How to Design/Decorate a Teen Girls Room/Bedroom

Bedroom Fabric

If you are looking to decorate a teen girl's room, then check out these few basic tips. In no time at all, you can have a mature and trendy design for a free-spirited girl.

Things You'll Need

• fabric
• paint
• ribbon
• mirror
• computer

Instructions

1. A teen girl loves to have a trendy, comfortable, and ornately decorated bedroom. The good news is that this can be accomplished within a reasonable budget and without hours of labor.

   For the best overall result, stay away from extremely pastel colors. You can often find teen girls' decorative items in light pinks and pastel yellows, but these colors can look more childish and washed out. Avoid these overused and bland color options! If you want your teenage girl's room to look attractive and mature, look for shades of brown, turquoise, deep purple, or dark red. These colors still look feminine, trendy, and stylish, but they will add a richer and more vibrant tone to a girl's room.

   Designer Tip One: Paint the Walls a Muted Jewel Color

   One of the most dramatic ways to enhance the design of any bedroom is to paint the walls. Just check out any home decorating show on television, and you will see that the days of solid white walls have come and gone. The best choice for a bedroom wall for a teenage girl's room is a muted jewel tone. These soft color shades would include: mocha, amber, turquoise, amethyst, and ruby. It is important that these color tones stay on the lighter side, because dark walls will inevitably shrink the room. If you go to your local hardware store and look at paint swatches, choose a color that is about half way down the paint color strip. Be especially careful with shades of red because you don't want them to look too pink on the walls.

2. Designer Tip Two: Indulge in Fabric and Texture

   This is the most valuable tip for decorating a teen girl's room. Fabrics can be so luxurious and free-spirited without adding unwanted clutter to a room. Be sure to choose a bed covering that displays your teen's passion and style. If you choose a comforter that is solid in color, then choose a luxurious texture like faux silk or satin to bring drama and excitement to the room. You can easily buy a piece of decorative fabric and hang it on the wall using clear tacks. With a simple decorating technique, tie ribbons around the fabric it to give the illusion of a window. This looks especially fabulous when it is placed on the wall above the bed. A mature and feminine touch to the room would be to mount an ornate mirror. These can often be purchased for a very reasonable price, and you can always paint the frame around the mirror in a silver metallic finish. For a trendy appeal, frame some black and white photos and attach them to jewel toned ribbons. These can be hung in strategic locations around the room to add a personal touch. In addition, choose some colorful accent pillows that will bring a finished look to your teenage girl's room.

3. Designer Tip Three: Go Techno

   In this day and age, electronics and technology are often one of the most important things in a teenage girls' life. Rather than spending lots of money on expensive furniture, choose a simple desk and dresser and invest the rest in a cost-efficient computer or laptop and a modern sound system (these sound systems can often be used with an ipod). Electronics will add a modern techno appeal to your teen room, and they will certainly prove to be useful. If you do some research, these electronics can often be purchased for a very reasonable price.

Tips & Warnings

• Electronics are a practical investment, so do your homework before your purchase.

• Feminine bedroom design works for older and younger teens.

• Avoid excessive amounts of glitter in a girls room because it is difficult to remove from unwanted areas.