8 Awesome Teen Bedroom Ideas

As your kids transition from childhood to adulthood, they suddenly have opinions. So. Many. Opinions. And it’s likely that one area over which they want to have some control is their bedroom. Gone are the days where you can plan and pull together the “perfect” room for your child all on your own. Teens want a say in how their bedrooms look and feel.

So how do you create a space for your teenager that is welcoming, comfortable, functional, and orderly? And how do you make sure it will suit them for a while? Although redecorating a bedroom is one of the lower-cost home improvement projects, it still requires an investment of time and money, and you don’t want it to be short-lived.

Teen bedrooms need to serve in several roles:

• A place to sleep

• A place to do homework

• A place to relax

• A place to hang out with friends

It can be tricky to coordinate a room that meets all of those needs and still suits your child’s style and personality. It’s difficult even to know where to start. With that in mind, here are eight awesome teen bedroom ideas for you to consider. You’re sure to find some tips that will work as a starting point for your young adult’s updated space.

8 Teen Bedroom Ideas

Help Determine Their Style

Help your teen determine their style. Ask your child to look through magazines for pictures of rooms they like. Or have them create a Pinterest board with looks and styles that speak to them. Are they drawn to bold colors? Frilly fabrics? Do they like contemporary styles, or more traditional?

Does your child prefer light and bright spaces, or dark and brooding ones? Having your teen curate photos of their dream room will help guide you as you choose paint colors, bedding, and furniture.

Sports or Activities?

If your child is passionate about a particular sport or activity, use that as a subtle theme throughout the room. Is your daughter an avid skier? Try hanging an antique pair of skis on the wall as a focal point and working with a mountain color scheme.

Is your son an accomplished artist? Use his artwork to set the tone and feel of his room. Does your child love graphic novels? Consider a robust mural on one wall and then choose neutral colors to complement it.

Big and Bold

Research shows that most teens want their rooms to feel modern and fun rather than calm and peaceful. Consider making one wall a focal point with a bright, bold color that your child loves. Or help your child choose a big piece of artwork to anchor the look and set the tone for the room.

Remember, this isn’t your space. You may want a spa-like feel, but your teen might crave a vibrant, eclectic tone. Allowing the room to reflect your child accurately is the best way to be sure they will feel comfortable in their new room so that you don’t find yourself redoing it in a year.

Storage is Key

As you plan furniture for your child’s new room design, pay attention to storage options. Teens have a lot of stuff. So much stuff. And they are in that in-between time where they want to keep their kid things and still have all their young adult things too.

Think baskets of stuffed animals and bins of makeup. Or boxes of Hot Wheels cars plus loads of video games. Consider a bed that has storage underneath. If your child will have a desk, choose one with plenty of drawers. Look for large sturdy baskets that can serve as catch-alls so that your child’s floor doesn’t become a dumping ground. (Parents can dream, right?)

How About a Loft?

Take your storage options up a notch. Literally. Make use of the vertical space in your teen’s room by installing floating shelves or wall hooks. Use tall, thin storage units or tiered side tables. Consider going with a loft option for your teen’s bed to free up space for them to lounge or do homework.

Reconsider the Desk

Think carefully about where your child usually does homework. It’s probable that your teen likes to work on the floor, couch, or bed. Most teenagers choose to forgo the desk altogether since it feels too much like school. They prefer sprawling somewhere else to work.

With more and more schools offering tablets and notebooks to students, teens have the mobility to sprawl at will and still get their homework done. Putting a desk in your teen’s room may not be necessary. It may just turn into a place where they dump their clutter. Not the look you’re going for, most likely.

Have Fun With Lighting

Lamps and lighting fixtures are relatively easy to swap out as your child gets older and their room changes. There are loads of fun and quirky lighting options on the market, and teens will enjoy choosing something that lets their personality shine. (Pun fully intended.)

In addition to a main overhead light fixture, choose table and floor lamps that can provide calmer, more subtle lighting for relaxing and hanging out.

Think Cozy

The teenage years are tumultuous. Very few adults would want to go back and relive that era of their lives. Help your teen create a cozy, comfortable, safe space where they can decompress and feel secure.

Consider a hanging chair or a small hammock for your teen to curl up in. Look for soft, comfortable fabrics and textures. These choices can go a long way to helping your teen feel safe and loved. Even if they’ve just stomped away and slammed the door, they still need to feel safe.

Omorfia Can Help

The friendly experts at Omorfia are here to help you navigate the transition from little kid room to almost-grown-up teen room. We have endless teen bedroom ideas at our disposal, and we can’t wait to help you and your teenager design just the right space.

From color choices to room layouts, we have the experience and passion for creating the perfect spot for your teen. We look forward to hearing from you, so reach out today to get started on your project right away.

