Preteen Bedroom Decorating Ideas

Colorful bedroom

Pre-teen is an awkward age, not quite a child but not a teenager either. Decorating for this age group can be challenging but fun. The best way to decorate the room is to leave the basic elements neutral such as flooring, window treatments and painted walls. Keep in mind that most of the items that will be used to decorate the room at this stage in a pre-teen's life are temporary. There are three design ideas that can help jazz up the space and be easily changed out in a few years: bedding and pillows, area rugs and art work.

Bedding and Pillows

Fun feather trim

Purchasing a simple quilt or neutral bed spread can be the back drop for spectacular pillows. Allow the pre-teen to pick out pillows for the bed that are colorful, textured and wild. A simple pillow can also be made into a funky pillow by gluing on some trims or bedazzling it with stones. Another great pillow idea is over-sized pillows to throw on the floor. These are worth splurging on to have them custom made as these over-sized pillows will add color and texture to the room and pre-teens love to lie on them while playing or doing homework.

Area Rugs

Fluffy colorful area rugs

Area rugs are a fantastic way to change the look of the floor or carpet in your pre-teen's room. They can add texture and color to a boring space. The area rug can also be an anchor for the room, defining a space in the center of the room. The colors in the area rug can match with the bedding and art work around the room, bringing the over all design of the room together.

Art Work

Art work

Art work in a room can be a fantastic solution for a boring wall. The art work does not have to be small. One fun project is to take a large canvas and have the pre-teen create a splash of colors that are already in the room. This large canvas painting can be hung on one entire wall, allowing the pre-teen to show off her creativity and style. For an extra splurge, having the canvas professionally framed will create a showcase piece that can be cherished for years to come.

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