I’ve had several emails recently asking for advice on how to decorate a teenager’s bedroom in a manner that balances both fun and function without loosing any style points. This bedroom is a fine example of how to do this as it strikes a balance between feeling youthful and sophisticated. The benefit of this approach is that once the bedroom is freed up you will be able to swap out a few smaller pieces such as the lamp and the textiles in order to make the room a perfect spare bedroom. In the meantime, the playful stripes are tempered by the chic grey painted panelling, which is anchored by a black bed frame and rug. Choosing a metal bed frame allows teenagers to twist fairy lights around the headboard for a relaxed, younger feel, which again can easily be taken out for a more grown up look. Finally, incorporate plenty of storage into the room to make it practical for storing away DVDs, sports kit and so on.
// Ideal Home
30 / 30 / 2012
Love the grey panelling – it adds so much to the room. The wallpaper is striking as well.
30 / 30 / 2012
Love that wallpaper! Such a fun use of colour!
xx
Carissa
30 / 30 / 2012
I would love a metal bed frame, maybe a hospital bed. The chuck taylors are a nice touch!
30 / 30 / 2012
absolutely!! great idea and full of details (striped paper, wall panels, bleached wood flooring, and natural wood furniture) … LOVE!
30 / 30 / 2012
Oh that panelling is gorgeous! I also love the colour palette, it's so warm and inviting paired with the natural wood furniture. (And I love the bed, because I have that bed… gotta love Ikea)!!
30 / 30 / 2012
I wish my teenage bedroom had looked like that. Pink walls, grey floral border and wardrobes with padded material motifs. I'm sure that trend will come back some time ; ) x
30 / 30 / 2012
Ditto, Jo! until I was about fifteen mine was plastered in posters of dubious pop acts, then I discovered 'interiors' and so we pulled up the carpet, sanded the floor boards and painted the walls – much better!
x
30 / 30 / 2012
Well I'm 36 years old but I love this bed, Is it from Ikea?
Ciao
Aina
30 / 30 / 2012
That's exactly why this room has the flexibility to move from teenager's space to spare room – love it! Yes, the bed is from IKEA and is called the LILLESAND: http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/S39887630/
30 / 30 / 2012
you, know I love that color combo, will! donna
30 / 30 / 2012
I love the grey painted panelling? Is that rug ikea? We have it in green in the kitchen/diner. My teenage bedroom had peach walls with a light green stencilled border… all the rage in the 90's!! x
30 / 30 / 2012
Perfect! A wonderful colour scheme. The panelling is marvellous.
30 / 30 / 2012
Excellent, Mr, Bright! Saving that image for sure!
Funny – that mandatory (Do Not Disturb) sign is there too. Someone understands teenagers! (:
oxox, Mon
30 / 30 / 2012
I know! That made me chuckle, too! x