Now that your child has become a teenager, it might be time to give them a special gift to show them that you appreciate that they are growing up. One way to help them transition into adulthood is to redecorate their bedroom, creating a special haven that moves beyond their kid room into a space that reflects the young adult they have become.
Choosing some basic colors for the room can be a great first step. Sit with them and go through different design books or magazines and allow them to mark pages they find appealing. This will help you get a better idea about their style, which might surprise you.
After you have selected a color and basic style, take a good hard look at the furniture that is already in the room. Rather than buy all new furniture, it can be enough to simply paint or stain the furniture and update the hardware on the drawers. This can really give everything an easy, inexpensive update. If the furnishings truly do not work, it is best to select new furnishings that your teen can use later in his or her first apartment or items that you can use if you want to turn the room into a guest space after your teen has left home.
While it is true that your teen is probably over the toys he or she played with as a child, that doesn't mean they don't have a plethora of stuff. Teens are notoriously messy and prone to collecting clutter. Creating easy-to-use storage can help your teen keep their room as neat as possible. Make sure the closet is functional enough to store clothes, shoes and other types of accessories. Create shelving where your teen can show off pictures and trophies and the like. Your teen's desk also should include a good-sized work area as well as plenty of drawers, so avoid those streamlined desks with no storage as they really don't help reduce the clutter.
The path to a design doesn't always run smoothly, especially when teens and parents disagree. Sometimes the best way to go is to hire an interior designer. A designer will have an easier time creating a space that not only suits the style of your teen but also still suits the overall flow and design found in the rest of your home.
First you and your teen will meet with the designer to describe your overall needs for the bedroom. The designer will measure the space, including the closet area, and then create a design plan that will appeal to your child, but also will be sure to gain your approval. The plan will include wall colors, storage options, furnishings and accessories. You can do the work yourself or hire the designer to complete project with her design team.
Choosing some basic colors for the room can be a great first step. Sit with them and go through different design books or magazines and allow them to mark pages they find appealing. This will help you get a better idea about their style, which might surprise you.
After you have selected a color and basic style, take a good hard look at the furniture that is already in the room. Rather than buy all new furniture, it can be enough to simply paint or stain the furniture and update the hardware on the drawers. This can really give everything an easy, inexpensive update. If the furnishings truly do not work, it is best to select new furnishings that your teen can use later in his or her first apartment or items that you can use if you want to turn the room into a guest space after your teen has left home.
While it is true that your teen is probably over the toys he or she played with as a child, that doesn't mean they don't have a plethora of stuff. Teens are notoriously messy and prone to collecting clutter. Creating easy-to-use storage can help your teen keep their room as neat as possible. Make sure the closet is functional enough to store clothes, shoes and other types of accessories. Create shelving where your teen can show off pictures and trophies and the like. Your teen's desk also should include a good-sized work area as well as plenty of drawers, so avoid those streamlined desks with no storage as they really don't help reduce the clutter.
The path to a design doesn't always run smoothly, especially when teens and parents disagree. Sometimes the best way to go is to hire an interior designer. A designer will have an easier time creating a space that not only suits the style of your teen but also still suits the overall flow and design found in the rest of your home.
First you and your teen will meet with the designer to describe your overall needs for the bedroom. The designer will measure the space, including the closet area, and then create a design plan that will appeal to your child, but also will be sure to gain your approval. The plan will include wall colors, storage options, furnishings and accessories. You can do the work yourself or hire the designer to complete project with her design team.
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