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Decorating a teen’s room can be quite a challenge. If your teenager’s room has not been decorated since they were ten years old and they are hiding their stuffed animals under the bed, then it is definitely time to redecorate. Here are some decorating ideas to help you along.

The first thing to do is to plan the decorating with your teenager. Work together with your teen, compromise if needed and be tolerant enough because it is their space that will be made over. There are many teen room decorating ideas and styles to choose from that will not become obsolete a year down the road. Be sure to take into account the size of the room, your budget and the practicality of the style.

Help your teen to decide the theme for his room and from this theme, you will be able to decide the rest of the things that will be needed to complete the desired look of the room. An example is the tropical style. This style uses comfort, warmth and a strong sense of the exotic to create a teen room decorating style that will keep your teenager confident and inspired. Consider using different animal prints, palm trees, rattan furniture, leather accents and grass cloth on the walls.

The furniture should be comfortable so that your teen will be make it a favorite spot to lounge in order to read or just to relax. A trunk at the foot of the bed can double as storage space for shoes, extra bedding or just about anything that your teen usually leaves strewn around the room.

Another decorating idea is to use accent pieces made from wicker, bamboo, iron or rattan. Choose fabrics that are lush and soft. Think of deep and comfortable upholstery. Try to find some accessories that are not brand new. Scout discount stores for large ornate painted candlestick holders with some of the paint chipped away to reveal the old iron underneath. A gold leaf cherub lamp, a chipped teapot that can become a flowerpot, sconces with scrollwork, and worn, blurry mirrors in ornate frames are also some things that can be used as accents. To pull it all together, and calm down the style, make sure to keep the background color consistent and easy on the eyes, such as an eggshell white or a matte ivory. Hang artwork to complete your masterpiece.

Other teen room decorating ideas to choose from are:

• Garden style: Use floral prints, upholstered furniture and floral area rugs and balance the look with plain walls, floors, and curtains
• Casual style: These include rustic themes, sports, nautical, particular hobbies. For example, a style could be developed around a collection of autographed baseballs, teapots, wooden duck decoys, trophies, art posters, etc.
• Decorating with black and white. This style uses black as an anchor to set off a dramatic decorating look. This teen room decorating idea is for the drama queen or king teenager in your household. Use a black and white floor, crisp white linens, comforters and upholstered chairs. Set off the black with accents in red or warm gold, but be sure to pick up the black and white theme in lamps, pillows, picture frames and other elements of the room.
• Contemporary style: These dictate clean lines, sculptural furniture, high ceilings, and geometric artwork. Make use of brick walls and ceiling pipes. Avoid anything with floral patterns, ruffles, carvings, or traditional details. You are aiming for the look of an art or museum gallery, utilizing a bold, creative, and sculptural style.
• Cottage style: This teen room decorating idea works especially well for teenage girls’ rooms. Plaid or country-style fabrics work well with white furniture and rustic accent pieces. This style can transform a bedroom into a mini-vacation spot.
• European or Parisian style: This is a glamorous style that invokes old world sophistication. It uses furniture and accent pieces from the rococo, baroque and neoclassical to the more modern art deco and cabaret designs. Your main colors are black, white, and gold, with jewel tones as accents. Choose vintage-style furniture such as a black or cream painted dresser with gold accents. Fabrics include silks and brocades. For fun, add a few vintage posters of old Parisian nightclubs, French train station signs and black wrought iron shelves and tables.

The list of possibilities is endless. Find a good time to sit down and go over these teen room decorating ideas, and soon you will find yourself and your teenager working together to reinvent their bedroom.

POWELL FURNITURE Industrial Style Kids/Teens Loft Bed: This rugged bedroom collection is designed to survive the rough-and-tumble lifestyle of kids and teens. Powder-coated steel furniture accented with chrome-plated diamond plate. Chrome-plated hardware. Assembly required; household tools required.

