Top 10 bedroom decor tips for teenage boys

Teenage is a dynamic period in one’s life. It is here that they experience serious changes in their mind and body. Their thought process becomes rebellious, and desires immediate expression. If you too have a teenage son who requires more space in his bedroom, space that is designed especially for his personality, you would have to take smart decisions regarding space allotment and interior design in Singapore – especially when space is constraint. However, do not note that it is still possible! Read on to know the top 10 bedroom décor tips for teenage boys.

1. Moroccan style bedrooms

Bohemian or Moroccan décor focuses on giving the impression of vibrancy and exquisite furnishing. This is generally for boys in their late teen. The best-suited colours for Moroccan interior design are teal blue, orange and white – these are among the colours that also makes the room looks big. The flooring should be of an earthy tone. Sheets and other linens should have geometric patterns. If possible consider using Moroccan style earthenware for a great finish.

2. Introduce creativity

The idea is to involve a fun interior design that underlines the creative aspect of their personality. You can do this by having hanging chairs and beds, a fish tank that is wall-mounted, and a round bed. Include a chalkboard wall in cobalt blue, lime green or hot pink.

3.  Pay attention to textures

Textures and fabrics should have the feel-good variety. Make sure to have pillows of different textures and colours. Divisions of space can be made using curtains. If your teenager particularly likes textures, one faux fur rug is essential.

4. Storage advice

Teenager boys' rooms generally tend to mess a lot more easily than adults' rooms.  Choose a furniture system that would adapt easily to changes that you may make in the future. Always have space for bookshelves and other study equipment, along with a media centre. Having DIY or giving some personal touch is always the way to add some rugged to the room. Try it!

5. How the study space should be

One good idea for study spaces is to have a chalkboard calendar on the wall behind the study table. Make sure that the study space affords ample calm and encouragement for creativity. A nautical style study area employs neutral colours, mostly linen and denim blue. Back it up with a comfortable chair and a sturdy desk. If you have less space, use alcoves and window recesses as mini study spaces.

6. What the best colours are

Orange as a colour for your teen's bedroom can promote creativity and energy. The design can be orange on one wall or in the alcoves and an interesting monochrome plan for the rest of the wall. Blue is also a dramatic interior design colour, especially suited to growing boys' style. Use it horizontally in alternating stripes of gloss and matt.

7. School style bedrooms

Teenage boys are by nature rebellious, and giving a schoolroom twist to their bedrooms will make them love it. Have 'school uniform' style colours for the walls, along with wood board for the floor. You can add locker-style metal cabinets and metallic chairs painted in cool colours.

8. Coastal themes

This style is best suited to bedrooms for teenagers that usually have lots of friends coming in. Paint the walls in light colours to give an illusion of spaciousness. Have a mirror to reflect light.

9. Use bedroom wardrobes smartly

Use less or badly used wardrobes for small, hideaway desks. These are compact, can be closed when not in use, and use shelves much more effectively.

10. Art-themed boys' bedroom

Have neutral colours on the walls and delicate lighting, adding shelves all over the room. Add posters and have soft linens.

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How to hang curtains: the Do's and Don'ts

Curtains have been a part of living spaces from as early as the 2nd century. This is no surprise, considering the fact that they help consummate living rooms or bedroom by providing privacy and comfort and controlling the light.

But they are never drab pieces of interior design that just do their original job. They help you underline your style and texture your walls and windows. You can also play with different colors to achieve interesting effects. It doesn't matter if your curtains are bought or custom-made. All the difference lies in how you hang them. Read the do's and don'ts of hanging curtains.

Do's of hanging curtains

·  Do go high up near the ceiling. Rods that are fixed close to the ceiling make the window appear taller and can make the room look spacious. Generally, rods should be fixed 4-6 inches above the frame.

· Do consider taking sufficient cloth. Even though this is common knowledge, one might be tempted to cut short the fabric length. But remember that curtains have to be closed. The rule is to take cloth length that is twice or two and a half times the window width. Fabrics like sheer could need even more.

· Do take into account light coming in. This means that the choice of the type of curtain will depend on the room. For instance, if it is the bedroom, you will have to ensure that the curtains cover both sides of the window, so that light penetrate in. Likewise, linen and lighter blends can give room breeziness and a casual feel. The interior design of a room works closely with the amount of light a room receives.

· Do use a custom template to save time and ensure more accuracy. Templates for hanging curtains can be made easily using pieces of cardboard. Just note the measurements of the first hanging and use the template for the next ones.

Don'ts of hanging curtains

·  Don't choose too wide a rod. Technically, the rod should be 1/3 times wider than the width of the window. If your window is 60 inches wide, the rod should be 80 inches long, so that you can spare 10 inches each at both the ends.

· Don’t remove blinds when you hang your curtains. Blinds serve a different purpose and there is a reason why they were there in the first place. Venetian blinds and Roman blinds are preferred by interior designers as they add elegance to the kitchen and living room, respectively. In fact, blinds and curtains can complement each other just alright.

· Don't hang them without ironing. Curtains, just like clothes, look shabby and depressing when wrinkled. Either steam or iron them before you hang them. Ironing is important also for fullness and vibrancy.

