40 Boys' Bedroom Ideas That Win You All of the Cool Points

In the bedroom of Cortney and Robert Novogratz's younger son, the design duo added crane linens—from the Novogratz by Utica collection for WestPoint Home—that were inspired by old wallpaper discovered in their West Village home during demolition. A bright blue locker nightstand and personal decor add playfulness.

While a bed that's low to the ground might not grow with your child, it can certainly make for an easy big kid bed transition. Here, the bed in designer Chauncy Boothby’s son’s room has been passed down through her husband’s family for four generations. She paired the classic brown furniture with fun nautical wallpaper, perfect for a growing child.

For a small kid's room with a bump-out that couldn't be altered, designer Kelly Finley incorporated a custom bed with a desk on one side and built-in storage so that the child could still have space in the room to play.

Create a cohesive look in a room that has exposed beams with matching beds and ladders. In a Massachusetts home, designer Amanda Greaves and architect John Mitchell Fuller used leftover barn pieces and added red, white, and blue accents for Americana vibes.

Kids often spend time playing in their rooms, so make sure it's well-suited for those activities. In the boys' room of a New York City apartment, designer Raymond Boozer embraced soft surfaces, like a fluffy IKEA rug, and rich colors to optimize the room for playtime.

Invest in pre-loved items that will grow with your child as they age and can be passed on through generations. In the son's room of Country Living editor-in-chief Rachel Hardage Barrett's Alabama house, vintage wall decor, and side tables make the room feel lived-in. Vintage thermoses and flashlights add an element of collector's fun.

To ensure a family's two sons had a big open area to play and a place for their friends to spend the night, designer Andrew Howard arranged a pair of bunk beds in the corner of the room. Built-in storage further saves space in the bedroom.

Create a light, airy space by taking inspiration from the sky. Here, designer Lucy Harris chose Bubble wallcovering by Chasing Paper and a ceiling of Benjamin Moore Blue Jean to make the white bunks feel as though they're floating.

If you have everything but the wall decor figured out, take inspiration from this tennis racket display in a South Carolina home by designer Alaina Michelle Ralph. Get creative when applying it to other sports, like featuring an open shelf lined with baseballs.

It simply doesn't get any cooler than this bedroom designed by California-based firm Studio Life/Style. With a half-stair and half/slide hybrid, a lofted hangout zone, and a full-sized bed that still leaves room for a sitting area, you may as well stop clicking through and just send this to your contractor (just kidding, there's more of this goodness to come).

If they have a favorite color, choose fun accent pieces that let it shine. In this bedroom designed by Heidi Callier, the blush pink curtains lighten the mood and allow for a sectioned-off "play zone" under the top bunks. The warm browns and woods create a warm foundation.

New York designer Alexa Hampton brought in grown-up furniture and a custom Dean Barger mural inspired by a family trip to Rome when her now 12-year-old twins grew out of their bunk beds. Since sharing a room "can be kind of a drag, looking out of a fake window onto an Italian square," is some consolation, Hampton says.

Arent & Pyke opted for modern, sculptural pieces that strike that very careful balance between playful and grownup. From the striped table lamp to the wooden stool, graphic rug, linen bedding, and eye-catching rug, everything feels both youthful and timeless.

This little refuge designed by Elizabeth Roberts is both calming and cheerful, thanks to the soft, pleasant colors, which are pretty unique and unexpected in a kid's room, while the playful motifs, shapely daybed, and hanging chair set a fun, kid-friendly tone.

To soften the punchy stripes and colors of this bedroom, designer Susana Simonpietri of Chango & Co. hung a leather headboard. It will continue to work well with other design schemes as the seven-year-old boy grows up. "It's important to keep the child's current age in mind, as well as the years ahead of him," she says.

In the Hawaiian Kona-coast bedroom of a 13-year-old, surfboards pay homage to his happy place. San Francisco-based designer Nicole Hollis made it a place where he can hang out with friends, something that was important to him. "No matter the age, we always ask our clients how they live," she says.

Here's another great example of mixing sophisticated designs with whimsical pieces. The burnt orange Kelly Wearstler-upholstered headboard contrasts perfectly with the circus-print wallpaper.

Think outside of the box when choosing a paint color, but make sure it has versatility. "Less conventional than your typical navy, this striking green plays well with blue, red, gray, black, and even wood tones, making it the perfect accent color for a bedroom that can easily grow with its inhabitant," says designer Emily C. Butler.

Why only have one bunkbed duo when you can create a bunk room optimized for slumber parties? When you have the space for it, the more, the merrier. Rather than just putting two queen beds in the guest room, Studio McGee added twin bunks crossing overhead to maximize sleep space.

Create a cozy reading nook with a library wall, built-in daybed, and curtains for privacy. This one is sure to raise a book, and the curtains make it feel like a little nest and add a nice sense of privacy, which is perfect in a room siblings share.