![]() ![]() The images above are actually from a previous season of The Block. Your teenager is looking for a space he can feel mature in, and these tones are also quite timeless. These four colours work really well together and they don’t feel too childlike. Mustard, in smaller doses but to balance out the darker tones ( like in cushions).Navy blue, in artworks, accessories, the armchair in the corner etc.Black, in moments like picture frames, lamps bases, and furniture legs.White/grey, on a larger scale like walls and possibly bedding.Accent Colours to Pair with Mid-Toned Timber: On top of your mid-toned brown timber furniture, I like to work with four or five accents colours. This isn’t a bachelor pad/man cave, after all. And that’s kinda what a teenage boy is right? He’s past the all-white furniture stage, but he isn’t mature enough to embrace all-black. The reason for this is because a mid-toned timber is masculine but not too adult. I tend to veer toward a mid-toned timber for the base pieces of furniture (bed, bedsides, desk etc). The images in this post give you an idea, but I will elaborate for you on the colour palette first. When it comes to decorating a teenage boys rooms, there’s a mood and colour palette I go right toward. If you wanna see more easy-to-live-with wallpaper options like that one, see this post. The hero image of this post showcases a brick pattern and I think it’s a really good choice. Stylish Parent Award: If you want to go a step further, try wallpapering a feature wall behind the bed. Below, I’ll walk you through how to choose pieces in the right style and vibe. These are the base pieces you’ll need to get the room functioning right. The walls will need some art, so pop those on the list as well.If an armchair will fit, grab one so he can play X-Box from it ( here’s some affordable options).A pin or mood board above the desk where he can make the room his own.Bedside table lamps, or pendants if you’re feeling generous.A chest of drawers to store foldable clothes in ( here’s a list of some good ones).A desk and chair to do homework at (or play computer games – let’s face it).Bedside tables (he might not need two, but two is ideal if you can fit them).A bed, and I’d recommend a double or queen for longevity’s sake.In the image above, for example, your teenager should be thanking his lucky stars to get a bed and a chill-out lounge zone.Īs a guide, here’s what you might be shopping for: Of course, the shopping list will be vary depending on the size of the room. I didn’t ask you to write it out for nothing! So now that you know what the room will be used for, you can write out your list of must-haves for the space. The list above is what dictates your shopping list for the space. ![]() Getting ready for school of a morning, getting ready to go out.Having friends over (or a significant other) to hang out together.Doing homeware after school and on weekends (I’d like to think!) □.Watching TV and computer games if he’s lucky enough.For sleeping in, obviously (between the hours of 2am and 9am usually!).What happens when you don’t go in with a game plan: you buy the wrong things! Some ways your son will use his room: What this will do is ensure you don’t go into the store wandering aimlessly for hours. This sounds tedious and unnecessary but it’s really worth it. Take some time to write down what your teenage son is going to use the space for. I know, it’s such a snooze right? You totally want to dive right into all the fun colour and style stuff, but function has to be the starting point. I always start with asking questions about how the room will function. PS the dreamy image above is via Bed Bath N Table and you can shop the bedding here. I promise it’s not as hard as you might think. It’s really all about working through a bit of a process, so let me guide you on where to start first. ![]() Hopefully by the end of this article you feel a little more confident about working on your own lad’s space. You know, the things I genuinely consider when I’m putting together a room design for a teen boy. So the tips you’re going to get in today’s post are the real deal. It’s pretty timely, actually, because I’m working with a client at the moment and making over her son’s space. One of the topics you’ve been asking me to post on for a while is decorating a teenage boys room. ![]()
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