Chapter 9

 

How to Decorate a Teenager's Room When You Have Budget Constraints

 

If you are the parent of a teenager, sooner or later the subject of redecorating what has been a child's room will come up.

 

A teenager's room is different from a child's room in that it should be treated more like an adult space.  But, it should have a slightly fun flair to it also.  It is best if you involve your teenager in coming up with a theme that will help to express who they are (and not what you want).

 

Also, when redecorating your teenager's room, let them choose the colors, but provide them with some guidance.  So why not let them have a look on the internet and see what they can find?

 

When redecorating a teen's room, remember that they are very sensitive to color, and they are much more free with their sense of adventure.  Why not go for using a bolder color on the wall behind the bed, and in this way you have a great focal point.  Plus, it will save on you having to decorate the whole room.  Also, it means that you can include a color in the room that they really like and want, but which will not overpower the room completely.

 

Another way to redecorate your teen's room when on a tight budget is to change the window covering.  Instead of curtains, why not get them blinds instead?  Because they come in so many different designs, colors and materials, there is likely to be something that they will like.

 

Why not get hold of a small table and turn this up into a cool make up vanity by painting it to match your teenager daughter's bedroom decor?

 

Also you could get some colorful bed linens to bring all the elements of the decorating you have done together.  You could even purchase extra sheets, which can be made into curtains and lampshades that will match the rest of the decor.

 

If you can not afford to replace a worn out carpet in your teen's bedroom, then opt to have it taken up, and go for low maintenance painted floors with some throw rugs.  Also, why not include some large cushions which they can use when their friends come round?  It will provide them with a much more relaxing and friendly atmosphere for them and a place where they can get away from it all.

 

Rather than replacing a perfectly good bed, instead, just get a more adult like headboard for it instead.

 

Plus, by rearranging your teen's furniture in their room, you will be able to give it a whole new dramatic look.  Many successful teen room makeovers can quickly and easily be accomplished just by changing the layout of a room.