How to decorate your teen bedroom

As a teen you have your own style and I'm assuming you desire a teen bedroom the reflects your individuality.

First and foremost, aim for an overall teen bedroom look that you love and won't tire of too quickly. Be careful of fads and using too many trendy decor items which can be expensive but also have a tendency to become outdated rather quickly.

*Keep the core elements of of your teen bedroom room simple and use trendy accessories as accent items only.

* Update your teen bedroom furniture with a coat of paint and/or add other decorative touches like decals or stencil on some creative designs.

*Turn a small table into a cool make-up vanity by painting it to match the room's decor.

*If you opt for a deep color on your walls, accent your teen bedroom with a few bright accessories to bring a sense of warmth to your teen bedroom space.

*Use colorful bed linens to bring your decorative teen bedroom elements together. Purchase extra sheets and use to make matching window and lamp shades.

*Looking for a little height and drama? Think vertical stripes in vibrant colors.

For more teen room decorating ideas visit Cool Teen Bedrooms.

The following steps will help you create the teen bedroom of your dreams while at the same time allow you to work within a budget.

Step 1

Talk to your parents and establish a budget.

Step 2

Figure out exactly which pieces of furniture you want to keep and which pieces you no longer want in your teen bedroom. Remember your furniture can always be painted, remodelled or restored to achieve the look you desire.

Step 3
Measure the width, height, and length of your teen bedroom.

Step 4
Make a floor plan on a piece of paper. For details on how to make a floor plan visit How to Draw a Teen Bedroom Design Floor Plan



Five Drawer Dresser

This is a fantastic piece for any teen bedroom. The dovetailed Five Drawer Dresser (with crown & base) is made of solid birch (hardwood), and it is available in two finishes.

Step 5
Clear out your entire room except for the furniture you want in your new teen bedroom.

Step 6
If you'll be incorporating new (or new to you) furniture into your teen bedroom determine what your particular needs are.

For instance, do you want a king, queen, double, or single bed? Or what about a canopy, box, day bed, trundle, bunk, or loft bed? If you frequently have guests over you may want to also consider adding a pull out couch or a futon to your teen bedroom.