Room Styles for Teenagers: TOP-8 Design Ideas + 175 PHOTOS

Men mature late (and some do not mature at all), so the environment for an eighth-grader should not be too serious - leave it with an atmosphere of childishness and play. Read about other secrets of a successful children's room for a teenage boy in this post.

Design: Totaste Studio

Age and interests

Children grow quickly, and their interests and hobbies change just as quickly. It is important that the children's room fully reflects what your boy needs. After all, such support from loved ones is the best motivation for further development.

Room for a boy 10-12 years old

10-12 year old children are just beginning to develop more conscious and adult tastes and interests. At the same time, the child is still growing very quickly, which means he needs the most adaptive environment possible. Choose simple neutral finishes, transformable furniture and think about storing your favorite toys.

Room for a boy 13-15 years old

The period from 13 to 15 is quite difficult and changeable for all teenagers. Freedom of expression is especially important to a growing child, so give him the opportunity to make changes to his room on his own. And so that this does not cause problems in the future, choose materials and furniture that can easily be replaced or put in order.

Room for a boy over 15 years old

You can approach planning the room of a teenager over 15 years old in a completely “grown-up” way. Before renovation, find out about the child’s preferences: what style and color scheme he would like, what kind of furniture or what areas. Usually by this age boys already have a fairly clear idea of the environment they dream about.

Consider a place to store school supplies

Textbooks, notebooks, protractors, pens, pencils and dozens of other school supplies - all of this needs a separate place. The simpler and more compact the storage system for school things is organized, the easier it is to maintain order in it. You can pay attention to shelving for children's rooms from IKEA, in which some of the shelves may have an open design, and some are designed with fronts or in the form of drawers. In the future, if the drawers are no longer needed, they can be easily removed, thereby adding regular open shelves for books.

Interior styles

Popular styles are already quite suitable for teenage rooms. But fun themed castles, treasure caves and pirate ships confidently fade into the background as they grow older. Classic interiors are often too complex and cumbersome, but you can safely choose from modern ones.

Modern style teenage boy's room

Modern style is as eclectic as all modern fashion and the interests of young people. Here classic elements are intertwined with newfangled technological solutions. The combination of the incongruous comes to the fore—limitless space for a teenager to experiment.

Loft style teenage boy's room

Loft interiors are the undisputed leader in the preferences of many teenagers. The atmosphere of abandoned factories, creative workshops and outrageous galleries attracts schoolchildren. It is in the deliberately rough decoration of the loft that graffiti, bright posters, band records and frames from comics will fit.

Teenage boy's room in high-tech style

Another aesthetic that is unconditionally close to modern teenagers is high-tech. Create space futurism with fancy multifunctional furniture, gloss, glass, mirrors, chrome, LED and neon lighting. Ultra-modern technology and even a large gaming computer with the same chair are more appropriate here than ever.

Minimalist teenage boy's room

Minimalist interiors surrounded by teenagers are good for their laconicism and neutrality. It is this style that is easiest to change with small details and accents. It will please boys who love order, and at the same time there will always be enough space in the room to pursue a hobby or play a board game with friends.

Scandinavian style teenage boy's room

Scandinavian minimalism is an elegant trend that is distinguished by its warmth and comfort. The interior is dominated by wood, natural textiles and expressive textures. In such a room, a teenager can relax after a busy and eventful day in the rhythm of a modern city.

About decor

There should be just a little bit of it, because there is already a lot of visual load in a teenager’s space. It is optimal if the decor is of an applied nature. It could be:

political map of the world or atlas of the starry sky on the wall, globe;

Photo: behance.net

a collection of soccer balls, self-assembled models of equipment and other items that reveal the child’s hobbies;

Photo: studiosmvd.com

awards and diplomas. Select a part of the wall or a shelf for them, arrange the diplomas in beautiful frames, medals and cups - hang and arrange them harmoniously.

It’s great if there is a place in the interior for things with humor: wallpaper with an ironic pattern on one of the walls, a strange flower pot, an unusual lamp.

Funny graffiti in the spirit of Banksy street art organically complements the brick wall...

... and a black and white retro collage on the opposite wall.

Design: “Cozy apartment

... and a black and white retro collage on the opposite wall.

Design: “Cozy apartment

Design: Oleg Klodt

Wall decor in black and white will not look too active, and the owner of the room will not get bored for a long time.

Color solutions

The classic approach “blue and blue for boys” has long been outdated even for preschoolers. Not to mention teenagers with their adult tastes and preferences. But do not forget that color is always a strong irritant and it affects the psyche of children much more strongly than adults.

Do not use too aggressive colors and complex flashy contrasts - this will make it harder for the boy to relax in the evening and concentrate while studying. It is for these reasons that some psychologists recommend using calmer and cooler colors in the nursery.

