First his drivers license, and now Senior High…how is my baby boy all of a sudden at this point?! Everyone keeps telling us the all-important 11th grade is a doozy…intense classwork, SATs, college visits. All I can think is, ‘Only two more years before he’s gone.’ Followed by a giant lump in my throat.
We’ve been steadily working to finish his room, and I’ve been a bad blogger about sharing it! Since school is such a huge part of his life, we focused first on his work/study area, and even though his aesthetic is much different than mine, we’re both thrilled with the outcome.
Although he loves what I’ve done with the rest of the house (see it here), he prefers a cleaner, more utilitarian feel, with minimal color, so I let him dictate the design direction of the room. My goal was just to help him create an organized space he loves, and carve out an area conducive to learning. I want him to feel supported in all he does, especially when it comes to his goals and dreams.
He has a strong interest in engineering and loves building, so we turned to IKEA for inspiration on creating a custom desk area. First he sketched out what he wanted, and we found the pieces to make it happen!
Desk Chair | Pickle Pillow | Task Lamps | Wire Trash Basket | Desk Top | Desk Legs| Shelves | Brackets
We found the extra-long BARKABODA table top in the Kitchen area (it’s actually a countertop, so it can weather excessive use!), and immediately fell for the warm wood tone and herringbone pattern. A quick set of ADILS Legs (only $4 each!) easily converted it to a long desk. We did add a fifth leg to the middle for reinforcement.
The long desk helps fill the large wall, and allows for lots of room to spread out for projects.
The HEKTAR Work Lamps fit his aesthetic perfectly, plus they have a built-in USB port for easy charging!
He wanted the wall to remain clean and minimal, so we opted for LACK Shelves in a similar dark wood tone, with matching EKBY VALTER Brackets.
Desk Chair | Pickle Pillow | Task Lamps | Wire Trash Basket | Desk Top | Desk Legs| Shelves | Brackets
Being a teenage boy, technology is high on his list of interests…he actually built this computer on his own! Thanks to the SIGNUM cable management rack, the excessive cords are contained and concealed under the desk.
Desk Chair | Pickle Pillow | Task Lamps | Wire Trash Basket | Desk Top | Desk Legs| Shelves | Brackets
He loves it, and more often than not, you’ll find him right here watching videos, playing games, and soon enough, studying and doing homework again! It’s a space he feels both proud of, and helps him prepare for what’s ahead. #theresthatlumpagain
The rest of the room is almost complete, so stay tuned for a full reveal next month!
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Why aren’t my parents bloggers too? I love the way you did your son’s room. I want a room like that!
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What a great space! Well done, y’all!!!!
I love the soothing color scheme and will keep it in mind when we do our boys’ room. I can’t begin to think about my kids moving out and going to college some day! I will cry if I do.
Love it–great space! Also, I spied something on his shelves that brought me right back to the 1970s and my childhood–“The Way”. Sweet to see various Bibles on his shelves ❤️.
While I like the room for a teenage boy, you stopped me in my tracks with the cable management system. I have a tangle of cords on the floor underneath my desk. Ikea trip in the very near future…
Great job! Where did the coasters come from?
I love how you planned it together and honored his own personal style! Looks great!
I love they way his room came out! I love the design for myself haha. I’m def pinning this for future design inspo!
My 10 yo son will love a room like this. Can’t believe how fast they grow up!!
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I would definitely find it really easy to work and chill in a room like this. Great job. The style is very modern and simple.
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Love the way it reflects him and yet I can see your touches too. The wood top adds that little bit of warmth! I have a weird question, but can I have a review of ‘The Explicit Christian’? I have heard of it, but not read it yet. I also like seeing his Bible and The Way, what we put on our shelves says a lot about what we value and want others to see about us!
Sorry, correction ‘The Explicit GOSPEL’ 🙂
Such a fun space! I love what you’ve done with the rest of your house, but my aesthetic is much closer to your son’s. I like a mix, but I love minimal and sleek when it comes to the main pieces. IKEA can be great for so many things. We’re at the start of the parenting spectrum, building a nursery, and just took a trip to IKEA a few weeks ago for a dresser and rocking chair for our little guy’s room.
Can you share your sons computer info. I have a 5th grader and I’m looking for computer suggestions.
My 14-year old son just asked for a desk – he wants a larger computer monitor for gaming. This would be perfect! Now if only he would get rid of some of his clutter!
As a parent I can relate to the lump in the throat. My oldest girl is about to start 8th grade and youngest is starting 5th. Here, south of Houston, 5th is middle school. I cannot believe how fast my kids are growing. Oh how I wish I could slow down time just a bit to let my momma heart catch up. I’m not sure it ever will.
The room looks great. We redid our girls rooms this year and my older one wanted deep brown walls. She loves a cozy, moody space and that is what she has. We also bought her whole room from ikea. She has a loft bed in a full size, 2 bookshelves, dresser and desk. She LOVES it. Every piece is sturdy and cost effective.
This is beautiful! Thank you!!!
Where is the rug under his desk chair from?? Love, love this room…when in mid August will you be showing the rest of this great room? We are patiently waiting to get more ideas for our “boys” room…would like be to have this completed before school starts, no push or anything!😇
The rug is from Urban Outfitters! I’m hoping to have the post up in the next few weeks!! There are so many pics…and it’s been hard finding a time with him home and good light!!!