Guest Picks: Bedroom Decor a Little Boy Will Love
Set him up in a room filled with airplanes, maps and a bug or two, and you’ll be set for decor for years
With my son’s second birthday on the all-too-near horizon, I can’t help but wonder if he is ready for a big-boy room. Right now he is enamored of all things boy: planes, trains, bugs, sharks, cars, dinosaurs and skateboards, to name a few. I want to incorporate some of his favorite things into his room design without creating a theme and without making the decor too matchy-matchy.
I would love to do a complete room makeover; however, when I utter the words “redecorate” and “room remodel,” I run the risk of giving my husband a heart attack. I’m sure he would attest that our little guy’s nursery is just fine the way it is. But doesn’t my hubby know how much I love to decorate, redecorate and then redecorate again?
I’ve gathered here 20 items that would be perfect for my little man. I love that they can be used individually to add some fun to a current room design or used together for an entire room makeover. Also, many of these items could grow with a little guy for at least a few years. Or, if my husband asks, until college! — Sarah from Cozy Cottage Cute
I would love to do a complete room makeover; however, when I utter the words “redecorate” and “room remodel,” I run the risk of giving my husband a heart attack. I’m sure he would attest that our little guy’s nursery is just fine the way it is. But doesn’t my hubby know how much I love to decorate, redecorate and then redecorate again?
I’ve gathered here 20 items that would be perfect for my little man. I love that they can be used individually to add some fun to a current room design or used together for an entire room makeover. Also, many of these items could grow with a little guy for at least a few years. Or, if my husband asks, until college! — Sarah from Cozy Cottage Cute
St. Tropez Striped Duvet Cover
The wide stripes on this comforter make a graphic statement. I love the navy, bright blue and gray combo too.
Mini Academy Task Table Lamp, Antique Brushed Nickel
Despite its small size, this task lamp packs a lot of punch. It's stylish, sturdy and versatile. It can be used on a nightstand for reading and later at a desk for homework.
Weathered Frames
Rustic wood frames are perfect for a boy's room. I would use just one to frame a special print or photograph, or I'd use a few to create a gallery wall with vintage airplane drawings or kids' artwork.
Recycled Canvas Number Beanbag
Counting is very important, so this playful pillow is an essential item. I love how the numbers are so casually stitched on.
Vintage Steel Play Chair
One of these metal chairs would add an industrial element to a boy’s room. The smaller size could be paired with a play table, while the larger size would work well at a desk. As a bonus, they seem like they’d be indestructible!
Entomology Tapestry, Grasshopper
This wall chart is perfect for a boy's room. What more could a little budding scientist ask for?
Preppy Shark Sheet Set
Blue and gray shark sheets are a must. I could just eat them up — or they could just eat me up?
Silver Chain 1472 Paint
A light, neutral gray on the walls would let all of the other colors and textures stand out. I like the idea of choosing a gray based on the fabrics already in the room.
Khaki/Navy Drum Flushmount Light
I like the large scale of this ceiling fixture. The navy trim contrasts nicely with the natural color and material of the shade.
Wood Hanging Biplane
These wooden airplanes would add visual interest to an often neglected area of a room — the ceiling. I can bet that any boy, young or old, would love to fall asleep looking up at a set of these vintage-inspired airplanes.
Distressed Canvas Storage Bin
I really like the charcoal hue of these storage baskets. I would use the smallest size to add softness to a bookcase; the larger baskets could hold stuffed animals, sports equipment or even dirty laundry.
Harper Painted Letter, Navy
Letters are a great way to personalize a space. I picture one leaning casually on a dresser or hung on the wall as a focal point over a twin bed.
Vintage Schoolhouse Wall Hook Rack
Keep clothes and backpacks off the floor with this functional (and very attractive) hook rack. The labels take it from an A to an A+.
Triangles Rug
The zigzag and stripe combination on this rug is fun and unexpected. Plus, blue and white is such a classic color combination for a boy’s room.
Map Pin Board
I think it’s important to have a place to display meaningful items. A young boy might like to display birthday cards, photos of the family pet or cutouts from the latest toy catalog on this board.
Industrial Shelf Basket
Storage is an absolute necessity. Whether in the closet for organizing seasonal clothes or on a shelf for sorting G.I. Joe toys from soccer balls, these wire baskets can do no wrong.
Collector’s Shelves, Navy
Wall shelves are another must-have for a child’s room. I would hang a pair of these in a reading corner for easy access, close to the bed for bedtime stories or up high as a display for favorite books and mementos.
Harper Blackout Panel, Gray
Soft gray stripes add subtle interest to these neutral window panels. I would add a blackout panel to ensure that my son could sleep in.
Galvi Mailbox
This metal mailbox is one of those things I wish I’d had growing up. It would be such a sweet spot for Mom or Dad to leave notes. And then later on, it could be used to hold office supplies or even — wait for it — real mail.
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