs with whimsical pieces. The burnt orange Kelly Wearstler-upholstered headboard contrasts perfectly with the circus-print wallpaper.
Genevieve Garruppo
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Use a Versatile Paint Color
Think outside of the box when choosing a paint color, but make sure it has versatility. "Less conventional than your typical navy, this striking green plays well with blue, red, gray, black, and even wood tones, making it the perfect accent color for a bedroom that can easily grow with its inhabitant," says designer Emily C. Butler.
Studio McGee
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Turn It Into a Bunk Room
Why only have one bunkbed duo when you can create a bunk room optimized for slumber parties? When you have the space for it, the more, the merrier. Rather than just putting two queen beds in the guest room, Studio McGee added twin bunks crossing overhead to maximize sleep space.
Reed Davis
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Create Privacy
Create a cozy reading nook with a library wall, built-in daybed, and curtains for privacy. This one is sure to raise a book, and the curtains make it feel like a little nest and add a nice sense of privacy, which is perfect in a room siblings share.
Studio DB
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Put It on a Platform
A platform bed with drawers is a genius way to add extra storage for all of your kiddos' toys or clothing if you're lacking in closet space. This one designed by Studio DB doesn't feel overly childish, either, so it can age gracefully throughout the years.
Dacian Groza
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Be Age Appropriate
When designing a bedroom for a precocious teenager, choose a few pieces to have fun with, but make sure each item speaks to the rest of the home's style for a cohesive whole. And, this way, it can function as a guest room when he moves out (you don't have to break that news just yet). This space designed by Heather Hilliard is a great blueprint.
Robson Rak
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Let Them Get Involved
Rather than looking at the decorating process as a stressful thing, see it as an opportunity to bond and encourage them to get involved. This way, their personality and passions can really shine through. This room by Robson Rak isn't too fussy or over-the-top and can easily be reworked as the child develops new interests or tastes—plus, it still fits in with the rest of the home. But the side table/oversized stacked Legos are kid-centric and fun.
Jessica Anitola
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Repurpose Old Items
Spending a fortune on custom kids' furniture and decor isn't always the wisest investment. You'll cut your costs a ton by repurposing as many items as you can in a kid-friendly way. In this bedroom, for example, interior designer Starrett Zenko Ringbom stacked antique trunks for both extra surface and storage space. The fresh coat of deep turquoise and a large map enliven the walls while a vintage rug plays on that eclectic aesthetic.
Sara Tramp
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Channel Their Happy Place
Designed by Emily Henderson, this kid's nature-inspired bedroom doubles as a playroom, the climbing wall being the obvious highlight. The neutral tones ensure a more stylish aesthetic and the strategically-placed floor cushions lighten things up. There's also a canopy over the bed evocative of a tent, so the room really feels like a camping experience.
Luke White
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Go Monochrome
In this boy's bedroom designed by Barry Dixon, the various prints bring intrigue to the calming blue tones used throughout. The canopies above the twin beds were inspired by his love of camping, infusing the decor with more meaning.
Courtesy of Tessa Neustadt
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Add Sconces
Forgo a table lamp for sconces that he can easily use to read books in bed. And if he prefers a neutral color palette, liven it up with a patterned headboard, bedding, and throw pillows.
See more at Amber Interiors.
Arent & Pyke
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Choose Smart Storage
This bedroom designed by Arent & Pyke takes advantage of every storage opportunity, from the platform bed with built-in drawers to a colorful wall cubby, to store all his favorite toys. The little sitting nook at the end of the bed gives the occupant a place to hang out other than the bed without adding a bulky sitting area in the small room.
Courtesy of David Tsay for Emily Henderson Designs
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Stencil Your Walls
Use stenciled wallpaper (or even test your skills and paint them yourself) for a whimsical wallcovering. This room's animal theme makes it feel like a circus.
See more at Emily Henderson.
Courtesy of Erin Gates Design
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Go Blue
If blue is his favorite color, you're in luck. It adds fun color to the room, but isn't too bold or crazy.
See more at Erin Gates Design.
