Teen boy bedroom decorating ideas?

Q. I am looking for ideas on decorating a teen boy's bedroom in a video gamer style/theme room, but I don't have any ideas on how to do this. Does anyone have any good ideas? What colors would be best to use? What types of decorating items could I use? Thanks!

A. Well to start with a gaming teen boy will most likely not care what his decor is, unless it directly affects his gaming, or is game related... (well none that I have met care anyway) so I wouldn't go toooo far with decorating, leave the walls neutral, and put these up, I know it is old now, but they're so old they're now retro kitsch
space invaders wall decals (they also come in pacman) http://www.patriciafield.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=354
Unfortunately this thing is only avail in eastern europe, but WOW! http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/images/2007/10/18/2battleprobig_2.jpg
back to reality though, for bedding I'd just use a totally plain cover that will wear well, the focus isn't about a bed cover in this room, so patterns or designs would be overbearing, unless of course he finds one he is crazy about??
For some great gaming seating target has lots but check this one out, its a sound lounger that is compatible with any audio device... http://www.target.com/Blue-Pyramat-Sound-Lounger-PM550/dp/B00069FEZ6/sr=1-2/qid=1216943582/ref=sr_1_2/602-9342378-8675002?ie=UTF8&index=target&field-original-keywords=Pyramat%20PM220%20Sound%20Rocker&rh=k%3Apyramat%20pm550%20sound%20rocker&page=1
but target has other gaming seating that is pretty cool... http://www.target.com/Video-Game-Furniture-Games-Electronics/b/602-9342378-8675002?ie=UTF8&node=13921431
and for console and games storage there are these two..
http://www.target.com/Step2-Video-Center/dp/B000065V10/qid=1216943741/ref=br_1_8/602-9342378-8675002?ie=UTF8&node=13921431&frombrowse=1&rh=&page=1
http://www.target.com/Quest-Video-Game-Station-Black/dp/B000QV3TBK/qid=1216943822/ref=br_1_5/602-9342378-8675002?ie=UTF8&node=13921431&frombrowse=1&pricerange=&index=target&field-browse=13921431&rank=pmrank&rh=&page=3
For all your other furniture I still think IKEA covers everything teens need, http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/departments/youth_room but to suit your theme, I'd start with the gaming accessories and then match the furniture, bedding and walls etc, for a cool take though, these lighting strips look fantastic (and if he's gaming overhead light isn't a great idea) http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50119407
I'd also use something like the tupplur roll blind to block out light, http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/departments/youth_room/10701/
and these glass globes look fantastic alone or on top of a little ikea light (can't remember its name but glass globe and light cost me about $20 together) and really look amazing in a darkened room.. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90065662
Other than that, I'd be trying to find some posters of his favorite games, not making the room too bright, and here are a few other smaller ideas to accessorise the room (retro again but he may be too young to appreciate it??) http://www.fredflare.com/customer/product.php?productid=3714&cat=254
http://www.fredflare.com/customer/product.php?productid=3373&cat=254
http://www.fredflare.com/customer/product.php?productid=3710&cat=309
http://www.fredflare.com/customer/product.php?productid=3793&cat=309
http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2507&dc=nextag0907
http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1867
http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=268
http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1872
http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2719
http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1502
http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2466
http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2295
http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2917
http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2761
http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2567
and last but not least, how tech savvy are you? because the score board is fantastic, but requires a bit of skill (and money) to do... (you'll have to scroll down) http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,1935015,00.asp

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What color should I paint my room?

Q. I'm almost 17 and I want to paint my room but I'm not sure what color I'm thinking eitherbanteal blue or light blue this would be the teal: http://bedroomdesigncatalog.info/light-blue-bedroom-walls/bedroom-decorating-ideas-light-blue-walls/

And this would be the light blue: http://homedecorinterioridea.com/ideas-for-painting-a-bedroom-in-blue.html

I'm sewing bedding that looks like this in white:http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-bedding/093707.jsp

If I do the teal I would add pink accents and make it more fun and if I did the light blue it would be more simple and elegant and btw my furniture is dark brown so I'm not sure what one I would rather have!! So what do you like best and do you have any decor idea to go with?

A. Deep blue will look so good with that lovely bedding.No mint green/blue.
This is a relaxing blue that will really make that bedding pop:http://www.allaboutyou.com/cm/allaboutyou/images/ud/or_e64817c112329680607579.jpg
There is a blue/green color that does look nice:http://img4.myhomeideas.com/i/legacy/design/cl/02/03/CL0203072b_1_x.jpg
This one is amazing :https://www.ikeafamilylive.com/en/image/19082011054333/bedroom-blue-feature-wall-95.jpg?w=850&h=650
Have fun decorating.

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What sort of master bathroom design would go well with a bedroom like this?

Q. The fixtures in the bathroom are white, and it has a rather large window.

The bedroom will be following this color scheme:
http://www.khanapakana.com/userfiles/diya/bedroom_decorating_ideas_teal_feather.jpg

A. I believe in light-filled bathrooms, with any décor items on the walls rather than cluttering up the countertops. That color scheme is great for a bathroom, especially if you mostly use light tones (sky and sand), with darker ones as small accents to match the strong blue and brown from the bedroom. Make your blue very pale, though, and go easy on how large an area you give it, or else the blue reflections will make it difficult to judge your makeup colors accurately.

A two-color scheme for the towels is ideal – brown for him, turquoise for her. I'd suggest white washcloths, because they go through the laundry a lot and can fade early. At our house, for each person we have two large bath towels, two hand towels, and a dozen washcloths, and still the washcloths run out first.

Rather than fussy curtains, you might prefer a Venetian blind or wooden shutters painted white, especially if you'll want an exhaust fan in the window during the summer.

I've been reading that a multi-light bar over the main mirror is going out of style, and wall lamps on either side are the more contemporary look. I'm sorry, but I do like my light bar.

Decorating Den is running a promotion on the Internet where the public can vote for their favorite before-and-after makeover pictures. There are categories, and bathrooms are one. Maybe you'll see an idea you like, although most of them are too elaborate for me.

Their voting site, http://iddvoting.com is open to everyone. Go to "Pick a Category".

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