Here it is: your little one has grown up. Even though decorating a teen room can be an exciting challenge, it can sometimes be difficult to deal with the tastes and preferences of teenagers that evolve quickly.
Discover our tips for creating the perfect teen bedroom decor that will foster an environment conducive to concentration, creativity, and well-being.
How to successfully decorate a teen room?
Adolescence is an important transitional period in a young person’s life. Their room becomes much more than just a place to rest: it transforms into a refuge, a workspace, and also a place for expressing their creativity.
Involve your teenager
The first essential step to successfully decorating a teen room is to involve them in the process. Your young person will certainly have clear and precise ideas about what they want, so listen to their suggestions and work hand in hand with them to create a space that reflects them. This will also foster their sense of responsibility and creativity while allowing you to spend time together.
Choose a suitable color palette
Colors play an essential role in creating the atmosphere of the room. Discuss with your teenager to determine their favorite colors, then choose a palette that reflects their personality while remaining soothing. Neutral colors like white, gray, or beige can be enhanced with a feature wall in a brighter shade: this will also make the room dynamic and modern.
Among the color palettes for teen rooms, muted colors are often found. To decorate a boy’s teen room, khaki green and teal blue can be good options. These shades pair perfectly with light or dark wood, as well as camel leather and houndstooth patterned fabrics.
For decorating a girl’s teen room, we will focus on warmer shades, such as old rose or terracotta. In terms of materials, consider adding texture like boucle wool or linen for a sober and cozy look.
These deep colors are often appreciated for their strong personalities. But of course, they should be defined according to your teenager’s tastes.
Choose practical furniture and maximize storage
Teenagers often have a lot of things: clothes, books, and sometimes a computer or a console. Don’t hesitate to invest in smart storage solutions, such as wall shelves, storage boxes under the bed (or even better: a storage bed!), and a desk with drawers. This will help keep the room clean and well organized.
Create different functional zones
A teen room must be versatile. To achieve this, you will need to create different zones to meet your young person’s needs.
First, a well-thought-out workspace: a desk with storage for practicality and functionality. A good desk lamp to provide optimal lighting.
If space allows, you can create a relaxation corner with a comfortable armchair, a small side table, and possibly a floor lamp.
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Personalize the walls
Gone are the posters that remind us of the 2000s. Today, the teen room is adorned with framed posters for a more beautiful effect. The walls are an ideal blank canvas to express your young person’s creativity. Encourage them to hang personal artwork, photos, or posters that inspire them, even if it’s not to your taste.
You can also suggest wall shelves to display their collections. And why not some wallpaper or a personalized neon sign?
You will surely find something to inspire them! And all of this will give the teen room a unique and truly personal atmosphere.
