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24 Boys’ Bedroom Ideas that Play Around with Design Elements

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Boy's bedroom features galaxy-inspired wall design with a pull-out drawer for storage built into the bed frame. The triangular bed frame is both functional and playful and can be whatever the room's occupant wants it to be. The space also includes carpeting and a window skylight for fresh air and wishing upon stars. 

In a New York Times article, writer Ronda Kaysen asks “Who’s in Charge of Your Child’s Décor?,” and it’s a legitimate question. Parents and kids don’t always see eye to eye, and what is suitable for some will not necessarily work for others. While we explore design ideas for boys’ bedrooms in this post, we will keep in mind that the space should, ideally, always be a work in progress — reflecting the child’s personality and interests but hopefully also leaving lots of conceptual room to grow.

Below, we present a curated gallery of contemporary boys’ bedroom ideas. 

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1. Bookcase Built with Nautical Theme 

This boy's bedroom boasts a stylish wall design and very attractive ceiling lighting, along with a hardwood flooring topped by a gray rug.

An exceptionally clever bookcase with a nautical theme is the heart and soul of this room’s design. Built into a headboard wall alcove, the bookcase is both fun and functional — putting these two concepts together should be a winning concept in almost any design project. The bright space also features hardwood flooring, a gray area rug and a modern pendant fixture hanging from the ceiling. Bathing in the natural light from the window, sits an elegant white, wingback chair that looks like it might have been designed by Spanish filmmaker/animator Sergio Pablos for his “Despicable Me” movies. Montreal, Canada’s Red Barrel Studios manufactures a similar chair, available through Wayfair.

2. Moon and Stars Create Dreamy Backdrop 

The moon and stars mural sets a serene backdrop to the blue denim bunk bed and wooden vanity that's paired with a modern glass chair. This boys bedroom is surrounded by beige walls that are complemented with a matching carpet.

Classic boy’s bedroom in a New York City townhouse, once owned by shipping and railroad heiress Gloria Vanderbilt, the mother of CNN reporter Anderson Cooper. The space features a moon and stars mural on one wall creating a backdrop for a blue denim bunk bed. In the corner, a wooden desk is paired with a modern glass chair and large circular mirror. 

3. Built-In Shelving Provides Open Access 

This is a clean and cozy boys bedroom with a stark white wooden bunk bed that has a built-in shelving on the side that can be a useful storage for various items. The structure is complemented by the beige carpeted flooring as well as the gray walls.

More fun and functional design sees bed-bracketing storage shelving, attached to the frame of a wooden bunk bed, include a pass-through shelf, opening the sleeping space up to the rest of the room. The bunk bed includes even more storage space underneath and a ladder to the top mattress. A safety railing for the top sleeper is something which needs to be considered for kids at any age. A large window brings plenty of natural light into the space.

4. Room with a View and Plenty of Storage

This boy's bedroom boasts a stylish bunk bed set on the classy rug on top of the hardwood flooring. The navy blue walls add style to the bedroom.

Dark wood furniture and dark blue walls dominate this boy’s bedroom which features a bunk bed set on an area rug on top of hardwood flooring. The stairs to the upper bunk cleverly double as drawers for storage, with a dresser and night table providing even more space to keep things off the floor. Large windows let in natural light and a great view of what’s happening outside.

5. Map of the World Decorates One Wall 

Putting a world map on a big blank area above the bed in this bedroom is a fantastic idea. The pastel blue walls, carpeted floors and dark blue wooden bed frame are subtle, stylish and eye-catching all at once.

A massive world map decorates one wall in the design of this boy’s bedroom. Pastel blue walls, carpeted floors and a dark wooden bed frame complete the functional aspects of the room. An acoustic guitar and school books are within hand’s reach in this busy, well-lived-in room.

6. Basement Bedroom with Outside Access

Small boy's bedroom with blue walls, white bed and ceiling and a small study desk on the corner.

Perfect for an older child, sliding glass doors in this basement bedroom give the occupant rare in and out access to the outside world. The space features a queen-size bed, a study desk in one corner and hardwood flooring. 

7. Fun and Functional Bunk Bed

This boy's bedroom boasts a stylish bunk bed with stairs, along with a stylish study desk set on the hardwood flooring and surrounded by gray walls. The curtains look very lovely.

This boy’s bedroom features a multi-functional bunk bed with stairs, that also serves as a fort and storage space, as well as a sleeping area. The space includes a study desk, hardwood flooring and a large window for natural light.

8. Spacious Corner Bedroom All Fun and Games

This boy's bedroom boasts beige walls and stylish rug set on the hardwood flooring. There's a small pool as well, for the boy's entertainment.

Spacious corner bedroom features two bamboo frame beds, hardwood flooring, an area rug, ceiling fan and large windows for natural light. The elephant in the room is a very authentic-looking miniature pool table which is not something found in many kids’ rooms. Most bedrooms would not have the space for a seven-foot table, let alone parents who would agree to putting one in.

9. Posters of the Night Sky Dot Bedroom Wall

This boy's bedroom features a bunk bed set on the hardwood flooring topped by a rug, surrounded by white walls.

Boy’s bedroom features a metal Twin Over Full Standard Bunk Bed designed by Viv + Rae. The bed frame includes a built-in ladder and safety rail for extra security. A dresser for clothes and a floor box for games provide plenty of storage. The space also has hardwood flooring topped by an area rug, bucket chair with swivel base and informational posters on astronomy for wall decoration.

10. Unique Bed, Shelving and Cabinet Combo

This boy's bedroom features bed, shelving and cabinetry combo, along with wall lighting and hardwood flooring.

