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40 Best Boys Bedroom Ideas in 2023
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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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Bedroom ideas for boys offer a whole world of opportunity. Think themed spaces, inspiring artwork, bold color, fabulous pattern and more.
And, of course, these kids’ room ideas also have to provide generous storage for all that has to kept in the room to maximize the space and encourage (we can only hope) tidiness.
These bedroom ideas will inspire rooms that can also grow with them, adapting to different requirements as the years pass, and to their changing tastes.
Bedroom ideas for boys
From transportive murals to timeless schemes, we’ve brought together a selection of seriously cool bedrooms for boys – along with some expert advice – to help you design a daring den for your kids.
1. Team blue and yellow for a fresh look
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Try putting yellow with blue. 'Our pale blue pigment Notting Hill No. 213 pairs perfectly with Golden Square No.
131, thanks to its orange and umber undertones,' says Dominic Myland, CEO of Mylands .
‘The combination makes for a characterful take on the traditional blue palettes for boys’ rooms, creating a space that feels fresh and fun.’
2. Incorporate storage that's fun
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Just as with girls' bedroom ideas, plenty of places to stash are a must. 'A great storage option for a child's bedroom, a toy chest is a versatile piece of furniture, providing both storage and seating space,' says Paul Deckland, buying director at The Cotswold Company . ‘These make wonderful family heirlooms that can be passed down from generation to generation.
‘Bookcases are also great additions, being somewhere to house toys, as well as organizing any school work and books.’ Like chests, they’ll also fit in just as well with future bedroom ideas for teenagers.
3. Let toys add the color
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Using a pale palette can keep a room light filled while the items in the room can add accents of color.
'We designed this attic bedroom for a little boy, tucked away at the top of a Brighton townhouse,' says Natascha Dartnall, founder and director of ND Studios . 'We kept the walls and fabrics neutral which means it won’t date easily and will let the toys do the talking!'
4. Use a subtle wallpaper as a starting point
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Wallpaper can be a great starting point when you’re designing kids’ bedrooms. 'I love using wallpaper in a bedroom,' says Molly Mahon, textile designer at Molly Mahon .
‘Choose a timeless print and then add more personality with layers of pattern and pops of bright color.’
5. For a retro feel use graphic prints
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Graphic prints are a striking choice with great retro style. 'For this boy’s bedroom, we chose reoccurring patterns with a pop of orange to make for a fun and light space,' says Karen Wolf, creative principal of Karen B Wolf Interiors.
‘Orange looks great combined with white and black but also looks great combined with gray which gives it a sense of calmness.’
6. Create a cozy bed nook
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A bed nook is a feature they’ll love and color can make it even more cocooning. 'Young minds benefit hugely from the use of color, invention and playfulness in their bedrooms to stimulate their imaginations and their playtime,' says Annie Sloan, color and paint expert at Annie Sloan .
7. Aim high with the sleeping space
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An elevated sleeping area is a great idea for a kid’s room. ‘When they're younger they can use the “secret” area below for hiding out and playing in, and when they're older it can become a study space,’ says Jennifer Ebert, digital editor, Homes & Gardens. ‘It’s a design solution that would work for girls, too, providing room for homework in teenage girls’ bedrooms.
‘Highlight the bed by painting it in a contrasting color and why not paper one wall in a matching shade?'
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Opt for a double-use bed(Image credit: Curated Nest Interiors)
'All kids love nooks and forts and this [low house] bed gives you a bit of that. We throw a sheet over it or make it into a puppet show area,' says Lina Galvao, co-founder and design principal of Curated Nest Interior s.
9. Mix materials for a room with lasting good looks
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'Mixing textures and materials elevates children's bedrooms to feel as if they have more longevity,' says Lisa Le Duc, lead interior designer at Lisa Le Duc Design .
‘The child can grow with them – wallpaper, wood paneling and Farrow & Ball paint are the major backdrop.’
10. Consider heights and corners
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'We chose to use a blue and white striped Cole & Son wallpaper to tie in with the accents of color around the room while bringing a playful element,' says Stéphanie Coutas, interior designer and founder of Stéphanie Coutas of this boy’s bedroom.
