Cool Bedrooms for boys can be hard to find and boy bedroom ideas for teens is especially hard to find. Decorating a boy bedroom with room to grow is no easy task. This sports theme boy bedroom makeover lasted 6 years before we updated any of it.
Cool Bedrooms for Teen Boys
Last month I was thrilled to become a part of the Lowe’s Creator Team. I was even more thrilled to learn that April was a “Room Makeover” task and started looking for a few ideas for cool bedrooms, especially a Sports Theme Bedroom ideas for boys!
My son’s bedroom needed a makeover in the worst way. It had been in transition for about 2 years and I was stuck. We were swapping out the “explorer” theme into something more teen approved.
As you can see, I didn’t even pick up for the before photo……..just keeping it real folks.
With a budget of $300 and no extra time to paint the walls, I was happy this boy bedroom makeover was able to use the existing wall color and bedding.
It was falling together midway.
The bedding was from Target years ago. I have optional bedding listed below.
- Grey Stripe Bedding
- Navy Blue Stripes
- White and Navy Bedding
- Wanderer Striping Bed Set
Boy Bedroom Makeover Ideas
Lowe’s gave me full reign to go in and buy what I needed………..well not actually…….but they did supply the materials needed.
I felt like I had full reign.
Because I wanted this to be FABULOUS and because I knew I’d be working on a tight budget and schedule, I enlisted help from a dear friend of mine.
It helps to have dear friends who are much more talented than you. Friends who can actually take a vision to creation and have it work. Not everyone has a friend who is a professional designer, but I swear to you, the ideas we came up with are all things YOU can do too.
Aaron Christensen is a FAMOUS ARTIST! He’s known for designing cool bedrooms for children. He’s also very humble and he’ll roll his eyes when he reads that, but I think if your art is in Anthropology, Pottery Barn Kids, Land of Nod and more……YOU. ARE. FAMOUS! And I know him………and I used to teach “aerobics” with him….I used to eat snicker bars cut up into “truffles” with him,…….and I got to spend the full day with him recreating my son’s room. What a lovely day it was. It was fun to stage the room with a “professional”!
Supplies Needed:
- Bi-Fold Closet Door – Used to build the shelving, a headboard, and the desk.
- ClosetMaid Cube Organizer – Used as a bedside table and storage
- Light Kit with Cord
- Lamp Shade
- Artificial Turf – he made the memo board.
- Hexagon Shelving – He built these. You can find similar ones here on Etsy.
- Number Stencils
- Shop the Room Here.
Aaron built shelving, a headboard and a desk using a bi-fold closet door. Much less expensive than buying a new desk or lumber. The side table you see above was a ClosetMaid cube organizer. And we used a LOT of Valspar paint samples.
Bedroom Makeover Ideas for Kids
Every boy’s bedroom needs a memo board! The bulletin board was made from an artificial grass patio rug we found at Lowe’s. The man is a genius when it comes to designing a kids room. Using a little spray paint for field lines added an original appeal to the room. Just below the bulletin board is a hand made desk just big enough for my son’s laptop or school work. The room wasn’t big enough for a traditional desk, but this one made from bi-fold closet doors was a perfect size.
It was Aaron’s idea to build the honeycomb hexagon shelving. (you can find hexagon shelving to buy here with my affiliate link.)
He’s building a few of these for a client and thought he’d show off and whip out a few for Lucas’ room. I LOVE THEM! I think they add the perfect dimension and color to really pull the room together. You gotta think outside the box……no pun intended.
Here’s my little man below enjoying his new room. He loves it. I love it!
Thanks to Aaron, we have an amazing sports theme boy bedroom and thanks to Lowe’s for providing all the materials needed.
Bedding for Boy Bedroom Makeovers
The bedding used for this room is no longer available, but I’ve found a few ideas that are matching in style. And of course, it can be used for girls too!
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Jennie {Cinnaberry Suite} says
Following you on Pinterest! Thanks again!!!!
Jennie {Cinnaberry Suite} says
I already get Lowes magazine!! SO, I’m all signed up for that 🙂
Jennie {Cinnaberry Suite} says
Kim,
Holy Moly!! I LOVE it all. You are super luck to be able to work with someone so amazingly talented. Then to top it all off, money to LOWES!! JEALOUS!!! I have three boys and only one of them have a room that is for the most part completed. I would LOVE to have that $100 gift card to get started on the other 2 boy’s rooms. I’m crossing my fingers and toes!!
Thanks for sharing. I’m pinning it right now 🙂
Laura says
Wow! What a generous giveaway! I would probably give my gift card to my hubby- he’s just getting into gardening and this would help him get what he needs. Thanks for the opportunity!
Sally says
Following you on Pinterest 🙂
Sally says
I subscribed to Lowe’s magazine 🙂
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Elizabeth H says
I love the room! If lucky enough to win , I would use the money for paint and some wood. I love the hexagon shelves.
jenni says
we just moved from our 25 room house to an 8-room cottage. there’s so much to be done here and i would love to find paint and lights and so many other things. thanks for the chance to win.
jen smith says
i have a whole list of projects i could use it for. a new kitchen faucet, batten board for the living room, paint for my daughter’s room, plants for outside. i could go on and on!
