If you’re looking to give your teenage child a cool room they can be proud of, you’ll want to check out these teen bedroom ideas for inspiration!
We all know the battles, asking your teen to clean their room is like starting another world war. One big secret to getting your teen to keep their room clean as a whistle is to give them a room that they are proud to keep clean.
When brainstorming teen bedroom ideas, it is important to remember that this bedroom is a form of your teen’s self-expression.
Updating your teen’s bedroom does more than just getting them to clean their room. It is a way to join in a project together, it also gives them a sense of independence and confidence because their opinion matters.
The problem is how do you come up with cool room ideas if neither of you has a natural sense of interior design?
That’s where this article comes in, here are 4 awesome teen bedroom ideas that anyone can do to liven up a bedroom.
Let’s get started!
1. Create a Multi-Purpose Space
As your teen gets older, their bedroom becomes more than just a sleeping space. It is their safe haven and a place to lounge around with their friends. Work together with your teen to ensure their bedroom includes;
- A place to study
- A place to sleep
- A safe place to hang out with friends
If the room is small, think of creative ways to work with the space that you have. Putting a bench at the end of the bed provides space for people to sit without needing a couch, or even a bunch of throw pillows in the corner on the floor, with little mini fold-up tables.
Creating a vertical style study space is also a great use of space, make use of the area above and below the desk with cork boards and whiteboards.
2. Choose a Theme that Best Matches their Personality
There are many different color themes that will help your teen embrace their personality and self-expression. Here are a few ideas to get you going;
Boho?– Rattan elements, bright sheets, and pattern rug. Think white and bright.
Eclectic – Multi colored room, bright, neon colors, bright wallpaper.
Southwestern – Pattern sheets, leather accents, and horse pictures.
Dark and Athletic – One of the best teen boy bedroom ideas, think dark blues, and pictures of famous athletes on the walls.
There are many more themes to choose from, this company has many inspirations to follow for more ideas.
3. Work Well with Storage
If their room is small, there are many ways to create more space by creating more storage. Here are a few ideas to get you started;
- Under the bed drawers and storage bins
- Storage benches or ottomans
- Dressers
- Shelving on the walls
When you make storage fun for your teen, they are more inclined to keep their rooms cleaner!
4. Include their Social Life
Gone are the days when teens hung up posters of their favorite musician or movie, now they cover their walls with pictures of them and their friends. There are many creative ways to put up pictures on their walls, all of which gives your teen a sense of belonging and community when they look at their wall.
Want More Teen Bedroom Ideas?
If this got your creative thoughts flowing, and brought out the interior designer within you, we have many more teen bedroom ideas for you to check out.
Have a younger child as well? Check out our articles on kid’s bedroom designs, or even advice on how to add fun pop art to your living space.
Questions? Feel free to contact us, we would be happy to assist you!