'When designing children’s rooms, it is important to pay attention to details such as avoiding right angles, playing with heights, etc, so that little ones can evolve in a safe and adapted environment.
‘On a more practical side, we created hidden storage spaces and used fun boxes and chests for toys to avoid cluttering the space.'
11. Think multi-use furniture
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Whether you’re planning boy’s room decor or mulling over playroom ideas, opt for furniture that does more than one job.
‘Investing in a timeless and well-made piece of furniture that offers multiple uses – like a chest of drawers that doubles up as a shelf for displaying toys and trinkets – will save on space and make sure the design is working as hard as possible, for as long as possible,' says George Miller, home designer at Neptune .
12. Pick a nursery scheme that will grow with them
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While soft pastels are always a favorite for a nursery, think carefully about color schemes and boys' room decor that is likely to grow with the child – if you’re not looking to redecorate in a few year’s time, try something that can work just as well for an older child.
‘For boys’ nurseries, we’re absolutely loving the fresh, modern approach of a two-tone nursery,’ says Justin Segal, director of product and brand management at Storkcraft . ‘While a monotone nursery is a timeless and classic choice, a two-tone nursery piece will add edginess, flair, character, and personality to the nursery.’
13. Ensure your furniture choices are timeless
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Buying timeless furniture that won't date quickly, or be grown out of, is a must ensuring it can be used later on in teenage boys’ bedroom ideas.
‘Because your son’s posters on the wall may change throughout boyhood, the furniture in the room should be ready to adapt to any phase your son will go through,’ says Justin Segal.
‘Investing in furniture that will surely stand the test of time – meaning versatile, timeless, "ready for any phase my son is going to go through" furniture – is a wise decision that will protect your son’s bedroom furniture from looking out of place, while looking good well into the teen years.
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This includes built-in storage with adjustable shelves that can adapt as a child grows.
14. Turn a walk-in closet into a bedtime hideaway
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If your child’s room is home to an awkward, largely unused nook, see it not as a hurdle, but a space for adventure.
In this bedroom, what appears to have formerly been a walk-in closet area has been transformed into a partially closed-off bed area, equipped with built-in shelves for books and toys and useful under-bed storage.
This is also great when planning small bedroom ideas for kids that will maximize a compact space. In this instance, the room has also been kept light through the use of pale colored wallpaper, linen and furniture.
15. Fire up their imagination with a theme
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A bedroom doesn’t just have to be a bedroom – for a young boy, it can become a whole new world.
‘Coming up with a theme is a great way to inject some fun and personality into the space,’ says Judy Smith, color consultant at Crown .
‘This could be a nautical look, a safari-inspired mural or simple stenciling effects with lots of colors.’
This boys' room decor transports its inhabitant to a snowy wonderland by using simple kids' room paint ideas. The soft neutral colors are echoed throughout the furnishings, while a teepee-inspired bed conjures fantasies of camping under the stars.
16. Neutral colors grow with a child
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While color is a must in a child’s bedroom, it’s still sensible to consider a neutral paint scheme. This can act as a backdrop to chromatic flourishes and allow you to personalize a shared bedroom.
‘When designing a boy’s bedroom, we like to keep things simple,’ says Arlene McIntyre, founder and director of Ventura . ‘Go for timeless colors – blues, grays or neutrals – which will enable you to be more playful with soft furnishings and artwork, whilst ensuring the room won’t have to be repainted as the child grows.’
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When it comes to beds, think outside the box (Image credit: Future/Rachel Whiting)
Banish the boredom from bedtime by turning a child’s sleep space into a magical hideout. This loft bed has been designed to resemble a treehouse, while a backdrop of mismatched botanical children's bedroom wallpaper designs gives a subtle sense of sleeping in forest canopies.
Loft bed designs can help maximize vertical space in small bedroom ideas for boys, creating storage and play areas beneath the bed frame. With some careful carpentry, consider turning theirs into a castle, pirate ship or fire truck.
18. Smart storage is a lifesaver
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‘Keeping your child’s bedroom orderly and clutter-free can be a challenge, but simply installing the right storage can help to resolve this,’ says Peter Erlandssom, co-owner and director of String .
