24 Whimsical Décor Ideas For a Boy’s Bedroom

Designing a boy’s bedroom is fun and rejuvenating. Parents have the ability to create a timeless space while at the same time giving it a personality that matches their tastes. While boys’ interest are diverse, one can get overwhelmed by the number of ideas that are available. Additionally, boy’s rooms have been know to go by the color blue. However, you can always go against the norm and adopt more modern neutral colors that would make the room lively and cute.

Custom making a room is a welcome challenge and there’s so much you can do. Here are 24 ideas to redesign your themed boy’s bedroom in a subtle yet striking way.

1. Mountain Adventure: Use wallpaper or murals with portraits of mountains and trees and use representative colors in the bedding and rugs while adding some plants.

Photo by Rebekah Westover

2. Galaxy Adventure: String the planets models or use a rug with the same pattern.

Photo by Alise O’brien

3. Starry Night: Use wall decals that glow in the night to portray the feeling of being outside on a starry night.

Photo by Raquel Langworthy

4. Pirate ship: Use pieces that convey the theme, such as treasure trunk, ship models, or a subtle wallpaper with ship design.

Photo by Read Mckendree

5. Dinosaur World: Decorate with dinosaur wall art, bedding, and toy displays.

Photo by Kat Om

6. Superhero Haven: Use superhero-themed bedding, wall art, and accessories.

Photo by Maite Granda

7. Circus Fun: Incorporate bright colors and circus animal décor.

Photo by Lucas Allen

8. Jungle Safari: Decorate with animal prints, jungle plants, and a canopy bed that looks like a treehouse.

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9. Underwater Adventure: Paint the walls with an underwater scene or use sea creature decals.

Photo by Ngoc Minh Ngo

10. Fantasy Castle: Create murals or use knight and dragon décor, and medieval accessories.

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11. Wild West: Use cowboy-themed bedding, wall art or a teepee play tent.

Photo by Chad Jackson

12. Robot Room: Decorate with robot-themed wall decals, bedding, and accessories.

Photo by Thomas Kuoh Photography

13. Sports Enthusiast: Decorate with sports memorabilia, bedding with team colors, and wall art of their favorite sports.

Photo by Convey Studios

14. Car Enthusiast: Decorate with wall art that features favorite cars, creative car pieces.

Photo by JNR designs

15. Adventure Camp: Use camping-themed bedding, a tent or teepee, and nature-inspired décor.

Photo by Laurey Glenn

16. Ocean Explorer: Use nautical décor such as shiplap design on the wall and colors that give the impression of water.

Photo by Marco Rica Studio

17. Toyland: Incorporate colorful shelves for toy displays, playful wall decals, and interactive toys.

Photo by Shannon Mcgrath

18. Farmyard Fun: Use farm animal, barn-style storage, and rustic décor.

Photo by Jared Kuzia

19. Explorer’s Den: Decorate with maps, globes, and adventure-themed bedding.

Photo by Kathryn MacDonald

20. Comics Era: Decorate with comic book posters, superhero bedding, and a comic book wall mural.

Photo by Molly Culver

21. Music Lover: Use music-themed décor, pictures of musical aspects and an area for musical recreation.

Photo by Jacob Fox

22. Woodland Creatures: Decorate with animal décor, wallpaper and wooden tones. 

    Photo by Curated Nest Interiors

    23. Treehouse Escape: Create a treehouse-themed bed, forest and bird wall art, and nature-inspired décor.

    Photo by Rachel Whiting/Future

    24. Secret Garden: Decorate with floral decals, a canopy bed, and garden-themed toys.

    Photo by Melanie Jade