Teen boys can make decoration slightly challenging
Decorating a room can be a challenge, especially when decorating for someone else. When the decorations are for a teenage boy, the challenge can grow exponentially. Teenaged boys are not yet men, but they are not longer the children they once were either. Decorating is primarily a matter of personal taste and preferences, but original decorating ideas can expand from a plain decorating scheme.
Instructions
1. Talk to the teen boy. Together, write down his favorite colors, interests and personal preferences. Since he'll be spending time in the room, his input about color schemes and interests should be considered.
2. Paint the walls according to the colors that the teen likes. Common color schemes for a boy’s room are greens or blues, though specific individual tastes might alter the colors. When in doubt, use a neutral color like white or cream, which can match several styles.
3. Place the bed where it is works best for the teen. Typically, near the window is a good option, though some teens will prefer to have a wall without a window instead.
4. Place a desk and chair as preferred. Some parents or teens might prefer to have homework or other work done on a table in the living room or in another room instead of the bedroom. Desks and chairs are optional based on personal taste and space availability. Smaller rooms should avoid the use of a desk and chair to avoid crowding.
5. Place electronic items according to space availability, sockets and furniture location. Computers will typically be placed on a desk along with speakers, iPod stations or similar electronic devices. TVs placed in the teen's room might be placed across from the bed, directly on a wall or on a TV stand anywhere the teen prefers. Exact locating for electronics will vary based on space.
6. Put up posters of favorite sports players, singers or interests of the teen boy. Talk to the teen boy about interests and preferred poster tastes. Prepare to refuse inappropriate posters that a teen boy might find interesting and set limits. Compromise between parents, decorator and teen to make the room better for the teen's taste and parent's comfort. Place the poster or posters according to the wall space available after furniture and electronics are placed.
7. Place organizers in the closet as space requirements allow. This helps the teen boy keep the room clean and orderly without constant effort. Closets or under the bed are the best areas for the organizers.
8. Place a dresser if needed. Rooms that have small closets or do not have a closet will typically need a dresser. Make sure the dresser is placed where it is out of the way.
9. Put up a display case or shelves for items like sports trophies or personal items the teen boy might want to display. A set of shelves attached to the wall or a small display cabinet can be placed for display items. The teen should be consulted before putting up shelves or a case to ensure the teen wants the items displayed in the room.
10. Add pictures or personal touches as preferred. Some teen boys will want more pictures while others will have very few personal touches in the room. The amount of personal touches will differ based on the teen’s personality.
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