How To Create The Perfect Room For Boys

As a child there is no place more magical than your bedroom. It is a place you can go and relax, play and sleepover with friends and each and every bedroom design goes someway in reflecting a child's personality, hobbies and lifestyle.

Boys bedrooms should be all about adventure,discovery and a sense of fun. As your child grows the decor of his room can change with him to reflect his passions and hobbies as well as including practical items that he will need as he grows into a man.

Nursery

Gone are the days when nurseries were simply blue for boys and pink for girls. Whilst traditional crisp white and royal blue looks wonderful in classic nursery interiors more bold and contemporary designs and colours can make a refreshing alternative for your newborn. Turquoise blue and grey is a fabulous colour palette that provides a pop of colour against a sophisticated backdrop. Alternatively opt for an array of colours such as lime green, yellow, aqua and orange for a bright and uplifting nursery space that will create a summery feel that will open up even the smallest of interior spaces. Add bright blankets, cot bumpers and some wall art for a fabulous finishing touch.

Toddlers

Toddlers bedrooms can be particularly hard to design as your child will be at that 'inbetween' age where they no longer require a babies room but are not yet big enough for a older child's interior. Cot beds are a great purchase as they will take your child through from  his nursery to his toddling years whilst interesting colours and patterns will stimulate your childs imagination. Opt for jungle themes, seaside or trains to create a bright and educational space for them to learn and relax.

5 to 12 year olds

These  are some of the most fun years of a young boys life, they get new friends at school, take on new hobbies and find their inner adventurer. Your child's room should begin to reflect his personality; his favourite superhero, sports team or hobby or even a themed bedroom such as this tree house design (left). But be warned you may be changing or adding to their decor every few years as their interests change and expand.

Teenagers

They hit 13 and your whole life begins to change. They no longer want to be 'boys' anymore, instead they want to be taken seriously as they ascend the mountain into manhood. Gone are the character bedrooms and the stuffed animals and in its place comes lots of their 'stuff' and a sense of the men they are to become. Opt for sophisticated and manly colours such as navy, grey and red and opt for traditional oak or contemporary industrial style furniture that will add a cool loft style feel to their space. Musical artwork or modern murals will create a relaxed and laid back atmosphere that is perfect for all those late morning (afternoon) lie ins.

18+

If they have yet to fly the nest then it is important that your post teenage child has a bedroom space that will take them through into their 20s without looking dated or childish. Opt for strong and masculine colour palettes such as monchrome, with a pop of modern colour. Include a desk for any university work and also plenty of storage for their books and paperwork. A comfortable seating area or beanbag makes a great addition to a post teenage room as it provides your child with an area of personal space and escape from the rest of the house.

For more inspirational bedrooms for your little (or big) boys then head over to our Pinterest page - Pinterest - Rooms for Boys or take a look at our website for a wide range of Bedroom Furniture options.