For a teenage boy his bedroom is like a fort protecting him from the outside world. It’s a place where he can get some private space or hang out with friends and siblings. Whether it’s an inspiring study space, a place to lay their head or storage options to curtail even the messiest of teenagers, we’ve got some great teenage boy’s bedrooms to inspire you. Teenage years can be dominated by school exams, so a tidy and organised study area in a teen’s bedroom is a must. Invest in a good quality desk and chair and fit some shelves above the desk area so your teen has plenty of space to store coursework and books. Maps provide a great motif for decorating in a teen’s room, with charted murals or map print wallpapers making a great impact on a large expanse of wall. Keep the look graphic and edgy by adding a Union Jack rug or bed linen and stick to a simple colour palette of two or three primary colours for a smart, cohesive look. Mural Printed SpaceSimilar rug Modern RugsSimilar bed linen Ikea
Squeezing a desk into a teen’s tiny bedroom may not be an option. A small alcove or window recess can be transformed into a study area by fixing a section of worktop on wall brackets. It’s easy to install and takes up less space than bulky furniture. Similar chair Atlantic ShoppingSimilar blind TuissSimilar lamp Wayfair.co.uk The majority of teens have difficulty keeping their rooms tidy, so a limited colour scheme of just two or three colours will help make the space feel less cluttered. Plenty of shelving will help to keep the floor clear of clutter. Similar wallpaper Ian MankinSimilar wall art DunelmSimilar bed linen Marks & Spencer Teen’s rooms should be packed with personality, while also balancing a look that’s suitable for work, rest and play. Clever paint tricks on the walls, like horizontal alternating stripes of matt and gloss paint, make a cool yet grown-up space that will be the envy of all your son’s friends. Bed Feather & BlackLamp Heathfield & Co
Deep orange will inject a feeling of energy and creativity into any space, making it ideal for a teen’s bedroom. Limit the orange to alcoves or one wall and choose a cool monochrome scheme for the rest of the space to balance the look. Record sleeve frames Paperchase Similar bed linen CafePress Put a bedroom wardrobe that gets used as a dumping ground to better use by clearing it out and turning it into a compact desk space. Simply fit a desk and shelving into the cupboard. It will give your teen the option of hiding away all of his dreaded coursework when he has friends over. Kartell swivel chair Utility DesignSimilar storage boxes Ikea For a relaxed and grown-up scheme for a boy’s bedroom, you can’t go wrong with a classic industrial boarding school look. A wrought-iron bed should be the focus of the room, softened with striped wallpaper in school uniform-style colours. Wallpaper ZoffanyRug IkeaSimilar bed Wrought Iron & Brass Bed Co Kids’ bedrooms can be on the poky side.
If your teen’s room starts to seem a little crowded, paint the walls in paler colours to make it seem more spacious. Add a mirror to reflect light (also useful for excessive hair grooming) and choose bed linen light shades. Mirror Rockett St GeorgeSimilar print EasyArtSimilar bed Bedworld Hanging a dark wallpaper on a feature wall will add instant warmth to a bedroom – a tartan print is a great choice for a boy’s room. A traditional cable-knit throw and matching cushions on the bed will finish off the look. Similar wallpaper WallpaperdirectMetal letters RESimilar throw MatalanSee more kids’ bedroom decorating ideas and find more of our favourite products on the Ideal Home website Make the move from kid’s room to teen, with a grown-up nautical scheme that’s a leap away from nursery-style boats and pirates. Start with a nautical ship-print feature wallpaper as your backdrop, then choose a sturdy wooden bed (or bunk) to give the bedroom a cabin feel. Accessorise with lots of nautical finishing touches, from trunks and chests for storage, to porthole-style mirrors and hurricane lamp lighting.
Wallpaper Biscay LW32/2 from Linwood Dedicate a corner of the bedroom for study, so your teen has somewhere quiet and peaceful to get on with homework. This neutral-coloured décor looks casual and relaxed in shades of linen and denim blue – ideal for a calm and creative work space. Invest in a sturdy desk and comfy chair plus adjustable task lamp to work by – then kit out the desk with coloured boxes and files for storage and a notice board on the wall for notes and memos. DeskBaxter from LombokChairGaia from Barker & Stonehouse For a failsafe scheme that boys will love, try this fun take on schoolroom style. Choose ‘uniform’ navy blue as your backdrop, teamed with weathered wood boards on the floor. Then add personality with schoolroom-inspired furniture, from locker room metal cabinets for storage, to an old school desk in the study area. Add lots of fun accessories from the classroom, such as a bright metal chair, Anglepoise desk lamp and wooden cubbyhole storage.
Top it all off with a striped floor runner and leather satchel. Steel lockerThe Old CinemaChairThe Conran Shop Makeover your loft space to create a cosy teenager’s den.Start by planning the the space around your storage. Loft areas can be tricky because of sloping ceilings, so choose a modular system that comes in different heights that you can fit into awkward spaces. A mix of cupboards and shelving will give plenty of storage for clothes, books and other odds and ends.Invest in a sofabed, so there’ll be plenty of seating when friends are round – and it’ll convert into a bed when it’s night-time. Be inventive with your wall space and create this chalkboard calendar for your teen’s study space. Start with one feature wall painted in a black chalkboard paint, then mix the remainder of your paint with white emulsion to create several different shades of grey for your squares – three shades should be sufficient. Use low-tack masking tape to create the straight lines for your grid – you’ll need seven squares across and six squares down – then paint the squares in your varying shades.