Boys Bedroom Ideas

Be one of the best mum on the block: clear your little boy's bedroom of toys and clutter and add a bright, enjoyable journey theme.

1. Themed bedrooms

Walls in Elephant's Breath Estate Emulsion, Farrow & Ball. Hemmet rug (H300 x W200cm), Ikea. Blind, sheet and pouffe in Tutti Frutti Stripe 6037, Bonbon collection at Harlequin. Giant map mural (H251 x W416cm), Urchin. Circuit bed frame, anti-allergy mattress, both Next. Malou single duvet cover and pillowcase set, Ikea. Lamb's-wool and angora blanket in royal blue, JB Scottish range at Just Blankets. Cabinets: steel PS (H63 x W119 x D40cm), Ikea; orange.

A themed room is a good concept for youngsters for those who select a subject which they will not grow out of too quickly.

2. Clutter free bedrooms

Mr & Mrs Hangup coat hooks, Black & Blum at Heal's. Skateboard, Toys R Us. Inflatable globe, notebook, both Paperchase. Jabber Jaws wind-up teeth, Heal's. Clothes, from a selection, Marks & Spencer.

Encourage youngsters to maintain their clutter off the floor with practical wall hooks in enjoyable designs.

3. Wall stickers

Wall stickers, Urchin. Desk made from Vika Curry legs, Ikea, and MDF board, £2.99 for H122 x W60.7cm, Wickes, painted in Ginger Glow 6 satinwood, Dulux. Bell low stool (H47 x D40.5cm), Habitat. Aluminium trunks, The Conran Shop. Färja table lamp, Ikea. Dead Fred pen holder, Heal's. Pencil tree, WhippetGrey. Globe vase, Heal's. Guitar, part of PlayStation 2 Guitar Hero game. Baseball boots and laptop, stylist's own.

These pre-pasted vinyl decorations are excellent for drawing or writing homework reminders on.

4. Bold accessories

Walls, as before, Farrow & Ball. Lettering in Antimony eggshell emulsion, 750ml, Fired Earth. Rug, as before, Ikea. Cabinets: wide (H63 x W119 x D40cm) and tall (H104 x W60 x D40cm), Ikea. On wide cabinet: miniature trunk, The Conran Shop. Psycho skateboard, The Conran Shop. On mantelpiece: Charles Buchan football, white car, bike horn, all Colloco; Jet Set clock, Habitat; toy cars and aeroplane, from a selection, Hamleys. Trolley, The Conran Shop. Books and games (on trolley), from a selection, Woolworths. Bag, Colloco.

Select a neutral backdrop to permit bold and bright accessories to face out.

5. Sleek home windows

Blind in Tutti Frutti Stripe 6037, £24 per m, Bonbon collection at Harlequin. Orange stainless-steel cabinet, £250, The Conran Shop. Monkey Manu soft toy, £20, WhippetGrey.

A wise Roman blind in a practical cotton fabric is economical and adds a streamlined, unfussy look.

source: uktv