Yellow for Tween and Teen Boys Rooms

Today was 85 degrees and humid and for the first time this year, I wore open toe shoes and actually felt hot.  Unfortunately, tomorrow is supposed to be 60 and raining.  These fleeting spring days make me want to embrace bright, happy, warm colors as if to persuade spring to come and stay a while.  Yellow is such a fun and bright color that is the epitome of spring colors.  Yellow is fabulous! 



But yellow needs to be used carefully.  Too much yellow can be overstimulating and harsh.  However, when used correctly, it can be an optimistic color which can promote creativity and enlightenment.  Yellow can help activate the memory, provide mental stimulation, encourage happiness, energy and creativity!



Traditionally, yellow has been seen in girl's rooms.  However, yellow is becoming popular in boys rooms too!  Yes.  You can use yellow in boys and girls rooms!  



Not convinced?  Here are a few great ways to use yellow in a Tween or Teen Boy's room: 

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I love how pairing yellow with neutral, dark colors creates a wonderfully bright, yet masculine space for a teenage boy.

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I love how the use of yellow in this room isn't overpowering but provides a great energy and vibrancy to the otherwise neutral room.

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Yellow paired with red makes for an exciting room that tween boys would love to hang out in.

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The subtle use of yellow, paired with a very masculine gray makes this room undeniable suitable for a teen boys to "rock" in!

So tell me what you think; would you use yellow in a boy's room?

Ashley Phipps is an Interior Designer, NCIDQ #25242,

living in the Indianapolis area, and author of the blog Simply Designing. 

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