What does he value more: a big queen bed (vs. a Twin XL) or space for an L shaped desk? The sofa can go, it's not being used. Some people have a desk for hobbies and a desk for (home)work.

If he will leave home for college in a couple years, remember that a desk will get two more years of use, then it will sit there unused for months and months (if not years).

I think the blue is fabulous. If it were me, I would keep it but add white curtains and light-colored art to lighten things up a bit, and if that wasn't enough I'd look at lighter color rugs. Since the sofa isn't getting used, I would get rid of it to free up floor space. I don't think the bed will seem too big once the sofa is gone.

it really is too dark, and combined with the dark sofa and bulky furniture, certainly makes it seem small.

Certainly get rid of the couch, especially if its not getting any use. It he absolutely loves that color, perhaps make an accent wall and the rest a much lighter color (light white, light blue/grey).

The desk could also be less bulky and lighter color. I would also do the sports items display on a shelf above the desk instead of a floor shelf.

Here is an example of a desk, although this one is too big for the space.

What are the dimensions of the room?

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apple_pie_order He would be ok with the bigger desk and smaller bed. I should have done full, not queen. He is getting closer to an adult size now but queen is taking too much room.

cawaps Thank you!

A queen size bed will be good in the future for grown up guests/couples etc.
A double/full-size bed isn’t much more useful than a twin.

You were smart to get the larger bed - kids grow very quickly. I think the furniture is great as it is. You could move the sofa to the basement, but I would think it would get a lot of use where it is - it looks like a comfy place to study. The only thing you really need is something on the walls. I would put a large mirror over the sofa, reflecting the window outside, and have him choose a couple of large colorful pieces of art, baseball prints, or framed posters for the window wall and above his desk. Or he can have favorite photos blown up to poster size. It will minimize the blue and add his personality to the room. Or put a large cork board above the desk so he can tack up whatever he wants.

Thank you all. He has a bunch of baseball memorabilia photos and we have white shelves to hang. I just can’t pull the trigger to hang everything up until we decide if the paint is the keeper and were the furniture goes. Sounds like the consensus is to potentially get the sofa out of the room.

I'm no pro but I think the queen size bed is a must and the sofa although large is nice. A smaller love seat may fit better. My son always had a love seat in his room and which came in handy for having a place for friends to sit. Now his room is the guest bedroom and it has come in handy for the occasional weekend visitor.
I would probably remove the bookshelf if it were me. The wall color is very nice. I actually like the room. I think sometimes we worry about making the room magazine perfect when it may be comfortable as is for a 16 year old.

He’s 16. What does he want?

Keep in mind that 2 years from now some college will start sucking your finances dry....

Well, I'll be the odd-person and say that if I were you, I'd get rid of the shelf-thing. I'd try to make a memorabilia wall maybe, or get that stuff either on the wall decoratively, or in the closet, mounted attractively or organized.

The blue is moody, and "cool" as in, a great color for a teen (if he likes it). Some bright art on the wall, or art with a lot of white in the background, and a lighter rug, will add some brightness to the room.

I don't mind the sofa at all in there. He sleeps (and I like the queen), he studies (at an attractive and functional desk), and if anyone comes in (group projects, sleepovers), the couch is really nice. Plus he can drop his backpack there. I like it.

It's the shelf unit that's not a "functional" object, imo.

I am far from a pro, and the room is nicer than anything I could put together. Do you know the name of the blue paint? I like it and am looking for a dark color for my bedroom. Thanks!

Mrs. S is right. That ladder-y shelf thing is visual clutter. I find all of them seem to occupy more space than they really do; they're just too busy (and are inefficient for storage).

I'd put a couple of narrow, long, wall-mounted shelves over his desk to display his collections and I'd put a wall-mount swing-arm lamp by the bed to clear space on the bedside table.

If the family's printing needs are light, a single, shared wireless printer in a nook or closet would get that printer out of his room.

Great wall color, at least as I see it on my monitor.

I love the blue! Wish I had a pic of my 16 y.o. grandson's room; wall-to-wall sports cards, posters and photos of him and his personal sports heroes. It is tiny and I know there have been times when 10 guys were in there playing video games. He needs a sofa, but maybe your boy doesn't entertain like he does. He really needs his sisters' room, which is the bonus space over the garage, but she decided to stay home for college, so I doubt she'll give him the space she and her sister have shared. Brighten the room with framed posters of his favorite team and sports legend. Try shelves above the windows for the memorabilia. Center the bed on the wall space and mount two corded wall lamps above the headboard. Would he enjoy a rolling bed desk? They're pretty cool!

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I like the blue especially since the room has plenty of light. I would move the sofa to another location. This will allow you to move the bed over so it isn't squished into the corner. Keep the linens and drapes on the lighter side and you will see much improvement. Where does your son keep his clothes? I don't see a dresser. Hopefully, there is a big closet.