Quick and Easy Decorating Tips for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is almost here! If you’re hosting an event, you might be trying to figure out how to make your house look the part. Maybe you’re not hosting, but want to feel the fall spirit every time you walk in the door.

How do you decorate for fall and Thanksgiving without spending a lot of time and money? If you are looking for professional help or decorating tips, Ashley and her team at Omorfia are here to help.

With over seven years of experience, Ashley is the one to go to for advice and tips on making your house warm, welcoming, and appealing for your family and all who visit.

But, if you are chomping at the bit and ready to decorate now, here are a few ideas to get the creative juices flowing.

Fall Bouquet

The quickest and easiest way to get ready for Thanksgiving and the fall season is a flower or plant bouquet filled with autumn colors. Look for things that scream fall: sunflowers, asters, mums, goldenrod, balloon flowers, and then throw in some herbs like sage or lavender.

There are so many varieties of fall blooming flowers in vibrant orange, yellow, and red shades that will instantly enhance your house. A fun twist on your floral arrangement would be tossing the vase and using a decorative pumpkin for the base!

Fall Wreath

Try your hand at making a DIY fall wreath. The possibilities are endless in theme and style. Stick with fall florals, or try out some small gourds, or choose several colors of burlap to weave and fold together for a fun wreath. Change it up by using a flat basket for the base of the wreath!

Door Decor

If you are not into hanging a wreath, how about a fun alternative? Check out a second-hand store for an old metal serving tray (better yet, if you have one laying around the house!) Buy some chalkboard paint, paint the middle of the plate with the chalk paint, and write a fun and welcoming phrase in the middle!

Decorate the outside of the tray with small gourds or a floral or vine arrangement of your choice. You can hang this fun sign on your front door, or display it inside your house near the front where new quests will see it.

Rustic Frame

A quick trip to the craft store or discount store will give you a wooden, rustic frame that you can use as the base to a fall-themed sign. Googling, “fall printable decorative signs” will give you a multitude of signs to print and frame, think “Give Thanks” or “Fall into Family” here and you’ll have a fun fall sign to decorate any room in the house.

Decorative Centerpiece

Check out your local dollar store to find fake fruit, gold paint, and a serving platter. Paint the fruit in gold paint (or any color you like) and display in the platter; what a fun and unique centerpiece.

To take this up a notch, purchase some adhesive spray and copper leaf sheets from online or a craft store. Using a stick in each piece of fruit, so you do not have to hold the pieces, spray with the spray and let rest a few minutes until tacky, then cover fruit with copper leaf sheets. Though a little more time consuming, the results will speak for themselves. Visitors to your house will assume you purchased this centerpiece at a high-end decorative store.

Decorate with Wheat

There are a plethora of ideas you can do with wheat. If you find a good deal on wheat at a local craft store, buy it all! You can use it to decorate chairs, vases, mantels, wreaths, or just about anything.

One unique idea would be to make decorations for your chairs around your table. Buy thick, shapeable wire and cut similar size and shape out of the wiring for the number of chairs you have. You could choose horseshoe, circle, arch, or whatever shape you want to fit your chair. Bundle several bunches of wheat with floral wire and attach to the form with floral wire and decorate with ribbon or burlap of your choice; then attach to backs of chairs.

Another unique idea with wheat is using a cloche display upside down with wheat tied with twine or ribbon inside; this is a great centerpiece.

Table Runner

Create your table runner with large leaves cut from felt. You can easily find a template online, or you can freehand the outline yourself. Go for traditional fall colors like red, orange, brown, and yellow. Or, you can change it up and match the theme of your house with colors like blue or green or gold. The possibilities are endless.

After you have cut several leaves (enough to overlap throughout the middle of your table) lay them out in a messy line before you set your table for a fun dinner with friends or family. Add another layer to your table by using a roll of kraft paper for the tablecloth. Attendees can write or color what they are thankful for during dinner. Coloring isn’t just for kids!

Thankful Tree

Finally, a thankful tree is a great way to remember all you’re grateful for this season. Grab a branch from your yard, a vase, some paper, and ribbon, paper clips, or mini clothespins, and you’re good to go. Leave the paper by the vase with a pen and let guests write what they’re thankful for and attach to a branch.

You are off to a great start to get your home ready for Thanksgiving. If you want your house to make a statement that it’s ready for guests this season, give the friendly staff at Omorfia a call. They will listen to your ideas and bring them to life. They want your home to be an extension of your style, and they are ready to meet with you and make a plan. They want you to see beauty in your everyday life.

Plus, if you call now, you can get a FREE 30-minute phone consultation. Even better, you can get a NINETY-minute consultation and advice session for $99.00. Don't wait to call! Your best home is waiting!