Last week we discussed our annoyance with children’s bedrooms that lack colour, playfulness, and general cheer. We also shared some gorgeous images of inspirational little girls’ bedrooms and a handful of handy tips and suggestions.
It is only right then that we do the same for boy’s bedrooms! Most of the principles we touched on last week are universal and in order not to repeat things already said I strongly suggest reading our post on girls’ bedrooms (here) first.
Do colour:
Go colour and go bold! And just like a girl’s bedroom does not necessarily have to be pink, a boy’s room does not necessarily have to be the stereotypical blue. If however, you are going for blue, consider using a combination of different blues with bold contrasting pops of colour like orange, green, yellow, or red. Using a palette of more than three colours will add amazing depth to your child’s bedroom.
Do pattern & texture:
Little boys are rough-and-tumble, they love to play hard. Appropriately these characteristics can be echoed in a boy’s bedroom interior. The patterns we identify with boys are often harder and more angular – stripes being one of the most favoured. Contemporary, simplistic geometric patterns could also work brilliantly. In addition, one can easily incorporate rustic finishes and textures – exposed brickwork, worn wooden planks or pallets, even metal and concrete. Another awesome way to add pattern to your child’s room other than wallpaper is wall decal / stickers – you get some seriously cool designs!
Do DIY:
Like I said in last week’s girls’ bedroom post it is important to include your child in the creation of his or her room. If you are looking for ideas or inspiration the web is filled with child-friendly DIY projects – Pinterest especially is an excellent source. One of the best gifts my dad bought my brother when he was a little boy was a kiddies toolbox – he used to love spending time with my dad in the garage and hammering away at little “projects” for his room. Not only is DIY good for hand-eye coordination and skill development, it’s also a bunch of fun!
Do theme:
I think it is waaaay easier and much more fun to theme a boy’s bedroom than a girl’s bedroom (where it often seems a toss-up between princess or fairy themed rooms). Browsing the web, I stumbled across a heap of boys’ bedrooms with stunning, original themes. Some of my favourites were: Circus and sports, vintage cars and aeroplanes, surf shacks and tree houses, African safari, and of course… pirates! Nautical or industrial themes will also look right at home in little boy’s bedroom.
Do play:
In last week’s article we emphasized the importance of playing – creating a safe and exciting space for your child to have fun in. Your child’s room should be interactive – allow space for discovery. I don’t know if you noticed, but little boys love to climb… all over everything. Why not include something like rope ladders, climbing walls, or sliding poles into your son’s room – just be sure to add some fun beanbags or floor cushions to break his fall… it is also makes for decent informal seating for a reading nook. Boys will love something like a tree house bed or tent fort – somewhere where their imaginations can run wild! And remember… have fun – designing an imagination playground shouldn’t be a chore!
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How can I find out the color name of the green boys room. I love the green & navy blue together!!
Oh that’s a tough one! Where are you located? I guess your best bet would be to pop down to your local hardware store / paint shop and collect a few green colour swatches that might match what you see here…
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