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39 Ideas for Decorating Boys' Rooms
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Kristin Hohenadel
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Updated on 02/25/22
Design by Curated Nest Interiors / Photo by Erin Coren
Childhood bedrooms are sacred spaces that help little ones discover the joys of having a room of their own, and provide them with a place to create indelible memories that last a lifetime. A boy's room should look like the boy who lives in it, designed to accommodate his changing passions and tailored to accommodate his personality and needs.
Perhaps that means sticking to tried and true shades of blue, opting for modern neutrals, creating a playful and contemporary space full of stimulating colors or graphic black-and-white elements, or adding vintage furniture and decor to give the room a timeless appeal. Use decor to help create a cozy, magical space that makes him feel secure and allows him room to change and grow.
Check out these joyful and stylish boys' rooms that will help inspire you to create a unique space that feels right for you and the little man in your life.
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Truck Bed
Design by Lisa Gilmore Design / Photo by Amy Lamb of Native House Photography
This boy's bedroom from Lisa Gilmore Design is a junior car lover's dream come true, with its showstopping vintage red pick-up truck bed. The rest of the room is finished in a palette of cool blues and fresh whites to keep the focus on the statement sleeping quarters.
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Bookworm
Design by Curated Nest Interiors / Photo by Erin Coren
This charming boys' room from Curated Nest Interiors is a shrine to the pleasure of reading, with its cute illustrated bookshelf wallpaper lining the wall above the house-shaped bed frame. A classic palette of blues and white allows the wallpaper to shine.
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NYC Skyline
Design by Sissy + Marley Interior Design / Photo by Marco Rica Studio
This blue-and-white boys' room from Sissy + Marley Interior Design is a New York City kids dream, with its giant picture window equipped with a built-in window seat for reading, gazing, and planning future world domination. Blue-and-white striped wallpaper laid in a horizontal pattern helps to balance the extra tall ceilings, and a bright blue acrylic pendant light helps ground the space.
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Glamping
Design by Mel Bean Interiors / Photo by Laurey Glenn
Interior designer Mel Bean from Mel Bean Interiors created a fun boys room perfect for siblings or sleepovers in shades of taupe and blue, with a tall, house-shaped pale wood bunk bed equipped with a roll-up tent, a pair of bean bag chairs, a wood stump table, an oversized floor lamp, and a window shade printed with leaves that gives this spacious room the air of a home-based kids glampsite that any kid would love.
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Ski Lift
Design by Etch Design Group / Photo by Rebekah Westover Photography
In this playful boys room from Etch Design Group, a mountain vista mural in shades of white, black, gray, and accents of yellow is paired with a ski lift-shaped bed frame that is guaranteed to bring a smile.
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Starry Sky
Design by Chango & Co. / Photo by Raquel Langworthy
This charming boys room from Chango & Co. is an ode to the wonder of a starry sky rendered in a vibrant royal blue. Pale wood accents on furniture and flooring lightens up the design while maintaining a calming, sleepytime feel.
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Bed Fort
Design by Louis Duncan Designs
In this happy boys room from Louis Duncan-Designs, leaf-print wallpaper evokes nature, while a tall bed fort covered in a khaki tent gives kids a place to hide out, play, sleep, and daydream.
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Moody Blues
Design by Erin Williamson Design
This charming boys' room from interior designer Erin Williamson of Erin Williamson Design is painted in a deep, moody, saturated blue that brings down the temperature and makes it a perfect place to cuddle, relax, and sleep. Vintage furniture and accessories give it a timeless feel.
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Room to Grow
Design by Chango & Co. / Photo by Sarah Elliott
This spacious boys room from Chango & Co. is designed to grow with the child, thanks to tall floor-to-ceiling built-in shelving equipped with a sliding ladder, black-and-white vertical stripe wallpaper, and a large bed that will last throughout childhood.
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Crisp and Modern
Design by Curated Nest Interiors / Photo by Erin Coren
This boys room from Curated Nest Interiors uses a palette of strong blues and crisp whites to creates a fresh, contemporary feel. Geometric accents add interest, and a sputnik-style pendant light adds a vintage-style note.
