Boys Room Ideas

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 boys 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.

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 boys 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 his room to change and grow.

Teen boys are notoriously hard to please. No doubt you remember how much fun it was decorating boys room the first time when they were little. Now trying to get them excited about anything can seem like more trouble than it’s worth. With our gallery of modern teenage boy room decor ideas, it can still be fun. You’ll both be pleased to see designs that they will still enjoy into young adulthood or when they’re home from college.

Whether you’ve got one teen that’s moving to a bigger room or a pair of boys sharing a small room, these boys room ideas offer a smart solution to every need and want. We’ve even got some fun dorm-appropriate room layouts. You might finally get to meet more of their friends! These rooms are so cool your son may never want to leave home.