Teen Trends Full Size Headboard or Footboard: Can be used as a headboard with the extension posts provided or as a footboard when attached to any standard bed frame. Can also be attached to the Teen Trends platform bed. Made from industrial strength powder coated square tube, bar stock and sheet steel. Teen Trends silver finish with decorative powder coated panel color. Some assembly required.

Teen Bungalow Media Dresser - Merlot by Young America by Stanley: Teens today have an innate sense of style unmatched by any previous generation. They demand furniture that is sophisticated but not too serious. The Media Dresser features 3 drawers, 5 adjustable shelves and 3 cord holes. Optional Drawer Box and a variety of mirrors are available in the drop down boxes below. The Round Wood and Metal Mirror measures 36 7/8″ diameter, the Tilting Mirror has one drawer and measures 31 1/2″W x 9 5/8″D x 34 1/2″H, and the Vertical/Landscape Mirror measures 27 1/2″ W x 40 1/2″H.

Teen Trends Orange Storage Locker: Silver with decorative Orange powder coated door. Locker can be bunched. Removable hanger rod. Adjustable shelf. Made from industrial strength powder coated square tube, bar stock and sheet steel. 4 cool color versions are available. Some assembly required.

Bedroom Furniture Teen Beds: Zocalo’s Generation Z teen furniture collection brings a casual charm to any teen’s room.

Wall Mirror - Teen Trend Primary Wall Mirror - Powell Furniture: Doubles as a message center with storage bins. Corkboard includes 5 mail slot colors. Slots include Navy, Red, Pink, Mint Green and White. Made from industrial strength powder coated square tube, bar stock and sheet steel in Teen Trends silver finish with decorative powder coated bin colors. Fully assembled.

Deluxe Vinyl Teen Blue Beanbag Chair: Add a cool, retro element to the look of your living room with the Deluxe Vinyl teen blue beanbag chair. Easy to clean and supremely comfortable, this chair will infuse your decor with some 70s magic. The polystyrene beads are designed to provide the perfect balance of softness and support. A child-proof zipper allows you to open the bag for refilling. This 105-inch bag is designed to accommodate teens and average sized adults.

Teen Trends Loft Study Bunk: Full extension side hung drawers. Generous storage and locking casters for mobility. Powder coated square tube, barstock and sheet steel with inset laminated top panel. Changeable color drawer panels in a variety of colors, as noted by style. Bunk includes Navy, Powder Blue, White and (2) Orange small panels. Desk includes Navy, Powder Blue and Orange large panels. Uses standard full size mattress.

Bigger Age Seating Set for 3 - Waiting Room Seat for Tweens and Teens: Soft furniture with dense foam accommodates 4 year olds, adolescents and adult sizes. 3 separate pieces provide comfortable seating and project space yet remain light and easy to move. 15” high seats.

Microsuede Fuf Chaise Lounger: Urban Floor Lounger. Great for Your Kid’s Room, Teen Room, Dorm Room, Game Room, Family Room. Coordinates with Twill Fuf Chaise Lounger (Sold Separately). Microsuede Upholstery. Polyurethane-Foam Cushions. Fully Assembled.

Lea Jessica McClintock Romance Collection Armoire: Beautiful armoire will offer a wealth of function for any girl’s room, from pre-teen to young adult Richly detailed fleur-de-leis carving Antique white finish Silver tipping accents Jewel-like hardware Gracefully radiused corners Beaded bun feet Crafted of solid wood, select veneers & simulated wood products Veneer tops and end panels Magnificent, paneled wrap around doors One adjustable and one fixed shelf Practical clothing bar to hang clothes Adj. shelf and bar can be removed to fit televisio.

Dorm Room Cinnamon Bay Night Stand: Handcrafted from select Pulai solids and veneers, Cinnamon Bay emphasizes unique materials and superior craftsmanship. Stylish frames are finished with distinctive metal accents and feature skillfully woven rattan panels. Each piece is completed with a hand rubbed pecan finish.

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