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Reading Corner
Design by Sissy + Marley Interior Design / Photo by Marco Rica Studio
This cool boys bedroom reading corner from Sissy + Marley Interior Design has illustrated truck wallpaper, a swan-shaped reading chair, oversized Legos, and wall-mounted shelving displaying favorite books.
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Pop Minimalist
Design by AHG Interiors / Photo by Nick Glimenakis
In this 1960's A-frame home nestled in the Catskill mountains, AHG Interiors designed a minimalist kids room that complements the home's clean lines and views of nature. Playful accessories like a glowing bunny rabbit bedside light, colorful throw pillows, a rainbow rug, and a gender-neutral acrylic dollhouse add whimsy and fun.
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Built-Ins
Design by Think Chic Interiors
In this boys room from Think Chic Interiors, a wall of built-in shelving and a desk under the window creates a place for everything. A built-in bed niche features a dropped ceiling painted with nighttime stars. The deep navy and crisp white palette of the room is lifted with gleaming copper accents on everything from accessories to the copper bubble light pendant light hanging from the ceiling.
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Pattern Play
Design by Chango & Co. / Photo by Sarah Elliott
In this boys room from Chango & Co., shades of blue, gray, and yellow and a mix of patterns create a calming but dynamic atmosphere. Illustrated fish wallpaper creates a sense of movement, a comfy overstuffed armchair upholstered in navy-and-white check creates a cozy corner for reading and relaxing, an oversized gray felt pendant light creates quiet drama, and soft textiles like layered rugs and an upholstered bed frame add comfort and softness.
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Calming
Design by Cathie Hong Interiors / Photo by Christy Q. Photography
This calming, minimalist shared boys room from Cathie Hong Interiors features a clean lined modern bunk bed in pale wood and white, a play of subtle textures on wallpaper, bedding, and floor rugs, and accents of navy and forest green.
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A Sporty Spot
Design by Urbanology Designs / Photo by Convey Studios
This tidy minimalist boys room from Urbanology Designs is equipped with cool wood-and-metal bunk beds, basketball hoops mounted on the wall, and plenty of open floor space to play.
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Playing the Blues
Design by Maite Granda
In this boys room from interior designer Maite Granda, saturated blue walls and solid shades of blue on the bed are lightened up with graphic blue-and-white patterned wallpaper, natural and wood accents, and touches of red.
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Trundle Bed
Design by AHG Interiors / Photo by Nick Glimenakis
In this charming boys room in an 1880's farmhouse in the Catskills, AHG Interiors mixed old and new decor and furniture that celebrates the character of the house, such as added oversized vintage metal light fixtures, textiles in neutral tones, and a house-shaped wooden bed frame equipped with a pull-out trundle bed for sleepovers.
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Statement Headboard
Murphy Maude Interiors
This boys room from Murphy Maude Interiors has a graphic floor-to-ceiling statement headboard that runs all the way up the wall and spills onto the ceiling to create a dramatic focal point. Beige walls create a warm feel and allow blue furniture and bedding to stand out. A black-and-white map of the world on the adjacent wall is the kind of timeless decor that he will never outgrow.
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Woodland
Design by Curated Nest Interiors
A stuffed animal trophy head, wallpaper illustrated with woodland creatures, and a weathered wood bed frame add whimsy to this boys room from Curated Nest Interiors.
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Kelly Green
Design by Etch Design Group / Photo by Cate Black Photography
In this boys room from Etch Design Group, a base of whites and grays is accented with a bold use of color on bedding, throw pillows, and a colorful rug in shades of bright green, vibrant orange, and navy blue.
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Soft and Calming
Design by Mindy Gayer Design Co. / Photo by Vanessa Lentine
This calming boys room from Mindy Gayer Design Co. has a subdued palette of pale grays and whites, with plenty of soft textiles, natural accents, and playful touches like a tent fort and dinosaur art above the bed.
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Pops of Color
Design by Maite Granda
This bright and cheerful Florida boys bedroom from interior designer Maite Granda includes herringbone pattern wallpaper, bright orange and deep navy blue accents, and a gallery wall above the twin dresser to add pops of color and interest to the mostly neutral space.
