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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Mary says
Building a buffet for our dining room!
Annie O'Brien says
These are some fantastic ideas! I would use the gift card to makeover my son’s bedroom which is more the size of a large closet. These ideas – especially the bi-fold narrow desk – will really help. Thanks!
Kyra @ RACKS and Mooby says
I promised my daughter that we’d re-decorate her room when she starts Kindergarten in the fall. You know, cause she’s such a BIG girl now and all. 😉 I’d use the gift card to buy some paint, new window treatments, some stuff for her closet… Thanks for the chance!
Tabitha says
I would use it to finish my laundry room or spare bedroom!
Kelly T. says
Joined the Lowes Creative ideas magazine list. Sorry, I don’t tweet.
Kelly T. says
Following you on pinterest (craftykt)!
Kelly T. says
I would use it to redo MY sons bedroom, he’s been asking for awhile now!
Susannah Hannan says
I would use it to makeover the room that my 4 year old little boy and 2.5 year old little girl share. I just repainted the walls and ordered them a new bunk bed set. Now I am on a mission to revamp their whole room. We live in a very loved little farm house that was built in 1913 but the rooms are very small with tiny little closets. Wish me luck!;)
Laura Zarrin says
I follow on Pinterest, too.
Laura Zarrin says
I use it towards new appliances. They’re dropping like flies!
Heather says
What room in this house doesn’t need a makeover!? It’s hard to pick. I would have to go with my son’s room. It has bright red carpeting from the 70’s, that is impossible to vacuum. The ceiling is too far down, and not built well. The walls are fake wood paneling, and un-sticking from the walls. There is no closet, and no door! It really is an eye sore.
Pat K says
I would use it for paint and some kitchen organizers.
Jennifer says
I have been wanting to redo my living room.
jessica w. says
I follow you on Pinterest
jessica w. says
I would use the card to make some art for our apartment
syanik says
Signed up for the Lowes Creative Ideas Magazine 🙂
syanik says
Following you on pinterest (sayeee – stephanie yanik)
syanik says
Tweeted 🙂 https://twitter.com/#!/sayee1026/status/197511854665367553
syanik says
We have soo many projects going right now… hmm what to use it towards – either the garden or the transformation of my 4 years rather plain room into a super hero room 🙂
Christina says
What WOULDN’T I use a Lowe’s giftcard for?! My fiance needs a new toolbox, the whole house needs new paint, I want new towel rods and shower rods – it would help towards lots of different projects!
maureen mcgraw says
Very creative ideas used in the bedroom do over. All well co ordinated especi8ally the color scheme.
I recently retired. I would use the Lowe’s Gift Card toward redoing my bedroom. I now have the time to do a major renoivation of the room and up date windows, carpet and walls. The house is 65 years old and has never been updated. Already purchased a celing fan but won’t install until I have finished painting etc. I am a singlefemale and am doing the work myself. Lowe’s home improvement classes have been VERY helpful. I did finish redoing my bathroom last year. I Installed waisncoting. molding, carpet, new celing fixture and new cabinets. Retired and learning all new skills.
Nicole W. says
I am following you on Pinterest, and I am already getting so many ideas!!
Joy says
I tweeted. “@TCreativeBlogs teams up w/ @AChristensenArt & @Lowes 4 teenboy bedroom makeover. Enter to win $100gc. #lowescreator http://ht.ly/aANUi “
Joy says
I’m now following you on Pinterest. Joy Wrenn / A Joyful Life
Joy says
I would use it to finish our walkway. We have been slowly buying the blocks we need over time and it would be nice to go ahead and do it.
Jennifer says
I follow on Pinterest
Jennifer says
I would use it to finish my little boys’ room!
Susie V says
I tweeted this amazing giveaway! And I am a twitter following of you all too 🙂
Susie V says
Hi Kim — I am a Pinterest follower of yours! Thanks 🙂
Susie V says
WoW! My Son would SOOOO Love this! If I won the $100 Lowe’s giftcard I would want to work it into a room makeover for his space! Fantastic!! Thanks for the opportunity!
Leslie Jorgensen says
I love the bedroom makeover! My son has that same comforter and I would use the gift card to finish his room. I love those shelves, they are awesome!
Christina says
I would love to paint my 16 year old son’s room. I’ve painted the girls’ room but never his and he wants his done next, before mine!!
becca says
I would totally revamp my girls’ room to make it more storage and hang out friendly! I love lowes!
christina lewis says
I am will be 5 months pregnant on Wednesday and I JUST found out yesterday that I am having a boy! I already have a precious little girl and a house FULL of PINK so I’m going to need to do some serious working these next few months on my lil man’s NEW room and this giftcard would REALLY help out a ton with the construction of his new domain!
Fingers Crossed!
Christina
Johanna says
This is a wonderful give-a-way! I L-O-V-E Lowes and I have been crafting like crazy lately and your site really gets those creative juices flowing! Thanks for this opportunity!
Donna says
Woo hoo! I would buy a raised bed kit for strawberries! A long-time dream 🙂
Great job on the room! Subscribed to Lowe’s too! Love Lowe’s!
Pam Quackenbush says
I have no idea how I would spend a $100 gift card to Lowe’s. I think I might look into buying a new sink for my husband’s bathroom, the sink is tiny with an itty bitty faucet that trickles water… he deserves better!
We are lucky enough to have 2 full baths upstairs and he gave me the larger one, even though the smaller one is pink. That’s what I’d do with the GC!
Thanx for offering it!
Pam Q.
Sarah E. White says
I would use the gift card to fancy up my front porch!
Kim Schadrack says
Now following you on pinterest and Lowe’s magazine.
Kim Schadrack says
I am now following you. I would use the gift card for gardening supplies…just put in a memory garden in memory of my parents.
Mirinda says
The room is awesome! We are moving in 4 weeks and for the first time my boys get their own room- so I’d use it for new stuff, for each of them.
Laura says
Tweeted! (https://twitter.com/#!/Readerwoman5552/status/197388006901035010)
Laura says
Following you on Pinterest – love that site!
Laura says
I am in the throes of creating storage for my little (500 sq ft) cottage, and $100 Lowe’s gift card would finish things up nicely – shelves for kitchen, rugs for bathroom and some lovely finishing touches! LOVE the boy’s room – you may never see your kid again, he will be in his room all the time! Oh. Wait. That may be a GOOD thing! 🙂
Allison Goble says
Your son’s new bedroom ROCKS! I’m sure he loves it and will continue to enjoy it’s awesomeness for years to come. If I won a $100 Lowe’s Card, I would redo my home office. This is the one room in the house that I’ve brainstormed soooo many neat ideas for and would love to see them come to life! I do lots of graphic design and would love to have my office reflect my colorful, fun, contemporary style.
becca dulgarian says
LOVE IT! Such a fun room and a great designer!
sabrina says
subscribed to Lowe’s. And now I’d use the gift card to make that adorable colorful wooden door mat!
sabrina says
I am following you on Pinterest. I would use the gift card to buy paint to repurpose an old dresser.