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Boys Bedroom Mood Board

last year

Hello!! I need some help with my 7 years old bedroom. He picked this picture for his bedroom but I’m not even sure what colors to work with? He does have a black metal bed frame, so I thinking modern industrial
I do want to put a desk for him next to his bed what color desk should I get? Thank you!

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Patricia Colwell Consulting

last year

To start we need pictures of the room. IMO keep the walls a neutral color and add the color in tings easily changed since he will go from favorite color to favorite color many times . IMo the picture he chose is great use the colors form that for bedding you can't go wrong. Every kid I know never uses a desk in their bedroom so maybe figure out if he wants a desk before adding one. He needs good storage for all the stuff kids collect and great layout for his closet very different for boys than girls .As for the actula style this is his space so maybe sit down and show him different styles thta he might like

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wishiwereintheup
last year
I like your son's picture choice!
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The first thing I would add is a huge cork board for each boy to save th walls from becoming pin cushions.with posters memorbilia etc. We always did that with our boys.I would see what colors they like hopefully they ca agree on one and then paint that color on one wall and the rest a nice neutral that works with that color.Add bedding to reflect their interests . I think some shelves are a good idea for a few things to be displayed for sure.The lamp and the drapes are way too formal for a boys room. Maybe some woven shades for the window and wall lights for each bunk. I would not bother with a desk unless one of them actually will use it. In my experience kids sit on their beds with a laptop to do homework. Maybe a table in the play space for craft stuff if they are into building planes etc Maybe afold out bed/ chair where the dresser is for sleepovers .
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Linette
Original Author
last year
We just painted his room to white I wasn’t liking the grey color we had
He did say he wants a desk so he can do his homework im just not sure what color desk. Also I was thinking of a rug any suggestions?
tracefloyd
last year
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I'm glad you're letting him make choices for his room. Keep it up. Nothing wrong with a wood desk. I wouldn't put too much thought into a boy's room. Who wants to see truck pictures, dinosaurs and comic books?

"...and this is Johnny's room..." while gesturing at the closed door.
er612
last year
I would pull the bed away from the wall. Then a ladder desk like this might work:
Linette
Original Author
last year
tracefloyd- yes I wanted him to be very much involved since it is his space :)

er612 - I really like the layout I think I will try it out thank you!
tracefloyd
last year
So that's the room, nice. Okay, you can tour this room for guests lol. As he makes it more personal in a few years, my 'closed door' quote might be appropriate.
Jean
last year
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You could use something like the FLOR carpet tiles for the rug. Then you can change the color, the pattern, deal with spills or glue , etc. with an easy "replace-the-single-tile"...or "redo the whole scheme"

https://www.flor.com

https://www.flor.com/signature-rugs/made-you-look-8-triangle-patchwork/63-1480.html

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