Modern teens are growing up faster than their predecessors. They are developing adult ideas and living in a more adult world than previous generations. As the role of the teenager evolves, so should the decorating of a teenager's bedroom. Modern interests go far beyond fuzzy pillows and race car posters and into technology and entertaining of guests.
Club Teen
Modernize a teen room with a club theme for entertaining guests. Forgo a traditional bed for a futon or day bed to fit easily in the corner and double as seating for guests. Add additional comfort chairs in the corners of the room. Paint the walls black and tile one wall with mirrors. Set up a desk to double as a DJ area complete with turntable and CD player. Hang speakers on the walls in each corner for the music. Line the ceiling edges with blinking line lights or colored Christmas style strands. Add a small bar equipped for soft drinks, if room allows. Use strobe lights or spotlights in the room for a more authentic club feel. Lay wood or wood-look tiles to mimic a dance floor.
Bachelor or Bachelorette Pad
For the seeking more independence, create a studio apartment in the bedroom. Use a daybed, futon or hide-a-bed sofa in place of a traditional bed. Equip the room with a television, DVD player and stereo. Create a workspace with a desk and computer. Install a minirefrigerator, microwave and even a coffee maker. Supply the room with a storage area for plates, cups and silverware. Provide a spot to place used dishes to be cleaned. Fill the refrigerator with foods easily prepared with the given appliances. Place a small dining table with one or two chairs in the room. Use simplistic curtains or plain shades and paint the walls in off-white or beige to mimic a first apartment.
Retro Memorabilia
For a , what's old is new again. Turn the relics of days gone by into a new bedroom idea. Use a basic color of the teen's selection. Match your carpet, walls and drapes. Select items based on the teen's interests. For example, for movie lovers, collect posters, figurines and other memorabilia from 1920s and 1930s movies to use for decorations. Hang the posters close together in odd patterns to completely cover at least one wall. The more items the better. Place collected pieces on night stands, work desks and all other available flat surfaces. Hang items such as old cameras and other related movie pieces between posters and pictures. Avoid creating a cluttered look by varying the sizes of pieces placed together.
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