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Old Sailor
Design by Urbanology Designs
This boys room from Urbanology Designs uses vintage art and accessories to create a witty old sailor man theme, complete with an antique bed, rope light reading lights, and space for a guitar to help pass the time during those long nights at sea.
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Canopy
Design by Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
In this boys bedroom from Emily Henderson Design, twin beds pushed together create a space for sharing and sleepovers. An animal-print headboard and toy trophy head add playfulness, and a simple draped white canopy ceiling held up with wooden dowels creates a tent-like atmosphere that makes it cozy and fun.
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Bed Fortress
Design by Design Lines Signature
A modern wood bunkbed fortress with a built-in staircase leading to the top bunk is the centerpiece of this blue-and-white boys room from Design Lines Signature.
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Superhero
Design by Maite Granda
This playful, cheerful Florida boys room from interior designer Maite Granda is an ode to superheroes with a view of the coast. The white floors and walls allow details to shine, from the basketball hoop fastened to the back of the door to the bright orange ceiling border stripe and superhero art and accessories.
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DIY Bed
A Beautiful Mess
Blogger Rachel Denbow from A Beautiful Mess built a DIY toddler bed with midcentury style for her growing son's room, painting it blue to match the decor. A royal blue half-wall helps to ground the space and make the bed corner feel extra cozy.
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Orange Crush
Design by Karen B. Wolf Interiors / Photo by Christian Caribaldi
This vibrant orange kids room from Karen B. Wolf Interiors is a fun mix of color and patterns, accessorized with teddy bears, playful art, and vintage signage. Tones of gray temper the bright color accents to prevent the decor from overstimulating.
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Sweet and Simple
Design by K Shan Interiors
This sweet boys room from K Shan Interiors keeps it simple with a blue-and-white palette accented with animal print bedding, a dinosaur nightlight on the wooden stool bedside table, and a cute framed print above the bed.
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Blue Gray
Design by Calimia Home / Photo by Jeanne Canto
In this light and airy boys room from Calimia Home, a palette of pale grays and blues includes a vertical striped wallpaper half wall that adds subtle texture and helps ground the space.
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Accent Wall
Design by Maite Granda
In this light and bright boys room from interior designer Maite Granda, a bold primary blue accent wall and oversized nameplate creates a focal point on the wall behind the desk and bunkbeds, without competing with the adjacent wall of windows and its eye-catching coastal view.
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Opposites Attract
Design by JNR Designs
This boys bedroom from JNR Designs is painted in saturated blue with bedding and a wall clock in contrasting orange. The bold saturated color is toned down with a sandy leather upholstered headboard and window shades in a a similar tone, while an antique trunk provides toy storage, and a vintage lamp and striped bedside table add a retro note.
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Playful and White
Design by Maite Granda
This bright white boys room from interior Maite Granda has a multitude of playful blue and red accents to inject it with a sense of playfulness, from the wallpaper to U.S. map on the wall, to the firetruck throw pillow and superhero figurine trapped in the overhead ceiling bubble light.
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Blue Room
Design by Mary Patton Design / Photo by Molly Culver
Interior designer Mary Patton of Mary Patton Design designed separate rooms for brothers with an identical layout and features to avoid sibling rivalry, but personalized by using different colors, textiles, and furniture styles. This bedroom sticks to a blue and gray palette with touches of black, zebra print window shades, and weathered wood bunk beds.
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Green Room
Design by Mary Patton Design / Photo by Molly Culver
In this green version of the room, interior designer Mary Patton of Mary Patton Design stuck to the same layout but used a green and white palette accented with pale gray and a brown wood bunk bed, and touches of color on the window shades and framed art behind the bed. The two spaces have distinct personalities while containing the same elements to prevent sibling jealousy or infighting.
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Sailor Stripes
Design by Maite Granda
A play of blue and white stripes on the bedding and floor rug, and a smattering of playful red accents give this light-flooded boys room from interior designer Maite Granda a spirited and dynamic feel. Illustrated sailboat wallpaper in black and white reinforces the nautical feel, while a black dresser with a rope-based table lamp and natural storage baskets for toys helps ground the space beneath the windows.