White, beige, brown and gray are a good neutral base for any interior, and a child's room is no exception. Their advantage is adaptability: to update a room over time, all you need to do is update accents and accessories. Gray shades are especially good in a boy’s room: from light steel to brownish taupe or dark graphite.

Green color calms and invigorates at the same time, and at the same time will delight young nature lovers. Light yellow and orange shades will make a northern room that lacks natural light brighter and more comfortable. And blues, light blues and cool purples will bring a feeling of freshness to a hot southern nursery.

Zoning

When starting a remodel in a nursery, it is important not to miss such a factor as the distribution of space in the room. After all, your child should study, relax, communicate with friends, and do what he loves. And for all this he needs space.

Excellent zoning for comfortable pastime

There are only three main parts necessary to fully fill the space with functionality:

Work area A place where homework is done. Also suitable for hobbies and hobbies. It provides a work desk and the required number of various shelves and racks. Be sure to organize lighting for this area and, if possible, separate it from the main space. This can be done using a shelving partition.

Recreation area This is a sleeping area, equipped with a full bed or sofa (depending on the size of the room). For small rooms, a bed built into a closet can be a real godsend.

Storage area Wardrobe. Both a chest of drawers and a wardrobe with a large number of shelves, drawers and compartments are suitable here. For a small room, a good solution would be the same transformer - a wardrobe with a built-in bed.

Convenient racks with shelves

Design and materials

Simple and not very expensive, but high-quality materials are best suited for decorating a teenage room. It is important that they are safe, environmentally friendly, and easy to maintain. And so that, if something happens, the finish can be easily updated, repainted or replaced.

Floor finishing

Feel free to put laminate on the floor in a teenager’s room, but choose a collection with a high wear resistance class. Its plus is practicality, durability and a wide variety of shades and textures. To make it comfortable to walk on barefoot, take care of a heated floor system or place a small rug by the bed.

Wall decoration

Nowadays, wallpaper is practically not used in children's rooms, as it is an impractical and short-lived material. But they are quite suitable for teenagers: an adult boy will no longer draw on the walls. An even simpler option is regular painting, which always looks neat and is easy to update yourself at any time.

Ceiling design

The simplest and most practical option for a children's room is a suspended ceiling. Light gloss visually enlarges the room, and thanks to the variety of collections, you can even reproduce the night sky. In a large and spacious nursery, multi-level plasterboard structures are good, which at the same time help to zone the space.

Provide convenient storage for things

Make a reliable investment in the future and install a spacious wardrobe with appropriate internal contents: drawers, rods, shelves. Especially if you want to teach your teenager to store clothes neatly and don't want to see T-shirts and jeans scattered all over the room. It is very convenient when the internal elements of the closet are easy to transform - change the height of the shelves and rods, adapting to the changing growth of the child, and also vary their number.

Furniture selection

When choosing furniture for teenage boys, reliability and functionality come to the fore. Simple and practical “adult” headsets are quite appropriate here, and you can add a touch of negligence to them with accessories.

A lightweight but spacious shelving unit is a simple and convenient way to display your favorite books and comics. Sliding wardrobes with many different sections are still relevant - they are much easier to maintain order. Separately, think about a place to store sports equipment, art supplies and other hobbies.

Photos of examples of teenage room interiors

The photos depicting a nursery for a teenager are very different from each other. Beautiful design ideas can be found even where the nursery is separated from the common room only by pieces of furniture. A room in a nautical style looks interesting, with a picture of a sailboat on the photo wallpaper and blue and white striped rugs.

The photo shows an example of an effective decoration of a room for a teenage girl with photo printing.

The photo shows an example of a successful room layout for a modern teenager

The room looks original, with a pastel-colored canopy over the bed attached to a frame. The work area, located under the plane of the loft bed, is also often decorated with a curtain made of lace or thick fabric. A place to meet with friends is set up next to the computer or dressing table. Several ottomans, armchairs, and a small TV are placed here.

Design of the work area

Regardless of other hobbies, teenagers are constantly busy studying, so a workplace is a must. Choose a table according to its height and, best of all, one with adjustable fasteners to raise it as the boy grows. And immediately choose a high-quality office chair to go with it: constant incorrect sitting at a desk is the most common cause of back problems.

