9 Unexpected Cool Color Schemes for Boys' Rooms
Spark your little guy's bedroom with a fresh palette that feels age appropriate yet breaks new ground
Think of a classic color palette for a young boy's bedroom, and you probably imagine navy and denim blues, reds, khakis and tans, and dark wood accents. And while there's a reason so many boys' spaces default to those hues (they're cheery yet masculine, and they work for all ages), a less expected palette can feel just as appropriate. Check out the fresh, fun examples below.
Here's another variation on that same color scheme. Because it's limited to just one wall, the robot-print wallpaper would be easy to strip and replace with a more adult pattern down the road.
Hot orange sparks this otherwise neutral boy's bedroom. Orange is a terrific color for kids — it's youthful and energetic, but not at all childish.
This orange, white and gray palette gives a sports theme a chic spin. It's proof that you don't have to drench your room in the colors of your favorite team to show your spirit.
Red and khaki look fresh all over again with a liberal dose of black. Mod accents, such as these pendant lights, are often winners in a kids' space — they have an inherent whimsy that suits young ones well.
This chocolate and citron palette takes its cue from tennis balls. The round accent pillows are an especially fun touch.
Tangerine, safety-cone orange and neon green combine for a zesty, zippy toddler's space. When he's older, the cars-and-trucks wall mural can be painted over, leaving just the tangerine stripe. Swaths of white keep these intense colors from overwhelming the space — a must for parents who want their little ones to settle down at night and naptime.
Emerald green and peacock blue refresh this quirky boy's bedroom.
Peacock blue accent walls give definition to this large, airy space. Combined with white, the color creates the feel of a seaside retreat. Keeping the toy vehicles large scale elevates them from feeling too juvenile.
Brilliant greens and dabs of black wake up an otherwise simple bedroom. The Warhol-inspired portrait on the wall is a cheeky touch.
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