Giving your teenager some autonomy to decorate his room will make the process easier.
Decorating a teenager's bedroom should be a fun experience for both you and your child. Unfortunately, sometimes there is a difference between a parent's idea of decorating and a teenager's idea. Making the decorating decisions collaboratively can allow you to put some parameters on what the decorations will be like while still giving your teenager freedom of choice. Try thinking of decorating ideas upon which you can both agree.
Music
Some things are classically cool and simply never cease to be so. Music, particularly rock music, is one of those things. You can't really go wrong with this classic decorative look--teenage rooms have been plastered with teen idol and rocker posters since posters were created. Ask your teenager what music he likes. Set some parameters on the kind of material he can display on his wall, and then let him choose what posters he would like to hang. Music can be exciting and uplifting and hanging posters of his favorite band may even inspire your teenager to start his own band.
Unique Colors
Because your child is in her teenage years, she is developing a desire to explore and make decisions on her own. Chances are, most of the paint color decisions in the house have not, up to this point, included your teenager. Allowing your teenage child to select the color for her room is a safe and efficient way of introducing her slowly to a decision-making process and letting her see her decision to its end. Discuss with your child paint possibilities as well as the drawbacks of certain colors (black is not likely a cheery color to wake up to). After your teenager has made her color selection, help her set up the room for painting. Use this opportunity to teach her paint a room. Make an agreement with your teenager that if she doesn't like the color, she must pay for new paint and paint over it. By approaching the paint selection this way, you are teaching your teenager responsibility as well as allowing her to exercise her autonomy.
Stylish Functionality
Organization and cleanliness can be quite a point of contention for teenagers and parents. Help reduce the severity of this enduring battle by allowing to select decorative organizational tools. While plastic bins that fit under the bed may be simple and efficient, a wicker basket set for holding clothes that your daughter will want to display, and therefore will want to keep neat and tidy, may reduce clutter while adding flair to your teenager's room. A teenage boy may appreciate dark-colored bins for his clothes more than a traditional dresser. Decorative storage is easy to find if you're creative and think outside of the box. Make your selections for unconventional after you've agreed upon the general theme for your teenager's room.
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