Consult your teen before you even think of decorating his bedroom. Your teen's bedroom is his sanctuary. It should reflect his taste and personality. Allow your teen to express individual style and interests through the colors and patterns to decorate the room. Guide through the decorating and shopping process for a happy end result. Read on to learn decorate a teen's bedroom.
Instructions
1. Set a budget. Include paint, furniture, carpet, accessories and bedding in your decorating budget. Scout around for retailers who sell products priced within your budget. Select several different retailers for your teen to choose from.
2. Let your teen know how much money is available to decorate his room. Ask your teen to go window shopping with you to look at bedroom decorating ideas at your pre-selected stores. Look at bedroom decor online if going shopping does not interest your teen.
3. Ask your teen to choose bedding and furniture that fits your budget. Purchase the items your teen selects. Talk with her and plan where to place furniture in her bedroom.
4. Select paint and carpeting that coordinates with your teen's bedding and furniture. Invite your teen to accompany you to the paint and carpet stores to make a final selection. Remember to take a sample of the bedding with you to ensure you select the right colors.
5. Work together with your teen to paint the bedroom and hang wall accessories. Allow your teen to decide where to hang pictures, mirrors and other accessories. Encourage him to think about both the aesthetics and the functionality of his decorating choices.
6. Enjoy listening to your teen when she tells her friends she decorated her own bedroom.
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