Bedroom Decorating for Young Women

Childhood bedrooms can easily translate into an adult room.

Going from a childhood bedroom to an adult bedroom marks a transition into a new life phase. Whether you're updating a childhood room or moving into an all-new room, it helps to adapt the style to a more adult look. This is not as difficult as it may seem.

Colors and Accessories

One important thing to remember is to avoid things that look too much like the bedroom of a little girl. Choose colors and accessories that reflect a more mature outlook; if you're fond of pink, instead of making everything pink, find a few key pieces to incorporate into the room to have a touch of that color, such as a quilt and curtains.

Wall Art

Instead of cramming the walls with posters and cut-out pictures, look for a few art pieces you love and would like to hang. Posters aren't off-limits but having an abundance of them makes a room look as though it belongs to a young teenager.

Future

As a young woman, your tastes and interests continue to evolve. Decorate in such a way that allows for further growth. Keep the walls painted a neutral color.This way, you won't be boxed into one "look" for several years to come and can simply change your artwork and accessories to reflect your tastes.

References

• Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Kids' Rooms Can Adapt to Teenage Needs