‘As adults, we would naturally fit shelving at our own height, but installing it so that your child can easily reach items from it is much more effective.
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As with color choice, be sure to think about how your child will grow in the space. Modular systems like this shelving unit are one of the most versatile bedroom ideas for boys, as they can be altered as your child grows and their storage needs change.
19. Select blue for its timeless quality
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While we’re all for chucking gender stereotypes out the window, blue’s beneficial qualities make it a color still worth considering in bedroom ideas for boys. Proven to relax the senses, it can be both striking and calming when used in a bedroom.
‘Blue is such a good color for a boy’s room because it’s a color that easily grows up with a child,’ says Mara Miller, co-principal of interior design firm Carrier and Company . ‘A bold blue has the ability to be both playful and handsome, graphic and still serene.’
20. Create a focal point with a one-wall mural
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Wondering how to weave your chosen theme throughout the room? A mural is a great place to start.
‘Depending on the space, wall murals are a clever way of bringing the room to life,’ says Arlene McIntyre. ‘Capturing the child’s imagination or celebrating his hobbies or passions, one-wall murals create a welcome focal point to the space.’
In this room by Ventura, one wall is covered with a beautiful mural depicting wild animals in a lush savannah. Intricate paintwork like this may be beyond your artistic capabilities – if so, consider hiring an artist or choosing a mural wallpaper as statement wall decor for the bedroom instead.
21. Make your decor educational
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Theming a room isn’t just a way to make bedroom ideas for boys feel fun – it’s also a great excuse to sneak a little bit of learning into their day. Part of this child’s bedroom has been wallpapered with a global map, a move that not only inspires a sense of adventure but also teaches them a little bit of geography by absorption.
Think about their interests and use the room's decor to teach them more about them – for example, paint the planets on the ceiling, or fill a mural with different dinosaurs and their species.
22. Bunk beds can be highly stylish
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Whether it’s for twins, siblings or in preparation for regular sleepovers, bunk beds are always double the fun. As playful a furniture piece as they are, there’s no reason why they can’t be sophisticated enough to stand the test of time.
This contemporary bedroom by Delaware-based design firm Megan Gorelick Interiors features a plenty of sleep space, with storage cleverly incorporated into drawers beneath the lower bunks. Wall lights and storage niches within each bunk encourage nighttime reading and neatness (we can only hope).
23. Washable paint is a must for young ones
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When it comes to choosing wall finishes for boys' room decor, it’s not just color you need to think about. ‘Whatever you choose, I’d recommend using washable paint,’ says Smith. ‘Sticky fingerprints and crayon marks can be easily wiped or washed off the wall, and the colour will look just as good as when you first painted it!’
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Upgrade your finishes for teenage rooms (Image credit: Future/Jody Stewart)
When designing for a teenage boy, many of these rules (an adaptable color scheme, storage, lots of personality) still apply – but they all require a slightly more sophisticated touch.
This bedroom still follows a theme – this time around vintage cars – but upgrades it with a selection of grown-up finishes and textures. Bright colours are swapped for darker shades, while higher end textiles and rustic furniture gives a mature, lived-in feel to the room.
How do you make a boy’s room cozy?
Neutrals, blues and greens are popular colors in bedroom ideas for boys but are often thought of as too cool to be cozy. This is not necessarily the case, says Patrick O’Connell, brand ambassador at Farrow & Ball.
‘We want colors that bring tranquillity and calm and to cocoon us whilst we sleep, and blues and greens help us do this. They are fundamentally calming colors, the colors of nature and the outdoors.
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For cozy bedroom ideas, choose warmer tones of blue and green for the walls. While textiles might not be top of a boy’s list for their dream bedroom, bringing in rugs, throws and cushions add tactility to a room – and they’re perfect for building dens too.
What color should a teenage boy’s bedroom wall be?
Above all else, teenage boys will want their room to be a reflection of their personality. ‘The decoration of children’s bedrooms is often the source of considerable angst, with the age-old dilemma of whether to keep to the established color-flow of the rest of the house or to allow the child free rein,’ says Joa Studholme, color curator at Farrow & Ball.
