Interior Design for Teen Rooms
by Kate McIntyrekatemcintyre @interiordesignschoolreview.com
Interior Design School Review Columnist
One of the touchiest subjects for teens and their parents is the interior decorating of their rooms. Teens like to assert their independence and show their individuality through their bedrooms' interior design. Parents want to assure that teen's interior decorating decisions won't impact their homes' resale value. How can parents and teens navigate their differences to create an interior design scheme that keeps everybody happy?
Interior Decorating for Walls
Wall paint is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to change the whole look of a space. This is a great place to compromise with your teen. Painting walls lime green or stenciling them with an animal print is a much smaller investment than purchasing a lime green couch or cheetah print armchair. When you talk to your teen, make sure they understand that they should pick a wall color they can live with for several years.If you refuse to budge on the wall color, consider giving your teen options for wall decorations. Old records and record sleeves from thrift stores can look hip hung along the top of the walls, forming a border between the walls and the ceiling. Posters are a staple of teen interior design. You can class them up by purchasing some inexpensive poster frames.
Lighting for Teen Interior Decorating
Lighting is another inexpensive, non-permanent way to change the look of a teen's room. You can buy pink, blue, or even green light bulbs that work in standard sockets. While you might not be able to stomach your goth teen's blood red wall idea, red light bulbs can offer the same eerie effect. A big, dramatic thrift store chandelier can add instant glamorous style to a teen girl's room.Teens are some of the most opinionated people in the world. If you can tackle their demands without losing your cool, you might have what it takes to succeed as a professional interior designer. You can see if an interior design career is for you by taking courses at an interior decorating school. Interior decorating schools give you the design know-how you need to complement your stellar people skills.
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About the author:
Kate McIntyre is a writer in Portland, Oregon. She holds a B.A. from Harvard University and an M.F.A. in fiction writing from Oregon State University.
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