Blue Bedroom Ideas for Boys of All Ages

Blue is the ‘go-to’ color for a boy’s bedroom because it’s masculine, flexible to any age group, and easy to decorate with. Since there are many decorating themes that can easily be incorporated with the color, you will be keeping your options by painting a boy’s room blue. To illustrate how versatile this color can be, we’ve started at toddler age blue bedroom ideas and worked our way up to teen.

Blue Bedroom Ideas for Toddler Boys

Underwater – The color blue is a perfect backdrop for an underwater themed bedroom. Whether you paint the entire wall surface blue, or just the bottom portion, you’ll create a feeling of mystery and adventure. Hand paint or stencil underwater creatures such as fish, octopus, sting ray, as well as coral and seashells, on the walls for a burst of color.

Personal name – Young children are very proud of their name, and they like seeing it written down. Look for self-stick ABC adhesives that can be used to spell out your child’s name in big, bold lettering. Place the finished graphic over his headboard. Add other ABC elements, or repeat the name in various areas of the room.

Thomas the Tank Engine – Virtually all little boys know who Thomas the Tank Engine is. That’s why this is one of the most popular blue bedroom ideas for boys. Find prepackaged bed-in-a-bag sets, curtains, and room decor that feature Thomas.

Blue Bedroom Ideas for School Age Boys

Spiderman – The Spiderman character has changed a lot over the years, but he never goes out of style. Paint the walls a ‘Spiderman Blue’ and drape a themed comforter on the bed. Add a few red throw pillows, and a little Spiderman memorabilia, and you’re done!

Celestial – Many little boys are fascinated with the night sky. Transform his bedroom into a celestial wonderland by painting the walls a midnight blue and adding glow-in-the-dark stars and moons to the ceiling. A galaxy printed bedspread or comforter will bring in a bit of pattern, while age appropriate artwork and other accents can break up the dark color on the walls.

Sports – Even at a very young age, little boys love their sports. Paint the walls any shade of blue and accent them with a sports-ball border. Wallpaper border with colorful basketballs, baseballs, tennis balls, and volleyballs are available in a variety of styles and patterns.

Denim – Giving a nod to the outdated cowboy theme, a denim bedroom is a great transitional decorating theme for boys. Paint the walls denim blue and dress the bed in a bandana printed comforter. Add a unique window treatment made of denim jeans, and add heavy rope, straw hats, and other country-themed accessories to the room. Learn how to make a denim window treatment.

Blue Bedroom Ideas for Teen Boys

Paint splatter – A paint splatter design is a popular decorating theme for teens and young adults. This design is artistic, colorful, and suitable for both boys and girls.

Surfing – It’s easy to add a surfing theme to a boy’s bedroom. With dark blue walls on the bottom, and light blue walls on the top, you’ll quickly create the illusion of sky and water. Add colorful surfboards, surfing posters, and framed photos of the beach to the walls to see quick results.

Skateboards – Decorating a boy’s bedroom with a skateboard theme is fun, as it can be as bold as you want it to be. Add a busy black and white print on the bedding, and actual skateboards to the walls. Skateboard themed graphic adhesives, life-size posters, and a wall made entirely of skateboard wheels, can all be used to make this boy’s bedroom unique.

Stars and Stripes – Show off his patriotic style with a stars and stripes themed bedroom. Navy blue walls, red and white striped bedding, and dark blue accent pillows will make an impressive statement. Wall décor options include hand painted metal stars, small American flags, and other patriotic imagery.

Blue Bedroom Ideas for Any Age

By sticking with solid colored bedding and décor, you’ll be decorating a boy’s bedroom that will be stylish and functional for many years to come. Dual color combinations that look great together include:

Blue & Black

Soft Blue & Chocolate Brown

Dark & Light Blue

Blue & White

 

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