Compact boy’s bedroom features a unique bed, shelving and cabinetry combo, along with a large window and hardwood flooring. The extensive cabinets and shelving are all designed within hand’s reach of the bed, and in fact, the shelves can only be reached from the bed itself.

See Girls’ Bedroom Ideas Here.

12. Captain’s Window Plays into Nautical Theme

This boy's bedroom features a stylish bunk bed lighted by wall lights. The carpet flooring looks classy too.

Boy’s bedroom features a bunk bed lit with wall lights, carpet flooring, storage trunk and large windows. The bed includes a built-in ladder with a Captain’s Window at one end.

13. Night Train to Dreamland

This bed offers elegant bunk bed with wall lighting. The shelvings look very elegant as well.

Elegant bunk beds, giving off a night train vibe, feature wall lighting and plenty of storage for clothes, books and toys. The upper bunk does not have a safety rail, or any visible way to get up for that matter, but it does include curtains for privacy, just like on a train.

14. Music Room Gets Top Marks for Fun and Functionality

This boy's bedroom boasts music-friendly space and multiple stylish wall designs. The colorful flooring looks perfect together with the room's style.

Spacious boy’s bedroom is large enough to have its own stage with drum kit, keyboards and electric guitar. I’ve actually been in some clubs that had smaller stages than this. The colorful room seems to have been designed to accommodate maximum visual and audio levels for a growing music fan. Well played and top marks for both fun and functionality.

15. Surf’s Up in Room with Double-Wide Bunk Beds

This boy's bedroom features blue shade and stylish walls with surfing board design. The bed looks very stylish as well.

Bedroom designed for older kids features a massive bunk bed frame with a two mattresses below and an equal amount of space on the top level. The structure also includes an access ladder, safety rail and lots of storage. Geometric wallpaper decorates the room in tandem with blue carpeting and large windows. A surfboard hanging on the wall and a longboard resting against a desk fill us in on some of the occupants’ interests.

16. Hanging Beds Suspended from Wall and Ceiling

A classy boy's bedroom with a charming bunk bed set on the carpet flooring and surrounded by green walls.

Elaborate hanging beds feature two “bunks” attached to the wall and ceiling with a rope pulley system. The rope on the lower bed is for decoration only while the upper bed is fastened to the ceiling. A ladder provides access to the upper deck which is open on three sides and does not have a safety railing.

17. Superhero Theme Rules in Boy’s Bedroom Design

This boy's bedroom boasts Batman-inspired bedroom design with stylish beds and elegant black walls.

This boy’s bedroom features a Batman-inspired superhero design with an upper deck built over a floor-level bed. The upper tier, with ladder access and safety railing, is intended as a play area but can be used for sleeping, too. The space also includes a work desk with shelving, large window, carpet flooring and an area rug.

18. Bedroom Showcases Wood Craftsmanship 

This boy's bedroom boasts a boat-inspired bed and computer table set on the hardwood flooring. The fishes and fishing rod wall decors are very stylish as well.

Bella Home Builders installed a real boat for a bed as part of the décor in this boy’s bedroom. The nautically-inspired bed and computer table features fine wood craftsmanship which can also be seen in the window frames and exposed beam ceiling.

19. Decorative Wall Art Distinguishes Modern Bedroom

This boy's bedroom boasts stylish walls and bed, along with charming wall decor.

Modern design and furnishings define this boy’s bedroom featuring a queen size bed, hardwood flooring with area rug and extensive wall decoration. An electric guitar and amp are placed next to a chair under a window letting in natural light.

20. Long, Thin Bedroom Perfectly Symmetrical

This boy's bedroom boasts stylish beds with elegant-finished walls and hardwood flooring.

Elegant design in the walls and hardwood flooring distinguish this boy’s bedroom. Like a train compartment, the long, thin room’s two beds are symmetrically aligned with overhead storage.

21. Tent Bed Frame Camps Out Under a Ceiling of Stars

Boy's bedroom features galaxy-inspired wall design with a pull-out drawer for storage built into the bed frame. The triangular bed frame is both functional and playful and can be whatever the room's occupant wants it to be. The space also includes carpeting and a window skylight for fresh air and wishing upon stars. 

Boy’s bedroom features galaxy-inspired wall design with a pull-out drawer for storage built into the bed frame. The triangular bed frame is both functional and playful and can be whatever the room’s occupant wants it to be. The space also includes carpeting and a window skylight for fresh air and wishing upon stars. 

22. Fishnet Ceiling Draws Decorative Interest

Large boy's bedroom with black and gray bed, matching the window curtain. There's a doorway leading to the home's balcony.

Fish rope hangs from the ceiling in this boy’s bedroom featuring hardwood flooring, work desk and lots of shelving. Modern French doors open to an outside balcony.

23. Bunk Beds Work Well for Small Ones in Small Space

Another look at the kids' bedroom's bunk bed with black and white color scheme.

Metal-frame bunk bed, featuring a black and white color scheme, includes an access ladder at the end of the structure and safety rail for the top sleeper. A lounge in front of large window also has a drawer for storage.

24. Tent Bed Frame Adds Playful Touch

Bright childrens' bedroom features a comfy bed with a rustic frame, hardwood flooring, area rug and a high ceiling. A large window lets in plenty of natural light.

Bright childrens’ bedroom features a tent bed with a rustic frame, hardwood flooring, area rug and a high ceiling. The space, in a home newly renovated from an old industrial loft, also has white brick walls and a large window letting in plenty of natural light.