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Bold Pattern and Color
Design by JNR Designs
In this boys room from JNR Designs, bold horizontal striped wraparound wallpaper makes the narrow room feel wider. Bedding in bold colors and geometric lines breaks the symmetrical layout and adds childlike energy to the grown-up headboard, side tables, and matching table lamps.
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Bugged Out
Design by Mel Bean Interiors / Photo by Laurey Glenn
This boys room from Design by Mel Bean Interiors is a space that will grow with the child, thanks to a full sized bed, contemporary furniture with clean lines and neutral tones, and the giant framed bug art hung on the walls that can be kept forever, or rotated out once a new obsession takes hold.
Room for a teenager-boy: 72 bedroom interior ideas in a modern style
Arranging functional areas, organizing storage, selecting furniture.
Publication date: 07.11.2019
Material prepared: Vera Rogatko
Men mature late (and some don't mature at all), so don't make the setting too serious for an eighth grader - keep it childish and playful. Read about other secrets of a successful children's room for a teenage boy in this post.
Design: Totaste Studio
How to plan space: placing functional areas
The window seat with the highest concentration of daylight is traditionally given to the desktop.
Idea for a note: extend the window sill to the depth of the desk or integrate the table into the window area so that the child always has enough space on it.
Design: Alexandra Hartke
Design: Fruktov Interiors
Design: Natalia Solo
In dimly lit areas of the room, we place a bed or a bedroom area for a teenage boy, a sports corner, a TV with a game console and other areas where the presence of active daylight is not of great importance, or vice versa, a little twilight is needed.
Design: Maria Vlasenko
Design: Julia Starikova
It is optimal if the desktop and the bed are not located close to each other, so that when falling asleep, the boy can quickly switch to rest, abstract from studies and lessons.
Design: Alisa Svistunova
Design: TS Design
Storage spaces are good to place close to the entrance so that cupboards and shelves can be brought to the space above the door. Plus, it will be convenient to put a laundry basket near the front door, and the mother will not have to go across the whole room to pick up the child’s clothes for washing.
Design: Tatiana Shaulyak
Place for a sports corner with dumbbells, Swedish wall, punching bag or basketball hoop is important to isolate as much as possible from other areas, “cut off” with a partition, highlight with color.
Deciding on the style
A 16-year-old boy will not need any hints here: even without adults, he will choose the style in which he wants to see his room, and the designer will help to adapt it to the general style of the house. At the same time, both children of this age and younger teenagers usually like styles:
- modern, sporty chic;
Design: Denis Golub, Artem Shevchenko
- loft, industrial;
- Scandinavian.
The last one is the most practical: you can assemble a calm, nuanced base from decoration and furniture, which will subsequently be harmoniously overgrown with a variety of child's things. And when the atmosphere gets boring, Scandinavian-style interiors are easy to change with new curtains, lamps, carpets and posters.
Design: Daria Alyaeva
It is better to avoid decorating ideas like “nautical style”, “space style”: rooms where the atmosphere is strictly subordinated to one narrow theme look beautiful only in interior magazines. In real life, they are doomed, they are unlikely to stand the test of daily operation and quickly lose their “cover” appearance. And you can add the atmosphere of the sea or space to the interior with the help of accents, locally.
Design: design studio of Olga Kondratova
Choosing a finish
Neutral range, wear resistance, strength - these are the three main criteria in the selection of finishing materials for the interior of a room for a teenage boy.
Design: Alexander Zavgorodny
Fine finish can be:
- walls - washable paint, plaster, durable vinyl wallpaper, brick if the room is in a real loft;
- floor good laminate or vinyl tile;
- ceiling - paint or stretch fabric coating with a matte finish.
Design: Dark Ponds
Design: Svetlana Dikushina
Something exclusive and very expensive to pick up at this stage of a child's life is not worth it: the boy is growing, his tastes are changing rapidly, and the risk that a hand-drawn photo panel on the wall will one day be pasted over with a poster depicting a favorite rapper is too great.
