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Courtesy of David Tsay for Emily Henderson Designs
Stencil Your Walls
Use stenciled wallpaper (or even try out your #skillz and paint them on yourself) for a whimsical wall covering. This room’s animal theme makes it feel like a circus.
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Courtesy of Tessa Neustadt
Display Books
Make your kids room feel a little more sophisticated by stacking their books on wall-mounted shelves. Add some antlers, a pouf, and a textile throw and he’ll be the most hipster kid in school before he’s old enough to know what hipster actually means.
See more at Amber Interiors.
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Courtesy of Veneer Designs
Mount Animal Heads
Turn his room into a jungle by mounting animal heads (giraffes, elephants, etc.) on the wall. It looks even cooler if you put a bold wallpaper underneath.
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Courtesy of Tessa Neustadt
Deck Out Your Built-Ins
This built-in bed creates a cozy sleeping nook, and maximizes space in a kid’s room. All-white makes it feel brighter (and therefore, larger), but the black arrow design adds cool character.
See more at Amber Interiors.
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Courtesy of Young House Love
Paint The Door
If he wants to paint the walls but you’re not having it, compromise. Painting t door still adds color, but won’t overwhelm the whole room.
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Courtesy of Tessa Neustadt
Play With Pattern
He may have a very neutral color palette, but if you bring in fun pattern, black and blue won’t look so basic.
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Courtesy of Bjorn Wallander for Emily Henderson Designs
Make A Gallery Wall
A gallery wall is a fun and whimsical way to display your kiddos favorite things — space, bikes, bunnies, anything goes! Sure, it might result in some DIY fails, but they’ll love you anyway.
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Courtesy of Veneer Designs
Wallpaper It Up
If you want to keep it as low-maintenance as possible, just wallpaper one wall. Super simple, looks incredible.
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Courtesy of Young House Love
Keep It Neutral
If he’s too young to choose a color scheme (or you just don’t trust his judgment, yet), go neutral. That way, as he gets older, he can grow into the room and choose a palette for himself.
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Courtesy of David Tsay for Emily Henderson Designs
Choose Cool Pillows
This blue boy’s room is anything but basic, thanks to a yellow gingham rug, a name banner, and a pretty sweet stereo pillow. Relish in the fact that he’s not actually blasting music from his room at this age.
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Courtesy of Veneer Designs
Live The Pirate Life
Bunkbeds look way less lame when pirates are involved. Add fun wall hangings and a bold patterned rug.
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Courtesy of Young House Love
Add Baskets
The easiest way to upgrade a room? Clean it up. Corralling toys in baskets keeps everything tidy, but doesn’t look like a total eyesore.
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Courtesy of Veneer Designs
Go Minimal
Save yourself some cash and go minimalist. It’ll give off a cool, laid-back look, plus, who are you kidding? He could care less about the decor accents, anyway.
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Courtesy of Philip Gorrivan
Add Statement Lighting
This blue and cream bedroom gets a fun pop of color from an orange throw. The lighting, though, is definitely the coolest part of this room.
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Courtesy of Erin Gates Design
Go Blue
If blue is his favorite color, you’re in luck. It adds fun color to the room, but isn’t too bold or crazy.
See more at Erin Gates Design.
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