Teenage girls are a world unto themselves, with ideas and beliefs that change daily, favorite colors that fall out of favor quickly, and an extreme desire for privacy. Decorating a teenage girl's bedroom with or without her input is like walking in a minefield. But you can accomplish it by understanding her personality and needs without incorporating your own. Suggestions and alternatives work best, giving the teenager a feeling of control over her own environment.
Instructions
1. Ask what color scheme the teenager likes best and give her three sets of colors best suited to her room, whether it is large, small, well lit or dark. Point out that warm colors include variations of pink, rust, lemon and purple, while green, turquoise and blue are cold colors. Paint the walls a shade of her choice and use a dark hue of the same color on a feature wall as a backdrop. Don't be afraid to use a very light pink as it won't show as pink once you decorate the room, and is a soothing background color that is complemented with aubergine and pale lime.
2. Prepare for sleepovers by fitting a queen-sized bed, or two twin beds, into the room. Use light wood, like beech, painted pine or wicker for a youthful feeling. Buy the best quality you can afford because the pieces will get a lot of wear and tear. Include dressers with several drawers if closet space is at a minimum. Hang shelves for books and place a desk underneath for homework. Don't forget to include as large a mirror as the room allows, and if there is space, a small vanity.
3. Choose a bed cover that is durable, won't show pen and ink markings, is washable and is in the darker shade of the you've chosen. This is because teenage girls use their beds as a sofa, a place to read, do homework, and talk on the phone or communicate on their cell phones. Hide mistakes by using a printed pattern instead of a solid color. Add a bed-top sitting pillow in durable corduroy, but stay away from throw pillows as they end up on the floor. Hang drapes or shades that close completely and complement the bedding.
4. Ask the teen to personalize the room by painting one of the walls either in a design or as a mural. Hang a corkboard for her trinkets and special mementos. Frame large posters of her favorite stars, animals or even places in the world she would like to see. Add a visualization board for colleges, vacations and special events to give her something to work for and attain. Include a framed photograph of her and her family to connect her with those who love her, regardless of how she may feel about them at any given point in time.
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