By the time a girl reaches her teens, she is usually ready for a more sophisticated and grown-up look for her bedroom. If her room has a childish theme, she may be anxious to redecorate so that she can enjoy a design that fits her changing design tastes. In many cases, she may have strong preferences or ideas as to how she’d like to decorate her room. Whenever possible, allow your teenage girl to decorate her room to suit her preferences and needs. After all, teenagers often consider their bedrooms to be an extension of their own personality. Although you should definitely provide adult guidance and design assistance, try to accommodate as many of her ideas as possible.

New Themes for Teens

Although she has outgrown the need for a fairy princess bedroom theme, there are still more adult-oriented themes than can work well for a teenage girl’s room. If she is environmentally aware, try creating a “green” bedroom theme by utilizing natural fibers, environmentally friendly accessories, and repurposed and recycled furniture. This can be a great way for your teen to express her creativity while also supporting the environmental cause. Decorating with plants can also be a popular theme for a teenage girl’s bedroom, especially if she loves the outdoors. She might have a favorite music group, artist or sports team that could provide the inspiration for her room. A favorite color can also be used as the basis for a great decorating theme. Even if the theme is subtle, it can be a great way of tying the overall design of the room together.

Eclectic Decorating Ideas

Many teenage girls prefer a rather eclectic approach when decorating their bedroom. In fact, it’s common to find grown-up designs combined with relics from their childhood that they are not yet ready to part with. An eclectic decorating style can be the perfect solution for combining a favorite stuffed animal collection with grown-up decorating style. Repurposed furniture pieces can also be a great way of decorating a teenage girl’s room in an eclectic fashion. Providing living space as well as a place to sleep is usually the best approach. A small loveseat or a comfortable chair can give her a place to sit and read or visit with friends. A desk is also an indispensible piece of furniture for any child’s bedroom. Make sure she has a place to study, do homework, and use a computer if necessary. Teenage girls often love a shabby chic style of decorating, which can work perfectly with an eclectic approach. Vintage and retro pieces can be combined with modern accents to create a room that she will love.

There’s No Such Thing as “Too Much Storage”

One thing most teenage girls have in common is a need for storage. A closet organization unit can be a great way to provide her with plenty of space for her expanding wardrobe and accessories. A bed that includes drawers underneath can also be a great way of creating more storage space. A full-height bookshelf or a blanket chest can also be great additions which will add storage capacity to the room.

Author Bio: While looking for an opportunity in decorating Angela Glancy found herself working with AmericanArtisanArt.com where she developed her own unique style for aluminum wall art decor and abstract metal artwork.

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