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We are discussing how to evolve décor as a person moves from child to teenager to college student to adult. In this article, we will explore decorating a teen’s room.
Decisions and Indecision
So your son or daughter has grown out of their room. Everyone knows that adolescence is a very transitional time and can therefore make it hard to decide anything too permanent. Not to worry. There are lots of ways to tackle decorating for the ever-changing teenager. The most important part is to involve them as much as they want or are willing to be involved. We’ll explore a few ideas here.
Color
If the room is a neutral color or they like the color, then you have a great starting point. Think and talk about colors that they find soothing or that help them focus or that give them energy, depending on their needs. If you are in total disagreement about the color the room should be, try to compromise by painting one wall the color that they like as an accent wall, or suggest that you could get curtains or bedding in the color. Another way to infuse color is with Hip Wallpaper. You can even use wallpaper to line the inside of a closet to give them a reason to be able to see the back wall! After you choose a color, choose one or two accent colors that compliment it. Flickr is an online photo website that has a search tool. If you type in the color, it will bring up any photos that have that color in their description. The internet is a great source for color combinations. You can also look to fabric for inspiration. Check out what bedding has your color in it and see what other colors are in the design. You can also use nature as inspiration. It always gets color combinations right. Flowers and birds are great color inspirations. Of course, your teen may also want to look at clothing, magazines, or their favorite websites for inspiration. After you have the colors, you can incorporate them in more ways than just paint. Check out these Murals and Vinyl Wall Decals for Teens. Pillows are also a great way to add pops of color to any room. You’re on your way to a great room for your teen!
Theme
Choosing a theme can be more about the design than about one particular interest; although, you may have a teen that is very interested in one thing such as a sport, music, or a certain collection. These interests can help you make the room more personal. As discussed in the Child’s Room article, sports fans can go all out and decorate according to the theme of their sport. Consider painting stripes in their team colors and/or adding a Sudden Shadow Removable Image of their favorite sport. If they play the sport, be sure to include a place for photos, medals and trophies. You can use the corner of the room to create a tiered trophy stand with multiple shelves, or add a
For the musician or music fan, choose album art as wall décor and either frame the art or use these Frame Stickers to make it easy to change and move around the room. No holes in the walls! If they love to rock, check out some of our Rock Star decals for inspiration. For the composer and musician, try out Sheet Music Interactive Decal and let them express themselves through music and try out different scores.
Sometimes a favorite collection can inspire a theme, Use the opportunity to display the collection and integrate it into the room. If your teen has a collection they love, then this will give them an opportunity to enjoy it. Consider creating a shelf for the collection or if it is large, you can extend the shelf around the perimeter of the room about one foot from the ceiling. Base your measurements on the height of the tallest piece in the collection. Paint the shelf to match your color theme. See if you can enhance their collection by searching for décor that fits the Theme of their collection online.
Teenagers have lots of varied interests, and these are just a few. Check out our Teens / College Spaces for more inspiration and ideas.
Staying Flexible
Remember that during this transition a teen’s interests and likes and dislikes may change, often. Use these tips as a jumping off point, but stay in touch with their desires. By using Removable Décor, you give them the opportunity to change their mind without a complete overhaul.
Next time, we’ll talk about decorating a college student’s dorm or apartment.