Updated on April 18, 2024 at 10:30 am
Is your child asking you to change the decor of his room? This is a sign that he is becoming a teenager with more assertive tastes. Here is our little practical guide to help with this transition.
The children. It is growing and it is growing fast, too fast even some parents will say. We’ve barely managed to put the crib in the garage when they already want a double bed. Figurines and dollhouses will soon be replaced by a sofa “too elegant to invite friends over”… In short, the transition to adolescence is often marked by a change of decoration in the bedroom. So, to help you design a teen bedroom that’s sure to please, we contacted the architects on the Houzz platform. The idea is simple: share with you the best decoration ideas to reinvest this room and transform it into a warm environment. A short guide.
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What is the best color for a teenager’s bedroom?
Adolescence is a period during which, it must be acknowledged, tastes and colors are constantly changing. So, to avoid having to paint every four mornings, we opt instead for neutral and bright colors. White, gray, light wood… Having a soft base also and above all allows you to have fun with the little decoration. A way to let teenagers create their own world by adding their touch with colorful objects, plants or posters.
If the furniture must also be chosen in fairly classic shades, it is to avoid getting tired too quickly of this purple headboard, which will be out of fashion in two years… Here again we focus on light wood or white furniture or black people. not to take any risks. On the other hand, we will twist the decoration by adding colorful, graphic home linens or in more original materials. Finally, if your teenager has a very creative personality, you can suggest that they try some original DIY projects to improve old furniture or add their personal touch to an IKEA-style bedside table.
How to arrange a teenager’s bedroom?
Once the atmosphere is defined, the question is how to optimize the space to fit everything you need. You will need a bed, of course, but also a desk in the teenager’s room to allow him to work quietly and, if the space allows, a sofa, ottoman or armchair so that he can rest or read a book while spending the day in your sheets. Later, a dresser, dressing room or closets will be added. Next, shelves and bookcases. Maybe it’s a cliché, but teenagers are not really known for a budding Marie Kondo, so it’s better to multiply original storage ideas to encourage them to keep their room tidy… So let’s not skimp on the hooks and other hanging resources. .
How to clean your room when you are a teenager?
To properly organize a teenager’s bedroom, several options are possible. In spaces with fairly high ceilings, the mezzanine bed is ideal for exercise. If, however, the ceiling is too low, then you can choose modular or two-in-one furniture. A dressing room that hides a secret closet to transform into a side desk, a bedside table that becomes a pedestal table or computer stand, a headboard that also serves as a bookcase. The choices are numerous. Every teenager has his own bedroom decoration and his own passion. Finally, whether for a teenager, a child or even an adult, do not forget that some mistakes must be avoided in order to arrange a bedroom properly. We think, for example, of cluttering up too much floor space, which can prevent free movement, or of not paying enough attention to the lighting in the room. Here are 10 inspirations to give you more ideas.