Throwing dirty socks on the floor is his way of saying he loves his room.
Your son may feign indifference when it comes to the issue of decor, but deep inside, he wants his room to be a cool space for sleeping, studying and just hanging out. Offer up a few basic, guy-friendly ideas to pique his interest. A bedroom makeover might give your teen boy a lesson in style without making him want to skip class.
Sleek Metal
If your kid is on the cutting edge, create a space that reflects his love of modern technology. Sleek black and metal furnishings are an automatically cool update, and anything that rolls on casters is sure to be a hit. A metal locker-style cabinet or stacked aluminum mesh bins help him keep track of all his gadgets in style. Funky paper lanterns or pendant lights make a corner more appealing.
Warm Wood
If he's the outdoorsy type, your teen might prefer the natural, masculine appeal of wood furnishings. Take a fresh approach by mixing different wood tones; using lighter wood furnishings in a room with a darker wood floor adds complexity and character to the space. A colorful area rug breaks up too much brown, as do black or white floor lamps.
Hip Hues
Whatever his style, your teenager is most likely drawn to some unlikely color choices for his walls. Teen boy's rooms can be bold and exciting without offending the eye. Strike a compromise and paint an accent wall in his favorite hue, but tame it with a coordinating neutral tone on the other walls. Select bedding and accents that repeat the chosen color throughout the room to solidify the look. Classic motifs such as stripes and plaid are perfect as part of almost any boy's bedroom design, but when they come in non-traditional colors, they add clout to modern, cool teen rooms.
Systematic Storage
Keep it simple when it comes to organizational accessories. A wall of storage cubes is a design powerhouse. Use some as shelves for books and movies and outfit others with bins or baskets to keep smaller treasures neatly contained. Place a trunk at the foot of the bed to hold athletic gear, or if space is a concern, install a loft bed so there's room for a dresser underneath. Set up a system that doesn't require too much thought, and a kid who usually leaves stuff all over the floor might suddenly start tidying up.
Sweet Seating
A teenage boy needs a soft spot for lounging, whether he's practicing guitar licks or flipping through comic books. A futon is a versatile choice -- he can use it as a sofa when he wants to watch TV or transform it into an extra bed when a buddy crashes overnight. Video game addicts appreciate specialized gaming chairs that comfortably keep them at eye level with all the action.
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