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Teenage Bedroom Design Renovation
Posted on August 13, 2011 | Bedroom, Renovation, Teen Room.
Is Disney or Princess no longer cutting it as proper bedroom décor for your teenager? It’s important to have a haven for your teenager that will make him or her feel comfortable and proud as they transform for kids to young adults! This bedroom is seen as an expression of their personality. Let’s quickly walk through how to make this design renovation into a masterful plan your teenager will enjoy for years to come.
It’s first important to come up with a budget with your interior designer and also have your teenager meet with you while you discuss what thoughts you might have for the space. Every teenager will have something in mind that they might like and it will be important to create that vision while working within a certain budget and properly using the most functional of pieces to accomplish the design and functionality that is needed for the space.
First, let’s talk color! Color is the main jumping off point for any interior designer when they re-create a space and the same goes for a teenager’s bedroom design renovation. This is a great place to get your teenager involved! Most teenagers might request a bold and colorful bedroom but there will be a fine line in going overboard with this design vision. It’s important to incorporate their desired colors, but do so with bringing in something bright with neutrals. How we can do this is by bringing in one color on the walls and incorporating this boldness in possible decals, rugs, bedding, and accessories. Some teenagers like the idea of stripes which is fine but bring in a two toned color rather than two different colors. Metallics are another fun way to design a trendy space for your teenager.
Furniture is also key in making this bedroom into the haven they desire. Furniture for a teenager needs to be thought through in its entirety as it’s important an interior designer not only brings comfort but also with functionality. Teenagers need storage and there is no getting around it. For a parent this is your saving grace as this gives them an opportunity to get things off the floor and allow the long thought-out design for this room to stand out. There are many ways to incorporate storage: from storage beds, storage block and shelving dividers and units. It’s also important to remember to create a place for them to get away to focus on their studies. A sizable desk and ample storage spaces will be sure to be a good investment.
Accessories, Lighting, Rugs, Décor, and Window Treatments are the design keys to bring your teenagers bedroom together. Interior Designers use a multitude of ways to bring fabrics together by incorporating patterns in the window treatments that match fabric from the bedding or pillows. Trendy rugs are also a great way to bring in the bold they desire for their designed room. Depending on the room it might make sense to bring in one big rug or possibly several small rugs to help define certain areas of the bedroom. Lighting is also key as this will help warm the space and also bring in another design opportunity to bring in some fun funk they desire! Lastly, accessories finish the deal. You don’t have to spend a ton on them but they help tie in the design vision you are trying to accomplish in this perfectly designed space
Hot Bedroom Designs For Teenagers
There comes a point in every parent’s life when the cold hand of doom clutches at the heart as the prospect of teenagerhood looms. No matter whether you sailed through your teens with scarcely a care in the world or were the moodiest kid on the block; until it happens there is no telling just where the hormones will take your little cherub.
Try as you might to think of teenage times being but a brief interlude in the overall life span, they can be very trying for the whole family. And yet, being a teenager is an immensely important part of growing up. Not only is it the time when the body changes, it is also the time when the individual emerges from the chrysalis of childhood. This not only involves a great deal of reflection for the child but the parents as well need to break the mould, stop dictating and start facilitating.
One of the ways to help this change is to create a space which is designed by and belongs to the teenager. Usually this is the bedroom. For some teenagers a bedroom redesign will mean a complete scrapping of the old style in favour of a far more adult design; for others it will mean a change of emphasis from childhood pink frills to ladylike swishes or from eclectic football mess to team colour boldness. Whatever the change, it is important that it is lead by the teenager. The only guarantee in teenage design is that however well meaning the parent is, they will invariably get it wrong.
Having said that, there are certain elements that all teenagers will welcome in their bedroom. The first is a more grown up bed. If space is at a premium, a platform bed is a great idea. With storage, writing desk or shelves underneath, platform beds can really improve the amount of space available in a room. Alongside the new bed, replacing the duvet cover and sheets will help to make the statement of an acknowledged transition from child to adult.
Once the bed is sorted, the next essential is a chill out space. Your teenager will want to entertain their friends in their bedroom and seating is a must. Cheap options include a couple of bean bags or large floor cushions. For those with small rooms, adding scatter cushions and a throw to the bed can transform it into a couch for daytime use. If you do buy a settee or chair, consider futons which double as beds for sleepovers.
Finally, make space for your teenager’s gadgets and computer. With more and more schoolwork requiring a computer, having a good computer desk in the quiet of the bedroom allows your teenager to concentrate on homework in peace. Whilst family time should never be compromised, older teenagers might welcome a TV or music station in their rooms so when designing the room extra power points should be included.
Most importantly, be prepared for the change to full teenage living to be gradual. Redesigning the bedroom won’t automatically mean the throwing out of all childhood things. The early teens are a time of switching. Expect teddy to be on the bed for days then thrown in a corner then back on again. Make sure your teenager knows that the change is in their hands and nothing will be disposed of until they are ready. This acknowledgement will help your teenager to understand that you are a partner in their development and take the sting out of this exciting and challenging time.