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Teenage Boys' Bedrooms That Celebrate Who They Really Are
It's time to pack away the teddy and take down that elephant poster – your boy is now a teen and he wants to put a stamp on his own space
When it comes to designing a bedroom for a teenage boy, it’s no longer just up to you to make the call. He’s found his ultimate passion and would love to display it, whether it’s a ball sport, skateboarding, surfing, playing guitar or collecting. Talk to him about his favourite colours, design elements and his daydreams – it’s a chance for him to make his own statement (with a little help from you when he’s not looking!).
2. Dedicated biker
Red is associated with energy and optimism, so this vibrant feature wall works intuitively for a sport-loving, action-packed teen. Mind you, red also stimulates the appetite so get ready, Mum! The black trim in the bedroom is ideal to display the lad’s current obsession of motorbikes.
Red is associated with energy and optimism, so this vibrant feature wall works intuitively for a sport-loving, action-packed teen. Mind you, red also stimulates the appetite so get ready, Mum! The black trim in the bedroom is ideal to display the lad’s current obsession of motorbikes.
3. Serious collector
Teenage boys love nothing more than collecting – whether it’s video games, comic books or inexplicable items they discover when exploring with mates at the park. That’s why this inexpensive school locker works a treat for storing all those precious objects, and the multicoloured paint job adds vibrancy to the once-drab doors.
Teenage boys love nothing more than collecting – whether it’s video games, comic books or inexplicable items they discover when exploring with mates at the park. That’s why this inexpensive school locker works a treat for storing all those precious objects, and the multicoloured paint job adds vibrancy to the once-drab doors.
4. Soccer fan
The dramatic artwork dominates the room, using the same colours as his favourite team’s jersey. This is a very tight room but the window seat offers a place to chill or read the latest sporting magazines. The grey walls and bed linen complement each other and give the space a clean uncluttered feel.
The dramatic artwork dominates the room, using the same colours as his favourite team’s jersey. This is a very tight room but the window seat offers a place to chill or read the latest sporting magazines. The grey walls and bed linen complement each other and give the space a clean uncluttered feel.
5. DJ Teen
Originality is key when designing a teen’s bedroom – and this is a perfect example. An interior designer installed a photo mural that depicts metal rings, adding some real shimmer to the space. The mural creates a certain disco vibe – ideal for a future DJ. The grey-blue tones of the wall, meanwhile, work intuitively with the bluey hues of the bed linen and cushions.
Originality is key when designing a teen’s bedroom – and this is a perfect example. An interior designer installed a photo mural that depicts metal rings, adding some real shimmer to the space. The mural creates a certain disco vibe – ideal for a future DJ. The grey-blue tones of the wall, meanwhile, work intuitively with the bluey hues of the bed linen and cushions.
6. Budding guitarist
A fantastic way to reinvigorate a boy’s room is to paint stripes on the bedroom walls and ceiling. By choosing gun-metal grey and a strip of red, the room looks balanced and cohesive. And rather than letting the teen fill the room with random posters of his favourite musicians, his precious collection of guitars has been wall-mounted, making them decorative and functional. There’s even a chair and microphone set up for rehearsals.
A fantastic way to reinvigorate a boy’s room is to paint stripes on the bedroom walls and ceiling. By choosing gun-metal grey and a strip of red, the room looks balanced and cohesive. And rather than letting the teen fill the room with random posters of his favourite musicians, his precious collection of guitars has been wall-mounted, making them decorative and functional. There’s even a chair and microphone set up for rehearsals.
7. Daring artist
I don’t think The Dangerous Book for Boys ever suggested a teen should mix different graphics to spin out his parents – but perhaps that will appear in a later edition! When designing a hard-to-miss bedroom, it’s important to make sure the boy finds joy from this artistic approach. Different graphics make the bedroom fun, original and, well, a little dangerous. And what artistic teen wouldn’t love that?
I don’t think The Dangerous Book for Boys ever suggested a teen should mix different graphics to spin out his parents – but perhaps that will appear in a later edition! When designing a hard-to-miss bedroom, it’s important to make sure the boy finds joy from this artistic approach. Different graphics make the bedroom fun, original and, well, a little dangerous. And what artistic teen wouldn’t love that?
8. Soul surfer
Surf’s up! There’s no reason to be clichéd when creating a beachy feel in a boy’s bedroom. The trick is collecting and editing items. Here, everything from driftwood to shells are displayed on the built-in timber-veneer unit. And rather than just sticking up a few surf posters, this montage is well thought out. Two favourite action photos are framed and backlit for extra impact, all surrounded by various graphics, timber cut-outs and photos that work as a visual feast.
Surf’s up! There’s no reason to be clichéd when creating a beachy feel in a boy’s bedroom. The trick is collecting and editing items. Here, everything from driftwood to shells are displayed on the built-in timber-veneer unit. And rather than just sticking up a few surf posters, this montage is well thought out. Two favourite action photos are framed and backlit for extra impact, all surrounded by various graphics, timber cut-outs and photos that work as a visual feast.
9. Future engineer
When space is tight, an elevated bed can solve all of your problems. This wall-mounted unit was positioned so there’s plenty of room to do homework underneath – even when your young teen gets taller. Let’s hope this innovative idea will inspire him to create future structures. A built-in desk fits the space, and a wall-to-ceiling pinboard can be regularly updated. To make sure the small space isn’t too sterile, a mix of graphic wallpaper, blinds and carpet add a touch of organised chaos.
When space is tight, an elevated bed can solve all of your problems. This wall-mounted unit was positioned so there’s plenty of room to do homework underneath – even when your young teen gets taller. Let’s hope this innovative idea will inspire him to create future structures. A built-in desk fits the space, and a wall-to-ceiling pinboard can be regularly updated. To make sure the small space isn’t too sterile, a mix of graphic wallpaper, blinds and carpet add a touch of organised chaos.
10. Social networker
While a desk is essential, a comfy couch is much loved by any teenager. With natural light pouring in, this sofa is a perfect place to chill out, chat online, listen to music and – believe it or not, Mum – study. After all, laptops are so portable, the traditional desk isn’t utilised as much these days.
While a desk is essential, a comfy couch is much loved by any teenager. With natural light pouring in, this sofa is a perfect place to chill out, chat online, listen to music and – believe it or not, Mum – study. After all, laptops are so portable, the traditional desk isn’t utilised as much these days.
Is this the luckiest boy in the world? This massive wall mural with an urban edge is both inspirational and contemporary. If this is a little over the top for a wannabe skateboarder, a simple solution is buying skateboard wall decals and adding hooks from the hardware store to hang your teen’s much-loved boards.