Boys rooms designs
39 Ideas for Decorating Boys' Rooms
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Kristin Hohenadel
Kristin Hohenadel
Kristin Hohenadel is an interior design expert who has covered architecture, interiors, and decor trends for publications including the New York Times, Interior Design, Lonny, and the American and international editions of Elle Decor. She resides in Paris, France, and has traveled to over 30 countries, giving her a global perspective on home design.
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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.
31 Best Boys Bedroom Ideas in 2022
Studio Life/Style
Since you probably don't want to spend the next five years arguing with your son about his bedroom, you'd be well-advised 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 thirty-one of our favorite boys rooms. From calming and neutral to over-the-top and bold, ideas will satisfy everyone in your house—we bet your daughter will love these decorating ideas, too.
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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.
Dustin Askland
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Hang a Chair
This little refuge designed by Elizabeth Roberts Architecture & Design 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.
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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.
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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 in mixing sophisticated designs with whimsical pieces. The burnt orange Kelly Wearstler-upholstered haadboard 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, builtin 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 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 taste—plus, it still fits in with the rest of the home. But the side table/ oversized stacked Legos 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.
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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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Play With Pattern
He may have a very neutral color palette, but if you bring in fun pattern, black and blue won't look so basic.
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 try out your #skillz and paint them on yourself) for a whimsical wall covering. 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.
Courtesy of Tessa Neustadt
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Display Books
Make your kids room feel a little more sophisticated by stacking their books on wall-mounted shelves. Add some antlers, a pouf, and a textile throw and he'll be the most hipster kid in school before he's old enough to know what hipster actually means.
See more at Amber Interiors.
Courtesy of Veneer Designs
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Mount Animal Heads
Turn his room into a jungle by mounting animal heads (giraffes, elephants, etc. ) on the wall. It looks even cooler if you put a bold wallpaper underneath.
See more at Veneer Designs.
Courtesy of Tessa Neustadt
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Deck Out Your Built-Ins
This built-in bed creates a cozy sleeping nook, and maximizes space in a kid's room. All-white makes it feel brighter (and therefore, larger), but the black arrow design adds cool character.
See more at Amber Interiors.
Courtesy of Young House Love
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Paint The Door
If he wants to paint the walls but you're not having it, compromise. Painting the door still adds color, but won't overwhelm the whole room. See more at Young House Love.
Courtesy of Bjorn Wallander for Emily Henderson Designs
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Make A Gallery Wall
A gallery wall is a fun and whimsical way to display your kiddo's favorite things — space, bikes, bunnies, anything goes! Sure, it might result in some DIY fails, but they'll love you anyway. See more at Emily Henderson.
Courtesy of Veneer Designs
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Wallpaper It Up
If you want to keep it as low-maintenance as possible, just wallpaper one wall. Super simple, looks incredible. See more at Veneer Designs.
Courtesy of David Tsay for Emily Henderson Designs
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Choose Cool Pillows
This blue boy's room is anything but basic, thanks to a yellow gingham rug, a name banner, and a pretty sweet stereo pillow. Relish in the fact that he's not actually blasting music from his room at this age.
See more at Emily Henderson.
Courtesy of Young House Love
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Add Baskets
The easiest way to upgrade a room? Clean it up. Corralling toys in baskets keeps everything tidy, but doesn't look like a total eyesore.
See more at Young House Love.
Courtesy of Philip Gorrivan
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Add Statement Lighting
This blue and cream bedroom gets a fun pop of color from an orange throw. The lighting, though, is definitely the coolest part of this room.
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. Happy viewing!
Video: Children's room for a boy - interior ideas
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 a space: placing functional areas
The place by the window with the highest concentration of daylight is traditionally given to the desktop.
Idea to take into account: extend the window sill to the depth of the desktop 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 teenager 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
It is good to place storage close to the entrance so that cabinets 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 things for a child. 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
You shouldn't pick up something exclusive and very expensive at this stage of a child's life: 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 high.
Design: BIGO
Choosing 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
For storage
When planning a 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 a late 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 equipment 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 teenager-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
Photo: thearchitect.pro
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 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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