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Decorating tips for teen bedrooms

Stylish, practical and functional. - by Laura Barry
  • 09 Aug 2018
Decorating tips for teen bedrooms
Trying to decorate a bedroom for your teenager that’s cool enough to appeal to the whippersnappers, yet stylish enough to be cohesive with the rest of your home is a tall order. 

 

The room needs to be functional enough to cope with homework and electronics, with enough storage to hide stray shoes, after-school mess and lingering toys with ease.  Decorating is expensive, so you also want this room to last longer than just a couple of years. Have no fear, we have some decorating tips for teen bedrooms that will set you up for success.

Start with a neutral palette

While their favourite colour might be electric blue right now, it may not be in several months’ time. When choosing paint colours for your teen’s bedroom, pick something entirely neutral so you have a blank canvas on which to incorporate new favourite colours and trends as your child grows up. Whites, creams and greys are all excellent bases that can be dressed up or down with different colours and materials.

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Flashback to this gorgeous bedroom by @oh.eight.oh.nine featuring our Leather Strap Shelves 😍😍 Perfect teen bedroom 👌 #leathershelf #shelf #teenbedroom #bedroom #scandi #scandibedroom #interiorgoals #interiormotivesaus
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Pick timeless basics

When it comes to choosing new furniture try selecting pieces that are timeless in shape, style and colour. Mid-century furniture works well into multiple themes, from retro to bohemian and beyond. Sleek white furniture will look clean and cohesive, while timber furniture in classic designs brings an organic feel to the space. This way the furniture can be dressed up and accessorised to cater to trends as they come and go, and made to feel more sophisticated as your teenager grows up.

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Beautiful blues for a child or teens room, by @nestforkidsinteriors via @mintymagazine⠀ . . . . #interiorlove #interiorstyle #interiordecor #teenbedroom #teenbedroomideas #blues #bedroomstyle #childsroom #kidsroom #bedlinen #kidsdecor
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Some may dread having their daughter ask to update her room, but not me, that's music to my ears. #jane_does #jane_does_journal #teenbedroom #shopyourhouse #miniupdate #girlsbedroom #neutralpalette #newdresser @emayville @target @targetstyle #targetstyle #wayfairathome #ikea #cantwait #newlook

Maximise space and storage

Extra space and storage is truly a godsend in the bedrooms of children and teenagers. It provides endless opportunities to hide away mess, clutter and toys in minutes, while still looking chic and pulled together. In a kid’s room, try a triple-tiered side table, wall units and vertical solutions such as floating shelves and hooks. A bookshelf filled with matching baskets is an easy way to disguise paraphernalia on open shelving. If your child has a penchant for keeping things neat and tidy, open shelving also provides an opportunity for them to display their favourite trinkets, sports trophies and other personal items.

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Sharing this sweet room again. (I need to go back and take a video because photos with my iPhone aren't cutting it 😆) . When I was planning this space we realized there would be no night stand. I started sketching ideas like a possessed woman, sent it off to the client and carpenter, (see very ugly and rough sketch when you swipe lol) and ended up with this. We did this recessed bookshelf on one side for storage as well as a place to put your glasses, phone, a drink etc. Swipe to see a peek of how we made is work on the inside. . I also wanted to share that this is not a "built in". It was custom built to appear that way, but we made it freestanding, so that when they change homes in the future, they can take these pretty armoires and storage bed with them! Even if you're renting, you can still have pieces made to fit your needs (or all of your clothes and shoes 😉) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #smallhouseliving #storagesolutions #smmakelifebeautiful #bhilivebeautifully #mynesthome #apartmenttherapy #furnituredesign #bedroomideas #bedroomstorage #bedroomorganization #girlsroom #mypbkids #decorgirlstag
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Pick a theme

Brainstorm some ideas with your child about the theme or feel they want for their personal space. Work out their favourite colours, if they want to room to feel light, bright and airy, or more like a grandfather’s office or library, or perhaps they want a clubhouse feel. Whatever the theme, work out the kinds of colours, materials (like linen, cotton, sheepskin, hides, leather or rugs) and accessories that would suit that theme.

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Dress the room

Adding finishing touches to the theme is the fun and affordable part. Hit up high street homeware shops and other affordable retailers (we love Kmart, Target, Aldi and Ikea!) for throw blankets, cushions, decorative items, curtains, ottomans or a beanbag that could suit the theme, then dress the room up with them to help your child personalize their space. A great way to inject colour into a bedroom is by picking up an affordable piece of art (or make your own!) and suspending it as a focal point somewhere in the room.

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This article originally appeared on Better Homes and Gardens.

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Laura Barry is a writer, bookworm and interior design enthusiast with a love for reporting on all things homes and lifestyle. When not tapping away at her keyboard, Laura can be found making endless cups of tea or perusing the shelves of Sydney’s many bookstores.

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