Hey, remember that Superhero bedroom I completed not too long ago? You know—the one with that crazy fun cityscape wall mural? Well, little “E’s” big brother , “M” needed his room made over as well.

His interests? Wolves and Kobe Bryant.

Now, this is why I LOVE decorating and why designing rooms is seriously so much fun! Each one presents its own challenges—and it’s these challenges that I LOVE working through and figuring out…like how to get Kobe and wolves to work together in one space.

As I’ve mentioned (ad nauseum), it’s important not to overdo a theme, yet implement interests in subtle ways without going overboard.

Here is where we started.

Disclaimer: I often capture “before” pics in the midst of chaos…like during the teenage years. Such is the case. It was clear that “M” needed more storage, and some digs that were not only fun, but also age appropriate.

After walking through this space one word hit my brain: potential. With those would beams and beautiful doors, this space had promise. It just needed to be revamped is all. After our consultation, I immediately returned home and whipped up this vision board.

“M” is sixteen so I wanted his room to feel masculine and adult-like… but not too adult-like. I wanted to incorporate his love of wolves but do so in an understated way.

First up? Paint.

After placing the color samples up, SW Delft (with a 20% reduction in color), was selected for the accent wall. That would be sample #3 (read L-R) up above. The three remaining walls were then finished in SW Drift of Mist (with a 20% reduction).

Paint always changes the entire vibe of the room. Always. It’s an immediate facelift.

AFC then brought in a new metal headboard, matching nighstands with concrete finished lamps, new shelving, and a large area rug.

Ready for the reveal?

Here it is you guys!

I’m really loving how it turned out and better yet, so is “M.” A gamer, he needed some additional seating in his room and Pottery Barn Teen just happened to have these exact gaming chairs, in the color I needed, on sale. Love that.

The tryptich was purchased on Etsy and sent all the way from Turkey. After making its way through customs (a month long process), it was placed front and center on that beautiful accent wall.

Throw pillows were brought in (not too many—it’s dude code), and new ceiling fans were added. Funny thing, this area originally only had one ceiling fan since it was converted from an Arizona room to a bedroom. But the space looked off so we added another fan equidistance apart from that amazing rustic, wood beam.

Apparently kitty loves this space too after photobombing every pic.

Remember, “M” also loved Kobe and the best way to incorporate him into this space (without bringing in the Lakers infamous yellow and purple), was to add his number, initials, and nickname instead. A few more pieces and this wall was D-O-N-E!