Choosing a neutral color for the walls will make it easier to connect the room to the rest of the house. If opting for white bedroom ideas for boys, allow them to demonstrate their changing tastes through art and furnishings instead. ‘Even if you choose to keep the walls fairly neutral, some extra energy can be added by painting the floor or the ceiling in a playful color,’ adds Studholme.
Ailis started out at British GQ, where a month of work experience turned into 18 months of working on all sorts of projects, writing about everything from motorsport to interiors, and helping to put together the GQ Food & Drink Awards. She then spent three years at the London Evening Standard, covering restaurants and bars. After a period of freelancing, writing about food, drink and homes for publications including Conde Nast Traveller, Luxury London and Departures, she started at Homes & Gardens as a Digital Writer, allowing her to fully indulge her love of good interior design. She is now a fully fledged food PR but still writes for Homes & Gardens as a contributing editor.
Boys room design
Children grow rapidly, their tastes, character traits, and behavior patterns change at the same rate. All these points have to be taken into account when creating the design of a children's room for a boy, even if he was recently born and does not yet distinguish green from blue.
If you thoughtfully approach the solution of key issues of space design, the result will please not only parents who have invested their whole soul, but also happy children.
Children's design according to age
The rapid development of the child is the main factor that should be taken into account when organizing the interior of a nursery for a boy. Who will live in it: a newborn with a minimum set of needs or a teenager who is fond of music? A room is a place from which babies begin to explore the world, develop and form as individuals. Therefore, choosing the right design means making your contribution to the happy future of the child. All elements should be relevant, interesting and enjoyable for the occupant of the room. Consider the basic design rules for each stage of life!
Boy under 3
In the first years of a boy, the design of a nursery is more important for parents. A comfortable bed, educational toys, plenty of space for movement and study - this is quite enough for a developing baby.
Furniture should be safe, without sharp corners. On the floor - a warm carpet, which is easy to wash.
It is desirable that the interior be done in pastel colors, not too colorful, but at the same time diverse enough for the child to learn to perceive shades, highlight objects of interest to him. Funny aesthetic stickers will help decorate the little "world" of the child.
At first, it is better to organize a children's room for a boy in a minimalist way, in order to add new, more complex details and objects over time.
Boy 3 to 5 years old
During this period, the individuality of children begins to form. They try to express their desires, which also concern the filling of the room. Boys have their own hobbies, so a small table and chair should be placed in a convenient place - a miniature workspace.
Fun and educational toys are still an important part. Parents gradually accustom boys to order, so storage spaces should be as convenient as possible.
Student room interior
Filling the interior becomes more complicated. Due to the fact that the boy is loaded with the school curriculum, the priority is to acquire a full-fledged workplace with shelves for books, drawers for notebooks, and so on. Already at this age, the child must independently organize a personal area, while maintaining order.
Games gradually take the form of hobbies. For example, in the room of a young musician you need to find a place for a piano, an artist - for an easel.
Up to this time, there must have been at least one need to update the finishes. The decor of the walls in the children's room is becoming more serious, the stickers are being replaced by paintings. A wall with a large map of the world will look relevant, which also creates color accents in the interior.
Teenage boy's room
During this period, not so much depends on the tastes of the parents as on the budget of the family. A teenage boy shows independence in arranging a room, but this applies more to decorative elements: walls pasted over with posters, figures from comic book lovers, and so on.
Which style to focus on?
There are not so many stylistic options for decorating a child's room for a boy, but even they will not act in a canonical interpretation. In the arrangement, parents often start from some topic, focusing on the child's hobbies.
The use of a certain style will help to correctly create a design, as well as fit it into the overall image of the apartment. In addition, at a more mature age, teenagers usually refuse children's amusements, preferring a presentable look. Consider the most popular solutions for boys of different ages.
Children's room for a boy in a modern style
Perhaps the most versatile option. In such an interior, you can fit interesting furniture of an unusual shape (for example, in the form of a typewriter), walls with photo wallpapers, bright colors. At the same time, toys and appliances look harmonious, being a continuation of the design of the room.
