Teenage Boy's Bedroom

Teenage Personalities! You gotta love 'em!  For me, this is the number one aspect to keep in mind when designing a teenager's space.  You want them to feel comfortable yet inspired by the things around them.  And yet, sometimes this leads to interesting decor choices!

Walking the line between Designer and Mom of a teenage son is not always an easy task.  But I think we've reached a nice compromise here.

I think the style of these window treatments is a great choice for a boy's bedroom!  They are floor length panels (which I love) and made from a heavy red twill and tan corduroy.  The corduroy is actually a duvet cover which I found on clearance at Target. The red was a remnant. Each panel is comprised of 4 pieces of alternating fabrics.  I divided the final length of the panel by 3 to determine the length of each piece.  The ratio approximately 2/3 (top) to 1/3 (bottom).

The rod is a hollow bamboo pole from Hobby Lobby.  I think I paid under $5 for this rod (maybe less with 40% coupon! Still working on ideas for the finials.).  The loops are actual leather belts and faux leather remnants I braided and then mixed and matched to form the loops.

This little vignette represents several different decades and demonstrates the range of my son's interests.  1940's - Guns I found the shadow box frame at Marshall's on clearance for $5.  I removed whatever ugly insides it came with and replaced it with these two toy guns that once belonged to my Dad and his brother.  One is metal and the other hand carved wood.  Priceless! 1960's - Bob Every teenage boy who loves music needs a picture of Bob in his room! I guess. 2000's - Baseballs & Books Special baseballs found a home in this glass jar from Wal-mart.  And a couple of great books!  We are a family of readers!

And then there's the love of Hockey! Which he inherited from his Dad!

We found this very cool PBish nightstand at TJ Maxx (in girl colors) which we promptly painted to match his room! Krylon's Banner Red Gloss, Hosta Leaf, Woven Tapestry and Global Blue.  Notice the cord sticking out of the last drawer?  It was attached to the longest conglomeration of stuff you have ever seen...I gave up trying to untie it!

Big boyTOYS! 

And his collection of boxes, which you saw yesterday.  This collection is super special.  Each box belonged to a great-grandfather! Two are tool chests and one a little hand made decorative box.  Notice the padlocks! Not one but two, to guard untold treasures!

If you know me and my love of fabrics, you'll not be surprised that I had to add pillows!  

One of the things I love to do when dressing a bed is mix store bought and custom.  The striped shams and dark brown quilt are all TJ Maxx finds.  I then used this chocolate brown and blue Hawaiian print to make a couple of custom pillows! Thank you Tommy Hilfiger for making Hawaiian prints popular for boys! The Taz pillow used to be a sweatshirt! 

In the end, I think this room shows my son's personality in a way I can live with. He likes it, therefore I like it!  At least I like it when it looks like this!  I'm glad I have pictures, because it won't look like this again until we have company! Surely, I not the only Mom who has messy kids!  I hope not!

Blessings!

Linking to:

Before and After Party at Debbiedoos
Show and Tell at Blue Cricket Design
All About Boys at Someday Crafts
Fabric Fun Thursday at Cheap Chic Home
Show Off Your Stuff Party at Fireflies and Jellybeans
Transformation Thursday at The Shabby Chic Cottage
Thrilling Thursday at Paisley Passions
Inspiration Friday at Southern In My Heart
Fabulous Finds at Frou Frou Decor