There are other points to keep in mind while hanging your curtains. You should take into account the weight of the curtain and the rod because if they are heavy, they could need extra hardware. In addition, make sure that the curtains you buy are long enough, even if you have to hem them up later.

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Bohemian style interior design ideas and tips

Bohemian style interior design is a way of designing that makes your home a perfect place to sit back and relax; it’s classy without being too formal. It also showcases your rebellious nature. This means that you can outright reject conventional and boring interior design from Singapore. However, the best part of having such a design for your home is that your home will not look like other mundane and uninspiring homes.  Usually, people with artistic sensibilities choose the bohemian option. If you are someone who likes to have lively rooms, replete with interesting things and innovative styling of furniture, you should read on to know how you do it.

Do not organize in the usual way

Organization and meticulousness is for ordinary homes. Moreover, it signifies discipline and lack of passion. Bohemian interior design is all about being and looking busy, not settled – even it means in your living rooms or your kitchen! Place that flower vase in a random corner of that table top. Use unconventional accessories for different places. If you have paintings or photographs waiting to be hung, it is better to let them remain un-hung – decked up near a wall. This symbolizes deliberate carelessness and the spirit of a traveler. This is a perfect way to showcase your bohemian style.

Accessorize empty spots

The bohemian style needs empty spots to be utilized. This is not to mean that every wall in your house has to be completely covered, but you can use spare accessories and hangings to embellish evidently blank and banal spaces. For instance, you can use jewelry, wall hangings, and minimalistic shelves, clocks of different types, lanterns and even mirrors to fill up blank spots. You can even ask your interior designer to include deliberate blank spaces that you can fill up yourself later.

Ethnic is chic

Bohemian interior design is for people who live a bohemian lifestyle. It should reflect a spirit of multi-ethnicity and wanderlust. Ethnic boxes, bottles from decades ago, cutlery of different kinds, old maps and faux skulls and seashells are all good examples of ethnic items. Another idea is to extensively use tapestry and rugs instead of ordinary paintings and hangings. Neon effect signs are a recent addition to the list. To cut the story short, bohemian interior design should show transcendence of culture and space.

Have interesting furniture

If you want to have a bohemian home, you will have to collect vintage furniture and unorthodox accessories. Some examples can be teakwood bowls, cart tables, engraved tables and corner shelves. Make sure that every piece of furniture catches your guests' attention and tells a story. Popular choices in bohemian furniture are fainting couches and chaises in dark colors and with ornate patterns.

Don't choose everyday colors

Even though bohemian style of decorating doesn't follow any rules as such, but earthy hues and metallic shades are always good bohemian interior choices. These include brown, terra cotta, golden, dark purple, electric blue and intense shades of orange. White is a complete no-no. Warm colors are bohemian. But be sure to mix and create outrageous combinations.

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4 reasons to paint your ceiling black

Ceilings painted black, solve a variety of purposes. Black is a highly underrated color, and when used strategically on areas like the walls or the trims of a room, it can work wonders. As an interior designer, one can also simply make it part and parcel of their interior design strategy. Popular opinion agrees that black can make high ceilings look lower and low ones look higher, giving the room a perfect sense of volume.

If your room overlooks a lovely scene, you can foreground it with a black ceiling, which is expected to lead the viewer's gaze straight through the glass walls, over to the greenery. Even otherwise, there are reasons why you should consider painting your ceiling black. Here are the top 4 reasons why you should consider painting your ceiling black.

Black ceilings blend well with the rest of the colors

Black is the darkest in terms of degree, and when used to paint the ceiling, it goes well with the rest of the colors in the room. If you have white or gray walls, a black ceiling complements both these colors well. If it is a bedroom, one can have different colors on the sheets, blankets, and other objects like flower vases. One tip is to have black trims and black frames for photographs and paintings.

It hides the faults of the ceiling

This is best done in basement walls, as is the case in underground stores and showrooms nowadays. Ductwork can be effectively concealed by painting the ceiling and covering the whole pipes and machinery, black. This not only helps the unappetizing, mechanical area be made far less prominent, but also saves you more headroom and costs.

It accentuates a black and white feel

Black with white is a combination that never goes out of fashion. Take, for example, Charlie Chaplin's suits, Dalmatians, the chessboard, and newspapers that have a fashionably vintage feel. You can give your room a modern twist by having white walls with a black ceiling and floor, complementing by accessorizing with objects similarly paired in black and white. Flowers and colorful objects can also give a hint of color pop.

You can mark areas out with black

Within an open floor plan, it can sometimes become tricky to demarcate spaces. For instance, when a study or a kitchen is a part of a living room, they tend to blend in with the rest of the room, often giving an illusion of smallness, or simply, bad interior design. With black ceilings for these areas, you don't need to elevate, or hassle yourself with drab rugs or area dividers.

Black ceilings, apart from giving your room a specific look, can add drama and elements of surprise to your living area. Team up black ceilings with millwork and brick-themed walls to heighten the intensity of your interior design. If you are not too sure about how it will turn out, it is a good idea to experiment with black ceilings in bathrooms and other less-visited areas.

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