When your little girl is no longer little and enters her teens, she’ll be ready for a bedroom makeover that leaves childish themes behind. Many teen girls have their own sense of style and are anxious to reflect that style in their bedroom decor. A teen bedroom makeover done as a joint effort between a parent and teen is a great way to have some fun together, share ideas and strengthen your bond.
Teen Style Themes
Your teen certainly won’t want a “theme” room like she did when she wanted to be a princess or mermaid, but there are subtle ways to use a theme to inspire the room’s decor. For example, if your teen is all about eco-consciousness, try a “green” theme with bamboo fiber bedding, recycled furniture, and wall art and accessories from a resale store. An outdoor enthusiast can decorate with plants, rocks and natural wood and use her own pressed leaf collection for wall decor; her own photos of favorite hiking or cross country ski trails can be used to create a wall collage. Teens have special interests, favorite bands, hobbies, activities and causes; use one of these topics to inspire to decor and colors of the room.
Or Go Eclectic
Of course, it’s not unusual for a teen to be into lots of different things and you can combine interests to create an eclectic room. For example, if your teen is into cheerleading and dogs, use her school colors along with cheerleading memorabilia; then include photos of favorite breeds or rescue dogs with frames and mats that match her school colors.
Very often, a teen is not ready to part with certain childhood favorites. Taking an eclectic approach is a good way to display items like stuffed animals or toys in a more mature way. For example, paint a bookshelf in a fun color like turquoise or hot pink and mix in stuffed animals with current photos, books, and trophies.
Eclectic decor is all about mix and matching, as well as repurposing furniture and accents. Many teen girls love the girly, romantic shabby chic look and this is an eclectic and economical way to decorate her room. Paint the walls in a pretty shade of pale green, then paint furniture white and use pink accessories. Make or purchase a floral slipcover for an old loveseat and you have the perfect piece for a lounge area in the room where she can relax with friends. Bring in vintage or retro accents, accessories and wall art that reflect her personality.
Include Lots of Storage
Teen girls can never have too much storage and it’s important to look for ways to maximize storage potential. For example, if you are going to buy a new bed, a platform style with storage drawers below is a great way to add hidden storage. A tall bookshelf is a better choice than a low one because it will provide more storage in the same footprint.
