Use These Boys' Room Ideas Next Time Your Son Needs a Bedroom Redo
Today's little dudes want graphic prints and fun wall decals.
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Graphic prints, natural motifs, and blue, black, and white color schemes make for creative havens for boys. If you're in search of some boys' room ideas that are both fun and chic, look no further.
Note: Some cribs included here have bumpers, blankets, pillows, or stuffed animals, but the American Academy of Pediatrics advises that all soft objects be removed for safe sleep.
Starry Sky
While the lucky little boy who sleeps in this room is resting in his crib, he gets to look up at a sky full of stars.
Mighty Monochrome
A black and white palette will always be classic, and it lets you mix and match patterns without looking too disorganized.
Subtle Furniture
The acrylic crib in this room is so unobtrusive, you can see the gorgeous wallpaper behind it.
Friendly Faces
Who better to look on during playtime than some friendly robots?
Campy Fun
This mom, who lives on a lake, went with a nautical theme for her sons' shared bedroom, but punctuated the usual navy with unexpected bright colors, as seen in the red chevron pillow.
Great Shapes
If you don't want to commit to a full wallpaper treatment, you can create your own geometric print with wall decals.
Natural Charm
The neutral tone of this nursery doesn't scream "baby" — the designer uses this room as both a baby room and a guest room.
Fierce Fun
Not only does the storage headboard allow a tween boy to stash all his things, the "Rawr!" sign warns Mom and Dad to stay out of it.
In the City
The folks in this shared nursery/guest room sleep among the skyscrapers in a bedroom with a cityscape that runs along the wall.
Up, Up, and Away
The primary color scheme of this balloon-themed room could work as a unisex or shared room, too.
Straight & Arrow
Arrows are another design motif that keeps popping up in boys' bedrooms, as seen in the pillowcase and sheets of this explorer-themed room.
Personalized
A personalized headboard will help him feel like the space is truly his.
Space Saver
Designer Pippa Lee of Homepolish made use of every square inch of this room by creating a lofted reading area with a desk and jungle gym underneath — an adding a rock-climbing wall.
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Marisa (she/her) has covered all things parenting, from the postpartum period through the empty nest, for Good Housekeeping since 2018; she previously wrote about parents and families at Parents and Working Mother. She lives with her husband and daughter in Brooklyn, where she can be found dominating the audio round at her local bar trivia night or tweeting about movies.
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