Design: BIGO
We select furniture
For the sleeping area
A boy's adolescence is the time when it's time to buy an "adult" size bed (one and a half, as an option) with an orthopedic mattress, ideally with drawers for storage. If the room is very small, you can pick up a loft bed for it, and arrange a working place under the bed. Such a bed is also good because the child will feel secluded in it: children from 12-14 years old are especially sensitive to personal space.
Design: Evgeny Kashpurenko
Storage
When planning the storage system for clothes in a teenage boy's room, it is important that the closets have shallow shelves: they are convenient to store T-shirts, sweaters, jeans and other clothes in the Maria Kondo method, stacking them in horizontal rows, and not stacks, as usual. This will make it easier for the teenager to keep things in order.
Design: Azat Movlam
Place open shelves for textbooks, notebooks, magazines, stationery closer to the desktop and complement with closed cabinets and boxes for storing small items to avoid clutter.
Design: Marina Braginskaya
Design: AR-KA architectural studio
Workstation
Standard size table or height adjustable model? If the height of the child has already crossed the mark of 1.5 m, you can buy a regular table, like in adults, and it is better to buy a chair of adjustable sizes.
For a recreation area
Friends will come to the teenager - you need to think over places for them too. A good solution is bean bags: sitting neatly with a straight back is definitely not about teenagers, but in such a chair it’s convenient to “fall apart” as you like. Plus, such models are mobile, you can buy several of them at once, and after the guests leave, hide them in a wardrobe or closet.
Design: Konstantin Kryukov
Design: Vladimir Korobov
It is desirable to complement the atmosphere with a small sofa-transformer, so that an overstayed classmate or a friend in the sports section can stay overnight.
About the decor
It should be just a little, because in the space of a teenager there is already a lot of visual load. It is optimal if the decor is of an applied nature. It can be:
- a political map of the world or an atlas of the starry sky on the wall, a globe;
Photo: behance.net
- a collection of soccer balls, self-made models of vehicles and other items that reveal the child's hobbies;
Photo: studiosmvd.com
- awards and diplomas. Select a part of the wall or a rack for them, arrange diplomas in beautiful frames, medals and cups - hang and arrange them harmoniously.
It's great if the interior has a place for things with humor: wallpaper with an ironic pattern on one of the walls, a strange flower pot, an unusual lamp.
Design: Oleg Klodt
+3 tips for decorating a teenage boy's room
1. Do not be afraid of dark colors in the room, if the teenager insists on just such a palette. A dark interior is not necessarily gloomy, with the right combination of shades it will look stylish and unusual, and will help the boy to express himself.
Design: Guffo Interior Architecture
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Design: Samar Mahmud
2. A cool design technique to decorate a fragment of the ceiling above the bed with interesting wallpaper and plaster. It's good when a child looks at something in front of him before going to bed.
3. If two teenagers will live in a room, it is important to equip for both of them with a separate private space for rest and sleep. But it is optimal to combine jobs, assigning each child to a certain zone.
Design: Dasha and Dima Tretyakov
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The Star Wars theme is a win-win option for decorating a boy's room (project JAC Interiors)
When a child appears in the house, every loving parent tries to give him the best: care, education, conditions for development and living. And while he is small, the problem of providing him with a separate room is not acute.
But then the baby grew up, began to talk, to show some kind of conscious interest in the surrounding objects, to express preferences or displeasure. During this period, one has to decide not only which room to allocate for the youngest member of the family, but also how to arrange it.
The design of any room is not easy, and the process of creating a personal space for a boy must also be based on a compromise: obtaining an attractive and functional space that will please both the child and his parents, and also be in harmony with the interiors of other rooms in home.
It should be noted that ideas for a boy's room do not have to be intricate, and their implementation is expensive. There are several affordable and effective ways to completely change the appearance of a room in a short time. You can get acquainted with them, as well as see some amazing children's design projects in this topic.
One of the important and problematic issues in creating a stylish interior is the choice of the type of wall decoration. To date, there is a huge range of materials for every taste and wealth, but this diversity makes us constantly doubt.
If you cannot decide on the desired shade, texture, required properties, then, as experienced designers advise, choose the color of the surfaces. This method is not only economical, but also error-free. Even if you do not like the resulting shade or pattern, you can easily change them.
