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Boys bedroom layout

2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago

Help! Im redoing my sons room but it is awkward and small. it is a nightmare to place furniture in. he has a queen size bed and there are two windows and a large closet so not alot of floor/wall space to actually place the bed, end table and dresser. he also wants a tv in there. Can you think of a different way to place these items?










Comments (28)

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    We need a to scale floor plan for . How old is your son? Why a queen bed in such a small space ?I usually do not do dressers in tiny bedrooms but just good closet oraginizers instead . Provide all of this in comments here .The floor plan to scaleon graph paper showing the windows , doorways where those lead and the closet all measurements clearly marked the drawing posted here in jpeg format DO NOIT start another post


    Felicia Lombardo thanked Patricia Colwell Consulting
  • 2 years ago

    Sorry hes 14 i will get a closet organizer too maybe i can replace the dresser with a dmall desk?

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    Show all the windows, entry, closet doors on the drawing. Feet and inches. Every last inch


    Felicia Lombardo thanked JAN MOYER
  • 2 years ago



  • 2 years ago

    Jan's set up makes the most sense. Think about where outlets will be for charging.


    Does your son ever sit at at desk to do homework? I find that few kids do.

    Felicia Lombardo thanked Kendrah
  • PRO
    2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    You do NOT have room for any meaningful desk and chair, so forget it.

    Kids sit on a bed for homework, they sit in your kitchen, and they sit ANYWHERE but at that desk, so don't waste money on a thing that will not fit.

    It is what it is, unless you want a twin bed.


    A lower headboard, a rug, more interesting bedding, a better bedside lighting situation.

    You can watch stream/watch tv on an ipad, so I might re think the tv. for art.....shelves for display even as the closet doors are mirrored.

    Let him pick out his bedding - it's his room.

    Felicia Lombardo thanked JAN MOYER
  • 2 years ago

    Ok perfect thank you so much!

  • 2 years ago

    Have you tried the folllowing layout? With the headboard on the large wall, you can decorate above it and the bed is not facing the mirror. The situation with the little lamp cord stretched like that is not safe. If there is an outlet on the large wall, then it wouldn't be a problem with this layout. My son piled his clothes on top of the dresser too and never hung anything up :-). If the dresser will fit inside the closet and the drawers can be easily opened, that would be my option. I have a similar situation in one of our bedrooms. Too many doors and windows and not enough large wall space!:-) Start with getting the layout where it works for him...device charging station, maybe some hooks to hang shirt and pants.

    and then decorate.

    Felicia Lombardo thanked okibujp
  • PRO
    2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    A 14-year-old probably doesn't need a queen sized bed. I'd downsize the bed to a twin and put in in the upper right corner of your drawing with the long side of the bed flush against the non-window wall. Then you'll have room for a desk for homework on the opposite side. Put a large rug on the floor. Then I'd do closet organizers with drawers and hanging space so you don't have to take up space with a dresser. Throw a bean bag chair in there and you're set to go. P.S. As a mom of former teenagers, I'd advise against a TV in his room. He already has plenty of distractions to keep him from doing homework. Don't add another one.

    Felicia Lombardo thanked Sabrina Alfin Interiors
  • 2 years ago

    Jan's plan will work well. Add a big laundry hamper with no lid (better chance of clothes actually getting put in it) and a large washable plastic wastebasket. Chests with drawers are more likely to be used (teen opens drawer, throws things in) than a closet organizer that has shelves in which only neatly folded things will fit.


    Felicia Lombardo thanked apple_pie_order
  • 2 years ago

    Thank you for all your help ! Jan, You suggested i get a 6x9 rug - would a 5x8 be ok? I found one that I love that only comes in that size. 😩

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    Put the one you love in a google image search!

    It might turn up on another site, more sizes.

    Or post a link to the one you love !

    Somone may have an even better suggestion?!

    Felicia Lombardo thanked JAN MOYER
  • 2 years ago

    This one! And i got yhid headboard




  • 2 years ago

    One more question sorry! would you do thr charcoal bedding with cream sheets or all cream bedding ? thanks so much!



    with that headboard?

  • PRO
    2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    Why are you asking strangers ? Ask your son this is his space , he must have stuff he likes like soccer , hockey for instance Our boys had huge cork boards on the walls so that the thing thye loved for the moment could have a place to hang posters etc without wrecking the walls but the bedding they chose not me.

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    So you have a nearly black headboard, a gray rug, and will have more gray on the bedding in some combination..............what does your SON think : ) ?


  • 2 years ago

    Add some scarlet in there and you are all set! Go Buckeyes!

  • 2 years ago

    No cream bedding, just no with a 14 year old boy :-) and all gray, way too dreary. Look for a stripe, plaid, or geometric bedding.

  • 2 years ago

    Cream bedding and 14 year old boy have never been used in the same sentence.
    I agree, let him choose as long as his colors hide dirt.

  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    Put shelves in half the closet and get rid of the dresser. I did this in my son’s bedroom and it worked well from the time he was three and through his teenage years. There was a full length shelf across the top above the hanging bar. Plenty of room for clothes (folded and hanging) as well as toys, games, and bins for things like socks.

    Felicia Lombardo thanked pkpk23
  • 2 years ago

    Boys don’t need full hanging room. One rod at 42” and shelves above for stuff. In fact, he might only need 1/2 the width of the closet for hanging. All my son needs is 6” for 1 set of dress clothes. 12” max.

  • 2 years ago

    The rug isnt grey its cream and tan the headboard is dark grey and wood


    there are greys and creams he said he didnt care which is why im trying to create a nice neutral soothing space for him





  • 2 years ago

    My son doesnt hsve an opinion which is why i asked 🫤

  • 2 years ago

    I like your inspiration pictures. I googled “gray and cream bedding” and saw some nice patterned options you might consider. I have 2 sons and they never cared about shopping or picking out bedding. Duvet covers worked best for us. You can do it, good luck!

    Felicia Lombardo thanked sj94010
  • 2 years ago

    Thank you for your kind response ❤️

  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    Felicia, decorating a 14 year old boys room is one of the hardest things you can decorate. They have definite ideas of what they like and don't like. Might be best to ask your son to help you choose his color scheme, bedding and decor ;-).

  • 2 years ago

    My son doesnt hsve an opinion which is why i asked 🫤


    Felicia, I didn't see your comment until just now!! Lol!!!

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