Livivua Chandler says
https://twitter.com/#!/vivaciousgold/status/197345043537866752- tweeted
Livivua Chandler says
I would paint my daughters room and buy her a toy organization storage.
Candy says
Hubby said he would make me shelves for my scrap area… but the raw material cost were too high. This Lowes card (thank you Lowes) is just perfect! thanks for thinking of us.
Dawn Wgner says
Just sent the tweet! (@madonnara)
Dawn Wgner says
I’m a follower on Pintrest! (madonnara@yahoo.com)
Dawn Wgner says
What an amazing bedroom! Simple, yet striking and so perfect for boys. I have twin boys and am constantly looking for ideas for their shared bedroom. I would use the gift card for new paint for their room, and new storage! I love the bulletin board. I would love to make one for each boy and personalize it.
Thanks for the great ideas!
nik says
A new water heater. So unexciting, but when you gotta have it, you gotta have it. 😉
Elaine says
My 4 year old and 6 month old boys share a bedroom. Their room needs a MAJOR makeover to organize all of their toys!
fawn strunk says
I am a follower of u on pinterest
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fawn strunk says
I tweeted the message above on twitter
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Holly says
Very cool! So needing to redo our boys room as well …. gotta ask how you got on that team?! Wow!!
Lynn says
Oh what we could do with $100 at my husbands favorite store. My girls love Lowes build and grow, so many fun projects for them to do.
Kathryn Bodrero says
I would buy some lumber, harware and paint to make some floating shelves to go above windows in my little boys room.
fawn strunk says
I would finish my bedroom that is still hanging in the air to complete.
Ashley H says
I would use it to buy things to help keep my bedroom more organized.
Ashley H says
I would use the gift card to buy things to help me to be more organized in my bedroom.
Missy Ann Roberts says
wow great ideas!!
This is perfect timing as i will be redoing my daughters room while she is an exchange student in Germany…
thanks for the fun ideas and an opportunity to win.
Melissa
Katie says
I follow you on Pinterest!
Katie says
We’re expecting our second child in September and we could certainly use a Lowe’s gift card to help expand the space in our home to make room for our new little one.
Ashley says
I have so many projects I could use this on. Just had a baby and can finally spray paint again. Time to start building things!
Shannon A says
I would redo our room. To much baby stuff in it! Lol. Thanks, mamatkins@hotmail.com
Karen Lindsey says
I would use a lowe’s gift card to purchase stain for our
fence. We are about to the end of a patio project and the stain
would make the backyard complete.
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Sabrina says
Just tweeted, followed you on Pinterest, and am already a part of the Lowe’s Creative Ideas…. 🙂 Thanks
Sabrina says
I love redoing my house over and over. I’m now working on my dining room and would love to buy Valspar paint with the gift card!!! My favorite paint! Thank you!
Laura @ CookiecrumbsandSawdust.blogspot.com says
I would love a Lowe’s gift card! I would finally get around to painting my girls’ bedroom.
Thanks so much.
Kari says
I am also following you on pinterest!
-Kari
Kari says
I am just starting to redo furniture for my home, being a newly we’d the nesting kicked in, but we are lacking anything beyond basic tools. I’d build up our collection and get an electric drill and maybe a few other necessities.
Best
Kari
Marie says
I am already a subscriber to Lowes magazine.
Thank you,Marie
Marie says
I would love to win, and would use it to fix up my son’s room.
Thank you,
Marie
Edie S says
I would use the money to help redo my daughter’s room. She is about to become a big sister, and we need to get the space ready to share! 🙂
Raj M says
Subscribed to Lowe’s newsletter
Vivienne @ The V Spot says
I love how this turned out and I bet Lucas is thrilled with it! My favorite element is the hexagon wall storage. Genius!
Raj M says
With so much to do in a 800 Sq foot home….I have so many ideas!! With the gift card I’d like to design some new storage ideas for my children’s books!
Cherryl says
I am following you on Pinterest
Cherryl says
I would use that money for my boy’s room. I love the hexagons on the wall!
Heather S. says
I’m in desperate need of a guest room makeover. It’s been volleyed back and forth from a bedroom, office, playroom and storage closet. I’m looking forward to whipping it into a comfortable room for guests and maybe somewhere to go and read quietly when guests aren’t around. =)
Teri Morrison says
I would change out the light fixture in my bathroom and add some hooks for my boys to hang their towels!
Nicole W says
Hi. I LOVE this bedroom! Tons of great storage ideas for boys! I would like to work on some storage for my mothers upstairs.
Jen says
I am already a pinterest follower- LOVE that site!!
Jen says
My poor son is in the same boat. He is stuck in a kiddie room while I try to make time/ money to give him an updated look he deserves. I love this look you created and would love to do something similar and this gift card would help give me a great start.