Universal decorations

One of the main recommendations is to select elements that match the overall style. But some decorations for a teenager’s room are universal and suitable for any interior, for both boys and girls. Among them:

Original shelves for books, if the child likes to read them in paper form. They can be in the form of honeycombs, broken lines, snakes, bridges, geometric shapes, arrows, drops or branches.
A colored glowing jar powered by solar energy, or an interesting lamp in the shape of a balloon, sun, airplane, etc.
Interior decorative letters with initials or in the form of a motivating inscription.
A bean bag chair that matches the interior theme, an ottoman or hanging chairs.
Boards or magnets for notes and drawings.
Stylish boxes for storing small items.
It is better to choose light paintings. They should be placed at eye level with the teenager. If they show people, make them smile, this will create a positive emotional atmosphere in the room.
A triptych or photo wallpaper with nature, an opening window to the sea, a view of the city from the height of a skyscraper, or marine and space themes are appropriate. This is an original and safe way to decorate a room the way a teenager wants.
Young aquarists will be delighted by an aquarium in the nursery with bright fish in the form of a soccer ball, flasks with flowing liquid, a TV, a kettle, or made in the classic version. And for those who have a pet - a bed for a cat or dog in the general style.
Interior vinyl stickers with images that meet the interests of a teenager.
Posters or posters.
Unusual wall or table clock.
Panel with clips for photos, drawings, notes.
Non-standard photo frames, including electronic ones.
Designer products for the desk: organizers, book stops, note holders.
Place for awards or collections (cars, ships, coins, etc.)
Products for athletes, music lovers, paraphernalia of favorite clubs and performers.

Multi-colored shelves to match can also be a worthy decoration for a nursery.

Room design for two teenage boys

It is very important to ensure that each of the two teenagers certainly has their own place. Use zoning techniques to divide a room for two. Be sure to think of two equal sleeping and working spaces, but the recreation area can be combined.

For finishing it is better to use the most neutral shades and materials. The interests of two teenagers easily converge and just as easily diverge, and in this case, the boys will be able to change the room themselves with the help of posters and accessories.

Set up a space for video games

Teenagers often spend a lot of time in front of a computer or game console. There is no point in fighting this, so it is better to create a comfortable zone for video games in the room. If a teenager prefers to play on a console, it is very important to think about where and at what height the TV will be placed. The distance to the screen should be calculated in proportion to the diagonal of the device.

TV diagonal, inches	Optimal distance to screen, meters
32–46	2–2,9
47–55	3–3,5
56–60	3.6 or more

Remember that your eyes should be looking at the center of the screen. If you place the TV above or below your line of sight, you will have to tilt or lower your head.

Design of a small room for a teenage boy

The most difficult part of decorating a small nursery is finding a place for all the toys and hobbies of the growing talent. Therefore, it is especially important to choose the right layout and furniture to save space and at the same time accommodate everything you need.

Take a close look at modular designs and multi-level furniture. Now there are many sets in which a closet, bed, table and shelves are combined into one two-story system. And if there is a podium and plasterboard structures, build drawers into them.

When decorating, avoid dark colors: use white, milky or light gray with colored accents. Vertical lines and small patterns will help to visually increase the space. Be sure to make sure that there is always enough light in a small room.

How to plan space: placing functional areas

The place by the window with the highest concentration of daylight is traditionally given to the work desk.

To prevent active daylight from blinding the child’s eyes, provide a light Roman blind for the window.

At the same time, do not forget about a table lamp with directional light.

Design: Evgenia Lebedeva

At the same time, do not forget about a table lamp with directional light.

Design: Evgenia Lebedeva

An idea to note: extend the window sill to the depth of the desktop or integrate the table into the area by the window so that the child always has enough space on it.

Design: Alexandra Gartke

Design: Fruktov Interiors

Design: Natalia Solo

In low-light areas of the room we place a bed or bedroom area for a teenage boy, a sports corner, a TV with a game console and other areas where the presence of active daylight is not of great importance or, on the contrary, a little twilight is needed.

Design: Maria Vlasenko

Design: Yulia Starikova

It is optimal if the desk and the bed are not located close to each other, so that when falling asleep, the boy can quickly switch to rest and abstract himself from studying and lessons.

A niche workplace with a beautiful garden outside the window is ideal conditions for concentrating on lessons.

Design: VOConcept

A niche workplace with a beautiful garden outside the window is ideal conditions for concentrating on lessons.

Design: VOConcept

Design: Alisa Svistunova

Design: TS Design

It is good to place storage spaces closer to the entrance so that cabinets and shelves can be placed in the space above the door. Plus, it will be convenient to place a basket with laundry near the front door, and the mother will not have to walk across the entire room to take the child’s clothes for washing.

Design: Tatiana Shaulyak

It is important to separate the place for a sports corner with dumbbells, a wall bars, a punching bag or a basketball hoop as much as possible from other zones, “cut it off” with a partition, and highlight it with color.

Room for a teenage boy - photo ideas

Arranging a room for a teenage boy is not an easy task even for experienced designers. All the more interesting will be the examples of real interiors that we have collected in this collection especially for you!