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  When your son is interested in music, it can be fun to decorate his bedroom with a musical theme. When decorating a boy's bedroom, be careful not to go overboard on details that can seem too overdone or "girly." As you plan bedroom decor, keep in mind your son's particular tastes in music and take them into account.
  
  

Make an Instrument the Focal Point

• When decorating a room for a boy who plays an instrument, make the instrument the focal point of the room. Make a decorative wall mount to hold guitars and other lightweight instruments, or buy a well-made floor mount for heavier instruments like tubas and trombones. For large instruments like pianos and drum sets, set up a station in one corner with a mat to protect the floor.
  
  

Decorate with Old Instruments

• If you can find old instruments at garage sales and thrift stores, use them as decorations in your son's room. Often, you can find old or unusable instruments for a low price, refinish them or use them as is. Keep in mind your son's tastes when searching for instruments; an electric guitarist is unlikely to appreciate a flute displayed on his bedroom wall.
  
  

Display CDs and Records

• For a boy who loves music, start a collection of CDs or records and display them prominently in the room. Look for a display case with a clear front and arrange CDs or records with the colored labels facing out for maximum effect. If your son has a favorite album, consider framing the cover for a unique piece of wall art. To complete the music theme, be sure there is a stereo or record player in the room to make the most of the decorations.
  
  

Frame Music Posters

• No matter what the musical tastes of your son, you can find music posters to decorate the walls. On websites like All Posters, you can search for everything from opera singers to heavy metal groups. To avoid making the room look like a college dorm room, place posters in clear clip frames; this also allows you to change themes when your son's tastes inevitably change.
  
  

Make a CD Wall

• Boy's music rooms do not have to be plain and classical. For a shiny touch, use a drill to place holes in CDs or records, and attach them together with twisted wire or small hooks to make a "quilt." You can use blank CDs so as not to ruin albums.
  
  

Sheet Music Walls

• For a boy who is into composing or classical music, consider using sheet music printed wallpaper or borders to make a bold statement. For an interactive option, paint a wall with blackboard paint and use white paint to create staff lines; your son can then use chalk to compose music on a large scale.