In addition, while working on the nursery decor for son , you can experiment with color combinations and easily add some spectacular and unique decorative element, such as rainbow waves or a forest at night.
Optimistic decoration of the room for the son (project JAC Interiors)
Stylish black and white wall decoration for the young biker (project INVIEW Interior Design)
Rooms with walls of different colors can look very beautiful and stylish. See how, with the help of a rich red hue, designers were able to emphasize the nobility and aristocracy of the interior and at the same time fill the space: despite the fact that there are very few items in the nursery, it does not seem overly empty.
Spectacular bright accent for the nursery (project McCroskey Interiors)
Very interesting projects are obtained when ideas for the boy's nursery reflect the hobbies or dreams of the child. For example, you noticed that your son loves nature and animals. Why not make his room look like a hunting lodge or add "adult" accessories to decorate?
Is your child interested in music? Create your own “music studio” for him, where there will be stunning stylish contrasts in decoration, and a place for musical instruments, and a floor lamp that looks like a huge microphone, and a panoramic window with a magnificent view from the window, contributing to the creative process and relaxation.
Sophisticated design for a nature lover (design McCroskey Interiors)
Awesome room for a future rock musician ( project Benning Design Associates)
already a more serious version of the design of the room, as, for example, in the photographs below.
Modern gray and white bedroom (project Laura U)
Chic room with original ceiling (project Laura U)
Fashionable black and white interior of the children's room (project Sally Wheat Interiors )
Colorful stripes for a sophisticated and elegant interior
Probably the most win-win ideas for a boy's room is the use of vertical and horizontal stripes. With their help, you can influence the atmosphere in the room, making it either strict, or playful, or elegant, or homely.
They also allow you to adjust the geometry of the room, visually increasing the height of the ceilings and pushing the structure apart. And, of course, this simple, but spectacular pattern is easiest to get by staining.
Another indisputable advantage of this decor is that it is created very quickly. Tired of plain walls? Just a few bright stripes will help revive the interior. In addition, the color scheme can change with minimal effort as the child grows up, taking into account his temperament and preferences.
Natural harmony and style accentuated by striped elements (project Jute Interior Design)
Elegant gray and white walls for the boy's room (project turnstyle / giggle-room)
An atmosphere of luxury and sophistication created with red white stripes (project i3 design group)
While stripes are a trend in modern design, your son might object to them. In this case, you can go for a little trick by adding unobtrusive, but very original elements to the interior. As an example, you can take the projects in the photos below.
One of them is a room for a future football player, where you can see some amazing details: a huge clock in the form of a fragment of the stadium field and two wide lines, one of which is interrupted by the name of the future champion.
Original interior in a sporty style (project i3 design group)
In the following works, the architects designed the rooms for the heroes. You can see stars in them, symbolizing patriotism and future exploits, and spectacular stripes, emphasizing the strict geometry of the premises and the ideal order that reigns in them. By the way, the chosen palette of serious cold shades will be relevant for elementary school students, and adolescence .
Multicolour stripe as a fashionable and elegant accent in the interior (project The Shabby Nest) it is very easy to zone the room by changing the direction or color scheme of the drawn ribbons.
Recreation area marked with red and white stripes (project Heartwood Corp)
An interior that combined the ideas of Benjamin Moore and a blue and white striped pattern (project Mary Prince)
a single whole. The center of the composition in this snow-white room is a cheerful orange-colored chandelier, which cast a powerful beam around its perimeter.
Natural wood surfaces and bright furniture upholstery blend perfectly with this shade. The ornate stripe symbolizing the road looks no less impressive here. Despite sharp turns and turns, it can also be attributed to the trend pattern component.
Optimism added to the atmosphere of the boy's room with an orange stripe (project Sarah Barnard Design)
The classic combination of white and blue in the design of the boy's bedroom
Traditionally, blue and its variations symbolize belonging to the male sex. Therefore, when it comes to the color schemes of the room for the sons, these shades will certainly be present in them.
It should be noted that the rich palette of these tones allows you to create stunning interiors, which, depending on the intensity and depth of the color used, can vary from classic nautical to patriotic with stars and stripes .
