Snips and snails and puppy dog tails. That’s what little boys are made of. Needing some inspiration for a fresh, fun boys’ bedroom design ideas for the little boy in your life? Look no further.  Below you will find several darling design ideas that will make your little man jump for joy when he sees his brand new bedroom and all it has to offer!

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

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What little boy isn’t infatuated with anything with wheels? Isn’t your carpet cluttered with everything from Hot Wheels cars and John Deere tractors to Thomas the Train engines and Lightning McQueen?  Why not design a bedroom for your little truck driver that features engines and wheels and everything in between.

Your little boy’s bedroom could be designed based around vehicles in general and anything with wheels, or you can be specific in the design and focus on either trains, trucks, or tractors, etc. If you choose to focus on just one moving machine, start with the bedding. Find bedding that showcases the type of vehicle you have chosen along with the color scheme you like.

For example, in this fire truck bedroom the bedding provides inspiration for the rest of the room design. A barn red and cream color scheme tie in nicely with the color of fire trucks. The artwork above the bed is a definite focal point and really gives the space some charm. Shelving is always an appropriate must have and can be used to display trucks and toys, or books and trinkets.  Always accessorize the space with coordinating lamp shades, floor rugs, and window treatments and you are good to go!

Sports Theme

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You can’t go wrong with a sports theme design for a boys’ bedroom. No matter what his age, a bedroom decorated with balls, bats, mitts, and hoops is sure to please.  You can focus on designing his room around his favorite sport, or simply decorate the room in every sport he enjoys.

Try to remember that when designing a little boys’ bedroom, or any room for that matter, you don’t have to go overboard. You don’t even have to be matchy-matchy in terms of artwork, window treatments, or bedding. Just try to make sure everything coordinates, and that there is a definite focal point in the space. Sometimes the focal point is the bed, and other times it may be artwork or window treatments.

In the above room, the statement Less is more rings true. The obvious focal point in the space is the large abstract basketball decal on the wall. Simply bedding with a pop of color in coordinating orange gives the room a very simple but sleek feel. The room is definitely masculine and would be perfect for any young sports’ enthusiast.

Rope and Ride

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For that little cowboy in your life, why not give him a room that represents his love for everything cowboy. Ropes, hats, boots, and spurs go a long way when used as bedroom décor for a little guy. Don’t be afraid to get creative!

Check out the super cool wood paneled headboard on the bed in the above picture! Rustic and rugged, as well as the perfect place to hang your hat, this headboard serves as a terrific design inspiration for the rest of the room! In addition, the headboard provides an amazing avenue to really personalize the room. And a little boy’s name written with a rope? What’s cowboy wouldn’t love that?

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Whether you want to create a space for a new member, or just want to update a kids’ bedroom for a boy and girl, who share the same bedroom, gender-neutral décor is always a safe a bet. A neutral décor is timeless and can be updated easily with minimal redesigning as the child ages. Here are some tips to decorate a kid’s room that works great for either sex.

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Choose a theme

A neutral bedroom gives you an opportunity to pick a theme based on your kid’s interests and personality rather than on gender. Take some time to find out what your kids enjoy and where their talents lie. Some of the most common themes that both girls and boys embrace are jungle theme, space, or sports. Just be sure to avoid overly girlish or boyish themes, such as superheroes or princesses.

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Color scheme

A gender-neutral bedroom gives you the freedom from the traditional blue and pink. You can explore various exciting options such as greens, yellows, purples, or browns. If you are working around a theme, choose a color palette that complements the same. If you are creating a bedroom for older kids, avoid vibrant or bright colors, instead stick with light to medium shades.

Furniture

To stick to the neutral theme, choose simple modern furniture pieces with clean, straight lines. Wooden beds, storage spaces, desks and tables in natural finishes look great. Alternatively, you can opt for versatile color palette such as white, cream, or dark wood grain. Avoid carved, ornate furniture, as it may appear too feminine.

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Linens

Complete the unbiased decor with attractive linen pieces -bed sheets, rugs, and curtains. Choose patterns suitable for both boys and girls such as polka dots, stripes, large geometrical shapes or animal prints. Stay away from bed sets with laces or ruffles as they are generally used for a girl’s bedroom.

When creating a gender-neutral bedroom, make sure to incorporate elements that complement your child’s personality. The more personalized a space is, the less gender specific it needs to be.

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If you’re someone who lives out on a country plain, you love to watch old western movies, or you have family members who are farmers or even cowboys for a living, then there’s a really big chance that your influence will rub off on the young boy who you love so much.

As you’re in the midst of doing some bedroom decor renovations, perhaps you’re considering giving your son a bit of a western theme and you’re looking for some design ideas that are relatively quick, easy and not super expensive.

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If so, we have five really great ones that will definitely cater to the little cowboy in your child:

Denim and bandanas.

One look that is really cute is to decorate with a denim and bandana theme. You can paint the walls a dark blue denim color, purchase some curtains that look like red bandanas and frame pictures of cowboys and western landscapes with faux leather.

Ropes and wood.

Another décor approach is to paint the walls in a brown hue that represents wood. It can be a nice complement to some faux hardwood floors. To add to all of the “cabin-like feel”, purchase a big wooden trunk to put his toys in and use a bit of rope to spell his name up above his crib or bed. You can accent all of the brown with some white to make certain elements of the room stand out.

Cow print. 

Nothing says “cowboy” quite like some cow prints, right? If you want to create a look that has only a few hints of a western theme to it, there are throw pillows, rugs for the floor or even bedding that you can purchase that has cow print all over it.

Paint a landscape.

Sometimes when a child has a hard time falling asleep, it helps them to either look at a book or something like some glow-in-the-dark stars in the sky. You can make it extra special for your child by actually hiring someone to come in and paint a western landscape filled with mountains, green land and some horses grazing. By allowing your son to keep a nightlight on, he can fall asleep imagining that he is deep in the west.

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Cowboy hats and saddles.

Another cool idea consists of collection a lot of different sizes and colors of cowboy hats and hanging them on one of the walls in your son’s room. You can add to that some antique furniture (like a wooden rocking chair), some vintage cowboy decorations and you can even purchase a big stuffed horse and put a real saddle on it for decoration. If you are looking to add a finishing touch with some cowboy hat or saddle bedding, websites like Cabin Place, A Baby and even eBay have many icons that will tell you to ” click here ” for many western-themed options to choose from.

Of course, these are just some of the options that are available to you. Hopefully this gave you the inspiration to perhaps go with one of these ideas or to create one of your very own; one that will make your little cowboy feel like he’s out on the range, both day and night, no matter where he’s from.

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