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Text by Tanya Munshi
A girl’s room can be decorated aesthetically. But for a boy’s room one needs to be a little more in synch with his likes and dislikes, especially when it comes to his favorite sport or his sports icon.
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Lights And Walls
Paint his room with a bright color of his choice and use all the four walls as a palate. Your son may not be too bothered about the color of the curtains, cushions or bed covers, as much as what’s on the wall that will reflect his style. Keep the lampshades basic, while ensuring the room is brightly lit. Your main focus should be what’s on the wall.
2
Readjustments
Shift his bed to one side, sticking its side to a wall and his study table and cupboard on the other side. Ensure you leave enough space in the room. The wall which has the bed on its side, make a large collage of his favorite animals, his dream destinations etc. Frame that collage and prop it up on that wall.
3
Posters
Get hold of his favorite music group, sportsperson or an actor. Get a basic wooden frame and prop it up on one wall. Use the wall that has his study table to add a soft board.
4
Shelves
Add enough wooden shelves on one wall. Display his trophies, photographs and other memorabilia.
5
Personalize
Frame some of his drawings and add them on an empty wall if it does not crowd the room too much. Better still, get a nameplate done by a professional and fix it on his door.
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Additions
Don’t add too much of frivolities like a rug, extra cushions etc. these will unnecessarily create an obstruction for him.