This color is often combined with white, but the addition of bright hues such as coral, red, yellow help to diversify the design, adding spectacular touches to them.
Stylish blue and white room for a boy (project Sarah Barnard Design)
Cozy created with different shades of blue (project Sarah Barnard Design)
Spectacular combination of beige, brown and deep blue colors for a teenager's room (project Sarah Barnard Design)
The project of a children's room for a boy , decorated in blue tones , will be popular for another decade. But in order not to become trivial, it is recommended to use various accessories that will help create truly unique spaces that reflect the personality of your child.
This also makes it possible to form versatile rooms that are perfect for several age categories.
Blue stripes, checks and stars for an elegant bedroom (project Trade Mart Interiors)
Pirate theme with original details ( project Trade Mart Interiors)
Blue walls symbolizing the sky (project Imagine Living)
It should be noted that shades of blue do not have to be dominant. Even their slight inclusion in the interior allows you to emphasize the gender of the child, as well as add stylish touches, which are especially recommended for very active and temperamental children.
A dark blue wall as a contrasting accent in a light interior (project Increation)
A room with a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere (project William T Baker)
Raising patriotism through color schemes and national attributes (project William T Baker)
Help a child make his dreams come true
If you know your son's tastes and hobbies well, you can try to prepare a pleasant surprise for him in the form of an original design. But in order to avoid disappointment, it is still recommended to consult with the child about how he imagines an ideal personal space and how to implement planning of a children's room for a boy .
Better yet, involve him directly in the difficult but exciting process of creating a stunning and flawless interior.
Which of us did not hang posters or photographs of our favorite musicians, athletes, film actors in childhood? So why not use this idea, but implement it more professionally?
After all, your favorite images can be drawn (provided that you know how) or done with special interior stickers available in stores. A luxurious colorful panel for half a room will certainly be appreciated not only by your son, but also by his friends. And, of course, it would be nice to complement it with bright accents in the form of colored furniture.
Bright furniture brightens the interior of the children's room (project Guided Home Design)
Painting walls with your own hands as an exciting process of decorating the children's room (project Sue Firestone)
Stunning wall-to-wall mural for a sports fan (project TRG Architects)
Blue and orange bedroom for a football fan (project Diva Interior Concepts)
Stylish children's room decorated in blue and white Diva Interior Concepts)
It's no secret that you can completely change the look of an ordinary room by adding just a few original touches. See how realistic the panorama of the city and the plane flying past, depicted on the doors of the wardrobe, look. At a cursory examination, this picture can probably be confused with a window.
An elegant color scheme and stunning wardrobe for a contemporary nursery (project Diva Interior Concepts)
And of course, we can't help but stop at the next project. The interior of this room immediately attracts attention with its unusual, but spectacular color scheme. As the main shade, the designers chose a rich gray-brown tone, which, depending on the lighting, can look golden brown or almost black.
And bright green details look quite unexpected here: decorative rectangles on the walls, a spherical lamp base, sports balls and even round pillows on the bed. This green-brown combination has become a chic backdrop for a whole gallery of cups that the owner of the room has probably managed to win.
Spectacular color scheme for the room of the future tennis star (project Diva Interior Concepts)
Visual adjustment of the dimensions of the room with the help of color
When we look at beautiful children's rooms for boys in magazines or on websites, they seem perfect: spacious, original, comfortable and stylish. But in most cases, this was achieved by a competent arrangement of furniture and accents, the right choice of colors for structures, even with an unsuccessful layout of the room.
It's no secret that light colors in the interior visually enlarge the space. Of course, neutral or cold tones do an excellent job of this task, but with nursery decor they can look too dull. An excellent option in this case would be to use fairly cheerful, but muted colors.
Alternating shades on different walls can be no less effective for visually increasing the size of a room (do not forget that it is not recommended to use more than three types of paints at the same time). And it will be possible to add brightness with the help of individual details.
Andy Warhol chic boys room (design Perceptions Interiors by J. Allen)
Elegant pearl gray bedroom for a young dandy (design Cathy Morehead) project Cathy Morehead)
As noted above, the design of such premises should be based on a compromise between parents and the child.