- Before beginning to decorate get your teen involved, as she will have different ideas about what is hip and how best to reflect her personal style. She might choose to base the room on a hobby, such as basketball or scrapbooking, or on a theme or color design, such as the beach or rainbows. Letting her decide is important, because she will spend the majority of time in the room and should be comfortable there.
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Decide how the room will be used. Some teenagers may simply want a space where they can lounge and watch television with friends, while others might want to play video games, board games or indulge in some other type of activity. Also consider whether the teen will eat and drink in the room, and if so, designate a space where you can add a small table and chairs.
For a teen who wants a lounge room, a television or video game may be the main focus. Therefore, this piece could be placed on a stylish table and topped with items that match the room's overall theme. You could add an array of beanbags, pillows and chairs to seating areas and framed posters of his favorite movies or celebrities to the walls. -
After the theme and function have been chosen, decorating can begin. Decide whether it will be a full overhaul with new paint, carpet and furniture or just the addition of a few decorative items.
Search for appropriate merchandise online and at local stores. For instance, if your teen wants an Asian-themed room, choose red paint, paper lanterns and floor pillows in red and black. If you want to create a room with video games as the focus, find floor lamps to reduce overhead glare, gamer chairs and painted murals of the teen's favorite video-game characters.
Regardless of the theme, make sure the room is comfortable and supports the activities that will occur there.