The furniture is functional, comfortable, without unnecessary decor and details.
Multi-level one-piece sets that combine several zones at once look relevant: for sleeping, entertainment and study.
Children's room for a boy in space style
Of course, this is not futurism, but rather a more primitive imitation of it with the active introduction of space themes. It is very popular with younger boys, because who did not dream of becoming an astronaut in childhood? Even if in the harsh adult reality the child has to give up this fantasy, he will still have time to feel partly in the desired role.
When decorating such an interior of a children's room for a boy, you will have to start from the budget first of all. But an ordinary suspended ceiling with a starry sky, a few luminous globes and toy spaceships will look very interesting.
Children's room for a boy in the style of pop art
This style will fit well in the room of a young fan of comics or video games. Bright colors, stylized posters and paintings, outrageous figurines - your child will be delighted with such a space.
An option for creative kids who are determined to leave their place in the art world and definitely not lose their enthusiasm over the years.
With proper design, such a nursery for a boy can look solid and stylish, the main thing is not to overdo it with colors. Geometric shapes fit perfectly into the space.
Loft-style nursery for a boy
If the house is decorated in the style of a loft, then the children's room is likely to suffer the same fate. For boys, this will only be a plus, because nothing enhances the craving for adventure like bare brick walls, as if in old castles and catacombs, brutality and unique decor objects.
Modular furniture, characteristic of this style, ideal for a developing child, whose needs and quantity of things grow every year. The loft is an excellent "canvas" on which the boy will add bright colors of his hobbies over time.
We select colors
In the modern world, there is a tendency to deviate from typically feminine and typically masculine colors.
And indeed, the tastes of a child may vary: someone likes a calmer scale, others - bright or saturated. However, at a young age, color plays an important role in shaping character, therefore, for educational purposes, it is better to focus on a cold palette.
Children's blue for a boy
This refers to all shades of blue - from blue to deep sea. This color is not in vain considered the most popular solution for boys: it has a positive effect on them, helps to calm and balance.
In addition, blue is associated with the sea, dark tones - with space, and this is perfect for a themed interior of a children's room. It is better if this is a dominant shade, since in combination with bright colors the calming effect is simply leveled.
Green nursery for a boy
Another best option that will help instill in your child a love of nature. Natural, aesthetic color will create a peaceful atmosphere in the interior of the nursery, especially when combined with white or brown.
White nursery for a boy
An excellent solution for the first years of a baby's life. In the future, it is necessary to enter bright accents so that the child does not get bored in such a children's room, since with illiterate use, the space can acquire a feeling of sterility.
Gray nursery for a boy
A serious, presentable color that will make a child feel like an adult. The gray shade goes well with other options, balancing them. In order not to make such a design of a boy's nursery faceless, add interesting pieces of furniture, paintings or posters on the walls, and also fill the space with natural light.
Violet children's for a boy
Cooler shades are suitable for sensitive creative natures, while maintaining a masculine character. Making the entire nursery in this color will look too bright, but purple textiles, one side of the trim or other attention-grabbing elements will look very interesting.
Children's room decoration
Aesthetics of space is, of course, important and plays its educational role, but do not forget about the health of the child.
It is necessary to responsibly approach the choice of materials for decoration, giving preference to hypoallergenic and environmentally friendly bases.
Floor
Boys under 6 spend a lot of time on the floor, where they learn to walk or play with cars. The surface should be smooth, but not slippery, resilient and easy to clean. The usual parquet loses in the last parameter, since dirt often clogs in the gaps between the boards, from where it is difficult to remove it in the usual way.
A versatile and environmentally friendly option for a boy's children's room is marmoleum, which has high aesthetic properties.
Walls
Wall covering should be easy to clean and replace. This is due to the dynamically changing tastes of the child, who will eventually want a different design, as well as the active actions of the kids, often painting or dirtying the partitions.
In this case, wallpaper will do its job perfectly. Only preference should be given to environmentally friendly options, such as paper, liquid or eco-wallpaper.
Ceiling
A simple white ceiling, even with slight irregularities, remains a versatile option for any interior. A stretch ceiling with a starry or cloudy sky will look more interesting in the children's room for a boy - only some dreamy children will definitely prevent this solution from falling asleep quickly.
