How to Decorate a Black and White Teen Bedroom With Apple Green Walls

Transform a plain white bedroom with apple green and black accents.

Crisp green against modern black and white creates a trendy but timeless motif for a teen's bedroom, one that can grow with your teen and mature as they do. Bold damask, whimsical polka dots, funky plaids or classic solid white walls with black and green accents style a personal space to match their personality. Re-purpose flea market finds or vintage store items for a funky or shabby-chic style, or choose sleek modern furniture for a minimalist appeal.

Things You'll Need

• Paint
• Painting supplies
• Stencils
• Wallpaper
• Vinyl wall graphics
• Furniture
• Bedding
• Linens
• Light fixtures
• Room accessories

Instructions

1. Paint one or more walls apple green, using several coats for a bold, saturated hue and a single or double coat for a lighter shade. For smaller rooms a single accent wall painted green will add color without overpowering a space, while chair rails or wainscoting can add green around the room without overtaking the space.

2. Use wallpaper, stencils or vinyl wall graphics--or a combination--to add texture to the walls without making the room overly busy. Bold colors can be somewhat overwhelming, so temper bright apple green with simple graphics or patterns rather than intricate designs.

3. Opt for coordinating furniture in solid black or solid white, which are versatile enough to grow with your teen as their tastes evolve. For funkier furniture, re-purpose vintage store finds with coats of apple green paint or trim, and refinish the piece when you redesign the room.

4. Add accessories such as throw pillows, canopies, curtains and framed prints to complete the room. A bright green ceiling fan, stained glass light fixture or large suncatchers brighten up the color and add airiness to the space.

Tips & Warnings

• Many paint stores or large warehouse stores with paint departments now offer small bottles of paint in custom colors so you can try the colors out before purchasing a gallon of it. Take advantage of those small bottles to try colors on walls, or re-finish small items like picture frames or wooden chairs.

• Bright colors like apple green and other fad colors fall out of favor more quickly than neutral colors. So if you have limited funds, try using neutral colors such as beige and tan for carpeting rather than spending money on apple-green carpet.

References

• Interior Furniture Decorating: Black White Green Bedroom Ideas
• Design Concept Ideas: Mix Black, White and Green in Bedroom Design