For mothers out there that are considering re-doing your teen's room, here are some things to keep in mind. Purchase items that will work for dorm rooms or first apartments and on those items, invest in good quality. Determine one major impact element. An amazing headboard, a mural, graphic elements, or a large piece of art can add the punch that teens look for in a room. Use their favorite color in accents if it is especially strong or bright. Chose bedding that is washable and not so expensive that you mind changing it out when they grow tired of it. Duvet covers are a practical choice. Consider re-purposing furntiure you already own. A coat of paint and new pulls can transform a chest of drawers from infant to adult. Finally, lighting is a big issue for most teen rooms. Again this is a place to play and invest. I am using a very long term stradegy for a lamp on the night stand, investing in a quality piece that she can take into her first apartment. For fun, I found a paper floor lantern at Ikea that was inexpensive and adds a funky element to the room. This one, I will be happy if it lasts until college!
So have fun with your teen room make-over and stay tuned for pictures from mine!
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