Furniture advice
Selection of furniture for a nursery depends on the style of the interior and the age of the owner of the room. But there are general rules that will help you make the right choice.
Comfort and safety come first. Make sure that the objects do not have sharp corners, high placement, uncomfortable fit. The workplace, like the bed, should fit the physiological characteristics of the developing body, without causing pain or curvature.
Despite the relative high cost, furniture made from natural materials is a priority. The tree is not only harmless, but also has a positive effect on human well-being. Pay attention to the coverage of the headset: it should be hypoallergenic and not collecting dust.
Design of a small nursery for a boy
Unfortunately, not all residents of our country can allocate a spacious room for their child, in which he will have enough space to meet all his needs. But do not despair! You can decorate a small space comfortably and beautifully if you follow simple recommendations.
The simplest advice that will at least visually save a few square meters is to choose light colors, not forgetting bright accents. At the same time, there should not be too much decor in order to avoid the effect of crushing the design.
When planning a nursery for a boy, you will have to deviate from standard solutions. For example, try moving the radiator by organizing a work area near the window - this place is often empty.
If the height of the ceilings allows, consider a platform for the bed, which will additionally play the role of storage space. Multifunctional walls will also help to correctly plan the interior, combining several zones at once in a small area.
Design of a children's room for a boy - photo
Decorating the interior design of a boy's nursery is a very exciting and joyful activity, especially when there are worthwhile ideas. Our selection of photographs will not only help to “fix” the material covered, but also show all the variety of options. Enjoy watching!
Video: Children's room for a boy - interior ideas
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Boys' nursery design styles
Criteria:
- Boys' nursery design style should be inexpensive to implement.
- Not picky about strict adherence to the canons.
- Look good even when messy.
- Be up-to-date and up-to-date.
- Maintain vibrant colors for early childhood.
The styles I have already chosen. The list above is to explain why. This is true for the interior of a children's room for a boy.
Scandinavian
Scandinavian style is perfect for a boy's nursery design as:
- Very simple budget decoration .
The whole design is based on accessories and they also add bright accents. Therefore, you can easily change the room for a boy by age simply by replacing accessories (pay attention to this in the photo). - White and light wood base low saturation. Pairs perfectly with any number of bright colors and just about any junk. Clutter in a Scandinavian-style nursery looks like it was meant to be.
- This is a modern style , which at the same time is not subject to fashion and has been relevant for a lot of years and will be for many more.
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The most budgetary way to implement the Scandinavian design of a children's room for a boy:
- White matte stretch ceiling with a turn -off lumina furniture with age, it is important not to make static light). About ceiling design.
- Light laminate or cork flooring.
Laminate is cheaper and more stable, cork is softer and has less thermal conductivity (appears warm). - Walls either white paint or wallpaper to be painted and also white. We are not afraid that it will paint because. repainting a wall costs a penny.
- the whole finish turns out to be neutral, we already take accessories and bedding with color. We choose pastel unsaturated colors - about the combination of colors in the interior.
- We encourage the boy himself to be creative and improve the design of the children's room. Those. posters, crafts, stickers - a resolute yes.
Loft
When the child is older, he is guaranteed to thank you for the loft.
But the room can also be adapted for a student up to 10 years old. loft is different. Features:
- Renovation of a children's room for a boy in a loft style will cost more. the decoration itself with decorative plaster, stone, brick, etc.
much more expensive than paint. - The loft is more resistant to child vandalism, because to damage the same decorative plaster under concrete, you need to try.
- The color scheme will be darker. For an early age, it is important to add a significant amount of bright spots and accents. Fortunately, dark colors go well with bright warm shades.
- Due to gray, black and generally dark tones, a lot of light needs to be made directly. Top, hidden, directional, portable - the more light sources, the better.
- As they grow older, the child will understand more and more how cool the style of his room is. the loft is now as relevant as possible.
The design style is generally more expensive and risky, but the result is always unusual. Assess risks.
Modern
Modern design does not require a strict adherence to any particular style.
We take a minimalist bedroom as a base and build on elements of any modern style.
They are perfectly combined with each other.
After all, children's for a boy is not a portfolio picture - no need to drive yourself into invented frames.
Furniture
Furniture for a waning boy of importance
- A full -fledged bed with a good mattress. Posture is formed during the period of growth and it is impossible to save on this.
- Desk preferably near the window and with a good chair. For a preschooler, it is not so critical, but the place must be allocated in advance. again posture. We make a lot of outlets in this area.
- Sports corner with horizontal bar.
- Storage area with wardrobe and baskets for toys.
In this order, the storage area comes after the sports corner.
I'm talking about the necessary minimum, which will have a positive effect primarily on the psyche of the boy.
Excess weight and physical weakness, on the contrary, can become a reason for bullying. Children are cruel.
Therefore, the horizontal bar is required. No matter how small the room is, you can always find a place for a horizontal bar, even in the doorway.
The horizontal bar is an obligatory attribute in the interior of a nursery for a boy.
over time, they will not be needed and it makes no sense to make full-fledged furniture for toys.
Instead of a regular bed, you can make loft bed . At any age, boys are nimble and agile, and climbing the 2nd tier is not a problem. In the nursery for two boys, a bunk bed is just a standard and there are no problems with it.
This saves up to three square meters of usable space. The space under the bed can be used for a storage closet, many drawers, or even a work area with a table for study and creativity.
Decoration of a children's room for a boy
Any children's room is a bedroom with a work desk and a storage area. Therefore, textiles are an important part of the design.
Imagine a completely monochrome white room. And now we add bright ones to it:
- Curtains
- Bed linen
- Throw a couple of pillows
- Carpet
Everything.
The room is no longer boring.
And all this easily changes and grows up with the child.
There are things that boys like at any age - technology. Cars, planes, spacecraft excite the imagination from a young age.
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If you hang ordinary posters or pictures with cars and the like, you will inevitably face the fact that the boy outgrows them or the models themselves become outdated.
And the aesthetic value of such printing is doubtful.
Idea - instead of posters with ordinary photos, hang drawings of equipment on the walls. They look better, do not become obsolete, the child will not outgrow them, they form a craving for science, a technical mindset, inquisitiveness and the ability to look into the essence of things, which is very much appreciated in the modern world.
Drawings of technology - the most stylish and correct solution in terms of child development, which will remain relevant regardless of age. Save it somewhere don't forget.
Thematic design
I am not a supporter of overly kindergarten renovations and strictly themed rooms. The 5 rules are changing too fast. But there are a couple of long-term options.
Comics and superheroes
Now comics are popular and not only among children. The Marvel Comics franchise is the most expensive and most popular movie franchise in the world.
Good choice as Little kids love just any bright colors. When they get older and outgrow most cartoon characters, comics will still be relevant.
Comic books for a boy are like soft toys for a girl - they are liked by all ages.
There are also photo wallpapers with superheroes, but it is better to use replaceable and repositionable attributes:
- Posters, posters and stickers.
- Soft toys and all kinds of figurines, incl. collectible.
- Separate paraphernalia: raincoat, gloves, suits.
Yes, it may seem strange, but these are all decorative elements.
Space
An inexhaustible theme in which there are a lot of games, films and, most importantly, books written in the golden age of science fiction. And for all this, there are appropriate interior items ideal for boys:
- Wallpapers and photo wallpapers with stars, planets and space in general.
- Luminaires and night lamps in the form of planets or projecting the starry sky on the ceiling.
- A gigantic amount of accessories of all kinds.
Cars
In this topic, everyone does children's for boys wrong. All sorts of toy and cartoon cars. Car-shaped beds, etc. This will all go to waste after 10 years. will become irrelevant.
It is better to do it right away in a more serious format with the same drawings, engine posters, etc.
Bad themes
I do not recommend the following design themes for boys:
- Kindergarten cartoon
- Knight
- Navy
- Sports
I know everyone wants the best for their kids. Therefore, they usually think: “Now I will make a fairy tale for a boy, and when he grows up, we will redo it.” But when it grows up, for some reason, it becomes a pity to break the normal finish and do a major overhaul again.
